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CINZ unveils new name 19th November 2020

CINZ unveils new name

The industry body represented 460 members across New Zealand who work within the meetings, incentives, conferences and conventions, and exhibitions sector.


CINZ to host business events industry at BE Reconnected 23rd September 2020 /

CINZ to host business events industry at BE Reconnected

Auckland will host a new one-day business events industry showcase, BE Reconnected, designed to help kick-start business recovery.


Gatherings ban “catastrophic” for business events – CINZ 25th August 2020 /

Gatherings ban “catastrophic” for business events – CINZ

CINZ’s Lisa Hopkins urges the Govt to distinguish between business events and mass gatherings.


Wage subsidy extension “underwhelming, disappointing” – industry 18th August 2020 / /

Wage subsidy extension “underwhelming, disappointing” – industry

It is insufficient for hard-hit tourism, say industry groups.


Regional lockdown tactic welcomed but tourism on tenterhooks 13th August 2020 /

Regional lockdown tactic welcomed but tourism on tenterhooks

A second nationwide lockdown would be devastating to operators, say industry groups.


CINZ, TNZ renew commitment to business events 9th July 2020 /

CINZ, TNZ renew commitment to business events

Conventions and Incentives New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have renewed their longstanding partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding confirming their co-operation.


Large events good to go at level 1 – PM 4th June 2020 /

Large events good to go at level 1 – PM

Physical separation restrictions on planes and public transport will also be lifted.


CINZ restructure results in job losses 7th May 2020 /

CINZ restructure results in job losses

Conventions & Incentives New Zealand has downsized its team following a business review triggered by the financial hit wrought by the Covid-19 crisis.


‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to reshape sector – tourism groups 9th April 2020 / /

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to reshape sector – tourism groups

The sector has an opportunity to change the way it operates, say tourism groups.


CINZ replaces MEETINGS with new industry event 7th April 2020 /

CINZ replaces MEETINGS with new industry event

BE Reconnected will focus on re-engaging and reconnecting vital industry relationships.


CINZ introduces education series for MEETINGS 2020 11th March 2020 /

CINZ introduces education series for MEETINGS 2020

Conventions and Incentives New Zealand is unveiling a new professional development and education programme for MEETINGS 2020 in Auckland. 


Kaikōura pins hopes on Sudima in bid to join CINZ 21st January 2020 /

Kaikōura pins hopes on Sudima in bid to join CINZ

The town is hoping the $30m hotel will help win it recognition as a new conference destination.


Bigger stands, new exhibitors for CINZ MEETINGS 2020 5th December 2019 /

Bigger stands, new exhibitors for CINZ MEETINGS 2020

Bigger stands as well a new products and regional highlights are expected at next year’s CINZ MEETINGS run by Conventions and Incentives New Zealand.


CINZ appoints new CEO 2nd December 2019 /

CINZ appoints new CEO

BCD Meetings and Events’ APAC managing director, Lisa Hopkins, will replace Sue Sullivan.


Wednesday Letter: NZ’s big, bold business events sector 27th November 2019 /

Wednesday Letter: NZ’s big, bold business events sector

Departing CINZ chief executive Sue Sullivan has a final message for government.


CINZ 2019: New US flights to boost business events 5th November 2019 /

CINZ 2019: New US flights to boost business events

The sector is poised for a jump in business from the US.


CINZ 2019: Co-operation key as infrastructure builds 5th November 2019 /

CINZ 2019: Co-operation key as infrastructure builds

More co-operation is required if New Zealand’s business events sector is going to successfully compete on the international stage – and leverage the domestic market – as new infrastructure comes online.


Hawke’s Bay to host CINZ 2020 1st November 2019 /

Hawke’s Bay to host CINZ 2020

The annual Conventions and Incentives New Zealand conference will be held in Napier in the Hawkes Bay in 2020.


CINZ 2019: NZ must avoid “boom and bust” events cycle – Armitage 1st November 2019 /

CINZ 2019: NZ must avoid “boom and bust” events cycle – Armitage

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CINZ 2019: Flight shame is real, so what can NZ do about it? 1st November 2019 /

CINZ 2019: Flight shame is real, so what can NZ do about it?

The phenomenon of ‘flight shaming’ is already having an impact on the New Zealand business events market, making it harder to attract both international delegates and speakers, according to a leading professional conference organiser.


CINZ 2019: Thomas takes home 2019 Outstanding Contributor award 1st November 2019 /

CINZ 2019: Thomas takes home 2019 Outstanding Contributor award

A leading and long-standing New Zealand professional conference organiser, Tracey Thomas, has received the 2019 Conventions and Incentives New Zealand Outstanding Contributor award.


CINZ 2019: Industry must look forward following NZICC blaze – Gardner 31st October 2019 /

CINZ 2019: Industry must look forward following NZICC blaze – Gardner

The business events sector cannot lose sight of a huge infrastructure increase that is in the pipeline, says CINZ chair Tony Gardner.


CINZ 2019: Extend manaakitanga to foster SME opportunities – Henare 31st October 2019 /

CINZ 2019: Extend manaakitanga to foster SME opportunities – Henare

New Zealand’s business events sector should extend the concept of manaakitanga from caring for visitors to caring “for our own”, according to the associate minister of tourism, Peeni Henare.


CINZ 2019: Sustainability back in the spotlight 31st October 2019 /

CINZ 2019: Sustainability back in the spotlight

Sustainability is back in the spotlight for this year’s Conventions and Incentives New Zealand Annual Conference, taking place in Queenstown this week.


43rd CINZ conference gets underway in Queenstown 30th October 2019 /

43rd CINZ conference gets underway in Queenstown

The event kicks-off in earnest this today as key stakeholders from the $558m sector gather at Skyline Queenstown.


Gallery: CINZ conference launch at Gibbston Valley Winery 30th October 2019 /

Gallery: CINZ conference launch at Gibbston Valley Winery

Delegates were welcomed to CINZ Conference 2019 with a welcome function at  Gibbston Valley Winery in Queenstown on Tuesday evening.


CINZ unveils Queenstown speaker line-up 15th October 2019 /

CINZ unveils Queenstown speaker line-up

Nigel Latta, Shamubeel Eaqub, Liam Malone and Tony Gardner are the latest names to be added to the speaker lineup for the2019 CINZ Conference.


Gallery: AIME 2019 20th February 2019 /

Gallery: AIME 2019

A strong Kiwi contingent are at the annual Asia Pacific Incentives Meetings Event in Melbourne this week.


CINZ’s Sullivan: Business Events deserve more recognition 14th December 2018 /

CINZ’s Sullivan: Business Events deserve more recognition

CINZ’s CEO lays out her Xmas wishlist and calls for more recognition of the value of NZ’s Business Events sector. 


Perspectives: CINZ chair Tony Gardner 5th November 2018 /

Perspectives: CINZ chair Tony Gardner

Conventions and Incentives New Zealand chair, Tony Gardner, opened the annual CINZ conference last week by calling on the business events industry to band together in the face of challenges and opportunities including competition, subvention – or a lack of it – and New Zealand’s place in the world.


Queenstown secures CINZ Conference 2019 5th November 2018 /

Queenstown secures CINZ Conference 2019

Queenstown has been selected to host the Conventions and Incentives New Zealand Conference next year.


CINZ 2018: “Strong case” for Q’town convention centre – Sir John Key 2nd November 2018

CINZ 2018: “Strong case” for Q’town convention centre – Sir John Key

Former prime minister John Key has spoken out in favour of a convention centre in Queenstown, mooting involvement from SKYCITY Entertainment Group.


Hayward honoured with CINZ outstanding contributor award 2nd November 2018 /

Hayward honoured with CINZ outstanding contributor award

Auckland’s Convention Bureau manager Anna Hayward has received the 2018 Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) Outstanding Contributor Award.


CINZ 2018: Amway China “hysteria and highlights” 1st November 2018 /

CINZ 2018: Amway China “hysteria and highlights”

Managing “hysteria” was among the key challenges DQ says it faced in the lead-up to the 6,000-strong Amway China incentive trip.


CINZ 2018: Global business events experts to the fore 31st October 2018 /

CINZ 2018: Global business events experts to the fore

NZ’s conventions and incentives industry is converging on Auckland for CINZ Conference 2018.


CINZ 2018: Gallery of the conference’s opening event 31st October 2018 /

CINZ 2018: Gallery of the conference’s opening event

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CINZ conference has Key to unlock international business traveller market 11th September 2018

CINZ conference has Key to unlock international business traveller market

Former prime minister and tourism minister Sir John Key will provide insight into what New Zealand has to offer international business travellers as a special guest speaker at this year’s Conventions and Incentives New Zealand conference.


TNZ, CINZ partner again to attract business events 28th August 2018 /

TNZ, CINZ partner again to attract business events

Tourism New Zealand and Conventions and Incentives New Zealand have reaffirmed their partnership to secure more business events for NZ.


CINZ annual conference to debut in Auckland 21st August 2018

CINZ annual conference to debut in Auckland

The Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) annual conference is heading to Auckland for the first time, with the two-day event scheduled to take place at the Cordis in October.


New venues, hotel relaunch to debut at AFNC 2018 9th July 2018 /

New venues, hotel relaunch to debut at AFNC 2018

New Zealand representatives will be showcasing new venues and experiences at the Associations Forum National Conference (AFNC) on the Gold Coast this month.


Regions to the fore at CINZ MEETINGS 2018 12th March 2018

Regions to the fore at CINZ MEETINGS 2018

Exhibitors from across New Zealand are lining up to be part of the premier national business events showcase, MEETINGS organised by CINZ this May.


New Zealand to the fore at AIME 2018 18th February 2018 /

New Zealand to the fore at AIME 2018

New Zealand will be front and centre of the floor and hosting activities at this week’s 25th Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne.


CINZ launches 2018 mentorship programme 12th February 2018

CINZ launches 2018 mentorship programme

Applications are now open for the Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) 2018 Mentorship Programme.


New Zealand to come alive at AIME 2018 1st February 2018 /

New Zealand to come alive at AIME 2018

The New Zealand story is set to come alive at AIME 2018 this month with a bold new stand in the premium zone, mixing digital innovation and distinctive cultural elements.


New Zealand on a winner at PCOA Conference 7th December 2017 /

New Zealand on a winner at PCOA Conference

Last week’s Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) conference proved to be a winner for delegates who visited the 100% Pure New Zealand hub.


CINZ MEETINGS 2018 launches to Australian conference organisers 23rd November 2017

CINZ MEETINGS 2018 launches to Australian conference organisers

Delegates at next week’s Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) Conference and Exhibition will be invited to experience New Zealand for CINZ MEETINGS 2018.


NZ takes fresh approach at 10th PCOA Conference 16th November 2017

NZ takes fresh approach at 10th PCOA Conference

The 100% Pure New Zealand hub promises to be a welcoming space for delegates to engage and network at this month’s Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Association conference.


CINZ 2017 Conference photo gallery 31st October 2017

CINZ 2017 Conference photo gallery

A selection of photos at the Dunedin event taken by photographer Clive Copeman.


CINZ: NZ experience economy ‘ahead of the pack’ 30th October 2017

CINZ: NZ experience economy ‘ahead of the pack’

New Zealand is ‘ahead of the pack’ when it comes to tapping into the shift to an experience economy according to Professional Convention Management Association president and chief executive Deborah Sexton.


CINZ offsets carbon emissions with tree planting initiative 30th October 2017

CINZ offsets carbon emissions with tree planting initiative

Delegates at the annual CINZ conference in Dunedin helped to offset any carbon emissions from their journeys by gifting hundreds of native trees to the city.