by Auaha | Jul 27, 2021 | Strategy, Top Tips
The term sustainability is a lot broader than you may think. So what is it and what does that mean for sustainability in events? Sustainability is a buzzword. It’s a fact. It’s everywhere. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. See.. sometimes things get attention...
by Auaha | May 25, 2021 | Conference Planning, Top Tips
Anybody can call themselves an event organiser. But what you really need is somebody with the background, the connections, the skills and the ethics to do a good job, so that when the time of the conference arrives, you can worry about the networking, not the...
by Auaha | May 19, 2021 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
The workings of Convention Bureaux are still quite misunderstood within the industry as well as within the corporate space. We want to raise some awareness with our Oh-Ah-Ha Live interview with Nicole Carvell. Are you one of those people who get a sparkle in their...
by Auaha | Apr 30, 2021 | Conference Planning, Planning, Top Tips
With live events back on the agenda in Aotearoa, the pros who have seen it all put together 15 tips for conferences. Conferences were always one of these things that appeared on the agenda a few times a year. Love them or loath them, they are a great opportunity to...
by Auaha | Mar 30, 2021 | Behind the Scenes
The Auaha squad have become accidental Virtual and Hybrid Event Specialists. Even when we bask in the level 1 sunshine, we routinely plan for a sudden pivot just in case we need it. As a result, conferences are back on the agenda and Auaha is soaring! Is there a...
by Auaha | Mar 25, 2021 | Conference Planning, Event technology, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
Greg Ward, virtual MC extraordinaire, isn’t afraid of a challenge or two. We hooked him for a korero in our Oh-Ah-Ha Live Series. Greg Ward can talk. Admittedly, it’s what you expect from a professional MC. After all, talking is the man’s livelihood. But what...
by Auaha | Mar 10, 2021 | Event technology, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
It’s time for an Oh-Ah-Ha Live kōrero with Claire Webber from Event Solutions. Event Tech is on the menu! It’s no secret, I’m a bit of a geek. And I think I have found my equal. Time to meet the ‘Mean Lean Event Tech Machine of Aotearoa’! I’m not joking. Claire...
by Auaha | Feb 22, 2021 | Top Tips
When you come to the sad realisation that you’ve joined the ranks of 84% (!) of employees who are no longer motivated and engaged at work, there are some steps you can take to reclaim your work mojo. You’ve just scored a new job. The world is full of promises....
by Auaha | Feb 16, 2021 | Behind the Scenes, Conference Planning, Oh-Ah-Ha Live, Planning
In the 14th Episode of Oh-Ah-Ha Live, we’re very excited to have a kōrero with Michele A’Court; after dinner speaker, event MC and event Host. If you know Michele, you know that she’s a blast! Here’s a question that requires an honest answer. If we would put Michele...
by Auaha | Jan 26, 2021 | Oh-Ah-Ha Live
In our latest Oh-Ah-Ha Live, JR from the Production and Music Agency discusses having fun and success in event entertainment and production. If fun is high on the agenda, the solution is as simply as looking for JR from The Production and Music Agency. Success is...
by Auaha | Dec 21, 2020 | Behind the Scenes
The events 2020 calendar is drawing to a close. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to write about a subject as this one: Goodbye 2020. My gosh, it’s been the year! I have the vague suspicion it’s no different to you. The Promising Year of 2020 2020 was...
by Auaha | Dec 16, 2020 | Oh-Ah-Ha Live, Top Tips
I wonder if she’s aware of it herself, but Glenda Harding from Harding Conferences is an expert in navigating change in the events industry. Not only does she accept change as a natural process of life. She totally EMBRACES change. She sees it as a way to make life...
