With so many events happening here over the last few months, the year is flying. It’s hard to believe that it’s almost June.
The next few months will be exciting ones for us with our transition into Wellington Venues, the lead up to the Rugby World Cup and all the fantastic events we have coming up. It’s going to be an action packed year.
Read on below to get an update on what we’ve been up to.
>> Update on Wellington Venues
>> Special venue offer
>> Events tradeshow
>> On the move
>> Introducing new staff
>> Upcoming events

Update on Wellington Venues

As you know we became Wellington Venues on the 1st February and on the 1st July we’ll be joined by the St James Theatre and The Opera House.

This means that from July onwards you will see us market ourselves under the umbrella of Wellington Venues. We are yet to finalise our branding but we will be making our tradeshow debut as Wellington Venues at the MEETINGS tradeshow in Rotorua in June. You will also see us together at the Wellington Conference and Events Expo in July.

Our new CEO, Glenys Coughlan says it’s great to have such a remarkable collection of positively Wellington venues to market. “ From cabaret to comedy, corporate functions to conventions, we are in a great position to meet the needs of a wide range of customers in the culture and entertainment precinct that sits right in the heart of Wellington”.

If you have any queries before 1st July please continue to contact us in the way you always have and we will be in touch as changes are announced over the next few months.

Special venue offer

September and October are the perfect time to host local and regional events in Wellington, so score a great deal that will help your next event on its winning way.

Book an event in the Lion Harbourview Lounge or Civic Suites 1 & 2 before the end of July, for an event taking place during September and October, and receive HALF PRICE venue hire.

For more information about this special offer – click here

Tradeshow for event organisers

Attendee registrations for the 2011 Wellington Conference and Events Expo are now open.

This annual tradeshow is a must see for anyone who organises events in Wellington or wants to know more about what our beautiful city has to offer. This tradeshow brings together over 80 suppliers to this industry under one roof, on one day. There is also an inspiring seminar programme running throughout the day.

Don’t miss your chance to do all your research on the one day and discover what’s new and who’s who in Wellington.
Click here to find out more or to register >>

The tradeshow will be held on Wednesday 13th July at the
TSB Bank Arena.

There are still some spaces left for exhibitors so if you supply
this industry and want to get in front of this engaged audience, contact us today.
We are proud to host and organise this tradeshow for the 11th year.

On the move

We have recently said goodbye to Gillian Officer who has head back to Auckland after four years as our Manager – Business Development.

Gillian has had a busy year doing dual roles as Acting General Manager for nine months and her regular role managing the sales, event coordination and marketing teams. She will be greatly missed and we wish her all the best with her big move.

New additions to our team

We have recently welcomed two new members to our team – Prashant Kim and Rachel Whinam. Prashant joins us as Business Development Executive looking after the corporate events market. Rachel joins us as Database Administrator and Research.

Upcoming events

Here is a snapshot of some of the public events we have coming up in our venues. For a full list please visit our website – click here

26 – 27 May ASB 2011 Stage Challenge® and J Rock™ TSB Bank Arena
28 May Richter City - Roller Derby TSB Bank Arena
4 June The Pink Floyd Experience TSB Bank Arena
10 - 12 June Home Exhibition Wellington TSB Bank Arena
12 June Chamber Music New Zealand Brentano String Quartet Wellington Town Hall
25 June NZSO - Romeo & Juliet Michael Fowler Centre 26 June Felix the Quartet – Wellington Chamber Music Wellington Town Hall
13 July Wellington Conference & Events Expo 2011 TSB Bank Arena

Online Events Calendar
wellingtonconventioncentre@wellingtonsvenues.co.nz

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