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Business events sector delivers $925m in 2025, new research finds

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New research released at the New Zealand International Convention Centre shows multi-day conferences and business events contributed $925 million to New Zealand’s economy in...

SailGP and Valentine’s Day kick off busy February for Auckland hospitality

Queenstown climbs to top 10 for Chinese Lunar New Year travel searches

Summer surge drives double-digit RevPAR growth for NZ hotels

International arrivals top 3.5 million for first time since 2020

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Business events sector delivers $925m in 2025, new research finds

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New research released at the New Zealand International Convention Centre shows multi-day conferences and business events contributed $925 million to New Zealand’s economy in...
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Te Pae reports strong year for international conventions

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Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre says it has delivered a record year for international business events, citing strong delegate feedback and a growing pipeline...

NZICC officially opens, with more than 120 events confirmed for 2026

New research highlights long-term legacy of business events in Christchurch

NZ International Convention Centre awarded Qualmark Gold ahead of opening

WiT Queenstown doubles down on travel tech ambition with two-day expansion.

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Queenstown climbs to top 10 for Chinese Lunar New Year travel searches

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New Zealand recorded 3.51 million overseas visitor arrivals in the year to December 2025, the first annual period to exceed 3.5 million since the...

Bar Albert partners with Waiheke Distilling Co. on exclusive house gin

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Planning changes to expand Eden Park’s major events capacity from April 2026

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