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In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Danny Schroder, Chief Commercial Officer at venues Ōtautahi who provides a peek behind the curtain at OneNZ Stadium and what it has to offer the Business Events Industry. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Ian Jones, General Manager at The All Blacks Experience who shares his journey from All Black to General Manager at the All Blacks Experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Pippa Saxon, National Account Manager at ServiceIQ as she shares her passion for industry education and the new Te Haeata industry certification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Sarah McDonald, Director of Roam DMC who discusses how Incentive programmes are New Zealand’s sweet spot and what the country has to offer the global market looking for unique experiences. Hosted...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Gavin Oliver, Managing Director at EcoZip Adventures who shares the origins of EcoZip and how it was founded with a deeper purpose in mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Kylee Daniel, Head of Marketing at The Sands Hokianga who shares some of the beauty of working at a luxury beachfront property and provides insights into incorporating local culture into business...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Tanya Wick, Director of Troupe Event Agency in Australia who shares more about where the knowledge gap of New Zealand lies with Australian clients, how it can be addressed and what they are looki...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Shayne Forrest, General Manager at Hobbiton Movie Set who talks Lord of The Rings fanatics, the growth of Hobbiton Movie Set as a Business Events offering and the creation of the most talked abou...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Ken Pereira, Head of Business Events at Auckland Convention Bureau who shares his passion for Auckland as a destination and his excitement at the city holding MEETINGS at the brand new NZICC. Hos...

In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.   In this episode, Hayley is joined by Greg Norris, Managing Director at One Nine Five who discusses how Aotearoa stacks up as an experience destination on the global stage, the origins of One Nine Five and plans for expansion. Hosted...

With Synthony headlining the MEETINGS Celebration closing event next week, Lisa Hopkins sits down with David Higgins, Founder and Director of Duco Events, a leading New Zealand event management and sports promotion company, and owners of Synthony, who have transformed it from a local annual event to a global touring phenomenon. Captivating audiences with its fusion of electronic dance music, live...

BEIA are joined by Taylor Smith, Vice President of Production and Creative at BCD Meetings and Events. Taylor reflects on his two decades of experience in the creative industries, what he has learnt and discusses how he and his teams approach the creative process and are applying it to the business events space. Recorded with thanks to our friends at Frank Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Ahead of the return of Supercars’ to Taupō this weekend, BEIA get under the hood of Tony Quinn to find out what makes him tick. Tony has developed a motorsport empire in New Zealand, including Hampton Downs, Taupō International and the acclaimed Highlands Motorsport Parks. Here Tony chats with Lisa Hopkins about the secrets of his entrepreneurial success, opens up about his legacy and shares...

In this episode, Mike sits down with Sam Holdich from Wētā Workshop Unleashed, where imagination meets execution and events. Sam shares how the world-renowned creative studio transforms its magic into unforgettable experiences — and also some great tales of previous employment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike talks with Jason Dawson about Air New Zealand’s role in supporting tourism and events across the country. From destination partnerships, events around the release of uniforms and a bit of family chat, this was an insightful, and refreshingly open yarn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike chats with Tony Ujdur, Director of High Performance Travel & Events, about delivering premium, bespoke experiences for clients who expect excellence. Also about the joys of starting an events company right at the onset of Covid and how that helped him find the best people around. A lively chat with some great true yarns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Daz Martin gives Mike a peek behind the curtain at one of New Zealand’s most active corporate event programmes. Daz brings great experience to his role at Spark and he's a fantastic chat. This yarn was almost twice as long as what we've released here and it was really tough choosing what to cut to get it somewhat closer to ten minutes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike chats with Kim Mundell, founder of Mandeville Association Growth Experts, about how she has come to do what she does and what role her company plays in helping others succeed. Kim shares her perspective on execution and client expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Mills joins Mike to talk about Auckland’s positioning on the world stage. As Business Development Manager for Auckland Convention Bureau, Charlotte discusses her role in the business and how she has lost her voice - Spolier: it was karaoke. A fun chat this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Minogue chats with Henry Horne, the new Sales Manager at Southland Transport World — one of the country’s most unique event venues and private collections. From vintage trucks to large-scale functions, Henry shares his fascinating background and what he's looking forward to in his new role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Minogue sits down with Seamus Marten, Founder and Director of B2B Speakers, a new player shaking up the corporate speaking scene. Seamus shares how the idea grew from a podcast into a fast-growing business, why the old model needed disruption and how business isn't easy! A must-listen for anyone looking to bring sharper storytelling, stronger connections, and better value to their events. Hos...

Seamus Marten grabs a few minutes to talk MEETINGS 2025 with BEIA’s Head of Event Delivery, Chris Peak and Exhibition Manager, Michelle Bird, before being joined by leaders from the business events ecosystem, René de Monchy, Scott Tasker and Sven Bossu, to unpack the trends, investments, and opportunities shaping the sector and in particular, Aotearoa New Zealand’s place on the global stage. https...