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Strong interest in Wellington's new waterfront venue Shed 6 has buyers registering early for SMW2013 (Show Me Wellington 2013). http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=357 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Positively Wellington Venues HM speaks exclusively to CINZ CEO Alan Trotter about the new NZ convention centre. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=356 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conventions and Incentives New Zealand An inspiring new option has been added to the InterContinental Wellington Insider Collection for meeting delegates, with the addition of 2012 Olympic Games torch bearer Jason Eade. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=354 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT InterContinental Wellington At InterContinental we use a holistic approach to being a responsible business: to work from the grass roots up, recognising each individual hotel team as the experts best placed to use their local knowledge for developing community and environmental initiatives that meet the specific needs of the destination. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=355 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT InterContinental Wellington A two-day showcase of New Zealand’s business events industry has drawn a record number of exhibitors. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=350 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conventions and Incentives New Zealand Fancy racing fellow delegates, slipping and sliding down a mountain-side in a giant inflatable sphere, ziplining amidst the treetops, or cruising on a lake? http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=348 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rotorua Convention Bureau Darryl Edradan, previously Senior Creative Designer for Communication Design International (Singapore), has been appointed as the new Production Designer at Orange. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=349 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Orange Group Elegance and sophistication are defining qualities of Chandelier, the superbly lavish new event room at The Langham, Auckland. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=346 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Langham, Auckland Award winning Heritage Queenstown has carried out a meticulous upgrade, transforming every hotel room with stylish new décor which boasts modern furnishings, new sleek entertainment systems and sumptuous bedding, taking luxury to a new level. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=343 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Heritage Queenstown SKYCITY Grand Hotel and SKYCITY Hotel have announced they are now offering their customers free Wi-Fi from tomorrow with no data cap or time limit, making SKYCITY an industry-leader in this space. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=347 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT SKYCITY Auckland Limited SKYCITY Entertainment Group (SKYCITY) announced last week it has signed a Heads of Agreement with the New Zealand Government to design, build and operate the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=341 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT SKYCITY Auckland Limited MEETINGS 2013 delegates will be part of the christening committee for this year’s gala dinner venue, as some of the first inside the new look Shed 10. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=345 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Queens Wharf The refitting of Shed 6 into a multi-purpose venue has enabled Wellington to secure a major Australasian conference for next year. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=342 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Positively Wellington Venues Tauranga’s hugely popular Baypark Drive-In Movie Festival returned to the big screen for April school holidays at ASB Baypark http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=340 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT ASB Baypark (Tauranga City Venues Ltd) Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland Airport has recently introduced Chancellor 5, an addition to its existing conference facilities offering floor to ceiling windows, natural lighting and a breakout area with a difference that caters for up to 50 delegates. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=339 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland Airport The redeveloped Dunedin Centre has already got bookings through until May 2015. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=338 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dunedin Venues The international convention centre is desperately needed and long overdue, says Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ). http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=336 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conventions and Incentives New Zealand Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City is pleased to announce its recent 4 star accreditation by Qualmark. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=335 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City Buyers will be spoiled for choice when the doors open on New Zealand’s premier business tourism exhibition in June. Around 170 exhibitors from throughout New Zealand have signed up to take part in MEETINGS, which is being held at the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre on June 26 and 27. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=331 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conventions and Incentives New Zealand Auckland Racing Club is pleased to announce that its Ellerslie Event Centre has just been assessed and awarded a 4-Star Plus Qualmark rating. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=327 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ellerslie Event Centre The Aviation Tourism Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO), Hospitality Standard Institute (HSI) and Retail Institute joined forces to become ServiceIQ, the ITO for the aviation, hospitality, museum, tourism, travel, retail and wholesale industries. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=329 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conventions and Incentives New Zealand Buyers and exhibitors attending New Zealand's premier business tourism exhibition will be treated to some of the best hospitality the country has to offer. An extensive social programme has been put together to give those attending MEETINGS the chance to network informally in some of Auckland's hottest venues. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=325 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conventions and Incentives New Zealand Auckland has been named Best Turnaround Destination by the world’s leading cruise line executives, capping off a record cruise season. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=324 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Auckland Convention Bureau Christchurch’s Newbery Lodge Function Centre is getting a new lease on life with a change in operations, coming under the Continental venue management umbrella from 1 February. http://www.meetings.co.nz/ViewServices/News.aspx?EventPage=1&rqEventID=309 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Continental Catering