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

Air New Zealand named world’s safest airline

Air New Zealand has been crowned the world’s safest airline for 2024, pipping Qantas for the coveted top spot.

8 January, 2024

Wellington named to host APNIC conference

The New Zealand city of Wellington has been named as host of the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre Conference (APNIC) for the first time.

4 December, 2023

Wellington rides post-MEETINGS high following fabulous finale

After a successful week of business, MEETINGS NZ came to an “Absolutely Fabulous” finale in true Wellington style.

27 June, 2023

Wellington welcomes business events professionals for milestone MEETINGS 2023

Now in its 27th year, New Zealand’s only national tradeshow for the business events industry has celebrated several milestones, including welcoming its largest delegation yet.

22 June, 2023

One week to go until MEETINGS 2023 kicks off in Wellington

With a record number of international and domestic buyers and exhibitors expected, this year’s event is set to be a remarkable platform for showcasing the best of New Zealand’s event hosting capabilities.

13 June, 2023

Five new ambassadors join Wellington Advocate Network

The new members are experts in key fields such as health, earth science and design and will support the city in attracting international conferences.

18 April, 2023

Business Events Wellington launches advocate network

The Wellington Advocate Network taps into the knowledge and expertise of local thought leaders and academics to expand the capital city’s business events bids and impact.

11 August, 2022

Tākina’s conference calendar filling up fast

Wellington’s new convention centre has already locked in 70 bookings for its first 12 months, a year out from its mid-2023 opening.

12 July, 2022

Wellington named one of world’s top 10 eco-cities

New Zealand’s capital city is leading the way when it comes to sustainability, boasting the lowest emissions per capita of any Australasian city.

16 June, 2022

Wellington wins international digital preservation conference

New Zealand’s capital city has secured yet more business, with the iPRES 21st International Conference on Digital Presentation coming to the country in 2025 for the first time.

13 June, 2022

Wellington gets ready for busy calendar of domestic, international events

With New Zealand’s borders now reopened, capital city Wellington is preparing for a busy roster of in-person events in 2022.

3 May, 2022

Five uniquely Wellington experiences

Business Events Wellington’s Tania Barnes shares her top recommendations on what to see and do in New Zealand’s capital city.

14 April, 2022

Wellington’s multi-year event deal with gaming association

The multi-year partnership with the NZ Game Developers Association will increase investment and grow the talent pool in the creative digital sector.

16 December, 2021

Wellington wins major earth science congress

The event will be held at Tākina, Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre and is expected to attract up to 1,000 participants.

28 October, 2021

News from New Zealand

In case you missed it, here’s a quick look at what’s been happening in the world of business events in New Zealand.

12 October, 2021

Green light for Wellington’s new conference centre

Construction of the 18,000-square-metre centre will begin in 2019.

17 December, 2018

Canberra gets international flights

Singapore Airlines will commence direct international flights between Singapore and Canberra.

20 January, 2016

Wellington to get new-build 60-room Sebel hotel

AccorHotels has signed a new-build 60-room apartment hotel, The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt.

10 November, 2015

Wellington to get a QT Hotel

Amalgamated Holdings Limited (AHL) will take its QT brand to New Zealand, following the purchase of the 163-room Museum Art Hotel in Wellington for NZD $28.5 million.

15 June, 2015