by Auaha | Dec 14, 2021 | Planning
How to plan events in 2022? It’s time to think outside the square! Here’s the thing about choice. Whenever we face adversity in life, we have two options: We can either wallow in disbelieve, remain stuck in what could have been, and tell ourselves how unfortunate we...
by Auaha | Nov 2, 2021 | Planning
Event registration is an important tool in securing event delegates, sponsors AND potential revenue. ‘When organising an event, you shouldn’t ignore the gold at the end of the rainbow.’ I’m talking about event registrations. You may consider them boring, but...
by Auaha | Oct 12, 2021 | Planning
How much time do you need to plan an event? It’s a good question. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a simple answer. BUT we can give you some good guidelines. Thinking about planning an event? Woo-hoo! Exciting times. Maybe it’s even your first time and you feel a bit...
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 | 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 | Sep 29, 2020 | Planning, Strategy
Data Collection is big business. Like most people, there’s a good chance you’re seriously underestimating the wealth of data you can pull from an event. It’s time to explore how data collection at events can mean accessing untapped potential in ROI, securing...
by Auaha | Aug 27, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live, Planning
This week we chat with yet another talented person in the business events industry! Craig Murray is the Business Events Manager at Destination Rotorua. His journey leading up to this role has been amazing as you’ll soon read, and we’ve also discovered that he has a...
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 | Apr 7, 2020 | Planning, Strategy
For event professionals all over the world, the carpet has just been ripped out from underneath us – thanks COVID-19! The future’s looking uncertain and we’re all intensely looking into our crystal balls to find answers. Trust me I understand! I’ve had many...
by Auaha | Oct 22, 2019 | Planning
In your own business, you’re likely used to coming across a variety of titles and knowing what they mean. Whether that’s a CEO vs. CFO, or a supervisor vs. manager – your industry has its own variations of terms and definitions. It’s the same over here! At...
by Auaha | Sep 11, 2019 | Planning
Managing an outside speaker for a large event can get complicated! That’s why I want to share a few tips and tricks that will aid you in simplifying speaker management for your next conference. When you envision your upcoming event, you won’t get far without...
