Welcome to the March 2011 CINZ Member News Bytes. This is a very sad and uncertain time for our friends and colleagues in Christchurch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we want to let you know that we are all doing what we can to help as information comes to hand during this very difficult and tragic time. If you are able to, please attend our Lawn Bowls Tournament (details of which are below) where all proceeds will be donated to those in need in Christchurch.
We hope you find this newsletter interesting and informative. The topics covered this month are:
Also, I would like to extend a personal welcome to members that have joined CINZ to date in 2011:
Gold
Marlborough Vintners Hotel
Silver
CONNEX: Event Innovators
Bronze
Pacific Park Dunedin
The Northerner Hotel
The Spire Hotel
Urban Gourmet
Kind personal regards, Alan
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Fundraising for Christchurch - Invitation to CINZ Inaugural Lawn Bowls Tournament
CINZ is looking for members to join us and help raise money for our friends in Christchurch. The cost to enter a team of 4 is $250 +GST. All proceeds will be given to members affected by the recent earthquakes. Any members who would like to donate more are welcome or if you can’t make it along on the day and would like to contribute please let us know.
When: Friday 1 April from 11am till 5pm
Where: Takapuna Bowling Club, 12 Byron Avenue, North Shore
What to Wear: Team Uniform or your best bowls outfit!
To register your team please email Paul or call 09 485 3142.
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MEETINGS Tradeshow 2011
The earthquake on 22 February in Christchurch has forced a change of venue for MEETINGS 2011. Through close consultation with key stakeholders in both Christchurch and Rotorua the decision has been made to hold MEETINGS at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre on the same dates of 22 and 23 June 2011.
Further information will be made available through the usual MEETINGS communication channels. In the meantime please feel free to contact Jeanette or Gail with any questions you may have.
Click here to visit the MEETINGS website. |
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Membership Changes as of 1 July 2011
Please be advised that as of 1 July 2011 CINZ will start operating a new membership structure. This will have an effect on current Bronze and Silver members. Thank you to everyone who made the effort to be involved in the long and thorough consulting process – through the last two AGMs and the questionnaire that was distributed.
Based on member feedback the decision has been made to go ahead and streamline the Bronze and Silver membership levels to reflect one domestic level (which will be called Silver), while at the same time retaining the two international levels unchanged (Gold and Platinum). We have set the fee level for the new Silver level at $650 plus gst per annum. We understand this will be an increase for Bronze members and because of this have kept it as low as possible. At the same time those current Silver members will enjoy a saving. We believe we have taken the most fair and equitable course possible and would like to take this opportunity to assure the membership that this is not an attempt to gauge money. There is no financial benefit to CINZ and at best it will be fiscally neutral.
We have also put together a comprehensive package of benefits – one of which is that now previous Bronze members have a board seat available through the new silver membership level. We will publish our revised membership brochure in April and all details of membership benefits will be included in this. These will be mailed to you upon publication. From 1 July as your invoice date rolls around you will be invoiced for Silver membership at the new membership rate.
In the meantime if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Paul Hailes by email. |
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International Tradeshows
CINZ organises New Zealand’s attendance at two key international tradeshows this year. We will be returning to IMEX 2011, held in Frankfurt from 24 – 26 May 2011 and will be attending the inaugural IMEX America which is going to be held in Las Vegas from 11 – 13 October 2011. Participation on the New Zealand stands is open to Gold and Platinum members – with Platinum members being given priority if space is tight. If you intend to but have not already done so, please register your interest at these shows directly by emailing CINZ Head Office. |
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Team Changes
There are a few changes to the CINZ team this year. Richard Buchanan, International Bids Manager will unfortunately be leaving (again!!) in late May to return to the pleasures of cruising the Mediterranean. Discussions are taking place with MED about arrangements post June 2011 when the current contract runs out. Rebecca Nelson has rejoined the team in a part-time capacity working on marketing and communications and Sally Moyes rejoins the CINZ sales team for 2011.
Contact Details for Rebecca and Sally:
Rebecca Nelson
rebecca@nzconventions.co.nz
021 842 088
Sally Moyes
sally@nzconventions.co.nz
021 840 843 |
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Australian Office Update
It has been a busy start to the year for the CINZ Australian office. We kick started the year with hosting an intimate lunch for Platinum members and key decision-makers in Sydney. A special menu, designed by award winning Kiwi chef – Justin North of Bécasse, was matched with quality New Zealand wines and was the highlight of the event. Alan Trotter, CEO CINZ ,welcomed guests and had a warm message of “mateship” between Australia and New Zealand, and for Aussies to cross the Tasman and soak up the Rugby World Cup atmosphere nationwide in September and October this year.
This was quickly followed with New Zealand putting its best foot forward when we stepped out at AIME 2011 – the premier meetings and incentives event for the Asia Pacific region. New Zealand’s main stand – 100% Pure New Zealand –showcased 18 New Zealand suppliers, all but one of whom have exhibited at AIME in past years. In addition to the main stand, New Zealand also hosted a new hospitality stand with 7 new suppliers and on offer was some delicious food and wine for which New Zealand is renowned.
Our focus over the coming few months will be working on the Australian Hosted Buyer programme for MEETINGS 2011, finalising our first e-Korero newsletter to clients and getting the message out there that Christchurch will be challenged for a while in hosting large conventions but when it comes back on line it will be bigger and better than ever. In the meantime the rest of New Zealand will be welcoming our Australian clients with open arms in true Kiwi spirit. |
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CINZ Annual General Meeting - Wellington
The CINZ 35th AGM will be held at the Wellington Convention Centre in Wellington on Thursday 17 November 2011. There will be a fun evening function to follow and a range of exciting activity options for you to participate in on Friday 18 November. You may even choose to stay on for the weekend … we’ll have some post AGM options on offer too. Diary the date now and we encourage you to book your flights early. We will look forward to keeping in touch with you in the coming weeks to update you on our plans. This is an ideal opportunity for you to gather and network with your industry colleagues in our beautiful capital city. For any further details please contact Jeanette Stanton |
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2011 CINZ Event Planners Guide
The CINZ Planner has been printed and is currently being distributed to our buyer and member databases. The distribution has been audited by ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulation) and details can be found on the website www.abc.org.nz
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CINZ Website
Homepage
We have refreshed the homepage of the CINZ website – www.conventionsnz.co.nz – to incorporate a stronger focus for buyers. Of course you are still just as important to CINZ !!,but will find your member log-in button slightly further down the page on the left hand side. The members area remains essentially the same, some interesting topics on the forum have been put up recently and Alan’s blog is always worth reading.
Facebook
The other point to mention here – although not directly part of the website, is that CINZ now has a Facebook page. We will be communicating this separately in the near future, however check it out now and ‘like’ us!!
Your Contact Details
Also – a reminder to check your listing on the website to make sure it is up to date. Has your organisation had any personnel changes recently – make sure the contact details on our database are as up to date as they can be. Contact Paul Hailes if you need your member log-in and password.
Marketing Opportunities
Are you utilising the CINZ Korero to pass on your news to our buyer database? Sending through any situations vacant you may have? Using our special offer section to promote your own special offers? Make sure you are taking advantage of the channels that we manage for you – they are a great tool and available only to CINZ members to help you promote your product to buyers.
Christchurch and Canterbury Updates
To our members in Christchurch and Canterbury - we now have a page on our website which lists all updates for Canterbury and Christchurch venues and services. This is accessed through the homepage of the website. If you would like to get a message through to conference organisers please email Rebecca with details and we will get your information loaded as soon as we can. |
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International Bid Win for Christchurch
Some good news for Christchurch! CINZ is very pleased to announce the success of the bid to bring the 6th Congress on Earthquake Engineering to Christchurch in 2015. CINZ approached Canterbury University last year following the first earthquake and the decision was made to put in a bid for the 6th Congress in 2015. In mid January we learnt from the convenor that the bid had been successful. Initial figures show delegate numbers are around 450 with an estimate of 150 accompanying persons. Ironically with the second earthquake in February Christchurch will now be the focus of almost every earthquake engineer throughout the world but at least that should auger well for an extremely successful and meaningful event in 2015.
And that is all the news from CINZ headquarters for now. Have a good March, and to those in Christchurch and Canterbury – stay strong, we are all thinking of you. |