Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.
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Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is kicking off its 11th BE Mentored Programme on Wednesday 19 March, with an in-person launch for mentees in Auckland at the All Blacks Experience, SkyCity Precinct. “Thanks to our sponsor New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), 17 mentees will be joining us from around the country this year,” BEIA Chief Executive Lisa Hopkins says. Mentees come from a broad range of event management, …
March 14, 2025
New funding to attract international business events is excellent news for the sector and for the country, Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) says. New Zealand’s business events industry body, BEIA says today’s announcement the Government is investing an additional $3 million from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will bring valuable international conference and incentive business to the country. The additional activity aims to secure business events for …
March 11, 2025
Te Pae attracted over 80,000 visitors to attend more than 220 events in the 2024-year, with a strong pipeline of bookings for 2025, 2026 and beyond. The convention centre is also making a broad contribution to the city and wider region – from promoting local businesses to increasing awareness of New Zealand as a destination. According to the organisation’s delegate surveys, over 80% of international convention attendees intend to return to New Zealand for a holiday over the next five years.
February 14, 2025
The first phase of ChristchurchNZ’s three-year research program—The Conference Legacy Project—has revealed the positive impacts of four international conferences held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2024.
February 11, 2025
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) is welcoming news of the confirmed February 2026 opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says the industry is pleased to have a confirmed schedule for the opening after much anticipation. “It is impossible not to think about the history of this venue. When first conceived, the expectation for what it would deliver was enormous. The hurdles …
February 7, 2025
New Zealand has boosted the professional development of business events by hosting Australasia’s first in-person ICCASkills Training Programme. In all, 18 business events professionals from New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, and India took part in the three-day ICCASkills training event hosted at Te Pae Christchurch Convention & Exhibition Centre (Sept 10-12). The sessions were facilitated by ICCA’s (the International Congress & Convention Association) expert international instructors Deanna Varga from Australia …
September 17, 2024
Registrations are open for the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) 2024 conference to be held in Taranaki for the first time from 25 to 27 November 2024. This year’s conference and annual general meeting will take place at The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth and will include a day and a half of education sessions, panel discussions and workshops, plus a relaxed social program. BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins …
September 17, 2024
After a record-breaking event in Rotorua this year, MEETINGS, New Zealand’s premier trade show for the business events industry, is moving back to the country’s largest city, Auckland for 2025 and 2026. Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has announced dates for the next two years, with the first to be held at the Auckland Showgrounds on 11 and 12 June 2025, followed by 17 and 18 June 2026 at …
August 22, 2024
The nine stars of Matariki welcomed MEETINGS 2024 manahuri (guests) to Rotorua’s Sir Howard Morrison Centre last night (18 June) in a ceremony guided by local Māori iwi, Ngāti Whakaue. Over 1,000 business events professionals from New Zealand, Australia, Asia-Pacific and North America are gathering in Rotorua for the next two days, 19 and 20 June for New Zealand’s largest business events trade show, MEETINGS. Welcoming guests were Rotorua Mayor, …
June 20, 2024
New Zealand will celebrate its first national business events awards in 2025, with a bi-annual event to be held in conjunction with the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) conference. The National Business Events Awards will recognise and reward outstanding achievements in the industry and promote excellence and innovation, collaboration and congeniality across the sector. BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says they are excited to be acknowledging the people, the …
June 20, 2024
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