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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.


NZICC opens to the public 20th February 2026 /

NZICC opens to the public

SkyCity’s New Zealand International Convention Centre is open to the public tomorrow, Saturday 21 February.


NZICC Opening: Ceremony & Celebration Gallery 13th February 2026 / /

NZICC Opening: Ceremony & Celebration Gallery

Popular Kiwi band Six60 headlined last night’s opening celebrations at the New Zealand International Convention Centre.


NZICC Opening: The food & beverage boost for local suppliers 12th February 2026 /

NZICC Opening: The food & beverage boost for local suppliers

Product from local suppliers ranging from boutique manufacturers to scale producers will hold centre stage across the New Zealand International Convention Centre’s menus.


NZICC Opening: PM cuts the ribbon on “incredible venue” 11th February 2026 / /

NZICC Opening: PM cuts the ribbon on “incredible venue”

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially opens the convention centre, saying it will put Auckland on the global map for business and major events.


NZICC Opening: A rising tide for Auckland’s hotels… 10th February 2026 /

NZICC Opening: A rising tide for Auckland’s hotels…

The new venue is expected to drive higher occupancy, stronger room rates, and help smooth out seasonal demand.


…as Auckland, NZICC secure global health conference worth $3m, 7,300 visitor nights   10th February 2026 / /

…as Auckland, NZICC secure global health conference worth $3m, 7,300 visitor nights  

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will host the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Scientific Symposium on 5-10 November 2028 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre.


NZICC Opening: Jason Walbridge on the value the new strategic asset brings to SkyCity 9th February 2026 /

NZICC Opening: Jason Walbridge on the value the new strategic asset brings to SkyCity

With the official opening this week, SkyCity’s CEO says “job number one” is to get a return on its $750m investment.


SkyCity at 30: Five million annual visitors already, more to come with NZICC 2nd February 2026 / /

SkyCity at 30: Five million annual visitors already, more to come with NZICC

The operator says its soon-to-open NZICC is expected to attract 33k new international visitors annually.


NZICC to host large ‘Helios’ artwork 29th January 2026 /

NZICC to host large ‘Helios’ artwork

SkyCity’s New Zealand International Convention Centre will host the large-scale Helios artwork by British installation artist Luke Jerram.


SkyCity sets official opening date for NZICC 1st December 2025 /

SkyCity sets official opening date for NZICC

The opening will bring to an end more than a decade’s development of the $750m central Auckland venue.


Hosted buyer applications open early for MEETINGS 2026 18th November 2025 / /

Hosted buyer applications open early for MEETINGS 2026

Hosted buyer applications are now open for MEETINGS 2026, which is organised by Business Events Industry Aotearoa and will take place at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland on 17 and 18 June.