Christchurch to host major international astronomy conference

The five-day conference will bring the world’s top astronomers to the New Zealand city and is expected to make an economic impact of NZD 1.1 million for the region.

24 January, 2023

New Zealand’s new campaign targets business events

In its first global campaign post-pandemic, New Zealand is inspiring business events planners to host their events in a destination that is far from generic.

29 November, 2022

Auckland named best MICE destination third year running

The city was awarded Oceania’s best MICE destination, beating competing nominees Wellington, Sydney and Melbourne among others.

27 October, 2022

New Zealand conference experts celebrated

Tourism New Zealand has acknowledged and celebrated 61 conference professionals for their achievement in securing high-profile international conferences.

29 September, 2022

NZ, Australia team up to bring world’s largest conference on ageing down under

The quadrennial IAGG World Congress is expected to welcome around 5,000 delegates to Sydney over five days in 2029.

12 July, 2022

Demand for business events in NZ set to soar and thrive

MEETINGS 2022 has shown there is strong demand for in-person business events and BEIA’s Lisa Hopkins is optimistic “the only way is up.”

16 June, 2022

Wellington wins international digital preservation conference

New Zealand’s capital city has secured yet more business, with the iPRES 21st International Conference on Digital Presentation coming to the country in 2025 for the first time.

13 June, 2022

NZ’s largest ever business events trade show opens next week

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will welcome more than 500 buyers from across New Zealand and Australia at the record-breaking event.

9 June, 2022

Wellington gets ready for busy calendar of domestic, international events

With New Zealand’s borders now reopened, capital city Wellington is preparing for a busy roster of in-person events in 2022.

3 May, 2022

New Zealand invites you to connect with Māori culture at AIME

Learn your pepeha – a traditional introduction in Māori culture that connects people to place and others around them.

15 March, 2022

TIA appoints new chief executive

Rebecca Ingram will officially take up the role in late March, taking over from Chris Roberts, who was in the role for seven years.

18 January, 2022

Christchurch secures world’s largest seed congress

The week-long event is expected to attract up to 1,000 delegates and shine a spotlight on New Zealand’s seed industry.

16 December, 2021

New Zealand returning to AIME 2022

Tourism New Zealand will be showcasing at AIME 2022, with three new convention centres and many new exhibitors.

4 November, 2021

Wellington wins major earth science congress

The event will be held at Tākina, Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre and is expected to attract up to 1,000 participants.

28 October, 2021

Christchurch to host 2021 TravelManagers conference

The move aims to reinforce the message that Christchurch remains opens for business despite a number of setbacks in recent years.

20 August, 2019

Māori tattooing draws crowds at IMEX

Ten (very brave) international delegates stopped by the New Zealand stand for a permanent tā moko.

6 June, 2019

Tourism New Zealand to offer Māori tattooing at IMEX

You can get your very own traditional Māori tattoo, or tā moko, on the show floor.

30 April, 2019

Australia and NZ to host more joint business events

Trans-Tasman business events were on the agenda at a recent workshop led by Tourism New Zealand.

3 October, 2018

New Zealand named top golf destination in the Asia Pacific

New Zealand has been named top golf destination in the Asia Pacific region by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators for the second time.

18 January, 2018

Tourism New Zealand launches new incentives guide

The handbook highlights the importance of incentive travel and how it helps to improve workplace productivity. 

12 October, 2017