Anticipation building ahead of schedule for MEETINGS 2020

Nearly 200 exhibitors have already been secured for New Zealand’s premier business events showcase, some eight months ahead of opening day.

20 August, 2019

Wild weather wreaks havoc on Auckland venue

The operators have provided an update following reports the venue’s roof was “ripped to shreds” during a fierce storm.

12 August, 2019

Hotel Britomart snags 5-star green rating

The TFE-managed hotel will offer eco-friendly accommodation in Auckland.

9 July, 2019

SO/ Auckland confirms opening date

The hotel features 130 rooms and a unique design scheme by fashion brand WORLD.

27 September, 2018

Auckland’s stellar year for business events

The city secured more than 100 business events worth a total $45 million.

19 September, 2018

Auckland wins bid to host major international education congress

Auckland Convention Bureau has a won the bid to host the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Annual Conference and Exhibition, taking place in 2021 and expected to attract more than 1,700 delegates and 200 exhibitors.

28 March, 2018

Cordis, Auckland to receive new luxury tower by 2020

The Langham Hospitality Group has announced major plans to develop a new luxury tower at Cordis, Auckland.

13 February, 2018

Moustaches, goatees and beards, oh my!

Auckland has won a hairy bid to host the Beard and Moustache Championships in 2021.

3 October, 2017

Save the date: CINZ Meetings 2017

The Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) Meetings event will take place in Auckland on 31 May and 1 June.

17 January, 2017

NZ to get its first Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open its first Ritz-Carlton property in Auckland in 2019.

9 November, 2016

Hot property: Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park

Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park will open in Auckland this month.

10 October, 2016

Adina to open in Auckland

TFE to open first New Zealand Adina in October.

15 July, 2015

Want to create a new major event?

Auckland wants you. Spice has all the details.

9 July, 2015

Famil destinations announced for Meetings NZ

Australian hosted buyers will be offered the chance to join one of eight regional familiarisation programmes prior to the Meetings NZ.

2 February, 2015

Auckland to get Park Hyatt hotel

Auckland’s highly-anticipated $200 million new-build Park Hyatt hotel was announced at a state lunch late last week.

24 November, 2014

Skycity to build new hotel in Auckland

Skycity Entertainment Group has announced that it will build a new 300 bed, 5 star hotel in Auckland as part of an expanded Skycity Entertainment Precinct.

14 August, 2014

Exclusive Video: NZ’s new major convention centres

The chair of New Zealand’s Convention Bureaux, Anna Hayward, gives Spice the lowdown on the proposed convention centres.

24 June, 2014

Exclusive Video: Tourism Auckland’s record year

Auckland Tourism’s chief says the city has had its best visitor season ever, driven by major events and key conferences.

24 June, 2014

Catering trend: Raw food breakfast bar

Find out which leading hotel chain has launched a Raw Bar as part of its regular breakfast offering.

25 February, 2014

Collective. launches in Auckland

Collective. a new approach to catering and hospitality experiences was launched last week in Auckland.

9 July, 2013