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 | 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 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 | 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 | Aug 17, 2020 | Conference Planning, Oh-Ah-Ha Live, Planning
EventCover is New Zealand’s specialised event insurance professional, that serves our events industry which wasn’t being served well. EventCover was established in 2018 after recognising a gap in the insurance market. Event insurance is a unique niche market that...
by Auaha | Aug 3, 2020 | Conference Planning, Event technology, Planning
When your livelihood relies on regular business events to keep the sales funnel fed, a virtual event might be a great option in today’s world. But how do you decide whether your business needs a webinar or a virtual live event to get the results you want? Waiho i te...
by Auaha | Jul 21, 2020 | Conference Planning, Top Tips
When you’re thinking of hosting a conference event, it’s easy to get carried away with good ideas and possibilities. However, there are core foundations that need careful attention, to be sure you’re drawing in the right audience and generating ticket sales to your...
by Sandra | Jul 17, 2019 | Conference Planning, Top Tips
Most events are going to have two types of people to arrange seating for: the delegates and the speakers. There are clearly many more delegates than speakers, so let’s start with the main floor of our venue. Delegate Seating The way this is arranged plays quite a role...
by Sandra | Jun 18, 2019 | Conference Planning, Top Tips
It’s all too easy to picture the perfect venue in our mind’s eye; perhaps it’s a grand ballroom, a quirky art gallery, or an idyllic park. Or maybe it’s just a really well-appointed conference centre that has a great restaurant within walking distance. We can see just...
by Sandra | Apr 9, 2019 | Conference Planning
If I was to ask how you use strategic event planning in your business, would you feel confident about jumping in and sharing your event strategy? Or would you feel a bit…confused? For many organisations, the task of planning the next event gets handed over to...
by Sandra | Mar 27, 2019 | Conference Planning
As a conference planner, I love scouting out restaurants and caterers to learn what they have to offer in terms of both food quality and overall dining experience. My recent night out at Hiakai did not disappoint! They are unlike anything I’ve encountered, and I’m so...
