Auaha

24/05/2024

So proud of the Auaha/Arinex NZ team who wrapped up another event this week.

All events come with their challenges and not everything goes to plan, but it’s the experience of those in attendance that is always the focus.

We are grateful for everyone who stopped by the registration desk and thanked us for a well run event that they throughly enjoyed. It’s those comments that seem so passing but mean the world to a team who have spent months bringing it all together.

Heading into the weekend tired but ever so grateful to our clients who trust us with their events.

10/05/2024

12/04/2024

An amazing event to bring together alongside some amazing people.

03/03/2024

Auaha is a proud supporter of NZ Police Managers' Guild Trust, which provides straightforward, useful information that helps people avoid becoming victims of crime and works toward a safer community for you, your families and your businesses.

They publish educational resources every day of the week tackling issues such as substance abuse, domestic abuse, better parenting, crime prevention, child safety and building safer communities together.

The Police Managers’ Guild Trust has returned in excess of 3.5 million dollars to New Zealand community organisations that either work to prevent crime or help the victims of crime.

22/08/2023

⭐Haere mai ki te whānau o Auaha⭐

We're looking for an Event Manager Māori.

This position might be PERFECT for you if the idea of working with a fast-paced team that’s always looking to implement the latest strategies excites you! Staying up to date is fun for you – because you’re a forward-thinking action taker and continuously learning, improving, and refining your skills is a part of who you are. AND you can work from home successfully.

We need someone who is customer-focused with strong event management skills and is financially literate. You’ll need to be super organised with an ability to juggle multiple deliverables across multiple events to ensure the event objectives and outcomes are met.

Our ideal Senior Event Executive is someone who shows up daily with a get-it-done attitude, and who gets the world of business events. You’ll put your Te Reo Māori skills to use each and every day and be able to confidently integrate tikanga Māori into your work.

Get an application pack at www.auaha.co.nz/joinoursquad

18/05/2023

You are invited to register for this national Māori arts leaders gathering to strengthen Crown-Māori relationships and discuss the sustainability of ngā toi Māori.

When: 15 & 16 June 2023
Where: Te Papa Tongarewa

A wānanga to address matters of critical importance related to the issues of:
• Whenua Ora: wellbeing of the environment and natural resources
• Tangata Ora: practitioner wellbeing, career sustainability, equity of funding and opportunities
• Toi Ora: sustainability of mātauranga and practices of toi Māori.

Toi Ora programme includes:
• Keynote address by Sir Derek Lardelli, “What is Ngā Toi Māori”
• Guest panels addressing themes of Whenua Ora, Tangata Ora, Toi Ora (final programme will be released soon)
• Members of Parliament and government officials are invited to listen to the needs of the sector to inform change.

Registration is open now for 250 attendees. To register to go www.toiora.maori.nz

Creative New Zealand

01/05/2023

Attention all event organisers! Get ready to be surprised once again because the face of event fatigue in 2023 has evolved yet again! It's a whole new ball game, and we are not talking about dodgeball, folks. 😅

Gone are the days of post-event crashes and endless Zoom calls (thank goodness!). Instead, event fatigue has taken on a new form that's both surprising and challenging. So, what is it exactly, you ask?

Well, we won't keep you in suspense any longer.

Read the full blog article here. 👇
https://www.auaha.co.nz/organising-events-in-2023/

28/04/2023

We’re back to organising in-person events!

But let’s be honest…organising events in 2023 comes with its own set of challenges. And although it no longer means navigating lockdowns, event organiser fatigue is taking its toll.

We dive into this in our blog article here. 👇
https://www.auaha.co.nz/organising-events-in-2023/

05/01/2023

Auaha is looking for an Event Project Executive. This would be a great position for someone with experience in business event management and who is a queen at project management.

Sandra is also looking for a business partner. So if you're interested in business ownership this would be the ideal first step for you.

Visit our website to request an application pack
www.auaha.co.nz/joinoursquad

05/10/2022

Ngā mihi ki a koutou. It was an honour to be a part of the Whanau Ora hui this year. By the hands of many we succeed, because we are stronger together.

08/08/2022

Auaha are looking for a Delegate Services Executive to join our squad.

This position would be perfect for you if you’re positive, tech-savvy, and know how to communicate with warmth and grace while having to deliver a stern message at times. Be confident preparing reports for the project manager and contributing to the project team.

Get your application pack at https://lnkd.in/g6D5x7g

23/06/2022

Kia hiwa ra, kia hiwa ra!

Are you passionate about business events and looking for your next opportunity?

Auaha is looking for two shining stars to join our squad.

If you’re driven to work at a high-level with a culturally driven company where more growth equals a bigger impact, then we'd like to hear from you.

OR if you know someone who would be interested, please share and encourage them to apply.

You can more information about the vacancies on our website www.auaha.co.nz/joinoursquad

Mānawatia a Matariki

09/03/2022

IMAGINE…

You’re hosting a virtual event. Similarly to an in-person event, delegates network in a free-flow virtual kind of way. Attendees walk around in a customised virtual space. Cameras are on and you can strike up a conversation with anybody who is in your proximity.

Sounds very Sci-Fi?

Not anymore!

Virtual networking has come a very long way. And while it won’t replace an in-person event in the number one spot, it’s doing a mighty good job at scratching our networking itch while we need to continue to keep things safe!

Just how good?

I think our feedback from both hosts and delegates is a sign you may need to catch up on the latest innovation in virtual networking during events!

https://www.auaha.co.nz/virtual-networking-event/

08/03/2022

AWESOME VIRTUAL NETWORKING EXPERIENCE!

This is a review for one of our recent virtual events! 😲

Networking in a virtual world may have been a frustrating pain-point in the past 2 years. And admittedly, it won’t replace the real-life affair. But for now… THINGS HAVE COME A LONG WAY!

Virtual and hybrid events are here to stay, and virtual networking opportunities can’t be an afterthought. (Networking is a big part of the business event experience!) So with some gizmo’s and insights borrowed from the gaming world, things have become a lot more exciting!

Just how exciting?

I think we owe you a little insight into what we can do these days! 👇

https://www.auaha.co.nz/virtual-networking-event/

23/02/2022

‘Ka mua, ka muri’

If ever there was a more appropriate time to use this Maori proverb.

I love this proverb and I try to remind myself of it when the events of the last few years rattle me.

It paints a great image of a person walking backwards into the future. Eyes on the past, but with no clear vision of what the future will bring. What it says is that the past gives us clues, but the road ahead is unclear. The only certainty is change.

I guess this sums up all we need to know for what business events trends we can expect for 2022: We don’t really have a clue what 2022 will bring. Your guess is as good as mine. And in the end, we all may be proven wrong.

Because of that, it makes sense to plan for change and allow for flexibility.

So how does that translate into what business events will bring for Aotearoa in the upcoming year?

Let me take you to the blog and explain. www.auaha.co.nz/business-event-trends-for-2022/

22/02/2022

The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu has a painting called ‘Tomorrow will be the same but not as this is’. It was painted by Colin McCahon in the late 50s.

The man had a moment. I guess he had some vivid memories of the turbulence during the post-war years.

For us in 2022, turbulence is rife too. (Understatement of the year!) Going out and about, exploring new horizons, many things are largely off the table for the next few weeks. But NOT visiting art galleries, musing at paintings like this one and its message.

…OR enjoying business events!

In 2022, business events may be ‘same same, but different’ to what they were last year, but what does that even mean? What can we really expect? Do we know? 🤔

We take a good stab at answering that question for you in our new blog! (👇

20/02/2022

And so we find ourselves in 2022.

If anybody would have described our current world a mere two years ago, few people would have thought it possible.

It’s hard on people. It’s hard on businesses. Especially Events.

But here’s the thing. WE HAVE A CHOICE.

We’ve all heard about the fight-or-flight response. Some add a third: Freeze.

But maybe, just maybe…

When things get rocky; especially when things get rocky, it’s also an option to show up with a plan. Flexible, but nevertheless a plan. And when you say plan, you say goals.

Guess what… the Auaha Squad has been on to it!

You can read all about our plan (and our goals) here. 👇