The newly renovated Napier Conference Centre   re-opened in March and is now the region’s premier venue for conferences, meetings, trade shows, events and special occasions. A year-long, multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the Council-owned facility has resulted in a larger foyer for pre-function events, a purpose-built exhibition area, more dining space and contemporary décor and furnishings. Following […]

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre  have recently refurbished 53 of their 147 hotel rooms. The hotel’s new, refurbished Superior King Rooms have been designed to feature a modern, chic & contemporary vibe. Guests will be treated to upgraded, luxury king beds combined with sumptuous linen ensuring a restful night’s sleep, plush new carpet, comfortable armchairs […]

Situated directly on the shores of scenic Lake Wanaka, Edgewater offers conference delegates and function attendees an inspiring location for meetings, product launches, trade shows, cocktail and dinner functions. A full service four star-plus Qualmark 102 room hotel, Edgewater provides your total meeting, catering and accommodation requirements, all in the one stunning lakefront location. Our […]

Professional MC, Speaker, Author, Performer and more… An award-winning MC, speaker and entertainer, Greg Ward is regularly booked for between 60 and 70 conferences and events annually within New Zealand, Australia and world-wide. His clients include professional  associations, institutes and corporations, spanning a wide range of industry sectors, as well as government and regional bodies. With […]

The newly renovated Napier Conference Centre will be the region’s premier venue for conferences, meetings, trade shows, events and special occasions when it re-opens next month. A year-long, multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the Council-owned facility has resulted in a larger foyer for pre-function events, a purpose-built exhibition area, more dining space and contemporary décor and furnishings. […]

Great news: You can now find and explore the perfect space for your next event without leaving your home or office! Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre in Hamilton recently revamped its website to better cater to its two key audiences – event organisers and event goers – and make it easier to you to view […]

A guest recently wrote a review which began, “When in Nelson stay here if you want to experience living in a charming quaint stone cottage with beautiful wisterias climbing the wall…”  the same great advice applies to conference delegates! Right now, the gardens at the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco (www.monacoresort.co.nz) are looking stunning, everywhere you […]

As recently reported by Aleisha Moore, editor of Meeting Newz…. the Napier Conference Centre redevelopment is creating a huge amount of buzz, with the industry nationwide showing its support. Glenys Fraser, Venues Manager, Napier City Council, says she’s been inundated with support from conference organisers and has strong bookings going into 2017. ‘All credit goes to […]

Private Christmas Functions – Non Race Nights Celebrate the festive season with us at Alexandra Park this year. Dine in one of our private function rooms with sweeping views over the park or celebrate Christmas in a beautiful silk-lined marquee. Indulge in a sumptuous gourmet Christmas buffet with all the trimmings, and none of the hard […]