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Leading AV and event production companies in New Zealand

MICE editorial — 02 August 2026

A live directory list of audiovisual, staging and event-production companies serving conferences and business events across New Zealand.

Audiovisual and production is the line item that most often decides whether a conference feels sharp or shaky. Sound, screens, stage sets, lighting, vision mixing and live-streaming are what delegates actually experience minute to minute, and getting them right — matched to the room, the run sheet and the budget — is a specialist craft that in-house venue kit rarely covers on its own.

The list below reads live from the MICE directory and gathers the AV, staging and production companies on record across New Zealand, from national event-technology firms to regional sound-and-lighting specialists. It spans everything from a single conference plenary to multi-camera hybrid events, so treat it as a shortlist to brief rather than a ranking: the right supplier depends on your venue, your format and whether you are streaming to a remote audience.

Always ask a prospective supplier about experience in your specific venue — many large venues have preferred or in-house AV partners — and get an itemised quote against a clear brief. Browse the full category in the AV and production directory, or explore related suppliers in the venues directory.

Leading AV & production companies

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

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

Frequently asked

What does an event AV company provide?

Typically sound, projection and LED screens, stage and set construction, lighting, vision mixing, and increasingly live-streaming and hybrid delivery — designed and operated to match your venue and programme.

Does the venue's in-house AV cover everything?

Not usually. Built-in systems handle basics, but conferences with staging, multiple screens, live-streaming or a specific look almost always bring in a dedicated production company. Check whether your venue has a preferred or exclusive AV partner.

How do I choose an AV supplier?

Brief them clearly, ask for experience in your venue and event type, and compare itemised quotes. The list above is a starting shortlist, not a quality ranking.

Can these companies handle hybrid or streamed events?

Many now specialise in hybrid delivery — multi-camera capture, streaming platforms and remote-audience interaction. Confirm specific hybrid experience and redundancy plans with the supplier.

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