meeting newz November / December 2025
In this November/December edition of Meeting Newz we visit the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupō regions and catch up on the latest news and developments.
We take a closer look at Auckland, the New Zealand International Convention Centre, along with the Business Events Expo, being held on November 25th, at the Auckland Viaduct Events Centre. Now in its third year, it’s the only event of its kind in New Zealand that showcases both international, and domestic business event and travel suppliers.
It is a pleasure to welcome the Hotel Council Aotearoa and James Doolan as a new regular column contributor to the magazine. We will continue to collaborate with our key industry partners and provide a platform for them to voice their opinions. You can read his column on page 24.
As always, we keep you informed and connected with the latest industry news, events, social scene and people on the move.
You can also read news and opinion from our other key partners Business Events Industry Aotearoa, Professional Conference Organisers Association and the New Zealand Events Association.
We wish you a very merry festive season and until next time, we hope you enjoy the read.
New Zealand International Convention Centre
Aucklan – A first class host
Bay of Plenty – Out of the Boardroom and into the blue
Rotorua – Fresh faces and iconic places
Taupō – Turns it on
Social Scene
People on the Move
The Business Events Expo
Hotel Council Aotearoa Column
PCOA Column – Christchurch is ready
NZEA Column – New calendar tool
BEIA Column – Sustainable funding
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