Growing old together - Meeting Newz
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
July/August 2017
Fun times at Baypark in the Bay
of Plenty, with the business
development team busy hosting
650+ events every year. Turn to
page 40 for more info on what the
venue has been up to.
Growing old together Pictured are Daniel Schicker, Erin
D’Ath, Gillian Houser, Lawrence Day
One of the challenges coming through the conference and incentive Diana McIlwrick, director at Dinamics,
scene is the biggest problem the industry has says her company takes every opportunity to
facing the tourism, right now. ensure its project managers are exposed to as
incentives and business ‘I’ve been doing incentives for 20 years, many famils as possible to ensure Dinamics is
events industry is a lack and it’s the same people on famils every in great shape for the future.
time; hardly anyone new is coming through,’ ‘I think that it is our responsibility to make
of fresh blood. she explains. sure the industry is looking forward and
That’s the feeling on the street when But what exactly is stopping young people exposing future business owners and project
Meeting Newz canvassed some conference and looking at this industry as a career option? managers to a wide range of destinations
incentive organisers recently, who say that ‘It’s the hard work, it’s the low pay. You and events so that they have a depth of
while clients appreciate the experience veteran think the travel would be incentive enough knowledge and are looking at the big picture
planners can offer, the industry risks getting but once you’ve stuffed a couple thousand to present new destinations and concepts to
stale if there are no ‘young ones’ coming envelopes your mind changes pretty quickly. clients,’ she says.
through with new ways of doing things. But if you want the pay off, you’ve got to do CINZ launched the Education Hub at
Catherine Barwood of Premium Incentive the work, and the end result is happy clients, MEETINGS earlier this year, in a move CINZ
& Conference, says the lack of young people which is rewarding.’ chief executive Sue Sullivan says was to
...continued on page 2
[ Editorial / News
Contents Note from the editor...
FEATURES
Venues with a Difference 10
Where are we going to put them?
On this recent visit I heard all about
Rotorua 24 Without naming names how the council can make a region’s bid
Catering 34 I learned a big lesson on go awry. One venue lost out on two major
Bay of Plenty 37 a recent famil where the conferences because the region didn’t have
Coromandel 44 the accommodation to support the bid.
business events sector Every single operator I spoke to in that
Convene South Preview 49
Regions with a Difference -
was so frustrated with the region complained about the council, and so
Hurunui 64 council they probably said did the bureau.
Winning bids is tough enough, and when
far more they meant to. international visitor spend can reach billions
And the rest... The business events sector is a big money of dollars, it’s
News 2 maker for the regions in the off season, but more than a shame
CINZ MEETINGS 2017 wrap 8 for one region in particular, booking big that the council
conferences is becoming a real struggle is the thorn in a
Aloha Business Exchange 20
because there isn’t the accommodation to region’s side.
People on the Move 23 support the numbers. Strangely, it’s the council
Opinion 30 that is resistant to more accommodation or an
Social Scene 33 internationally branded hotel in the region, Shannon Williams
Stu’d up 43 and the venue operators aren’t happy about it. Group Editor
Niue 46
Gold Coast Business Exchange 62
Eventbrite says
meeting newz is registered as a magazine
and is published by ProMag Publishing Ltd.
‘Kia Ora’ with NZ office
Level 1, 172 West Coast Road, Glen Eden,
PO Box 60154, Titirangi, Auckland. Eventbrite has officially
Internet: www.meetingnewz.co.nz
Phone: 09 818 7807. Fax: 09 818 7864. launched into New Zealand,
Group Editor: Shannon Williams following significant organic
email: shannon@promag.co.nz
Contributor: Kathy Ombler
growth in the local market. The
kathy@ombler.co.nz move is part of the company’s
Journalist: Sam Worthington APAC expansion efforts. Eventbrite comes to Auckland
sam@promag.co.nz
Publisher: Stu Freeman Eventbrite has powered more than 70,000
email: stu@promag.co.nz events in New Zealand and is establishing hire local New Zealand talent to grow the
Circulation & Advertising Production: a presence in Auckland to build upon the team in the year ahead.
Trish Freeman email: trish@promag.co.nz momentum it has experienced with local According to Silverstone, the live
Administration Manager: Marg Patten event creators. experience market and event scene is
email: accounts@promag.co.nz
Local operations will be led by New booming in New Zealand. Recent research
Advertising Manager: Heather Lowrie
Zealand native, Brad McIntyre, serving as shows that New Zealanders attend the most
Phone: 09 818 7807 Fax: 09 818 7864
email: adzonesales@gmail.com marketing manager, Eventbrite Australia events in the western world, with more than
Design & Production: Gary Covich and New Zealand, and reporting into Phil nine out of 10 (93%) Kiwis having attended
email: studio@promag.co.nz Silverstone, general manager, Australia and an event in the past 12 months, more than
Printing: Image Centre New Zealand. McIntyre will be looking to the US, UK, Europe, and Australia.
Distribution: Western Mailing
ISSN: 1172-5893
continued from page 1... Growing old together
highlight the importance of training and for two years, and is designed to meet the
professional development to the business needs of up-and-coming professionals
events sector. and give them valuable network building
‘We have seen strong demand for access opportunities.
to professional development within our ‘This programme is giving young
sector. We know it is crucial we invest in professionals the stepping stones they need
human infrastructure.’ to build their professional networks and
The CINZ Emerging Talent programme has assist them as they progress in their careers
been running in Auckland and Wellington into management positions,’ says Sullivan.
[2] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017
DID YOU ENJOY OUR HOSPITALITY AT MEETINGS ����? TO ALL THE BUYERS AT THE WELCOME FUNCTION, Visit www.meetingsnz.co.nz to find your MILLENNIUM HOTELS AND RESORTS DAY BUYERS photos in the gallery, and while you are LUNCH AND OUR STANDS WE THANK YOU FOR there check out the great specials on offer MAKING MEETINGS ���� OUR BEST YET! for all our hotels. www.meetingsnz.co.nz New Zealand 0800 4 633 846 T +64 3 367 3302 Australia +61 4 2117 3325 E meetings@millenniumhotels.com
[ Ne ws
Celebrating wins
The NZEA Awards are back Subsequently government organisations Best Major Event of the Year 2016
Air NZ Queenstown International
for 2017 and finalists will be such as Tourism New Zealand and New Marathon. Dave Beeche, IRONMAN and
Zealand Major Events have always been Deborah Blumberg, NZ Major Events
announced 11 September. strong supporters of the awards, she adds.
Scotland says the awards have seen
Launched in 2014 and run by The New year-on-year growth creating an intensely
Zealand Events Association, the awards are competitive forum nationally that recognises
designed to recognise excellence in the events and promotes excellence within the
sector - events of all types and sizes, and the events sector.
people behind them. ‘The purpose of the New Zealand Event
‘The New Zealand events sector is producing Awards is to celebrate the boundaries pushed,
year upon year world-class events that are the new benchmarks set and innovations we Best Hosted Major Event of the Year 2016
driving tourism and directly benefiting can share. We have world-class events and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo. Sue
Paterson, former NZ Festival director and
regions and boosting the national economy,’ organisers in New Zealand, this is proven in Jodi Williams, Air New Zealand
says New Zealand Events Association chair the incredibly high calibre of applications
Andrea Scotland. ‘These awards are the we receive yearly and the feedback from our Finalists will be revealed on 11 September
nation’s only event awards and the only forum independent panel of judges,’ she explains. and the Awards Gala Dinner will take place 11
where the country’s leading events and event The awards are proving popular within October at SKYCITY.
professionals are celebrated with industry the industry, with growth in both attendee
excellence recognised.’ numbers and entries. The 2016 gala awards What are the award categories?
Scotland says the awards illustrate the evening was a sellout, and double the number • Event Professional of the Year
economic and social impact events have of award applications were received compared • Emerging Event Professional of
on the cities and towns they are held in. to the year before. the Year
‘They are the type of events that bring ‘This significant growth pattern illustrates • Best Community Event of the Year
communities together, entertain hundreds of that these awards are truly an opportunity for • Best Regional Event of the Year
thousands of people, and drive national and events of all types and sizes, their organisers • Best National Event of the Year
international tourism.’ and organisations, from all aspects of the • Best International Event of the Year
industry, to be held up as the best of the best,’ • Best Industry Supplier for an Event
says Scotland. • New Zealand’s Favourite Event
What’s in it for finalists? New for 2017:
• Best Business Event of the Year
According to Scotland, shortlisted finalists • Event Sponsorship Professional
will be profiled by NZEA, with category of the Year
winners being publicly profiled nationally and • Best CSR or Community Event
their winning qualities acknowledged. Sponsorship of the Year
This year’s awards present partners • Best Arts or Cultural Event
with opportunities to showcase their Sponsorship of the Year
Event Professional of the Year 2016 successful partnerships due to the number • Best Sports Event Sponsorship
Victoria Murray-Orr. Victoria Murray-Orr, of new sponsorship categories this year from of the Year
left, with Helen Ibister, Creative NZ
community, social, arts, sports or cultural.
[4] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017
Unique venues
with a difference.
Let us take care of all the details of
your next business event so that you
can focus on the meeting and greeting.
Meet with Shelley and the team at Phone
Convene South 12 September 2017 +64 9 979 7525
and chat through all the ways we Email:
can help you create an effortless ShelleyE@heritagehotels.co.nz
and memorable business event Visit:
in one of our 15 iconic New Zealand heritagehotels.co.nz/events/conferences
locations nationwide.
HHM202 06/17
[ news
‘Use endorsed PCOs,’
urges new group chair
The industry as a whole needs to better understand the
significance of using an endorsed professional conference
organiser, according to the new chairperson of the
Approved Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) Group. Ali Copeman
Dunedin-based Ali Copeman, of akB Conference Management, ‘We certainly did see delegate numbers drop. Where two or three
says endorsed PCOs go through a rigorous process to achieve the people from a company would normally go to a conference, that
status, especially around financial viability. reduced to one in many cases. These numbers are back now though
‘We have proven that we are stable and successful companies with – we are seeing more international delegates and conferences
established records. When someone uses an unendorsed PCO there in New Zealand as well. We are part of the country’s tourism
is no guarantee that company is compliant or that funds are secure.’ success story.
Copeman says that while there is recognition of Conventions ‘In saying that, we’d like to see more support to recognise the
& Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) Approved PCOs, there are still processes we go through to achieve endorsement. We are all looking
industry organisations that sometimes recommend organisers for extra work and ultimately that allows us to employ more people.’
outside of that group’s members.
Double accolades
‘Often clients come through convention bureaux so obviously we
would like the various bureaux and Tourism New Zealand to only
use endorsed PCOs.’
Copeman, who was appointed to the chairperson role recently,
says that in general ‘life is good’ for PCOs right now. ‘We are busy.
The economy has improved and we are seeing more speed.’
for Auckland Airport
She says that following the global financial crisis there was not Auckland Airport has taken home two
necessarily a drop off in events, particularly association conferences. international awards, being named Australasia’s
Leading Airport 2017 in the World Travel Awards
and placing ninth in the world in the 2017
AirHelp rankings for airport excellence.
‘These awards show that our customers and the travel and tourism
industry rate us highly for the facilities and services we offer,’ says
Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport’s chief executive.
Littlewood says Auckland Airport is investing more than $1 million
every working day on core airport infrastructure and says that this
level of investment will continue for the next five years.
‘The major upgrade of Auckland Airport’s international departure
area is now well underway, as is the expansion of Pier B of the
international terminal which will add two more contact gates that
can each accommodate an A380 or two smaller aircraft,’ he explains.
Auckland Airport is also progressing the design of the
new domestic section of its future combined domestic and
international terminal.
mi-pad comes
to Queenstown
Queenstown will add yet another accommodation option
to its fleet, with the mi-pad hotel set to open come 2018.
Construction has started and completion of the hotel
is scheduled for November with opening in early 2018.
A website was launched in July. The hotel will have 57
guest rooms.
[6] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017
[ M eet ings Wra p
Religion and history
in the making
Conference bid National History Collections (SPNCH) and the
Taxonomic Database Working Group (TDWG)
‘champions’ who will hold joint events for the first time and
have secured major delegates will be mainly from North America,
Europe and Australasia.
academic and Morris says the bid was won at a conference
association wins for in Berlin last year, with a show of hands.
The Dunedin event, at Otago University Robert Morris
New Zealand were and Otago Museum, will be the first time
among the delegates the SPNHC conference has been held in the
southern hemisphere.
The History of Religions event is set to
attract some 500 to 700 people to Dunedin in
at MEETINGS 2017. Meantime, a ‘fantastic bid document’ put August 2020 and will be held at the University
together by Tourism New Zealand made of Otago.
Robert Morris, director collections and all the difference in a winning bid for the ‘The committee was keen to have it in the
research at Otago University, is a key International Association for the History of southern hemisphere and this will be the first
figure behind an international conference Religions 2020 Conference. time it has been in Australasia. But it still took
likely to attract 300 to 400 delegates John Shaver, of Otago University, says New a sell job, because most of the delegates are
from the museum community that will Zealand was up against destinations in Europe European academics.’
descend on Dunedin from 25 August to and South America – both who basically Shaver says the delegates will be primarily
2 September 2018. presented a piece of paper. academics who study religion as a subject
The Society for the Preservation of ‘The TNZ bid blew the committee away.’ of enquiry.
Alexandra Barneo, Master
Electricians; Stephanie Field, Kalena
Finlayson, both Momento Travel
Company; Julie White, IHG
Asa Wadeskog, cievents; Michelle
Simpson, Larnach Castle; Penny Neilson,
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
A grand affair Phil Hildred, Palmerston North
Convention Bureau; Shelley
Deggan, Massey University
Grand Millennium Auckland The night started with stilt walkers and
set the stage for the Le unicycles welcoming delegates as they CINZ CEO Sue Sullivan welcomed guests
arrived in the Atrium Bar. A red carpet including Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
Cirque CINZ MEETINGS
drew guests into the draped, Le Cirque lit New Zealand (MCK) chairman Mr. HR Wong
2017 Welcome Function, entrance of the Grand Millennium Ballroom, from Singapore.
hosting the 650 delegates where circus performers and contortionists The Grand Millennium’s professional
attending MEETINGS. from Dust Palace created an energetic buzz conference and events team worked closely
showcasing their acrobatic talents. with CINZ to create the stand out event.
[8] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017
Meet ings W ra p ]
And the
winners are
As CINZ MEETINGS 2017
came to a close this year, Kimberley Mackay, Liz
Grossman, Amy Griffith, Sheena
wrapping up two full Zheng, Anna Hayward, Edwina
Fitzsimon, Anika Forsman from
days of appointments, Auckland Convention Bureau
accept the best regional stand
presentations and award from Sue Sullivan, CINZ
networking, attendees were and easily recognisable with their Auckland experience for delegates.’
treated to a gala dinner and badges and there was an obvious energy Best new exhibitor:
awards ceremony at The on the stand.’ Christchurch Adventure Park
Best individual stand: Cut the Mustard The judges said Christchurch Adventure
Langham Auckland. The judges loved the creative concept. Park made a huge effort to re-create the feel
The dinner was staged by Conventions and ‘It really demonstrated what they could of the park and bring it to life. ‘The team were
Incentives New Zealand (CINZ), with styling do. The judges specifically mentioned friendly, engaged and passionate and along
by Event Impressions, entertainment and the upcycling of materials as a point of with the aroma of the real tree, it made for a
sound from The Production & Music Agency, difference, as well as it being an interactive memorable delegate visit.’
and Staging Connections managing the
audio-visual component.
‘Our evening was the opportunity for
all those involved to celebrate a week of
knowledge sharing, relationship building and
successful business generation,’ comments
CINZ CEO Sue Sullivan.
After a three-course sit down dinner for
the 650 attendees, Sullivan presented the
CINZ MEETINGS 2017 Awards for exhibitors,
judged by a team of four Australian
hosted buyers.
The 2017 award winners are:
Best regional stand: Auckland
Sue Sullivan, CINZ presents
The judges said Auckland really stood out Cut the Mustard’s Lizz Santos Christchurch Adventure Park’s Nick
on the show floor. ‘They claimed their space and Amber Ferguson the Best Dwan receives the Best New Exhibitor
Individual Stand Award Award from Sue Sullivan, CINZ
from the ground up. The team were cohesive
‘The oldest new city’
International and domestic Blanchfield says that despite the new Venues with a difference include The
media were given a sneak buildings that are attracting plenty of Piano, a 360-seat auditorium with ‘great
preview of the ‘new attention, event organisers can still access acoustics and performing spaces’, plus
heritage sites such as the Arts Centre (which the Knowledge Centre in the city library
Christchurch’ by Caroline
is progressively reopening). (opposite the new convention centre
Blanchfield, manager
‘So Christchurch can be described as New and with a floor of meeting spaces in its
Christchurch and Canterbury Zealand’s oldest new city.’ own right).
Convention Bureau during Blanchfield emphasises the new Meantime, Christchurch Adventure
MEETINGS. hotel inventory coming into the Park, with 120 kilometres of mountain
‘It’s a place you have to keep going city – Crowne Plaza opened in July, biking trails, will appeal to adventurous
back to because there is always something Sudima Apartments and Distinction delegates. The park is opening this
different and that is the beauty of Christchurch are both expected to open summer and was named best new
the rebuild.’ late 2018. exhibitor at MEETINGS.
meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017 [9]
[ venue s with a differ ence
Interior of
St Matthew-in-the-City
Special rates for
not-for-profits
St Matthew-in-the- Dmitry Rusakov, events manager at St back to the wider community, to those
Matthew-in-the-City, says the rates were who are in need,’ he explains.
City is putting the created specially to support groups raising The parish has capacity for
spotlight on its money for a variety of reasons. 450 pax, is open to all types of
‘It is a part of our ideology that we can events six days a week, and has
reduced rates for not- not just earn money to support our parish a wide selection of catering and
for-profit groups. and historic building - we also have to give AV partners.
[10] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017venues with a diffe rence ]
Fast times at
Dining area
Waitakere Estate
Tui Conference Room
Because the estate is located in a semi
rural location in the Waitakere Ranges
Heritage Park, the property is not due to
have fibre available for another five years.
In order to meet demand for high speed
Heritage Collection Waitakere Estate will internet for corporate clients and guests,
the property has installed a radio wave-
install high speed internet in response to based internet system that provides fibre-
demand from its corporate clients. equivalent internet speeds. There will be no
charge for internet at the estate.
A Unique World Class Facility
Team Building & Track Activities at Hampton Downs
If you are looking for unique team building activities and exhilarating ways to entertain key customers then look no further. A standard
inclusion for any corporate event or conference is a session on the new 530m Hampton Downs Go Kart track.
Other team building activities include a 4WD experience, Gymkhana experience, driver training which ticks the OSH box, racing simulators
and taking to the track in your own cars!
We also have a number of high performance cars available for passenger seat hot laps, including a Lamborghini Huracan, a VF Lexus and
Tony Quinn’s Porsche GT3 RS.
For those who would prefer to get behind the wheel themselves, we also have the V8 Camaro Muscle Car U Drive Experience where you
take the controls for six laps of the National Circuit!
To enquire about your next event at Hampton Downs please contact;
Lucy Goody
+64 27 549 1213 or events@hamptondowns.com
meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017 [11][ venue s with a differ ence
It takes a village
Castaways’ new Glam
Camping Village
The main venue at Castaways
people, a day spa, restaurant and activities
such as archery, 4WD experiences, clay
target shooting, combat arrow tag, and
frisbee golf.
The new Glam Camping Village is a
‘conference under canvas’ facility for up to
Castaways Resort has The secluded conference and event venue 48 guests. Meetings and sessions can take
is located 70km from Auckland’s CBD on place in the conference room marquee, and
taken glamping to the the cliffs above Karioitahi Beach. It boasts delegates can relax and dine in the outdoor
next level, opening a multiple private venues on its property kitchen and bar, toast marshmallows around
Glam Camping Village. and can cater for groups from six to 120. the stone fire pit and sleep in 12 purpose-
There is onsite accommodation for up to 80 built tents with ensuite bathrooms.
[12] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017venues with a diffe rence ]
Geezers Dinner returns Last year’s Geezers at The
Gathering of Geezers
The Gathering of Geezers gala
dinner returns to Warbirds &
Wheels this November.
For those not up with the motorsport lingo,
a Geezer is a retired legend of motorsport
who has won a major New Zealand title or
a world title of motorsport or has made a
major contribution to the sport.
Last year’s gala welcomed 25 geezers who
shared their tales of triumphs with the 250
guests. The event raised more than $24,000
for the two charities involved, Upper Clutha
Children’s Medical Trust and Warbirds Over
Wanaka Community Trust.
This year the event will have auctions of
memorabilia and prizes. A table of eight
people is $2,800 including GST.
Indoor tent set up
Clients are looking for more obscure
and non-obvious venues to host their
events, according to Megan Church,
director at Raj Tent Club.
‘We have seen a shift in events going
towards more of a look, see, touch and
feel with clients looking for different
themes rather than pre-packaged or off-
the-shelf props and styling,’ she explains.
Raj Tent Club has seen several themes
prove a hit for clients, including Mumbai
Nightclub, Great Gatsby, Safari Lodge
and Bohemian.
‘Niche is becoming the new black in
terms of events, whether it’s smaller
Niche the new black
events that are micro-focused or larger
events with small break-out areas for a
more personal touch,’ says Church.
NORTHLAND’S ULTIMATE
ISLAND DESTINATION
• Otehei Bay - Unique island venue, Bay of Islands
• Variety of event sizes and styles available up to 500+ pax
• Team building activities available
• Scenic ferry to and from the island
ENQUIRE NOW Phone +64 9 965 1944 | oteheibay@exploregroup.co.nz | exploregroup.co.nz Unique Experiences in Amazing Places
meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017 [13][ venue s with a differ ence
Napier upgrade
paying off
Napier Conference Centre exterior
The recent upgrades to
the Napier Conference Fraser says the venue impressed buyers at
the recent MEETINGS 2017, with the imagery
Centre have been well of the new centre and its location proving a
Napier Conference Centre
conference setup
received by potential stand out.
buyers, according to ‘We’ve had strong interest in 2018, 2019 local person who is bidding to bring an
and even as far out as 2020. The lead-in time international conference to Napier.
Glenys Fraser, venues has grown, which is something we haven’t ‘I think the profile we have had over the re-
manager, Napier City seen for several years,’ she says. development and opening of the Conference
Council. Fraser adds that during the past few weeks Centre has generated new interest locally
the team has been working closely with a and nationally.’
Escape to the Rainforest for your next conference
Auckland’s Waitakere Estate has;
• 3 Conference facilities • Award winning Chefs Sourcing creativity
• 20 accommodation rooms • Many activity options in the rainforest
P: 09 814-9622 | E: conferences@waitakereestate.co.nz | W: www.waitakereestate.co.nz
573 Scenic Drive, Waiatarua, Auckland
[14] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017venues with a diffe rence ]
Conservation
popular at
Conservation efforts as
part of Project Island Song,
a partnership between
community group Guardians
Otehei Bay of the Bay of Islands, Te
Rawhiti Hapu Ngati Kuta
and Patukeha and the
Department of Conservation
Delegates to Explore’s Dinna Sansalvador, business development
manager at Explore Group, says that while
Explore works closely with Project Island
Song, a community restoration initiative with
Otehei Bay venue in there has been heightened demand from the most recent reintroduction being kakariki
the Bay of Islands are groups for Otehei Bay, she is seeing more – New Zealand’s native parakeet. ‘After an
and more interest in activities that involve absence of 30 years in the Bay of Islands the
increasingly interested in the environment, such as tree planting, weed new residents are set to become the region’s
conservation activities. busting and wildlife restoration projects. latest tourist attraction,’ Sansalvador says.
Corporate Event in Nelson?
We do all the groundwork for you
Talk to people in the know and in the industry.
We provide a full range of venue and event
management services to take the stress away
from planning an out of town event or function.
Venues in the Spotlight:
Annesbrook - Versatile with
great breakout spaces and
maximum capacity of 650.
Close to the airport and
quality accommodation.
Zatori - Located in the
scenic Golden Bay area.
Perfect for corporate retreats
and incentives with lots of
options for outdoor activities.
The Mudcastle - A venue
with a difference just out
of Nelson. Ideal for small
conference dinners or
corporate functions.
Whatever you have planned,
we have the expertise to make it happen!
03 546 6330 | info@nelsonvenues.co.nz
www.nelsonvenues.co.nz
meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017 [15][ venue s with a difference
Christchurch
curated
In the
Race
Hampton Downs International Motorsport
Park has made its corporate event play,
offering conference and event facilities on
Conference set up using
top of various entertainment options. two West Wing suites Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o
Waiwhetu is not only a landmark of the
The venue offers 11 different meeting rooms driver training, racing simulators and taking city, but an ideal space for corporate events,
that can cater to all sizes of groups, from the to the track. The park has a number of high meetings and seminars.
Pavilion, which can seat 400 people for a gala performance cars available for passenger seat There is a range of venue hire options, from
dinner, to a modern meeting room above the hot laps, including a Lamborghini Huracan, the NZI Foyer for larger groups to an intimate
pit garages. There are 10 new suites above the a VF Lexus, Tony Quinn’s Porsche GT3 RS balcony, a state-of-the-art auditorium and
pit garages, suitable for groups of 10 to 200. and Greg Murphy’s championship winning private exhibition viewings.
The park also organises team building V8 SuperTourer. There is also a V8 Camaro Recently, the Art Gallery played host to
activities – a standard inclusion for any Muscle Car U Drive Experience for those an event marking the 30th anniversary of
corporate event or conference is a session on who would prefer to get behind the wheel Singapore Airlines flying to Christchurch.
the new 840m Hampton Downs Go Kart track. themselves. Self-contained two-bedroom The venue was transformed into a street-
Other team building activities include 4WD apartment accommodation onsite offer views styled food market where guests had the
experience, gymkhana, skid pan experience, of the motorsport park and circuits. chance to savour Asian inspired street food.
ST MATTHEW-IN-THE-CITY k
b ac
Where the Sacred Meets the Fabulous
Fl y time
in
Located
Located at
at Wanaka Airport,
Airport, Warbirds
Warbirds&&Wheels
Wheels
catersfor
caters forevents
eventsof
ofup
uptoto 500
500 people.
people.
The classic architecture, atmosphere and spirituality of this place
will add a unique quality to your event.
Built in Auckland’s central city in 1905, the stone church’s majestic
neo-Gothic style, ornate stained glass windows, and polished
oak and Kauri pews give it an air of historic charm and spiritual Our world-class classic car and aviation
Our world-class classic car and aviation
grandeur unmatched by any establishment in the area. collection provides the
collection provides the perfect
perfect venue
venue for
forany
any
St Matthew’s can accommodate 250 guests for a banquet and event in stunning Lake Wanaka.
event in stunning Lake Wanaka.
450 guests for a stand-up cocktail function 6 days a week (except Alternatively opt for a 1950s Hop n Rock Party
Alternatively opt for a 1950s Hop n Rock Party
Sundays). The Concert and Theatre seating capacity is 400. in our American
American diner.
diner.
in our
Parking is available at Wilson St Matthew’s, SKYCITY, BBQs
BBQs//Banquet Dinners /
Banquet Dinners Breakfast//Lunch
/ Breakfast Lunch/ /Drinks
Drinks&&Canapés
Canapés
Crowne Plaza in Albert St and Civic Car Park off Mayoral Drive. Museum and dining packages available.
Museum and dining packages from $30 per person.
To find out more: T. (09) 281 4893 E. dmitry@stmatthews.org.nz Wanaka
Wanaka Airport, 9km
airport, 9km from
from Wanaka
Wanakaon on
SH6SH6
W. www.stmatthews.org.nz
pH ph 4437010
443 7010www.warbirdsandwheels.com
www.warbirdsandwheels.com
[16] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017[ venue s with a difference
The Nest Boardroom ASB Waterfront Theatre
Gold for Welly Zoo
Wellington Zoo has had its Be.
On the
Accessible certification upgraded
this year from Silver to Gold.
world stage
The zoo formally received its Gold certificate from Be. Accessible’s Several New Zealand architects are
Sandie Waddell at an event held at the zoo, coinciding with the opening
of the upgraded learning space, The Living Room.
up for a global award, including
Be. Accessible has been partnering with the Zoo since 2015 and Auckland’s ASB Waterfront Theatre.
worked closely with the organisation to achieve the Gold certification,
which was awarded after a Warrant of Fitness was conducted by Be. A total of 14 projects across 10 categories, by nine New
Accessible in April 2017. Zealand architectural practices, are up for prizes in the World
‘The team at Wellington Zoo was great to work with and listened to Architecture Festival 2017. The ASB Waterfront Theatre by
our feedback, resulting in several improvements to accessibility at the Moller Architects with BVN Architecture has been shortlisted
zoo,’ explains Waddell, Be. Accessible Coach. under the Culture category.
The improvements included a new accessibility map to show a gentler Comprising a 660-seat, international standard theatre, bar,
route around the zoo, new ramps over gutters, and workshops for staff café, gallery space and lounge, the ASB Waterfront Theatre
to brush up on their New Zealand Sign Language. is a purpose-built venue and the home of Auckland Theatre
Company, located in Wynyard Quarter.
Box Office and foyer
One of the most iconic venues in Christchurch,
with conference and seminar facilities for
180 people, dinners for up to 300 people
and cocktail functions for up to 500.
Get in touch to find out more.
03 941 7341 / venue@christchurchartgallery.org.nz
christchurchartgallery.org.nz/venues
Strategic partners
[18] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017News ]
Organisers wine and dine with Australia
New Zealand incentive and conference organisers,
corporate agents and media were treated to some
behind the scenes Australian winery action, some
blind tastings and even a drop of 100-year-old port
at a lavish function in Auckland recently. There was
also bottle of fine red to take home.
details of its newest venue, the architect-
designed d’Arenberg Cube, set to open in
Bradley Thomas, Chris McLean, both
late 2017. With a vintage being laid down Air New Zealand; Brendan Drury,
every year since 1878, Seppeltsfield Wines, Orbit World Travel
also from South Australia, gave guests an
exclusive tasting of its 1917 port. Also
from South Australia, The Lane Vineyard
showcased its ‘blend your own’ experience
whilst Tasmanian winery Moorilla, situated
James Chatterley, Event Dynamics; Vic Wales,
HOT Events; Liz Maxwell, ESP Ventures at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA),
demonstrated the relationship between art
Business Events Australia in partnership with wine. The Mornington Peninsula’s
with Ultimate Winery Experiences of Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove offered
Australia hosted the function at White guests a glimpse into its ‘Estate to Plate’
Studios in Auckland, highlighting five experience, a guided exploration of the
Lucy Heald, LH Events; Rachael
specific wineries. property’s two acres of kitchen gardens, olive Whitrow, D’Arenberg; Katie Wilson,
South Australian winery d’Arenberg shared groves and extensive sculpture collection. The Conference Company
Your Special conference
& event awaitS You at
Welcome to Crown Beach Resort & Spa on the sunset coast of Rarotonga.
Our Resort features one of Rarotonga’s dynamic Functions & Events Centre
featuring a culturally themed function room with a total of 18 x 11meters of
well-appointed space. Find out about our wide range of Accommodation,
Food & Beverage, Spa and Concierge services that we have on offer. We Contact our Functions & Events
have an on-site team of Event Planning Specialists dedicated to make your team on; +682 23953 or
event a successful one. Find out how we can bring your Event to life. email us on events@crownbeach.com
meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017 [19][ Aloh a busi ness e xc hange
By Shannon Williams
Hawaii - looking
past Oahu
Conference and incentive organisers from around the
world converged on the Hawaiian Islands in June for
the first ever Experience Aloha Business Exchange,
spearheaded by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Lunch on an exclusive cliffside setting
hosted by Hawaii Forest & Trail
Groups from New Zealand, Australia, organise it for themselves because they start ‘The feedback we get from New Zealanders
South East Asia, Canada and Europe headed to know what they like.’ is that they don’t want a stock standard
to Hawaii’s Big Island to check out active Megan Hornblow, Hawaii Tourism Oceania, experience.
volcanoes, waterfalls, snorkelling, zip lining, says Oahu has always been a popular place ‘They want something new and a new
fluming, hiking and golf. for business events and incentive travel, island is the way to deliver that. They want
Debbie Hogan, senior director of sales for but interest in the neighbouring islands is that island feel; they can add on a couple
the Big Island Visitors Bureau, says holding growing as a destination. days at Oahu at the end.’
the exchange on the Big Island was a big win
for the bureau, as the island hasn’t always
been first choice for visitors to the tropical
destination. But with more and more direct
flights to the island nation, including daily
flights seven days a week from Japan starting
September, interest is growing fast, she says.
‘Hawaiian Airlines got the momentum
going at the start of this year and we have
had a great response from the Asian market,’
Hogan says.
Tourism from Asian countries to the Big
Island jumped to 35% for the first quarter of
the year, up from 25%.
Brian Soma, director, sales and marketing
at Prince Waikiki, says the way people are
travelling around Hawaii is changing.
‘We used to have people island hopping
- spending a day or two at each island. It
still happens, but we find people now base
themselves at one island, depending on
what experience they’re after, and maybe go
out to another island for a day or two. The
Performers at Lava Lava Beach Club
more people come here the more they like to
[20] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017Aloha busi ness e xchange ]
Exterior of the Hawaii
Convention Centre
The Hawaii
Convention Centre
Incentive and conference organisers explored the
Hawaii Convention Centre as part of a post-famil
in Oahu following the Experience Aloha Business
Exchange that took place in June.
The convention centre, located in Waikiki, Bishop Museum, the Kualoa Ranch movie ‘Our growth potential outside of North
has four floors, three exhibit halls, a total tours are really popular, and then we’ve got America is great. That’s why [the event
of 47 meeting rooms, and a ballroom that the country, and the famous North Shore organisers] are here. We want more
can host 1500 round table or 2800 theatre surf beach, the island’s cultural experiences international travellers.’
style. The ballroom has 10m ceilings and is at the Polynesian Cultural Center are ideal
divisible by three. for groups and school visits... there’s really
Debbie Zimmerman, Hawaii Tourism something for everyone.’
global MCI, citywide sales liaison, says Zimmerman says the convention centre
Oahu as a destination is a top choice for attracts a lot of scientific events, and
incentive travel and business events, and interest from Korea for conferences has been
the convention centre is no exception. surging in the last few years, growing from
‘Waikiki has that strong urban vibe with its 171,000 visitors in 2013 to 245,000 in 2016.
multitude of restaurants, bars and shopping,’ Visitors from Oceania have also increased,
she says. ‘We have venues of historical reaching 400,000 visitors in 2016, up from
Inside the Hawaii Convention Centre
interest including Pearl Harbour and the 353,000 in 2013.
Hawaii: Not just a holiday
amongst the industry as we emphasise the the majority of growth to Hawaii in the
As far as tropical island
diversity that the Hawaiian Islands can last couple of years, the MICE market is
getaways go, Hawaii offer,’ she explains. where the potential lies to maintain it
is usually a top-choice ‘It is the ultimate destination where you and also to supplement the additional
destination for travellers can have your meetings by day and enjoy airlift we are seeing,’ she explains.
the warm tropical temperatures in the Hornblow says having an event like
looking to unwind, shop
evening,’ she says. the Experience Aloha Business Exchange
and swim. ‘For the incentive market Hawaii offers six is paramount to showcasing what the
However, while Hawaii is largely unique islands that can be tailored towards Hawaiian Islands can offer the business
seen as a holiday destination, there is any specific group as each island offers its events market.
increased interest in the business events own charm and personality.’ ‘We can show pictures and talk about
and incentives market to Hawaii out Hornblow says HTO has already seen year the beauty of the islands but being there
of New Zealand, according to Megan to date growth in the first four months of in person and experiencing the Aloha
Hornblow of Hawaii Tourism Oceania. 2017 compared to last year for MICE market Spirit and everything the destination has
‘This is something that Hawaii Tourism travel to Hawaii. to offer is the best way to promote it,’
Oceania continually tries to promote ‘Whilst leisure has been the reason for she says.
meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017 [21][ Aloh a busi ness e xc hange
Chris McLean, Air New Zealand, Tania Collins, MTC Concepts; Chris McLean, Air
Snorkelling
Mischa Knox, Hawaiian Airlines, New Zealand; Holly Ballard, Hawaii Tourism
Megan Hornblow and Holly Ballard, Australia; Megan Hornblow, Hawaii Tourism NZ
both Hawaii Tourism and Christopher Blunt, Fairwind Cruises.
Groups were treated to
snorkelling at Kealekekua
Bay as part of the Experience
Aloha Business Exchange.
Kealekekua Bay is also home to the
Captain Cook monument (the location
where he met his demise). The group went
out with Fairwind Cruises.
The Experience Aloha Business Exchange Private waterfall at
Group at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park OK Farms
Falls to fire The group exploring the
National Park
Attendees to the Experience After a morning tour of OK Farms in Hilo, Tube (Nahuku), an underground tunnel
Aloha Business Exchange were home to macadamia, coffee and fruit trees, created by a steaming hot lava flow. The
treated to a full day of exploring the group cooled off with a swim under a Jaggar Museum features volcanology
on Hawaii’s Big Island, including waterfall, which has exclusive access for bed exhibits and a viewpoint overlooking
a farm tour, waterfall swim and and breakfast guests. Halema’uma’u Crater.
a visit to the Hawaii Volcanoes Then it was time to check out the famous After dinner and a cocktail, the group
National Park. The park is home volcanoes of Hawaii. headed back to the viewpoint at
to the Kilauea and Mauna Loa An easy walk through the national Jaggar Museum at dusk, to take in
park passed steam vents and lava fields. the real highlight: the lava flow at the
active volcanoes.
A highlight was the Thurston Lava Halema’uma’u Crater.
Fluming
Nikki Shoults, FCM Travel Solutions
Australia; Catherine Barwood, Premium
Conference and Incentive; Chris McLean,
Air New Zealand; Tania Collins, MTC
Concepts; Megan Hornblow and Holly
Ballard, both Hawaii Tourism
The group were treated
to Flumin’ the Ditch, a
guided leisurely kayak tour
located in Kohala on the
Big Island that meanders
through three scenic miles
of Hawaiian history.
The ditch is a 110-year-old system of
hand-wrought tunnels, elevated flumes, and through thick forests by way of winding
concrete channels that once supplied millions concrete channels, going underground and
of gallons of fresh water to the vast sugar cane through thousand-foot tunnels dripping with
plantations of Kohala. Safely seated in custom spring water, entertained by the hilariously
four-man inflatable kayaks, the group floated passionate guides. Tania Collins, MTC Concepts
[22] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017people on THE mov e ]
Katy Hunter Geoff McDonald
is chief executive for Skyline Enterprises.
has signed on as talent and business McDonald is an experienced business
development manager, conference leader, most recently holding the role of
and corporate, for Outspoken. Hunter vice president and general manager of
previously worked with Conference GlaxoSmithKline based in Melbourne. He
Innovators in Christchurch, then held has a 20-year commercial career spanning
several event management contracts in across Australia, China, Singapore and
Auckland. Before joining the team at South East Asia. Rotorua-born and raised,
Outspoken, Hunter was event manager for cloud-based software McDonald moved from Melbourne to Queenstown to begin his
firm Promapp. position with Skyline on June 1.
Maggie Guy Rachael Simpson
has joined the team at Event Solutions is the new operations manager at
as a client services specialist. Guy will HQ New Zealand. Simpson spent the
be responsible for assisting clients with last four years at Magic Memories,
online, onsite and app technologies. She however before that she was with HQ
previously held the role of experience New Zealand for nine years. Simpson
manager at Orange Exchange. rejoined the team at the end of May.
Elena Sharma
Lisa Currie is marketing manager for Sofitel New
is the latest member of the team at Zealand. She was previously marketing
Events Group, coming on as business executive for Sofitel and marketing
development and event manager. executive for United Travel before that.
Currie joins the team with a wealth Sofitel’s growing portfolio in New Zealand
of experience behind her, having includes Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour,
previously been with Urban Gourmet Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, Sofitel
and Collective. Wellington and soon SO Sofitel Auckland.
Qualifying Period: 1 March 2016 to 31 March 2017
Visit www.nzaep.co.nz/awards for further information.
meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017 [23][ Rotorua
Behind the veil of
commercial culture Government Gardens Fence
Culture holds a pretty main meal cooked in steaming vents coming For Mutu, incorporating culture into group
out of the earth. We have experiences that no tours or activities is about ensuring that
powerful promise in one in the world can create.’ every experience is always about the people
New Zealand, and it’s Tuhua Mutu, co-owner of MDA first. ‘We have a duty of hosting - we break
no different in Rotorua, Experiences, which runs Mountain Bike it down so it’s friends and family, not client
Rotorua, offers experiences with a strong and guide,’ he explains.
which prides itself as focus on Maori culture, combined with ‘Our guides carry on the traditional beliefs
being the heartland of New Zealand landscapes and activities. He of Maori such as Manaakitanga (caring for
says when it comes to cultural experiences, those around us), Kaitiakitanga (protecting
Maori culture. Rotorua has a level of sincerity other places our planet and people) and Whanaungatanga
don’t have. (creating lasting relationships with those we
Craig Murray, business events manager at ‘We’re local Maori business owners. We bring into our lives).
Destination Rotorua, says the Manaakitanga lean on our relationship with our local iwi ‘We want to bust down the walls and have
is the city’s catch cry. and collaborate with other Maori business real interactions, and so do our clients. They
‘Manaakitanga places a responsibility owners. Cultural activities aren’t for everyone want to go behind the veil and see the less
on us as your hosts to give you the best of - it’s for the engaged. It’s entwined in what commercial side of culture. And we want
ourselves, our time and our history,’ he says. we do. We don’t do tokenism. It’s not a them to imprint on us as much as we do
Murray says intertwining culture into costume or a stunt. That’s not who we are.’ on them.’
business events, conferences and incentive
travel is something the business events team Tuhua Mutu, co-owner of
MDA Experiences
prides itself on doing. A high performing
team of four, the business events team
focuses on bringing conferences that fit with
Rotorua’s image, such as geothermal, forestry
and forestry-based science, and especially
indigenous culture.
As revealed at MEETINGS, Rotorua won
the bid for the World Indigenous Business
Forum for 2018, a win Murray says makes
total sense.
‘Everyone says they have unique offsite
venue options, but imagine having a powhiri,
canapés cooked underground, and then your
[24] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017DestinatiOn ROtORua Business eVents teaM
Making
i t e a s y,
seaMless &
successful
The Business Events team is a specialised convention and incentive team
offering a complimentary impartial service focused on providing you with
all of the information you require.
Contact the team, we are here to help:
Craig Murray Jenny Patterson
Business Events Manager Sales & Marketing
Craig@RotoruaNZ.com Jenny@RotoruaNZ.com
07 351 8651 07 351 8659
Warren Harvey Kelly Osborne
Key Accounts Manager Sales & Marketing
Warren@RotoruaNZ.com Kelly@RotoruaNZ.com
07 351 8675[ Rotorua
Jessie Emery and GM of food
Manuhiri welcome
and beverage, Chris Bell
As well as playing host to
Pohutu, the largest active
geyser in the Southern
Hemisphere, Te Puia is
making big leaps forward
into the meetings and
conferencing sector, with a
brand new facility on the way.
With space for 800 standing and 350 seated,
the new Whare kai is another conferencing
asset for the property - on top of the other
five venues currently on offer.
Another drawcard for groups is the cultural
experience Te Puia provides, by housing the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts
Institute that was established in the 1920s to foster all aspects of Maori culture.
A new building is currently being built for the school, providing world-class
facilities for students, tutors and manuhiri (visitors).
Jessie Emery, events manager, says the venue is looking to create behind-the-
barrier experiences for groups that are not available to the general public. ‘The
conferencing and incentive market is quite new to us, but we know they want that
genuine cultural experience and that is what this place provides. The staff, the
Students working in the
school… it all illustrates that we are really leading that indigenous space.’ wood carving room
Rotorua 2.0
city works in tourism. ‘If tourism
The announcement earlier is doing well, so is Rotorua,’ says
this year of the Pullman Murray. ‘The business events team
coming to Rotorua is great drives income into Rotorua on the
shoulder seasons, keeping tourism
news for the city, and
going all year round across
reflects its transformation the region.’
into a leading business Murray says having the
events destination. Pullman, which is set to open
in late 2018/early 2019, come to
Destination Rotorua’s business events Rotorua is huge and an amazing
manager Craig Murray says that while opportunity for the business
it is staying true to its roots, the city is events industry in the region. Craig Murray,
adapting to fit with the changing world The 130-room hotel will feature Destination Rotorua
around it. an executive lounge and five
‘Rotorua is changing. You can see meeting rooms. Rotorua would have been looked over.’
it now with the higher-end stores, the ‘It will open up new opportunities and Murray says that while Rotorua’s
growing population, the higher average potentially a different level of visitor to current stock is of a high level with a
income. And Rotorua as a destination Rotorua. Right now we don’t have that number of luxury five-star lodges and
is becoming more savvy in response to option for businesses wanting a five-star four-star plus hotels, ‘the Pullman
that,’ he explains. level of service,’ he says. now opens us up to a slightly different
Tourism is Rotorua’s biggest employer ‘If you’re a PCO or event manager and market, and adds additional value to our
- one in five people who work in the your client needs 50 five-star rooms, region.’
[26] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017Rotorua ]
Makeover mode
Artist’s render of
the new cafe at
Polynesian Spa
Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa is a geothermal options (even if you’re a tad wet
bathing retreat, renowned for its water fed after emerging from the water), with
from two natural springs. While it’s facilities banquet seating, communal and group
have gone through multiple renovations table settings, bar leaners, as well as
since opening, one of its biggest yet is a $1 lounge areas and counter tops with
million redevelopment including a revamp of USB charging points for visitors to use,’
the onsite cafe. he says.
Polynesian Spa chief executive, Gert ‘The design also complements the
Taljaard says the new cafe will lift the heritage of the building, elements of which both the men’s and women’s changing rooms,
entire experience by welcoming visitors still exist from the 1930s, and are registered new reflexology walk and cold plunge pool
at the entrance with an open and with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.’ and updating the Family Pool area. The cafe
modernised space. Other recent investments include refurbishment commences at the end of this
‘We’ve incorporated plenty of seating introducing a new lakeside pool, modernising month, and will conclude in September.
Mountain biking the ‘new golf’
Mountain biking has a strong pull ‘There is way more buy-in now than
in Rotorua, and operators are finding there was before. The image of mountain
corporates are keener than ever to jump on biking has changed - it used to be this
a bike rather than head to the golf course. elitist, extremist sport but now there’s more
According to Tuhua Mutu, group understanding of what it actually is.
operations for MDA Experiences who co- ‘We cater to all experience levels, and you
owns Mountain Bike Rotorua, says corporate don’t have to be a professional athlete to
clients headed to Rotorua are looking for enjoy it - all you need is to be able to ride
more physical activities to get stuck into, a bike. And the family-friendly environment
Group biking with and mountain biking the region’s trails is we have in Rotorua, there’s no other place
Mountain Bike Rotorua
top of their list. like it.’
meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017 [27][ Rotorua
If you go
down to
the woods
today...
Events can take to new Redwood Treewalk
heights at the Redwoods The Redwoods Treewalk is a 552m
Treewalk, with an even walkway through the Redwood Forest using
higher platform to be a series of suspension bridges and 22 living
decks, elevated from six to 14 metres at its
built amongst the trees highest point.
this September. According to Bruce Thomasen, co-founder
at Redwood Treewalk, an additional platform
will be built six metres higher at 20m,
and will be reached by a suspended spiral
staircase. The new platform will have an
eight metre diameter with the ability to hold
groups of up to 30. The current platforms can
hold eight to twelve people. Suspension bridge
Thomasen says the platforms and the
surrounding forest make for a distinctive Redwoods Nightlights opened at the end of
location for events. ‘Think an early morning last year. The new venture is found nowhere
yoga session in the forest clearing. Then else in the world, encompassing 30 lanterns
your team can head up onto the treewalk, designed by world-acclaimed designer and
and each platform has a station. A juice sustainability champion, David Trubridge.
bar. A yoghurt spot. A breakfast bar. It’s a In addition to the Trubridge lighting, over
really cool option for groups looking for a forty infinite colour spots and feature lights
Bruce Thomasen, co-founder health angle.’ illuminate the 115-year-old redwood trees,
Redwood Treewalk In addition to the day-time treewalk, forest ferns and pungas.
Shake it up at Millennium
Organisers who book a
conference for 2017 at
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
can receive a $1000
complimentary cocktail
function in Bar Zazu.
The package includes free wifi,
complimentary parking, access to the
hotel’s experienced, dedicated team, and The Mokoia Room
delegates can enjoy downtime in the Day
Spa. The deal applies to new business Rotorua and is a quick stroll to the city for up to 400 people. The Mokoia Room,
only with a minimum of 10 accomodation centre. It has 227 accommodation rooms with which sits up to 350 theatre style, has a
rooms, valid until 1 December. views of Lake Rotorua or the native garden, full stage, projection room, lighting and
Millennium Rotorua is next to Lake seven meetings and event spaces with room wifi capability.
[28] meetingnewz [julyaugust] 2017You can also read
