Wellington – the Events capital of New Zealand

Te Papa Tongarewa

At Meetings 2015, Business Events Wellington (BEW) and its partners will be serving up delicious award winning Gelissimo gelato as well as showcasing Wellington’s newest and exciting spaces and experiences available for the MICE market.

Collaboration with Positively Wellington Venues (PWV) regularly sees Wellington hosting large scale events like the 21st Annual Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) in 2014. The majority of the 900 delegates were from Australia, with the remaining travelling domestically. The conference was held across three venues - Shed 6, TSB Bank Arena and Michael Fowler Centre , as well as their gala dinner held at Te Papa Tongarewa.

Visa Platinum Gallery

• 400 people classroom 
• 700 people theatre 
• 800 people cocktail 
• trade display 3x2.4m booths

New Zealand’s National museum, Te Papa Tongarewa have recently announced the availability of the Visa Platinum Gallery. This impressive gallery has showcased some of their most successful exhibitions, and is now available for hire for larger conferences, trade shows, dinners or cocktail parties.

The 5 star InterContinental Wellington has just completed its multi-million dollar luxury upgrade with new Deluxe and Club InterContinental Guest Rooms, and a world-class Club Lounge. The remodel of the Lobby Lounge, Chameleon Restaurant and reception offer new decor and innovative dining.

Wellington Functions offer a uniquely indigenous perspective of the capital city by waka (Māori Canoe) or by foot with Te Wharewaka o Pōneke. The ability to learn the history and significance of New Zealand waka, paddling techniques, calls or chants and the haka, make for a great team building exercise and cultural experience.

EPICURE Westpac Stadium or fondly known by locals as “the cake tin” will be on hand to showcase their newest venue space. With unsurpassed views looking out over Wellington harbour, this popular space provides the perfect contemporary setting, offering a range of tasty food and beverage as you relax with your delegates. You won't miss the Stadium action either with two large screens keeping you in touch with the play. The Mezzanine Bar will be open for your enjoyment during most public events or as a private space, with access from the Concourse between aisles 25 and 26.

Be sure not to miss all the new and exciting additions to the capital of cool by visiting us at Meetings or WellingtonNZ.com/Meet.