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AV and event production companies in New Zealand

MICE editorial — 10 September 2026

A live directory of audiovisual and event production companies supplying sound, lighting, staging and vision for events across New Zealand.

Production is what the audience actually sees and hears. However strong your programme, it lands through sound, lighting, staging and vision — and getting those right is the work of specialist audiovisual and event production companies. Their scope runs from a single lectern mic and screen in a hotel meeting room to full-scale conference production with LED walls, line-array audio, lighting rigs, live vision mixing, recording and hybrid streaming.

The list below brings together AV and production suppliers operating across New Zealand, spanning full-service conference production houses, staging and lighting specialists, and the DJs and audio operators who carry the social side of an event. Choosing well means matching the supplier to the job: a gala dinner, a multi-stream conference and a hybrid broadcast each demand different kit and crew. The right partner will also work hand-in-glove with your venue, since load-in access, rigging points and in-house AV arrangements vary enormously.

Use the directory as a shortlist, confirm who your venue already works with, and brief suppliers on room, audience size and run sheet. Explore the full AV & production directory for profiles and contacts.

AV & event production companies in New Zealand

Live from the MICE directory, ranked by our data. Figures are indicative — confirm with each provider.

  1. 1
    Mediahouse
  2. 2
    Evolution Productions
  3. 3
    DJ Sound & Lighting NZ
    Taupō
  4. 4
    NZ Sound Reinforcement
    Taupō
  5. 5
    Vistamax
    Rotorua
  6. 6
    YES. Your Entertainment Solutions
    Queenstown
  7. 7
    Cairns AV Hire
  8. 8
    Cairns Corporate PA Hire
  9. 9
    Inspired Productions
  10. 10
    8CCC AV Event Production
  11. 11
    LifeLike Atmospheres
  12. 12
    Dreamedia
  13. 13
    Totally Sound
  14. 14
    Albury Sound & Lighting
  15. 15
    Stage & Audio Event Solutions
  16. 16
    Kennedy Amplifier Hire Service
  17. 17
    D J Kelly
    Invercargill
  18. 18
    DJ Phil
    Invercargill
  19. 19
    Hōnetana Productions
    Invercargill
  20. 20
    Inspire Media Works
    Invercargill
See all options in the directory

Frequently asked

What do AV and event production companies provide?

Sound, lighting, staging, vision (screens and LED), live vision mixing, recording and hybrid streaming — from a single screen and microphone to full large-scale conference and gala production.

Should I use the venue's in-house AV or an external supplier?

It depends. In-house teams know the room and its rigging, while external production houses may offer broader kit and creative scope. For complex shows, confirm what's included in-house and where an external partner adds value — and check any venue restrictions.

How do I choose the right production company?

Match the supplier to the event type and scale, check experience with comparable shows, confirm they can work with your venue's access and rigging, and get a clear, itemised quote.

Can these companies handle hybrid and livestreamed events?

Many offer vision mixing, recording and streaming for hybrid and fully online events. Confirm streaming platform, redundancy and bandwidth needs when you brief them.

Is this list ranked by quality?

No. It is generated from the MICE directory; placement is editorial, not paid, and a listing is not an endorsement. Always check references for your specific type of event.

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