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NZEA highlights value of events to Doocey 19th February 2024 /

NZEA highlights value of events to Doocey

The New Zealand Events Association says it has met with Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey to discuss the value of the industry to New Zealand.


Events sector presses for sustainable funding, better insight from new govt 28th November 2023 /

Events sector presses for sustainable funding, better insight from new govt

Both BEIA and NZEA say the appointment of the new tourism and hospitality minister presents a unique opportunity for the industry.


RTOs, XPO’s Spillane win NZ Events Awards 10th November 2023 /

RTOs, XPO’s Spillane win NZ Events Awards

ChristchurchNZ, Tourism Bay of Plenty, and XPO Exhibitions’ Brent Spillane have been recognised at at New Zealand Events Association’s industry awards.


Voting opens for NZ’s favourite event 12th October 2023 /

Voting opens for NZ’s favourite event

The New Zealand Events Association has opened public nominations for New Zealand’s Favourite Event.


Wednesday Letter: Govt support essential for attracting major events 27th September 2023 /

Wednesday Letter: Govt support essential for attracting major events

NZ must invest more in large events or it will miss out on their big benefits.


Calmer season, fewer events, stronger sales – NZEA on summer hopes 9th August 2023 /

Calmer season, fewer events, stronger sales – NZEA on summer hopes

Last season saw an oversupply of events, which hurt ticket sales.


TNZ’s Ashford, XPO’s Spillane finalists in NZEA awards 8th August 2023 /

TNZ’s Ashford, XPO’s Spillane finalists in NZEA awards

Fieldays, Pasifika Festival, Flavours of Plenty, Crankworx and individuals from XPO Exhibitions and Tourism New Zealand are among a swathe of nominees announced for the 2023 New Zealand Events Awards.


Nominations open for NZ Event Awards 14th April 2023 /

Nominations open for NZ Event Awards

All events that took place from 6 April 2021 to 10 April 2023 are eligible to enter this year’s awards, run by the New Zealand Events Association.


Events industry counts costs of wild weather with organiser losses of up to $2m 21st March 2023 /

Events industry counts costs of wild weather with organiser losses of up to $2m

NZEA says extreme weather caused hundreds of North Island events to be cancelled with some organisers suffering losses of up to $2m.


NZEA conference speakers, gala event confirmed 8th July 2022 /

NZEA conference speakers, gala event confirmed

The New Zealand Events Association’s Eventing the Future 2022 conference has announced the full lineup of speakers for this year’s event at the Napier War Memorial Centre on 26 – 27 July.