NZ Events Association

The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest test of a team in sport, will return to Auckland, New Zealand in the 2027 edition of the iconic around the world offshore race.  Known internationally as the "City of Sails" Auckland will welcome the race back to its shores in March 2027, marking a celebrated homecoming for an event deeply embedded in the city’s maritime heritage. https://lnkd.in/ghyJqJ5k

Event planners, this one’s for you! Applications are now open for the Kāpiti Major Events Fund! Applications are welcome for events to be held in Kāpiti between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. The Major Events Fund supports events that attract visitors to the Kāpiti district, just a short drive from the Capital City. The fund has supported music festivals, foodie events, and competitive sporting events, and the team are always keen to welcome new events – especially those that could thrive in this coastal paradise. 👉 Find out more about the criteria and process here:

🎉 Entries for the NZEA NZ Event Awards 2025 are NOW OPEN! 🎉 It’s time to celebrate the incredible events that took place between 8 April 2024 & 7 April 2025! If you’ve delivered something special, don’t miss your chance to be recognised among the best in New Zealand’s event industry. Get started on your entry today! https://lnkd.in/gnpdc4Gr

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Save the Date! The 2025 Eventing the Future Conference, and the NZEA New Zealand Event Awards are happening 1-3 September at Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton! Check out the website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gdmVxrhm

We love the Moments with Members section of our e-news. In case you missed it, this month we spoke to Jenna Quay, Event Facilitation Manager at Tauranga City Council, and gained some great insights. https://buff.ly/RSoMXl4 If you would like to be profiled, please get in touch!

The NZEA NZ Event Awards 2025 are almost here! Entries open this coming Monday, 17 March, celebrating the very best in New Zealand’s event industry! If your event took place between 8 April 2024 & 7 April 2025, you’re eligible to enter. The categories and criteria are live now – so get ahead of the game and start planning your entry today! https://buff.ly/kjyo7Ds

The New Zealand government is investing $3 million from the International Visitor Levy to attract more business conferences to our shores. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gX3qZqgr

The team at Cvent have two generous offers this week, both free of charge for NZEA members! 📅 12th March: Webinar - Learn how AI can supercharge personalised event experiences. Register now! https://buff.ly/feGnqfN 📅 13th March: Auckland Lunch & Learn at Four Points by Sheraton. Expert insights into AI, hyper-personalisation and more, strategies keep your events innovative and impactful, and networking over a delicious lunch! Register now! https://buff.ly/rLYtKUR

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