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MEETINGS

MEETINGS: BEIA eyes growth for flagship event after successful NZICC debut 22nd June 2026 / /

MEETINGS: BEIA eyes growth for flagship event after successful NZICC debut

The certainty of having the event based at NZICC for the next three years will give the organisers an opportunity to focus on growth opportunities.


Gallery: Inside MEETINGS 2026’s debut at Auckland’s NZICC 22nd June 2026 /

Gallery: Inside MEETINGS 2026’s debut at Auckland’s NZICC

More than 1,500 delegates, exhibitors, buyers and industry leaders gathered at Auckland’s New Zealand International Convention Centre last week for MEETINGS 2026.


MEETINGS: Hobbiton steals the show as event delivers 8,000 appointments 19th June 2026 / /

MEETINGS: Hobbiton steals the show as event delivers 8,000 appointments

A hobbit hole complete with a grass-covered roof, bubbling stream and rustic waterwheel stopped delegates in their tracks at NZICC.


MEETINGS: Upston signals bigger role for business events in new national events strategy 18th June 2026 /

MEETINGS: Upston signals bigger role for business events in new national events strategy

The tourism and hospitality minister tells the Ticker that business events will play a “critical part” in the new plan.


MEETINGS: “Putting the pedal to the metal” – govt invests $5m in TNZ to boost business events, top markets 18th June 2026 / /

MEETINGS: “Putting the pedal to the metal” – govt invests $5m in TNZ to boost business events, top markets

The tourism and hospitality minister announces the IVL funding at MEETINGS, with $1m going towards attracting international conferences.


MEETINGS: BEIA commits flagship event to NZICC for next three years 17th June 2026 / /

MEETINGS: BEIA commits flagship event to NZICC for next three years

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has given Auckland’s New Zealand International Convention Centre a three-year commitment to host MEETINGS.


MEETINGS: Industry heads to Auckland for event’s NZICC debut 16th June 2026 / /

MEETINGS: Industry heads to Auckland for event’s NZICC debut

MEETINGS makes its NZICC debut today


MEETINGS: Auckland launches unlimited public transport pass for delegates 16th June 2026 / /

MEETINGS: Auckland launches unlimited public transport pass for delegates

Auckland Transport and TAU’s Auckland Convention Bureau unveil the Hui Pass for conference and convention attendees.


MEETINGS 2026: Over 600 buyers, 250 exhibitors heading to NZICC next week 8th June 2026 /

MEETINGS 2026: Over 600 buyers, 250 exhibitors heading to NZICC next week

BEIA’s event on 16-18 June is expected to attract more than 1,500 attendees, with around 6,000 pre-scheduled business appointments planned.


Synthony to headline MEETINGS finale at NZICC 24th April 2026 /

Synthony to headline MEETINGS finale at NZICC

Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s event at Auckland’s New Zealand International Convention Centre on 17–18 June will conclude with the global orchestral-electronic act playing at the Electric Garden closing celebration.


MEETINGS 2026 opens day buyer registrations for NZICC debut 23rd April 2026 / /

MEETINGS 2026 opens day buyer registrations for NZICC debut

Day buyer registrations have opened for MEETINGS 2026, scheduled for 17–18 June at Auckland’s New Zealand International Convention Centre.


MEETINGS 2026 heading for sell out 17th March 2026 /

MEETINGS 2026 heading for sell out

Business Events Industry Aotearoa says its MEETINGS 2026 event is on track to sell out thanks to strong exhibitor demand, and hosted buyer places also in high demand.