New Zealand offers an impressive level of professionalism in conference and incentive organisation along with excellent facilities and fine cuisine to help create the perfect corporate event package.

New Zealand offers an impressive level of professionalism in conference and incentive organisation. As a popular destination for corporate events, the nation is well prepared to meet your needs and you’ll find local organisers experienced and flexible. Make the most of New Zealand’s stunning locations and sense of innovation; work with local organisers to create unique activities that your group will remember for a lifetime. If you want a special event organised, there will be no shortage of creative ideas and one-of-a-kind settings, whether you want to organise an old English tea party in Christchurch or a Champagne dinner overlooking the crater of an extinct volcano.

An excellent range of facilities is available for the conference or incentive planner. Whatever the scale of your event, you’ll have no trouble finding the right venue. And whether you’re looking for a way to refresh your delegates before the next day’s programme, or whether rest and relaxation are the major purpose of your planning, be assured that you’ve come to the right place. There is also a wide variety of activities in New Zealand to suit everyone from the thrill-seeker to the person seeking peace and quiet.

New Zealand offers security and professionalism, combined with world-class accommodation against a backdrop of beautiful scenery. It’s no surprise that New Zealand is an increasingly popular destination for high-profile political leaders and celebrities wanting a temporary escape from their demanding lifestyles. Whether you’re planning a convention or incentive for 10 delegates or 1,000, you’ve come to the right place.

Assistance in planning your conference or incentive is also easy to find. Conventions and Incentives New Zealand is an organisation offering free assistance in planning your event. Check out www.conventionsnz.com or www.incentivesnz.com or contact your regional Convention Bureau (see right).

Regional Convention Bureaux

Destination Northland PO Box 365, Paihia, Bay of Islands. Phone: +64 9 402 7683, fax: +64 9 402 7672 www.northlandnz.com

Auckland Convention Bureau PO Box 5561, Wellesley Street, Auckland. Phone: +64 9 979 7042, fax: +64 9 979 7080. www.aucklandnz.com

Hamilton Convention Bureau Private Bag 3010, Hamilton. Phone: +64 7 958 5960, fax: +64 7 839 3127. www.visithamilton.co.nz

Tourism Bay of Plenty PO Box 13325, Tauranga. Phone: +64 7 577 6234, fax: +64 7 577 6235. www.bayofplentynz.com

Destination Rotorua Private Bag 3007, Rotorua. Phone: +64 7 349 7283, fax: +64 7 349 4133. www.rotoruanz.com

Lake Taupo Convention Bureau Private Bag 2005, Taupo. Phone: +64 7 376 0402, fax: +64 7 376 0410. www.laketauponz.com

Tourism Eastland PO Box 170, Gisborne.Phone: +64 6 868 6139, fax: +64 6 868 6138.www.gisbornenz.com

Taranaki Convention Bureau PO Box 670, New Plymouth. Phone: +64 6 759 5150, fax: +64 6 759 5154. www.taranaki.co.nz

Hawke’s Bay Convention Bureau PO Box 123, Napier. Phone: +64 6 834 1918, fax: +64 6 834 0299. www.hawkesbaynz.com

Wanganui Conference Bureau PO Box 781, Wanganui. Phone: +64 6 349 0380, fax: +64 6 348 8210. www.wanganui.com

Destination Manawatu PO Box 12 005, Palmerston North. Phone: +64 6 350 1811, fax: +64 6 350 1801. www.manawatunz.co.nz

Wellington Convention Bureau PO Box 10 017, Wellington. Phone: +64 4 916 1204, fax: +64 4 916 1214. www.WellingtonNZ.com

Nelson Convention Bureau PO Box 788, Nelson. Phone: +64 3 545 6854, fax: +64 3 545 6850. www.conferencesnelsonnz.com

Destination Marlborough PO Box 29, Blenheim. Phone: +64 3 577 5523, fax: +64 3 577 5530. www.destinationmarlborough.com

Christchurch & Canterbury Convention Bureau PO Box 2600, Christchurch. Phone: +64 3 379 5977, fax: +64 3 365 0787. www.christchurchconventions.co.nz

Queenstown Convention Bureau PO Box 353, Queenstown. Phone: +64 3 441 0709, fax: +64 3 442 7441. www.queenstown-nz.co.nz

Dunedin Convention Bureau PO Box 1446, Dunedin. Phone: +64 3 471 8042, fax: +64 3 471 8021. www.DunedinNZ.com

Venture Southland PO Box 1306, Invercargill. Phone: +64 3 211 1400, fax: +64 3 211 1401. www.southland.org.nz