Funding boost for business events in New Zealand

The New Zealand Government has pledged an additional $3 million investment to attract international business events to the country.

17 June, 2025

Spotlight on Rotorua: New Zealand’s cultural heartbeat

As the birthplace of New Zealand’s Māori tourism, Rotorua is a spectacular blend of natural geothermal wonders and deep cultural connections with the past, and it is thriving as a destination to mix business and pleasure.

17 March, 2025

NZ’s MEETINGS tradeshow returning to Auckland

New Zealand’s premier tradeshow for the business events industry, MEETINGS, is set to return to Auckland in 2025 and 2026.

20 August, 2024

Arinex acquires New Zealand business events agency

Australian event management company Arinex has announced its acquisition of New Zealand business events agency Auaha.

9 May, 2024

Tourism NZ launches new Delegate Marketing Hub

The library of free marketing tools including videos and graphics will be available to help conference and event organisers. 

1 May, 2024

Queenstown moving closer to carbon zero

Aiming to become the first carbon-zero tourism destination in the world, the adventure capital of New Zealand is continuing to tick the boxes. 

17 April, 2024

Business Events Wellington launches legacy programme

Business Events Wellington has launched a legacy programme to capture the positive outcomes and impacts generated by conferences held in the New Zealand capital.

1 February, 2024

New Zealand targets $135M worth of international conferences

The target of 90 international conference bids reflects the recovery of the business events sector and aligns with New Zealand’s ambitious goals.

29 June, 2023

New Zealand tops the list as favoured international MICE destination

The latest data from FCM Meetings & Events shows a shift back to previous favourites such as NZ, Asia and the UK, while Sydney beat Melbourne as the preferred choice closer to home.

30 May, 2023