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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 Trinity Wharf Tauranga: Buy-out bliss Christmas Showcase MEET in Australia Co-designing biculturalism THE CONFERENCE, INCENTIVE & EXHIBITION MAGAZINE www.meetingnewz.co.nz
[ E D I TO R I A L / NEWS
Contents Note from the editor...
FEATURES
West Coast 8 Why I’m tired of being
Christmas Functions
Bay of Plenty
12
26
a ‘millennial’ – a classic
Coromandel
Waikato Showcase
30
33
millennial complaint
Eventing the Future 36 Aleisha Moore
It seems like every conference I go to has gotten out of Editor
MEET in Australia 40
there’s a session on ‘how to engage with control.
millennials’ – as though we’re some alien Unsurprisingly, older people have
REGULAR FEATURES species that must be dealt with in a Hazmat been criticising younger people for all of
News 4 Suit and a gas mask. Granted the media has recorded history.
hyped millennials up to be the generation But we’re no longer talking about how
People 6
that is fun to hate, but I see little value in certain trends are affecting all of society, but
Industry Update 34 the ‘us and them’ scenario that is creeping seem to be focusing on how millennials are
Social Scene 48 its way into business. lazy, entitled and need to work harder.
There are entitled, lazy people in all Millennials are more global, more diverse,
age groups, just as there are motivated, more progressive and definitely poorer. But
INDUSTRY COMMENT
successful people in all age groups. There a group of monsters, the entitled wrath of
Insight – co-designing are people my age who don’t use social which the world has never seen before? I’m
biculturalism 11 media or even a smart phone, and there not so sure.
Association Focus 38 are people my parents’ age who are on I’m probably over-sensitive, I do love
Facebook on their iPhones all the time. a good kombucha and yes I can have an
CINZ Column 50
It’s true that each generation is shaped by entire conversation with my best friend
educational trends, historic events, economic through memes. But none of this affects my
forces and demographics. But when it comes professional life. Millennials just want to be
Trinity Wharf cover image
to millennials the analyses seem to have involved, so stop trying to figure out how to
by Courtney Horwood
gone haywire, and generational stereotyping engage with them and just include them.
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Representatives from across the conference success for business events are no longer
industry learnt how they can play a role relevant as they do not capture the true value
in ensuring international conferences have they provide to the community.
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communities. portray the value international business
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venue constraints and is a detriment to Auckland’s aspiration of ‘We all have followed the venue and location struggle across the
becoming a serious conference destination. media with Emirates Team New Zealand potentially looking at offshore
[NEWS
Blair Glubb, CEO of Uno Loco, says he’s ‘astounded that one of options if Auckland Council couldn’t come to the party, so I imagine
Auckland’s few premier event venues is going to be used as a boat shed there were some big conversations had behind closed doors.
AUCKLAND’S PREMIER EVENT VENUE TURNED
for up to six years.
‘The consequence will be higher prices for everyone producing
‘It is a shame the industry as a whole didn’t appear to be
consulted, although I am not sure that we would have been heard
INTO BOAT SHED FOR UP TO SIX YEARS
events and conferences in Auckland at a time when demand will be
sky high.
which is frustrating.’
The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) will come
‘What’s worse, the conference and event industries weren’t online in Auckland in 2020, and will hopefully bring with it an influx
consulted, events
of events that
from notboth onlylocalshowcase our city of businesses
and international Auckland, and but well beyond
associations.
At a time they were told.
of rapidly And I don’t
growing believe
demand, theshrinking
the financial downside
of that to the
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fanofofthe country.Cup and was up early in the mornings
America’s
supply of event venues in Auckland is beingyears
losing the economic value of this venue for six was ever
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watch weTeamare passionate
NZ win theabout Auldour Mug clients,
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by the loss of Viaduct Events Centre to America’s Cup,
Craig Muller, client services director at Uno Loco, says there needs of our
the city, and
business we generate
it will all want for to work
all ofinthe a city
eventswith a diversity
industry, ’ saysand Muller.
and the slow progress in the opening of the New Zealand
to be a better platform for engaging event organisers when issues availability
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of the’ biggest issues we face as an industry in
International Convention Centre (NZICC).
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next three to six years as it becomes the home to Emirates Team New information
location overbut theneither
America’s party Cup.has’ been consulted or involved.
Zealand for the 2021 event. Muller Gecan,
Marija says thegeneral lack ofmanager
an open sales platformand for consultation
marketing with
at Auckland
Whilst a great win for the country, it adds to Auckland’s current industry bodies
Conventions, is frustrating.
Venues and Events, who manages the Viaduct Events
venue constraints and is a detriment to Auckland’s aspiration of ‘We all
Centre, sayshaveherfollowed
team found the venue
out twoand location
hours beforestruggle across the
the announcement
becoming a serious conference destination. media
was withthat
made Emirates
the venue Teamwas New Zealand
going potentially looking at offshore
offline.
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everything webig conversations
could to smooth had behind closed
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and have
for up to six years. ‘It is a shame
alternative for every the event
industry thatas was a whole
booked.didn’t
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‘The consequence will be higher prices for everyone producing consulted,
Gecan says although I am not
it’s ‘absolutely sure but
a loss’, thatthatwe bigger
would conferences
have been heard will be
events and conferences in Auckland at a time when demand will be which
able to is
fitfrustrating.’
into Auckland for offsite dinners with a bit of extra notice.
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on in Auckland
the waterfront in 2020,
with and will and
close parking hopefully bring by
surrounded with it an influx
restaurants
consulted, they were told. And I don’t believe the financial downside of events
and fromCloud
bars. The both can localfitand international
1,100 for dinner businesses and associations.
so it’s basically like for
of losing the economic value of this venue for six years was ever ‘I am
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was upisearly in the mornings
availability because
calculated.’ to watch Team
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cruise ships.’Mug back, and am looking forward to
Craig Muller, client services director at Uno Loco, says there needs theGecan
business
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generate
couldfor be all
seenof from
the events industry,
both sides, as ’the
says Muller.
to be a better platform for engaging event organisers when issues ‘However, will
government one invest
of the heavily
biggest issues we face as for
in infrastructure an America’s
industry inCup
such as these arise. Auckland
which willcity is theyears
generate lack of and good,
years multi-purpose
of events. venues. So for me
‘At the end of the day we are the people who work hard to create losing
‘Howone much of theare best is a big putting
we actually concernback for all of Auckland
into us, especially given its
by building
alocation over the America’s
whole America’s Cup Village?’ Cup.’
MarijaHayward,
Anna Gecan, general head ofmanager
Auckland sales and marketing
Convention Bureau, at says
Auckland
Conventions,
Auckland CouncilVenues and including
group, Events, who themanages
Aucklandthe Viaduct Events
Convention Bureau
Centre,
and says her
Regional team found
Facilities, out two
has been hourswith
working beforeall the announcement
impacted
was made thatand
organisations theevents
venue –was thosegoing offline. now, and potential future
contracted
‘They– gave
events to find us solutions
two hoursand to contact
help with clients but it was
alternative manic. We
arrangements.
did‘Given
everything
the Viaductwe could to smooth
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importance anda have
venuefound an
for the
alternative
region, for every event
we understand that wasthat
the concern booked.
has ’been caused around not
Gecanaccess
having says it’sto it‘absolutely
with Emirates a loss’,
Team butNew
thatZealand
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using it as awill be
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for to next
fit intosixAuckland
years,’ says forHayward.
offsite dinners with a bit of extra notice.
‘You could actually
‘Regrettably, still do it it’s just
some inconvenience that this
for event was a nice
organisers venue right
is inevitable
–onwith
the awaterfront
number ofwith eventsclosemoreparking and surrounded
seriously affected than byothers
restaurants
due to
and bars.
their The Cloud
size and/or venue canrequirements.
fit 1,100 for’ dinner so it’s basically like for
like, but the only thing that affects The Cloud is availability because
[4] meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018 sometimes you have cruise ships.’
Aotea Centre closes for refurbishment
Gecan says the issue could be seen from both sides, as the
Regional
government Facilities
will invest Aucklandheavily(RFA) has announced
in infrastructure Aotea Centre
for America’s Cup
will be closed to the public
which will generate years and years of events. from October to March for major
interior
‘Howrefurbishment.
much are we actually putting back into Auckland by building
The new-look
a whole America’s centre Cupwill reopen in time for the Auckland
Village?’
ArtsAnnaFestival.
Hayward, head of Auckland Convention Bureau, says
The internalCouncil
Auckland refreshgroup, includes a new the
including entrance
Auckland and Convention
foyers, withBureau a new
glass ticketing office adjacent to the BOX
and Regional Facilities, has been working with all the impacted Café and Bar. New bars and
exhibition spaces will be created on different
organisations and events – those contracted now, and potential future levels, with updated
lighting,
events –floorto find and wall treatments.
solutions and help with alternative arrangements.
This‘Given
is thethe Aotea Centre’s
Viaduct Events firstCentre’s
major refurbishment
importance as ainvenue 28 years, with
for the
the interior overhaul set to complement
region, we understand the concern that has been caused around not the exterior refurbishment
currently
having accessunderway. to it with Emirates Team New Zealand using it as a base
The new-look
for the next six centre
years,will
’ sayspave the way for Aotea Studios, a
Hayward.
complementary, purpose-built
‘Regrettably, some inconvenience for event performing artsorganisers
expansionis to be
inevitable
constructed within the property footprint
– with a number of events more seriously affected than others due within the next few years.
to
their size and/or venue requirements.’
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[ PEOPLE ON TH E MOVE
Chris McIntosh Lee Picken
is regional general manager Australia has been appointed manager of business
and New Zealand at Naumi Hotels. Based development at Auckland Convention
in Auckland, McIntosh is overseeing Bureau. Picken has had a broad career
the expansion of the brand after his in the industry including as convention
most recent Australian-based role of bureau manager in Queenstown, project
area general manager for Mantra Group. manager for the largest professional
Other roles have included group general conference organiser in the Waikato, and
manager for Blackstone Group in most recently has spent the last four years
Auckland and group general manager for Eichardt’s managing Fieldays.
in Queenstown.
Kerry Myers
Alexander Siebentritt is general manager - sales and marketing
has been appointed general manager of at Southern Discoveries, based in
Rutherford Hotel Nelson – A Heritage Queenstown. Over the past 15 years, Myers
Hotel. He was previously assistant hotel has worked in a range of senior sales and
manager (since 2015) and replaces the late marketing roles for Ngai Tahu Tourism
Bevan McGillicuddy. His responsibilities and most recently held the position of
include the management of the hotel’s marketing manager for Shotover Jet, Dart
overall operation, with a particular focus River Adventures and Dart Stables. Her
on the food and beverage department with digital and physical marketing experience will prove
two award-winning restaurants, conference facilities vital as Southern Discoveries looks to grow its range
of up to 700 guests, bar, room service and café. of cruise, farm tour, cycle tour and day trip products
in the Southern Lakes region.
Gemma Wood
is advocate programme executive at Gillian Officer
Auckland Convention Bureau, and has been appointed director of sales for Te
is managing the Advocate Alliance Pae, Christchurch Convention Centre. Her
programme. Wood joins ACB from new role will be to secure events for the
Tourism New Zealand where she has opening of Te Pae from late 2020 onwards.
worked for the past seven years in a Officer was previously director of sales –
variety of roles including marketing, conventions and outcatering at SkyCity
events and bid research. based in Auckland, and has held similar
roles with the Wellington Convention
Jessica Skinner
Centre and The Edge, Auckland Convention Centre.
has joined Auckland Convention Bureau
as business development executive –
Eve Lawrence
has been promoted to sales and account
associations, looking after both domestic
manager, a newly created role within the
and international associations markets
New Zealand cievents team. Lawrence
(excluding Australia). Skinner has
joined cievents in 2016 as event director
experience in hotel sales and marketing and has been working in the conference
and as a business development manager and incentive industry for over 15
including in roles at Scenic Hotel Group. years throughout the UK, Europe and
Her most recent position was with GO Holidays as New Zealand.
business development manager growing business
Christopher Dickinson
with travel agency clients.
Nicole Lawson is the new general manager at Hotel Grand
Windsor, MGALLERY by Sofitel. Dickinson
has been appointed to the newly created relocated back to New Zealand mid 2017
role of group general manager for Jet to open Naumi Hotel at Auckland Airport
Park Hotels. She will be responsible for after spending the last decade working in
the overall hotel operations for both Jet Australia within Mantra Group, holding
Park Airport Hotel and Conference Centre senior management roles.
Auckland and Jet Park Hotel Rotorua.
Lawson has worked in the hospitality
industry for over 25 years including
in several hotels in Queenstown, Melbourne and
Auckland CBD.
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[ WEST COAST
QUAD BIKES AND QUILTING
polaris single seater buggies, half a
dozen two-seater buggies, four and
six-seater buggies and a couple of ex-
military personnel carriers, Hagglunds,
which are tailor-made for transporting
passengers through the muddiest of
puddles, and steepest of hills.
On Yer Bike specialises in catering
for a wide range of needs from the
extreme thrill seeker to a very young or
elderly passenger. If offroading doesn’t
appeal, there’s another option in the
form of the Pink Possum Quilt Shop.
This venture had its beginnings back
in 2006 when Sue began longarm
quilting for others, from home.
But following the Christchurch
earthquakes, tourism on the West Coast
One hour quad biking tour in the rustic
farmlands of the West Coast
took a dive and Mike and Sue worked
alone at On Yer Bike for a year until
tourism picked up again.
AT FIRST GLANCE IT SEEMS AN What’s more, it’s not easy land to That’s when Sue brought her
UNLIKELY COMBO – QUAD BIKES farm, with the West Coast’s notoriously longarm machine to work and slowly
high rainfall making the ground boggy began selling quilting items until the
AND QUILTING, BUT FOR WEST
for much of the year. quilt shop became its own entity.
COASTERS MIKE AND SUE ROPER, Whilst problematic for farming, it’s Pink Possum Quilt Shop now has 400
IT’S A COMBINATION THAT’S turned out to be ideal for an adventure bolts of fabric and a range of new and
BREATHED NEW LIFE INTO THEIR tourism operation that thrives on recycled wool fabric and kits.
FAMILY PROPERTY. mud puddles and an operator who’s There is a fire inside, barista coffee
passionate about driving diggers. and simple food, and a classroom for
Based just five kilometres north To this end back in 1997 Mike and classes and stitching groups.
of Greymouth on State Highway 6 Sue launched On Yer Bike with just four On Yer Bike can take groups of 15 at
towards Punakaiki, the couple are third quad bikes and an 8WD amphibious one time, with any other guests waiting
generation Ropers to farm a challenging Argo. their turn with coffee and a homemade
250 acre block that was first settled by In the years since, Mike has worked scone in the quilt shop.
Mike’s grandfather in 1917. hard expanding the track network A spit roast company operates down
Back then, a farm of that size through the property – which now the road, which can be contracted to
provided a living for Mike’s extends to around 16 kilometres. cater for meals. The farm also has large
grandparents and their nine children, These days son Phil has joined sheds that can be used for function
but it’s become less viable in the the venture and the fleet includes an and dining spaces offering a rustic and
century since. offroad squad of a dozen quads, 10 rural touch.
AUT HEN TIC OFF -RO ADIN G THR OUG H
WE ST CO AS T RA INF OR EST
511 SH6 GREYMOUTH | ONYERBIKE.CO.NZ | MIKE@ONYERBIKE.CO.NZ | 03 762 7438
Ex-military personnel carriers, Hagglunds, are
tailor-made for transporting passengers through
the muddiest of puddles and steepest of hills
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WEST COAST]
Wear your wild – celebrating the wild
foods of the West Coast
MEETINGS
ON THE
MOVE
THE STRONG SCENERY
AND ARRAY OF INCENTIVE
OPPORTUNITIES SURROUNDING
THE WEST COAST IS BEING
UTILISED AS A DRAWCARD TO
ENTICE CONFERENCE GROUPS.
The region has had to become creative
about how it attracts events to dispel the
Eco-luxury
myth that its isolated location makes it
difficult to hold an event there.
TranzAlpine’s meetings on the move
have taken off, and groups are now able
to make use of the journey to get to the
West Coast as part of the conference
programme.
The initiative is beginning to gain
SECLUSION WITHIN REACH
traction, with a number of larger scale
business events being taken to the
region including this year’s national i-Site
conference.
Nickelle Egan, marketing and functions
manager at Shantytown Heritage Park,
When the brief calls for something very special, look to
says the destination is not without its
one of New Zealand’s most pristine, natural environments
challenges, but that it’s a challenge that
for the perfect blend of luxury and seclusion.
has been faced for a long time, so the
local industry is used to coming up with Located in the heart of Glacier Country amidst the natural
creative ways to accommodate events. splendour of Franz Josef is Te Waonui Forest Retreat.
‘We can only accommodate around Celebrate success as an incentive destination with a
130 people under one roof in the difference or clear the mind and embrace fresh thinking
major centres and depending on the with the ultimate executive or small meetings retreat.
time of year accommodation can be at
capacity. But the West Coast’s scenery, Te Waonui Forest Retreat
isolated location and proximity to tourist Close to nature... Far from ordinary.
attractions such as glaciers, Punakaiki
and an array of lakes means it’s an ideal
destination for pre or post conference
holidaying.’
Shantytown will be expanding its scenichotelgroup.co.nz | book@tewaonui.co.nz
Saloon event space soon to help boost
capacity.
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MISSION TO SAVE THE KIWI
Richard Bungeroth, general manager Te Waonui
Forest Retreat, with DOC and Kiwis for Kiwi
representatives at a recent Rowi Kiwi Release
hosted at Te Waonui Forest Retreat
SCENIC HOTEL GROUP’S FIVE replacing their bed
linen during their
STAR ECO-LUXE TE WAONUI
stay and in doing
FOREST RETREAT IS ON A so donates 100%
MISSION TO EDUCATE GUESTS of these associated
AND RAISE MUCH NEEDED costs, estimated
FUNDS TO SAVE THE ROWI KIWI. at around $5
per room to the
With only 400 Rowi (Okarito) kiwi left Department of
in the wild, the little brown kiwi who Conservation’s
calls the West Coast of the South Island (DOC) ‘Kiwis for
home, carries the unenviable title of New Kiwi’ programme.
Zealand’s most endangered icon. Participating
Five years ago, Te Waonui started what guests still have their beds made but General manager Richard
has now become an award-winning can leave Te Waonui knowing they have Bungeroth says ‘education is key to
‘Kiwi Linen Programme’ and has just made a difference just by making a conservation, and once guests are aware,
reached the $15,000 mark of guest-raised choice. This is acknowledged at check then they are usually only too happy to
donations toward the conservation of the out with the guest folio showing a zero participate and find that the gift of giving
Rowi kiwi. linen charge. Guests are advised as to back during their stay enhances their
The initiative aims to educate guests what this means and are thanked for sense of satisfaction and connection to
around the fragile fauna of the area their contribution to this environmental the area.’
through a range of options where a visit initiative. With the kiwi centre across the road,
to the West Coast region can make a With Te Waonui Forest Retreat being Te Waonui has a close connection with
difference. a seasonal operation, the linen initiative the programme. Guests visiting the kiwi
With the daily change of bed linen contributions are tallied at the end centre have the option of seeing the rowi
attracting not only a cost but also of the season and usually result in kiwi leave for fostering to a predator-free
drawing on water and power resources, around $3000 being passed on to the island or return to its native forest habitat
Te Waonui gives guests the option of not programme. as an adult for release.
TranzAlpine rail journey Christchurch to
the West Coast and meet on the way.
On the Coast there are many meeting
venues, team building activities and
function venues with a difference!
Contact West Coast Tourism 03 768 6675
and visit www.westcoast.co.nz
[10] meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018INSIGHT]
WHAT A YOUNG WHITE GUY LEARNED FROM
CO-DESIGNING A BICULTURAL EVENT
I used to think that there was a Jason Pemberton is an
‘right way’ to do biculturalism in independent educator, speaker, and
MC working around New Zealand.
events. I thought it was a matter of
He is a director of Felt.co.nz, New
talking to the person with the right Zealand’s online marketplace for
role, finding out the answer, then goods and gifts direct from their local
putting the right pieces into the maker. Get in touch with him about
speaking, MCing, or custom orders
puzzle and rolling out the event.
for gifts and mementos for your
A bit of powhiri here, patterned events – jason@felt.co.nz
design there, slide in a few expert
speakers on Maori topics…
The importance of place and context
Rather than full-blown ignorance, I’ll One of the most significant and
chalk this up as naivety. I didn’t really defining features of Aotearoa
know what I didn’t know, and I didn’t New Zealand is our unique bicultural
know that I was essentially thinking about identity – this is hand over fist the
biculturalism in events in a tokenistic and most celebrated aspect of visitors’
probably offensive way. trips down here. We are a nation full of
We often think about biculturalism as good thinkers, incredible artists, and
the weaving in of things from another pioneering visionaries. What is their
culture – te ao Maori. This is how I place in our events, or, perhaps more
always viewed it. What I’ve come to ‘Let’s get a cultural perspective on importantly, what is the place of our
learn, though, is that things that are the logo’ became ‘What do we want events in their lives?
truly bicultural are often quite different the identity of the event to be, and how
from either of the two cultures of which should that look and feel?’ (this one Our changing world
they are comprised – be it an event, went a step further when we introduced Technology is changing society faster
organisation, artwork, anything. It’s theming through the sound of ka koroki te and in more ways that it ever has before,
like interspersing blue and yellow and manu – the song of the bird). and this is in turn changing society’s
comparing it with the colour green. ‘Is there an appropriate opening expectations of events. Experiential
They’re made up of the same things, sure, ceremony that we should be using?’ technologies are changing the events
but they’re also fundamentally different. became ‘What would make this industry literally daily, whether we’re on
Working on the Social Enterprise experience authentic to New Zealand?’ top of it or not, and new generations are
World Forum 2017 opened my eyes And, perhaps most surprisingly: expecting new things in new ways.
to the real possibilities when an event ‘What are we going to do here?’
approaches biculturalism like the colour became ‘Can this help us with what we’re Meaning, authenticity
green, instead of the traditional yellow/ trying to achieve?’ Increasingly we have to understand
blue mosaic. What resulted wasn’t just an why our work, our events, ‘matter’.
I was lucky to be brought into the experience that was better for Maori and Whilst designing events we need to
event on the explicit basis that it was Pakeha alike, it was quite simply a much be better at balancing creativity with
going to be bicultural. On top of that I better event. analysis, and shift from a mindset of
also got to work with the indomitable I was forced to reflect on this recently at ‘selling sponsorship’ to one of building
Puamiria Parata-Goodall, who has, the 2018 Eventing the Future conference. relationships. We’re not in the business of
among a great many other things, led Over 220 event professionals from all events, we’re in the business of delivering
Te Matatini, the pinnacle event for Maori over New Zealand gathered for two days powerful experiences. Events should have
performing arts, in 2015. in Christchurch and I had the pleasure of a purpose.
Whilst working on this event I found MCing the whole thing. The events industry, and New Zealand
myself saying different things and asking In the closing session there was a need at large, is on a freight train for change
different questions. for a whistle stop tour of the whole event – one that delivers powerful bicultural
For example: that pulled out highlights and quotes from experiences for
‘How can we involve tangata whenua the various sessions. It ended with what the people of Aotearoa and the world.
in this?’ became ‘What would make this I saw as the major themes that emerged Are you on the train, or still waiting at
event fully inclusive?’ from the content and discussion: the station?
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Show themed event
for the Entrepreneur’s
Organisation recently
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios
is a distinctive venue for
experiential activities of all kinds
A
ctors and puppets are all part of the package, and Nelson says clients are loving the entertainment
food and beverages can also be themed capabilities onsite, and the immersive experience that can
to suit. be had with incorporating characters and sets from Whoa!
Although the venue is particularly suited to raucous Studios into events.
themes, with a recent popular event centred around the ‘The team is feeling pumped and we are excited with
Rocky Horror Picture Show, organisers can also tailor the uniqueness of the product, and that we can evolve it
entertainment to suit any desired theme. depending on clients’ requirements.’
There’s the option of hiring out a particular space, or Nelson says there is an increasing demand for offsite
the entire venue, with different themed rooms running catering, which Shatura and Bayly are more than happy to
throughout and an outdoor stage for bands, which the accommodate.
main restaurant opens out onto. ‘We have corporate clients that we did out-catering
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios has had a stellar with wanting to fly us to the other two locations of their
first year in the business events market and is now nationwide event because the feedback on the food was so
in a position to refine its product offering based on good,’ says Nelson.
client feedback.
A recent Deloitte conference held at the venue
received rave reviews, with one convenor describing
the experience as ‘absolutely impeccable’.
‘Our staff thoroughly enjoyed the visual experience
of the amazingly crafted Treehouse studio and the
culinary experience,’ says Candice Mulder, personal
assistant at Deloitte.
‘The venue has everything you need to take your
event to the next level by providing something
‘outside of the box’, however, never faulting on
the professional service that you would find in a
conference centre or hotel.’
The Grounds is a modern family kitchen sitting on
five acres of land bordering the Waitakere ranges
in Henderson.
The restaurant is the love child of two west Auckland
family men – Mike Shatura and Ben Bayly, both award
BOOK EARLY AND SAVE
winning chefs from iconic Auckland restaurants such as
Gather together your colleagues and
The Grove. celebrate the festive season at Auckland’s
The Grounds is supported by Whoa! Studios, New newest 5-star, Hotel Grand Windsor.
Our special pre-Christmas menu will be
Zealand’s only film studio open to the public, and
available in the hotel for lunch and
together the operation has four different venues dinner, and will showcase traditional
available for hire able to host up to 500 guests, delights and divine flavours.
including The Grounds restaurant, The Red Carpet, the Festive menus are available from 1 October
2018. All bookings made before this
Treehouse Stage set, and Gloom’s Lair. date will receive 10% off the menu price.
Rebecca Nelson, business development manager
mgallery.com
at the venue, says although it wasn’t built to be an BOOK TODAY: TEL. (09) 309 9979
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M G A L L E R Y, A C O L L E C T I O N O F M E M O R A B L E H O T E L S
meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018 [13][ C H R I S TM A S FUNCTIONS
The new courtside seating layout provides a range of
options from Diamond seat-only experiences two rows
back, to Hollywood seats that are an extension of the
team benches and include beverages and catering.
Canapes and drinks will be served pre-game in a
CORPORATE
VIP hosting area that will mean hosts can watch teams
warm up, feel the atmosphere of the arena build, and
connect directly with guests.
SLAM DUNK
‘Removing the tables and bringing individual seats
closer to the court will have corporate guests feeling
like they are at an NBA game – it is the exact format
that you would see in the United States,’ says Rachael
O’Sullivan SKYCITY Breakers corporate manager.
THE SKYCITY NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS ARE
The operation has also evolved away from
TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL THIS SEASON WITH its traditional carvery buffet to provide a more
A REFRESHED FOCUS ON FAN ENTERTAINMENT sophisticated dining experience with substantial
AND NEW VIP SEATING FOR CORPORATE GUESTS. canapes from Collective Hospitality at the pre-
game function, and beverages served in-seat during
the game.
O’Sullivan says the changes are in response to
client demand.
‘We understand that the corporates and VIPs we work
with are looking to have their guests hosted in a way
that their brand can be proud of.’
She says packages are suitable for out-of-towners as
well as Aucklanders.
‘Our packages are used for anything from client
hosting and staff rewards, to prizes for fundraising,
spouse programmes, and offsite activities during
conferences and events.’
Private lounges are also available two hours prior
and one hour post games and are ideal for a team
Christmas party.
Ten home games are being held at Spark Arena in
Auckland, with the first tipping off on 11 October.
Host an event at The Breakers this season
[14] meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018A VERY MERRY MIXER
BRING YOUR PARTY TO OURS THIS FESTIVE SEASON
and celebrate Christmas, your colleagues and the end of
a successful year with a joint Christmas party!
30 Novemb er & 14 De cemb er 2018
QBE Stadium Func tion Centre
7.00pm onwards
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Christmas buffet Five complimentary beverages Evening entertainment
including background
Christmas themed tables Cash bar music, DJ and MC
with centrepieces
Photo booth Dance floor
Spot prizes
A visit from Santa
A L SO AVA IL A B LE THRO U G H O U T THE Y E A R
TE A M BUILDING AC TIVITIES
Reward your team and treat them to an interactive and entertaining
team building activity at QBE Stadium Function Centre.
FA MILY DAY O U T L E T ’ S G E T Q U IZ ZI C A L
A fun day out with kids activities A quiz night with an
and a chill out zone for adults. experienced quiz master.
THE A M A ZIN G G P S R ACE ALL TEAM BUILDING EVENTS INCLUDE
An interactive Amazing GPS Race. Food Stations or a Carvery Buffet
Limited complimentary beverages
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Saddle up with Santa 12 years Christmas at the Races has
been running, and is now a regular
part of many businesses’ end of year
celebrations nationally.
Last season’s events brought 21,000
new people on course to enjoy racing,
with 70.2% of these people indicating
they plan to re-attend an event in future.
Hugh Devereux-Mack, franchise
manager for The Races, attributes this
success to the partnership of racing
THE RACE club staff across the country, and The
Races team.
‘Our goal is to introduce as many
IS ON
A TRIP FOR TWO TO THE
people to the sport of racing as possible
and make them feel welcome at our
events. By examining our customer
journey, we found areas where
MELBOURNE CUP COURTESY OF customers could feel more at home and
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA IS UP FOR created content such as ‘Santa’s Pick’
GRABS AT THE RACES THIS YEAR. and fashion guides to help them find
their place on course.’
This year 44 events will run
The promotion follows the successful ‘It really shows how the Christmas at nationwide, up from 18 in 2006, and will
launch of the new Santa’s Pick betting the Races brand has grown.’ be held from Whangarei to Invercargill
event in 2017. Christmas at the Races provides an throughout November and December.
The Races general manager Janice Hill entertaining solution for the festive Pre-organised hospitality packages
says she’s thrilled to partner with Virgin season. are available to suit all budgets
to fly one party-goer and a guest to the Over 1.3 million people have been including food and drink, music and
highly regarded event. welcomed onto racecourses in the quality racing action.
Celebrate
Christmas with Hilton Auckland
Cocktail Christmas Kiwi Christmas Festive Feast
$75 per person $115 per person $130 per person
Choice of three hot and three Festive themed BBQ themed buffet Traditional festive buffet
cold canapes Three hour beverage pacakge Four hour beverage pacakge
Two hour beverage pacakge Venue hire Christmas ham carvery
Venue hire Christmas themed decorations Venue hire, stage and dance floor
Christmas themed decorations Christmas themed decorations
Complimentary one night stay in our
Hilton Deluxe Harbour View Room
for the event organiser including
breakfast for two and valet parking
For more information on our Christmas packages, contact
sales.auckland@hilton.com or call 09 978 2026
Terms and conditions apply
[16] meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018C H R I S TM A S F U N C T I O N S ]
At the open day: Lu Budden, Convention showcasing the new venues within
Management New Zealand Ltd; Elena Ford, its buildings.
Te Papa Venues; Dean Bradley, Convention
Having been awarded the
Management New Zealand Ltd
Parliamentary service catering contract
in January this year, Te Papa Venues is
now operating and catering across the
Parliamentary precinct’s eateries and
event venues.
The open day was well supported by
local clients and Wellington’s meetings
and events industry representatives.
Attendees voiced their excitement
about the possibility of holding their
next event at one of Parliament’s venues,
without requiring sponsorship from an
MP as historically was the case.
JOIN-THE-PARTY
TE PAPA VENUES’ CHRISTMAS JOIN-THE-PARTY
IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND.
Launched last year and a sell-out The per person price includes a
success, the Join-The-Party concept Christmas themed venue, a three
proved popular with small organisations course plated meal, an allocation of
and teams from the health care sector. alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,
Organisers can book the required all live entertainment and spot prizes
amount of tickets via Te Papa’s website, on the night.
taking out the hassle of organising the Te Papa Venues recently held its first
Flashback to Join-The-Party 2017
annual end of year office party. open day at New Zealand’s Parliament,
Christmas
Earlybird Special at Hilton Lake Taupo
Christmas function packages available
from $60 per person, including venue
hire, a range of delicious food options and
Christmas decorations
Book and pay for your Christmas event by
October 31 2018 and receive one night’s
accommodation in a Deluxe Guest Room
including breakfast for two and late check
out to be used on the night of your event.
For more information on our Christmas packages,
contact sales.laketaupo@hilton.com or call 07 376
2313
Terms and conditions apply
meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018 [17][ C H R I S TM A S FUNCTIONS
HERITAGE HERITAGE AUCKLAND HAS A
PERSONALISED CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATIONS
PACKAGE ON OFFER FOR
CORPORATE CELEBRATIONS.
Private banquets begin from $110
GST incl. per person for a three-course
buffet or plated menu including a
two-hour beverage package, and
complimentary sound system and
microphone.
Discounted accommodation is also
available (subject to availability) for the
team to stay over and enjoy the resort-
like onsite facilities including two health
clubs, two swimming pools, a jacuzzi,
sauna and tennis court.
Nearby is the Viaduct entertainment
precinct for dancing away until the
small hours.
The package offer is valid for bookings
of a minimum of 50 people, up to 200.
Book before 31 October and also
receive a case of bubbles for the event
or an overnight accommodation stay
for the event organiser with car park.
(Conditions apply.)
The banquet offer is valid for events
Heritage Auckland
up until 20 December 2018.
Celebrate Christmas in style with
Chateau on the Park - Christchurch,
a DoubleTree by Hilton
Complimentary Christmas cocktail and festive canapé
on arrival for your guests when you book your Christmas
function before November 30, 2018.
For menus and more information, contact our dedicated Events
team on chcnz_cb@hilton.com or call 03 343 9759
*Terms and Conditions Apply
[18] meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018C H R I S TM A S F U N C T I O N S ]
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WAITAKERE
GROWS WINGS
natural light by day and overlook the
lights of the city by night.
There are several themes available
for Christmas and end of year events
including a murder mystery evening or a
Las Vegas night.
Day time events can utilise the park-
THE HERITAGE COLLECTION WAITAKERE like gardens, and large flat site for team
ESTATE’S NEW WING IS DUE TO OPEN IN TIME building exercises.
Skilled trainers can tailor any activity
FOR CHRISTMAS, AND NEW ROOMS COME
The Heritage Collection from a problem-solving group game
COMPLETE WITH DESIGNER DÉCOR. Waitakere Estate through to more physical activities such
as abseiling, archery or adventure races
The property is positioned high in the Views from the 29-hectare rainforest on the property.
Waitakere Ranges and offers the ultimate property embrace the Waitemata harbour, For a calming alternative the grounds
venue for a company Christmas evening the harbour bridge and Auckland city. are particularly suited to mindfulness
function or long-lunch day away. The banquet rooms are bathed in meditation, yoga, Pilates or T’ai Chi.
Discover the festive
Christmas Season at Hilton Queenstown
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so spend it with the perfect host; Hilton.
With our exclusive experiences, fine dining and quality entertainment you’re sure
to please everyone.
Book your Christmas event at Stacks Pub or Wakatipu Grill for a memorable
corporate gathering.
For more information on our Christmas packages, contact Queenstown.info@hilton.com or call 04 450 9400
meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018 [19][ C H R I S TM A S FUNCTIONS
ACTIVITIES JUMP INTO
Treehouse Dinner
ABOUND JET PARK
JET PARK HOTEL & CONFERENCE
CENTRE, AUCKLAND AIRPORT HAS
LAUNCHED A NEW WEBSITE.
The new platform is dedicated to helping create a smooth
process for event organisers.
The hotel is also undergoing some aesthetic changes,
with the 20-year-old lift and reception/lobby area to be
renovated in October.
The refurbished area is planned to reopen for the hotel’s
20th birthday later in the year.
THE GROUNDS AT WHOA! STUDIOS HAS A NUMBER
In the meantime, guests will be able to make use of the
OF ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY A LIVE STAGE SET, FILM
recently opened new reception area in Wing 4 with
STUDIO, OUTDOOR AREA AND RESTAURANT SPACE. minimal disruption.
Guests can engage with actors and puppets, use the A day delegate special has been released for October. The
inflatable assault course or waterslide for some outdoor package includes one room hire set to client’s preference,
activity, enjoy a show in the Treehouse studio, or have a arrival tea and coffee, chef’s choice of morning tea, lunch
hands on cooking demonstration with Ben Bayly. and afternoon tea, complimentary wifi, parking and 24-hour
Team building is also an option, with guests participating return airport transfers, whiteboard, flipchart, data projector,
in the production of a commercial with a band of puppets, a mints and water.
camera and a clueless director. The package is priced at $65 per person for a minimum of
In-house puppeteers at Whoa! Studios have been trained 15 delegates and is subject to availability. It is valid for new
by leading Muppet and Sesame Street performers. bookings with events from 1 – 31 October 2018.
[20] meetingnewz [septemberoctober] 2018C H R I S TM A S F U N C T I O N S ]
We’re your creative entertainers
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they have the expertise and experience to bring unique
entertainment in a professional and safe way. Get in touch to
find out what they can bring to your next event!
Highly Flammable operate New Zealand wide with bases in
Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
info@highlyflammable.co.nz, ph 022 415 8975 (Alex Komarovsky)
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FIRE
AWAY
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE IS SHEDDING
LIGHT ON THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ENTERTAINMENT AT CORPORATE EVENTS.
L
ogan Elliott, managing director, says there is still a lot of ‘We have a huge variety of other non-fire concepts. Only
stigma around having fire at events, but that there are more about fifteen percent of events we entertain at involve our
opportunities than people realise. fire concepts.’
‘Due to our brand name, a lot of people think that we are just Elliott says Highly Flammable is also more than ‘just the
for big outdoor fire shows, but interestingly many indoor venues will company people go to if they have a circus theme’.
do fire – we have done shows in a wide range of hotels and event ‘Actually we have done a wide range of themes and types
venues nationally.’ of functions, including more straight edged formal events and
For the unconverted, Highly Flammable has non-fire options too. some really fun themes.’
A non-fire concept that is picking up pace is the glow
performances, which include roving aspects, programmed LED
poi with logos and patterns, and GLOWBOTS (LED suits).
‘We also have LED winged stilt walkers, and are
constantly expanding and investing in the latest technology in
these areas.’
Highly Flammable provides theme based entertainment for
AT events, particularly product launches, openings, gala dinners,
Christmas parties, conference dinners and anniversaries.
Bases in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and
Auckland offer a nation-wide approach, with over eight years
of experience delivering creative and customisable events.
‘Feedback we have had from corporate events is that they
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