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Friday, 16 November 2018 15:36

Urban wind turbine claims the prestigious international James Dyson Award

Inspired by a NASA space rover, two young inventors from Chile and Kenya want to make electricity in windy cities

Source An AdhesivePR release

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Thursday, 15 November 2018 09:39

Autonomous vehicle wins Industry Choice Award at Ara’s Engineering Showcase

What do an autonomous vehicle, an aerodynamic modified race car and a soil test using drilling rigs have in common? They are all student projects, which won awards at the Engineering Showcase held at Ara Institute of Canterbury last night.

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Monday, 12 November 2018 11:24

New AUSPACK Business and Industry Conference announced for 2019

Registrations open. Keynotes announced.

Source An AUSPACK release

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Thursday, 08 November 2018 07:52

Learning the go to whoa of event management wows EIT student

Being part of the team organising the region’s export awards has been a highlight of three years of study for EIT business student, Annika Hoitink.

Source An EIT release

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Wednesday, 10 October 2018 08:22

JustSpeak launches exhibition on stories of the criminal justice system

A powerful exhibition telling stories of people with first hand experience of the criminal justice system will be launched this month, providing an insight into the collateral consequences of imprisonment.

Source A JustSpeak release

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Tuesday, 25 September 2018 10:03

More than 135 chocolates assessed in the NZ Chocolate Awards

After intense tasting New Zealand’s top chocolates have been named, with award- winners from Matakana to Queenstown.

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Tuesday, 25 September 2018 07:59

Oliver Morse wins the Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award with his work "House of Dee"

The Award was announced by the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and can be seen on YouTube.

Source/ReadMore A Rick Rudd Foundation release

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Wednesday, 19 September 2018 13:56

Sarah Lang: Women of Influence Diversity Award Winner

New Zealand’s Women's Infrastructure Network (WIN) founder Sarah Lang was winner of the CETANZ Diversity category award at last night’s Women of Influence Awards in Auckland.

Source A Infrastructure New Zealand release

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Tuesday, 18 September 2018 09:20

Ara celebrates 125 years of Women’s Suffrage with talks by Christchurch leaders and innovators.

On 19 September Gapfiller co-founder Coralie Winn speaks at the Ara Library, City Campus Christchurch.

Source An ARA release

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Friday, 24 August 2018 13:56

Experts explore the future of design and manufacturing

A Victoria University of Wellington initiative that takes place next month aims to stimulate thought on how New Zealanders can play a part in the future of design and innovation.

Source A Victoria University Release

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Monday, 06 August 2018 14:08

REANNZ proud to host APAN46

Over 300 researchers, academics and technology specialists representing 29 countries from across the Asia Pacific advanced research network are meeting in Auckland this week to look at ways to support research connections across the region and with 120 economies and regions globally.

Source A REANNZ release

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Tuesday, 17 July 2018 13:16

NZ Plastics Industry New Look Industry Design Awards Entries Now Open!!

Our "new look" Industry Awards have been refined and refreshed to meet the needs of the Industry, and to ensure the Design Awards are maintained as a contemporary and prestigious event.

Source A NZPlastics release

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Monday, 16 July 2018 15:36

Airport Evening Takes Off

The chance to poke around an international airport is not to be missed so it was no surprise the full house sign went up in record time when the Maintenance Engineering Society (MESNZ) was invited to bring its Kaeser Compressors Network Evening Series to Auckland International Airport in July.

Source A MESNZ release

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Wednesday, 13 June 2018 14:21

Wintec students get real-world experience at Fieldays

Wintec students in their Fieldays vests (l-r) Jesse Wood, Blair Voorend, Candice Gollan.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Fieldays and Wintec is at the forefront in the celebrations. To commemorate the event, Wintec has published a 50-page, one-off exclusive magazine to mark the celebration. As well, the students who produced the magazine will be onsite publishing stories and photographs online during Fieldays 2018.

Source Waikato Institute of Technology

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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 09:57

Queenstown company wins coveted Master Joiners Award

Queenstown company Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co. is the recipient of a coveted national award, receiving the Highly Commended Best Kitchen prize at the annual NZ Master Joiners Awards held in Auckland on Saturday night (9 June).

Source/ReadMore Voxy

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Thursday, 31 May 2018 08:05

Time running out to enter the 2018 Australasian Fleet Safety Awards

Fleet operators and suppliers who are working to reduce incidents involving at-work drivers are being urged to enter Brake's Australasian Fleet Safety Awards. The road safety charity is reminding companies they have just over two weeks left to enter, with the deadline for entries Friday 15 June 2018. Winners will be announced on Thursday 11 October.

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Thursday, 31 May 2018 07:50

Three Plant & Food Research finalists in 2018 KiwiNet Awards

Three Plant & Food Research innovations and scientists are amongst the 12 stunning finalists selected for the fifth annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards, which celebrate impact from science through successful research commercialisation within New Zealand’s universities and Crown Research Institutes.

Source Plant & Food Research

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Wednesday, 30 May 2018 19:42

Bitter taste of Cadbury PR push

A promotional road show by Cadbury owner, Mondelez, will likely serve as a bitter reminder for many New Zealanders of what happened to Cadbury Dunedin, says E tū.

Source E tū

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Wednesday, 30 May 2018 15:25

Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards

The Kea World Class New Zealand (WCNZ) Awards has today announced six of its 2018 award recipients.

Source BizEDGE

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Wednesday, 30 May 2018 11:45

2018 KiwiNet Awards finalists: NZ’s best research-rich innovation uncovered

Twelve stunning finalists have been selected for the sixth annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards, designed to celebrate impact from science through successful research commercialisation within New Zealand’s universities and Crown Research Institutes.

Source Kiwinet

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Tuesday, 29 May 2018 15:07

New Zealand’s biggest business events showcase starts tomorrow

|| Exhibitors from 19 regions will meet with buyers from eight countries when New Zealand’s biggest business events industry showcase, CINZ MEETINGS 2018 starts in host city Auckland tomorrow.

Source A CINZ release

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Thursday, 24 May 2018 20:56

NZ Space Challenge winner announced

The search for New Zealand’s top space talent has come to an end, with the winner of the 2018 NZ Space Challenge announced in Christchurch tonight.

Source ChristchurchNZ

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Thursday, 03 May 2018 08:38

Revealed: New Zealand's sustainability-focused Expo 2020 pavilion

The concept design for New Zealand’s pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai has been revealed. The design, in sum: sustainable Aotearoa-ness, to the max.Top image: Night view of the New Zealand pavilion for Expo 2020.

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Thursday, 22 February 2018 14:47

Young leaders to drive conversations at agritech event

Feb 22, 2018 - New Zealand’s agritech community will be joined by some of the country’s best young leaders at MobileTECH 2018. One of the key highlights at the upcoming agritech event is the ‘Meet the future leaders’ panel. “In addition to unveiling the very latest agritech innovations, we have lined up three emerging leaders to share their visions on just where the technology is heading, what areas they see as the most beneficial to their businesses and how it will impact on the sector’s future,” says Ken Wilson, programme manager for the MobileTECH 2018 event.

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Tuesday, 20 February 2018 10:27

Extended Judging Panel For 2018 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards

Feb 20, 2018 - The Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards is delighted to announce an extended judging panel for its second annual awards. Following the 2017 inaugural awards, the organisers are calling for more entries for this year. Entries close on Friday 2 March 2018, with product to be judged at the Fresh Factory in Auckland on Wednesday 21 March 2018. Co-organiser Kathie Bartley of Marvellous Marketing said they looked for learnings from last year’s event where more than 150 New Zealand’s top products were assessed. To streamline assessment, they are introducing specialist panels to judge each of the four…

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Monday, 19 February 2018 09:40

Callaghan Innovation executives lead the digital transformation korero

Feb 19, 2018 -The need for countries to embrace and successfully transition to fully digital economies is undeniable and pressing. Callaghan Innovation executives will be driving the conversation at the Digital Nations 2030 conference, where local and international leaders will challenge current thinking about what our digital future looks like and how we get there.

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Tuesday, 13 February 2018 14:32

Have breakfast with Davey Hughes

Feb 13, 2018 - The Napier City Council Business Breakfast Series events take place quarterly. They encourage businesses large and small to attend and to learn from the range of inspiring business leaders who speak and lead discussion on a variety of topics.

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Tuesday, 06 February 2018 20:18

Bluff 2018 Oyster Festival SOLD OUT

Feb 06, 2018 - Update: Tuesday 6th February with only few tickets left at selected booking agents, whatsoninvers.nz can now confirm that the 2018 Bluff Oyster Festival is sold out!

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Monday, 05 February 2018 14:17

Dial back on social media, global thought leader urges New Zealand SMEs

Feb 05, 2018 - February Global Speakers Summit 2018 ‘From Leader to Legacy: A Global Journey’ New Zealand’s only Global Speaking Fellow and international bestselling author on entrepreneurship, Mike Handcock, is urging small business owners to dial back on social media in favour of authentic relationships and purposeful business – which are the real keys to successful business.

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Thursday, 01 February 2018 08:36

AI, the new tech frontier, changing the world

feb 1, 2018 - Some of the top cutting-edge tech companies, academics and leading tech chief executives will unleash all the latest information and how AI (artificial intelligence) is impacting on New Zealanders’ lives at a major event in Auckland in March. AI Day 2018 in Auckland on March 28 will be the biggest AI event ever to be held in New Zealand. The conference is being organised by NewZealand.AI and the AI Forum NZ, which is part of the NZ Tech Alliance, bringing together 14 tech communities, over 500 organisations and more than 100,000 employees to help create a…

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Wednesday, 31 January 2018 09:05

Auckland gathering of Asia-Pacific business leaders focus on trade, digital, SMEs

Jan 31, 2018 - The meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) being held from 1-4 February in Auckland will seek to advance sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Tuesday, 30 January 2018 14:34

The changing face of Agritech

Industries rise, fall and evolve under the constant development of new and innovative technologies. Refrigeration changed how food was supplied, the lightbulb enabled us to utilise more hours in the day, the telephone connected people and the internet distributed information far better and quicker than ever before.

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Tuesday, 30 January 2018 07:43

Lord Mayor of London speaking at digital summit in Auckland

Jan 30, 2018 - The new Lord Mayor of London Charles Bowman will be among key speakers at the major Digital Nations 2030 summit in Auckland on February 19 and 20. The 690th London lord mayor and a long-time partner of PWC, Bowman will sit on a panel at the summit with Frances Valintine, founder of Tech Futures Lab; Ian Taylor, chief executive of Animation Research; Leigh Flounders, board member of NZTech; Vic Crone, chief executive of Callaghan Innovation and Carolyn Tremain, chief executive of the Ministry of Business‚ Innovation and Employment. They will discuss the digital economy, increasing productivity…

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Thursday, 07 December 2017 11:07

Engaging an agritech community innovation

Dec 7, 2017 - New Zealand has, over the last couple of years, become a hotbed of activity for both local and international agritech companies and start-ups. The growth in digital technologies and connectivity within the primary sector has enabled grassroots innovators develop revolutionary ideas for the local industry. If we looked at farming alone, 415 apps, software and smart tools are currently listed on Agri One’s national database, which tracks tools designed to help farmers manage rural businesses. As competition ramps up within the sector, large agritech communities have developed around our traditional centres of Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland.…

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Friday, 24 November 2017 08:50

Agritech programme focusing on digital technologies

Nov 24, 2017 - Artificial intelligence, machine learning and smart data are major themes at next year’s MobileTECH 2018. This is one of New Zealand’s largest agritech events and will see technology leaders from throughout the agricultural, horticultural and forestry sectors gather in Rotorua in late March. The pace of change within the primary sector is continuing to be driven by advances in new digital technologies. While New Zealand has been a world leader in traditional farming systems, it is critical for the sector to maintain and grow productivity through the smart adoption of these new innovations. “MobileTECH 2018 will…

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Monday, 20 November 2017 12:02

Event Invitation: Leica BLK360 & Autodesk Recap Pro presentation

14 Nov 2017 - Join CADPRO Systems Ltd & Global Survey technical specialist NEXT WEDNESDAY to see why the #BLK360

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Monday, 06 November 2017 14:22

NZ WorldSkills team win gold and more in Abu Dhabi

NZITP Skills Team Won 1 Gold Medal and 5 Medallions of Excellence

6 Nov 2017- The Worldskills New zealand Team won gold and five medallions of excellence at World International Competition hed during October in Abu Dhabi. Air New Zealand aircraft engineer, Jarrod Wood, won the gold medal in the aircraft maintenance skill competition of the 44th WorldSkills International Competition that was held 15-18 October 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Wood was also awarded Best in Nation, for having the highest marks amongst all Competitors from New Zealand. Malcolm Harris, CEO of WorldSkills New Zealand, says, “I am thrilled with the performance of the NZITP Skills Team at the recent…

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Friday, 03 November 2017 13:15

ProMag’s portfolio of trade exhibitions

PAICE among the expos sold by ProMag publishing.

3 Nov - The acquisition includes Convene in Auckland, Convene South in Christchurch, Convene Q in Brisbane and the Pacific Area Incentives and Conferences Expo (PAICE). It also covers Convene South East Region (SER), due for launch in 2019. ProMag Publishing director Stu Freeman says the sale to Convene Group headed by Eastaugh ensures the future of the expo series will be delivered with continued vision and integrity. “Ally has been with ProMag for over four years and during that time has successfully launched Convene South and Convene Q as well as building on the strengths of the existing shows…

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Tuesday, 17 October 2017 09:45

Looking for the world's best bricklayer and most perfect plumber at Abu Dhabi's skills Olympics

WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 sees young contestants going for gold at the world's biggest vocational skills competition There are competitions for 51 vocational skills at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 this week. Can one man watch them all? Entering the main halls at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the task seems daunting. Not for nothing is this known as the world’s largest vocational skills competition. It fills Adnec and then some. There are competitors as far as the eye can see, and then beyond that, even to the other side of Khaleej Al Arabi. If this is the skills Olympics, attendance…

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Tuesday, 17 October 2017 09:03

The NZITP Skills Team competing in Abu Dhabi

The NZITP Skills Team flew out of NZ on the 10th of October bound for the WorldSkills International Competition in Abu Dhabi this month. Thirteen young people from a variety of trades have been selected for the New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (NZITP) Skills Team to attend the 44th WorldSkills International Competition. This will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 15-18 October 2017. The 2017 NZITP Skills Team members are: Andrew Champion – BOC Welding competitor from Feilding, employed by RCR EnergyAlex Banks – Resene Automotive & Light Industrial…

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Thursday, 12 October 2017 09:43

WOMAD NZ wins ‘Best National Event of the Year’ at the 2017 New Zealand Event Awards

Charles Duke, TSB Bank, Hemi Sundgren WOMAD Trustee, Jane James WOMAD Special Projects Coordinator, Charles Wilkinson, WOMAD chair, Suzanne Porter TAFT CEO, Lynn Bublitz WOMAD Trustee, Cleopatra Wood WOMAD Marketing Manager, Hamish McHaffie Todd Energy, Emere Wano WOMAD Event Director, Ségolène de Fontenay NZEA GM, Whare Wano WOMAD Cultural Advisor

On the win of the prestigious ‘Best National Event of the Year’, TAFT Chief Executive, Suzanne Porter, says “This is an award that recognises Taranaki, our partnerships and our loyal WOMAD audience as much as the festival. We thank our WOMADers and partners for their support and look forward to celebrating with them at the 2018 festival” . TAFT Board of Trustees chair, Charles Wilkinson added "This award brings together a culmination of years of expertise, dedication and professionalism that's been given to this festival by our most wonderful staff. I congratulate Suzanne Porter our CEO and her dedicated crew…

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Wednesday, 13 September 2017 15:15

The best in New Zealand agricultural innovation coming to Ireland's 2017 National Ploughing Championships

Waikato Milking Systems will be in the New Zealand Pavilion

Leinster Leader - The latest in sensor technology systems, seed drills, rotary milking systems and even a dual electric drive utility bike will be on show as New Zealand agritech returns to Ireland following a successful presence at the National Ploughing Championships in 2016. The strong agricultural partnership between New Zealand and Ireland will continue to prosper as 13 leading New Zealand agricultural companies descend on Screggan for the 2017 National Ploughing Championships. Companies such as world-leading in-shed farm automation technology provider LIC Automation (Saber) and specialist seed drill manufacturers, Duncan Ag and Aitchison will return for the second year…

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Tuesday, 05 September 2017 07:42

World changing Kiwi innovations finalists named

World changing Kiwi innovations finalists have been named for the big annual New Zealand Innovation Awards. The finalists represent game-changing innovation from every corner of the country, with new ventures, products and services from a broad range of industries and business disciplines, the New Zealand Innovation Council’s founder and chief executive Louise Webster says. “They all demonstrate in their own way that Kiwi innovation has come a long way with a vibrant and active innovation in the business community. “Included in the finalists are an exciting range of entries such as quiet drones, solar-powered cow collars, smart trampolines, Te Reo…

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Thursday, 31 August 2017 09:37

Record numbers as finalists announced for 2017 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards

Judges for the 2017 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards have announced the line-up of finalists after a record year of entries. CEO of the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) Rachel Brown says these organisations and individuals are leading the transformation to a more sustainable New Zealand. “This year we have had the highest number of entries in the 15 years of the Awards, reflecting the growth in sustainability initiatives across New Zealand businesses. “These Awards recognise outstanding achievement in making New Zealand a more sustainable nation. Over the years we have seen a movement from efficient resource management into real system…

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Wednesday, 23 August 2017 12:36

Top international environmentalist to speak out on water quality

Tim Flannery is one of the world’s leading environmentalists and a former Australian of the Year. He is travelling to Auckland on 29 August to speak to businesses about what they should be doing to restore the nation’s waterways. Flannery will be a keynote speaker at The Inconvenient Conference, organised by the Sustainable Business Network. The award-winning author will speak on the Vitality of Water, one of four key trends that are creating massive change – and opportunity – for business. Tim Flannery was appointed Australia’s first Climate Commissioner. He has named 25 living species and 50 fossil mammal species.…

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Tuesday, 15 August 2017 11:31

Auckland to host APEC 2021 Leaders’ Week

New Zealand will host APEC in 2021, with Leaders’ Week to be held in Auckland from November 8 to 14, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says. “With Auckland also set to host the America’s Cup, 2021 will be a big year for the country’s biggest city,” Mr Brownlee says. “We are announcing the dates as early as possible to provide some clarity for planning, which is already under way. “APEC 2021 will be the largest event ever hosted by the New Zealand government and is a wonderful opportunity for New Zealand to shine on the international stage. “APEC will bring world…

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Thursday, 01 June 2017 20:35

Entries open for NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2017

Entries are now open for New Zealand’s longest-running and pre-eminent sustainability awards. The Awards are now in their 15th year. They recognise businesses, local government, social enterprises and individuals for success in sustainability. Entry to the awards is free. It is open to all organisations and individuals in New Zealand. Rachel Brown is CEO of the Sustainable Business Network. She says, “Given the rather grim global climate, sharing stories of positive action addressing social and environmental issues is more important than ever. Entering these Awards is a quick and easy way to celebrate your achievements.” This year the Awards have…

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Wednesday, 17 May 2017 12:28

New Zealand impresses at Frankfurt convention event show

New Zealand was on display to crowds of nearly 9,000 buyers at IMEX, Europe's leading business and incentives trade show this week. 'New Zealand is trending as a business events destination because of our integrated approach and how easy we make it for international events to be held here. Our unique manaakitanga - which translates in to our unique hospitality of delegates, alongside new convention centre facilities being built in Auckland and Christchurch is gaining increasing international attention,' says Lisa Gardiner, Manager Business Events and Premium, Tourism New Zealand. New Zealand took the stage in front of global media to…

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Tuesday, 02 May 2017 14:03

Showcase for NZ agriculture on the world stage

New Zealand's pavilion at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai will have strong potential to showcase this country’s primary industry products and innovation in sustainability. So says Catherine Beard, chief executive of ExportNZ. The Government has just announced New Zealand will participate in World Expo 2020, to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is committing $53.3 million to construct a NZ pavilion. Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges says “that will allow Kiwi businesses to highlight their innovative products and services and open doors to new export markets”. The expo site will be about 2 sq.km and will contain…

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Saturday, 18 February 2017 07:05

Registrations now open for Hutt STEMM Festival 2017

The Hutt STEMM Festival, in its third year, educates, inspires and showcases Lower Hutt’s strengths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEMM). This year the festival will run over two weeks, 6-21 May to coincide with Techweek ‘17. Last year more than 70 local businesses and organisations were involved in organising 42 events aimed at sparking conversations about STEMM and shining a spotlight on existing and future opportunities in Lower Hutt to be part of these exciting sectors. Expressions of interest are now open for those wanting to run an event at this year’s festival. Events and activities…

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Tuesday, 31 January 2017 10:42

Air New Zealand 737 cockpit joins 75th exhibition

An Air New Zealand Boeing 737 cockpit nose has been installed outside Canterbury Museum next to the Botanic Gardens as part of the airline’s 75th anniversary exhibition. Visitors will be able to sit behind the plane’s controls in the pilot and co-pilot seats, entering the flight deck in small groups from steps in the Botanic Gardens. The cockpit nose opens to the public from Friday 3 February, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm daily, weather permitting. Air New Zealand General Manager Global Brand & Content Marketing Jodi Williams says the cockpit nose has proven to be a much photographed attraction at…

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Thursday, 26 January 2017 09:41

SouthMACH – 2017’s Must Attend Manufacturing Event

(PR.co.nz) NZ’s largest Trade Show organiser, XPO Exhibitions (XPO), is working hard to continue the growth of SouthMACH at a time when there’s a positive vibe in the manufacturing and engineering industry. On the back of a great event in 2015 (the first under XPO’s new ownership) and a fantastic EMEX 2016 (both of which experienced significant increases in exhibitor & visitor attendance), SouthMACH 2017 will be held at the Horncastle Arena, Addington, Christchurch from 24-25 May. Showcasing the very latest innovations, equipment, technology, services and products to industry professionals, the event again will feature a comprehensive educational and professional…

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Monday, 23 January 2017 05:45

Sneak a peek behind the red fence at Ports of Auckland’s SeePort Festival

Over Auckland Anniversary weekend, Ports of Auckland invites you behind the iconic red fence to discover your port from land, sky or the glistening sea. Captain Cook Wharf is transformed into a bustling summer carnival with family-friendly rides, tours and day-long entertainment on and off the water, including the SeePort Sunset Symphony & Fireworks with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and special guests. Following on from the success of the 2016 festival which saw over 60,000 people visit Captain Cook Wharf, 2017 is set to be bigger and better than ever with in-air helicopter displays, the chance for a lucky few…

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