Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, led by Tourism Tropical North Queensland, ran its first-ever business events mission to New Zealand, pitching planners in Auckland and Christchurch. The push follows a 45.6 per cent surge in New Zealand visitor arrivals to the region.
MICE lists 10 adventure and adrenaline team-building operators in Hamilton and the Waikato — caving, jet boating, ballooning and clay target.
MICE lists 6 culinary team-building operators in Dunedin — distillery, brewery, chocolate and cocktail experiences for corporate groups.
The largest hotels in Taupō, ranked live by room count for residential conferences and group stays.
New Zealand venues that seat 1,250 or more people theatre-style, ranked live by capacity for large conferences and major events.
Wellington venues that seat 250 or more guests banquet-style for gala dinners and awards nights, ranked live by banquet capacity.
The largest hotels across Napier and Hawke's Bay, ranked live by room count for residential conferences and group stays.