Higher Perspective Conferences & Events gives a sneak peek into exciting new re-brand: redefining the future of Aotearoa events.
PCO ICMS Australasia (ICMSA), which this year opened an office in Christchurch, is encouraging Australian based associations to consider hosting a conference in New Zealand to boost membership and reduce event costs. ICMSA is Australia’s oldest professional conference organiser, managing meetings for 57 years.
It's an exciting year for business events in New Zealand's capital. Not only is the city's new convention and exhibition centre Tākina in full swing, there is also an excellent spread of new venue refurbishments, accommodation and food and beverage offerings ensuring a veritable feast of options for conference and incentive groups.
Brand new infrastructure in a stunning South Island setting, excellent air connectivity, strong sustainability credentials, and a collaborative community combine to make Ōtautahi Christchurch a world-class business events destination. In the 18 months since Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre opened, the global spotlight has been on the city with a string of high-profile international events in the pipeline.
Since opening in June 2023, over sixty business events have now taken place in the newly opened Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre managed by Tākina Events. With more than 21,000 delegates having already attended a conference in the capital city’s purpose-built venue, Tākina Events is cementing Wellington’s position as premier destination for the industry.
Eighteen months into its operation, Te Pae Christchurch — New Zealand's largest new-generation convention centre — is witnessing remarkable progress. General Manager of Te Pae Christchurch, Ross Steele says the centre’s performance has not only met but surpassed initial projections, with the second year of operation maintaining an impressive upward trend. "In just under two years, our convention business has achieved a level of success that we initially envisioned over a decade.
The festive season is fast approaching, and The Hotel Britomart is the perfect place to host your year-end events. Nestled in downtown Auckland, we're at the center of the city's bustling summer life, and our convenient location provides easy access to public transport for a safe commute.