by Auaha | Nov 17, 2020 | Oh-Ah-Ha Live
As the world is waking up to the idea that events offer value beyond just economics alone, Jessica Vandy is at the forefront of increasing awareness around the social impact of events. Even before it has started, it’s clear that this kōrero with Sandra is going to be...
by Auaha | Nov 10, 2020 | Top Tips
Teams don’t just happen. They are built. And when the stakes are high, nailing teamwork in event planning is crucial. Have you ever been part of a committee where everybody has an opinion and is determined to have things their way? Swords drawn, blood dripping off...
by Auaha | Oct 7, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
It’s another episode in our Oh-Ah-Ha Live series, where we kōrero with people who dedicate themselves to the business event industry. Today we meet Sarah Searancke from Sarah Searancke Catering. Dedicated to uncompromised quality food, she dumfounded herself with her...
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 | Sep 7, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Oh-Ah-Ha Live
Another two weeks have gone by and we continue to explore the amazing world of the Business Event Industry and the talented patchwork of people that form the building blocks. Today’s episode is the unexpected story of a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) brimming...
by Auaha | Aug 31, 2020 | Top Tips
Some of us learned the hard way that winging it in the virtual meeting room doesn’t always end well. When it comes to online meetings, there are some basic recommendations that go a long way in making the right impressions. It’s time to brush up on your Zoom...
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 | Dec 17, 2019 | Behind the Scenes
Well, what a year! 2019 has certainly been eventful (pun intended), challenging, exciting, enlightening and most importantly successful for us all at Auaha. We have seen squad members move on to new adventures, and in the new year, we will recruit two new squadrons!...
