Events and Event Planning
Whether you want to know what events are on around New Zealand or you are planning an event, this events and event planning section will provide you with those options. Search for an event by category or location. There are also a variety of planning services help you organise everything for your function, conference or party from hiring event equipment to organising food caterers, event photography and videography, weddings and entertainment. more
Planning an event starts by determining its purpose, such as a wedding, company, birthday, festival, graduation or any other event requiring planning. The event planner needs to choose entertainment, location, guest list, speakers and content. The event planning section includes suppliers who can help develop a theme for the event, arrange for speakers, coordinate location, arrange decor, tables, chairs, tents, event security, catering, event management, portable toilets, parking, signage and cleanup.
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Conference & Convention Centres
Conference venues and convention centres provide the ideal facilities for your business meeting, seminar or product launch...
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Conference & Convention Centres
Conference Facilities with Rooms
Many conference venues in New Zealand offer both high quality conference facilities and on-site accommodation for your event...
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Conference Facilities with Rooms
Event Venues & Meeting Facilities
Event venues are ideal for a range of events, such as corporate events, sporting events, weddings, social meetings and conferences...
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Event Venues & Meeting Facilities
Corporate Retreats
New Zealand has a range of companies that provide Corporate Retreat options as part of their event planning options...
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Corporate Retreats
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Audio Visual & Lighting Equipment
Audio, visual and lighting companies provide the services and products that ensure your event is executed with precision...
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Audio Visual & Lighting Equipment
Caterers, Meals & Food Services
Caterers provide high quality produce and great service in food catering, meals and food service for your event, meeting...
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Caterers, Meals & Food Services
Corporate Gifts & Promo Products
Promotion and gift companies provide a great range of services to assist you in all your event promotion and corporate gift needs...
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Corporate Gifts & Promo Products
Entertainment, Music & Cabaret
Music and cabaret companies provide professional entertainment services such as pop or classical music, or a hilarious comedy play...
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Entertainment, Music & Cabaret
Equipment, Furniture & Costume Hire
Equipment hire shops provide a range of high quality equipment for rent that will really liven up your event. Event equipment for hire...
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Equipment, Furniture & Costume Hire
Management, Marketing & Planning
Event planners in New Zealand provide high quality event management, marketing and planning services to ensure your event is properly set up...
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Management, Marketing & Planning
Photography & Video Production
Photography and video production services expertly capture and preserve the atmosphere and specific details of your event...
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Photography & Video Production
Public Speakers
Public speakers provide professional and motivational services that will grasp and hold the enthusiasm and attention of the audience during your event...
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Public Speakers
Security & Crowd Control
A range of companies in New Zealand offer security and crowd control services for your next event...
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Security & Crowd Control
Team Building & Business Functions
Corporate team building and corporate function events and activities work on improving communication, boosting morale and learning...
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Team Building & Business Functions
Trade Display & Exhibition Services
Display and exhibition companies offer a diverse range of event products and services, assisting with the physical management, design and other aspects...
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Trade Display & Exhibition Services
Trainers, Consultants & Services
Event training and consulting businesses provide expert and professional advice, frequently from their own personal experience in the field...
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Trainers, Consultants & Services
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Cars and Transport
Wedding cars include a range of vintage or classic wedding cars, stretch limousines and modern stylish cars. Hire a luxury wedding car or other wedding transport...
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Cars and Transport
Catering and Cakes
Wedding caterers offer a complete wedding catering and event management service. Wedding caterers provide high quality food your guests will love...
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Catering and Cakes
Dresses, Suits and Attire
Choose from a range of beautiful wedding attire or have your wedding clothes tailor made specifically for you...
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Dresses, Suits and Attire
Flowers and Florists
Wedding florists offer a comprehensive portfolio of beautiful flower arrangements, bouquets, buttonholes, corsages, pomanders, posies and other...
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Flowers and Florists
Honeymoon Accommodation
Romantic honeymoon accommodation and wedding night accommodation packages capture the essence of romantic ambiance for two...
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Honeymoon Accommodation
Makeup, Hair and Accessories
Wedding makeup artists and hair stylists offer a professional make-up, hair and accessories service for the bride, bridal party and wedding party...
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Makeup, Hair and Accessories
Marriage Celebrants
Hire a registered New Zealand wedding celebrant to perform a legal marriage or civil union. Marriage celebrants can help you plan and create the perfect...
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Marriage Celebrants
Photography and Videography
Wedding photographers can provide an all-day service to capture all the memorable moments of your big day, from the pre wedding preparation right...
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Photography and Videography
Planners
Wedding planners and honeymoon planners can help take the stress out of planning your special wedding day and honeymoon. A wedding planner...
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Planners
Stag and Hen Parties
Have a fun send off with these ideas for your stag do or hen's night party. From fun outdoors activities, to luxurious pampering - there's something for everyone...
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Stag and Hen Parties
Venues and Facilities
Wedding venues provide all the facilities you require for your wedding ceremony or wedding reception, and offer beautiful picturesque settings...
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Venues and Facilities
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Gurnam Bhullar Live
Gurnam Bhullar is an Indian singer, actor, and lyricist associated with Punjabi music and films. He will perform live in Auckland for the first time. Gurnam Bhullar won Awaz Punjab Di Season 5. His single "Diamond" was ...
Where: Sir Woolf Fisher Arena Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau City, Auckland
Address: 770 Great South Rd, Manukau City, Auckland
From: 6:30pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 10:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
Shuriken Fight Series 18
Shuriken Fight Series 18 The biggest Mixed martial arts event is back on July 27th. Don't miss out; tickets will sell out.
Where: Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau Valley, Auckland
Address: Argus Place Entrance, Wairau Valley, Auckland
From: 4:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 11:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
Sandbox Fandom Festival
SANDBOX is a space for Te Tai Tokerau’s community to meet and share our mutual love for everything geek: A celebration of wonderful art, games, cosplay, animation, comics, music, tech and more! Play games, show ...
Where: Forum North, Whangārei
Address: 7 Rust Ave, Whangārei
From: 10:00am on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
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Impact Fight Night 11
This is a fully Licensed Full Contact Kickboxing and Muay Thai event hosted by Freestyle MMA Morrinsville showcasing 10 local Fighters and Fighters from across the North Island. All ages under 18 must be accompanied by ...
Where: Westpac Events Centre, Morrinsville, Matamata-Piako
Address: Ron Ladd Place, Morrinsville, Matamata-Piako
From: 3:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 8:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
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Overstayers
"Overstayers" is a gripping blend of documentary and drama that delves into the historical period of the dawn raids in Aotearoa. With a fierce and at times unbelievable narrative, this production presents a unique ...
Where: Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, Mangere, Auckland
Address: Corner Orly Avenue & Bader Drive, Mangere, Auckland
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 25th July 2024
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
Vista Foundation 48Hours Grand Finals 2024
Join us at The Embassy Theatre, Wellington to celebrate 2024's bumper crop of short films made in only 48 Hours. The very best films from across the country are judged by a panel of national and international judges ...
Where: Embassy Theatre, Wellington
Address: 10 Kent Terrace, Mt Victoria, Wellington
From: 8:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
Impact Pro Wrestling: Winter Warfare
Impact Pro Wrestling looks to heat things up July 27th at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall with Winter Warfare! The new IPW New Zealand Heavyweight Champion Horus looks to make his first title defense PLUS the IPW Aotearoa ...
Where: Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, Mt Albert, Auckland
Address: 773 New North Road, Mt Albert, Auckland
From: 7:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
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Summer Thieves - Summer In Winter Tour
Escape the winter chill and heat things up with Summer Thieves! The boys bring their infectious mix of reggae, rock, and hip-hop to Turoa Lodge in Ohakune for an evening that promises to be nothing short of electrifying. ...
Where: Turoa Lodge Ohakune, Ohakune, Tongariro
Address: 10 Thames St, Ohakune, Tongariro
From: 8:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 11:30pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
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brat but its a drag show
Brat but its a drag show at Ivy Bar Come celebrate Charli XCX’s new smash hit album with performances from Wellington Drag Icons! Hosted by Blink Bogan Featuring Bunny Holiday Maria Richman Pelham ...
Where: Ivy Bar and Cabaret, Wellington
Address: 63 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington
From: 9:30pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 11:55pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
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Dark Side of The Zep Tribute show
Join us for an unforgettable evening with "Dark Side of the Zep," the ultimate Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd tribute band, as they present their spectacular show "Stairway to the Dark Side." Get ready to experience the ...
Where: ONEONESIX, Whangārei
Address: 116a Bank Street, Whangārei
From: 7:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024
To: 10:00pm on Saturday 27th July 2024