Events Wellington was established in December 2001 as an Incorporated Society and publicly launched with a function hosted by Mayor Kerry Prendergast on 13 May 2002.

It is a membership organisation made up of individuals, companies and groups who play a role in Wellington events. The organisation does not run events itself, but members often collaborate to develop opportunities or assist each other to bring the required skills together.

Events Wellington is committed to providing support for member initiatives and to help improve the credibility and operation of the Wellington event industry.

The events industry generates millions of dollars of direct and indirect revenue into the Wellington economy, and large scale, complex events require a very high level of experience and expertise that has not always been acknowledged or appropriately valued.

Events Wellington has already developed a positive and constructive relationship with most stakeholder organisations, including the Wellington City Council, Positively Wellington Tourism as well as venue and tourism related businesses.

Notably, the Wellington City Council has been a very active supporter of events in Wellington for many years including initiating the New Zealand Festival, Nissan Mobil 500 and investing in significant infrastructure such as the Westpac Stadium, Wellington Convention Centre etc.

Events Wellington’s aim is to build on this goodwill and infrastructure, and work constructively with all interested parties to identify and develop events that add value to the Wellington region. That means encouraging the efficient use of facilities; bringing visitors to the city and region; generating a national and international media profile; adding value to key industries; enhancing the perception that the Wellington region is a great place to live and work in; and generating pride and passion about being a Wellingtonian.

Mission Statement and Objectives

Events Wellington was established in December 2001 as an Incorporated Society. The following are the Mission Statement and Objectives that have been taken from the Official “Incorporated Society Rules for Events Wellington Inc” document.

Events Wellington’s mission is to establish and enhance Wellington City and the Wellington Region, New Zealand as a supplier, organiser, creator and promoter of quality commercial and community events to identified target markets domestically and world-wide by working with suppliers, partners, contractors and members of the events industry and their services to enhance the capability and thereby increase foreign exchange earnings and domestic earnings for its members and for the benefit of the Wellington community.

Events Wellington Objectives

The objectives for which Events Wellington was established are to represent the interests of members by:

- Identifying offshore revenue opportunities for members
- Identifying domestic revenue opportunities for members
- Building a unified industry capability
- Developing business and project methodologies
- Representing members in industry forums, collective negotiation and legislative matters
- Develop new events in unison for individual or joint production
- Develop infrastructural assets and access to assets to enhance events delivery for members
- Building awareness and recognition of Events Wellington’s credibility, capability and capacity
- Building and maintaining the Events Wellington Inc brand

These objectives will be supported by:

- Commissioning and reporting on market research
- Gathering and disseminating business intelligence
- Fostering and supporting inter-company co-operation and collaboration
- Identifying and promoting best practices in project management and delivery
- Attaining resources, funding and sponsorships as appropriate
- Protecting and licensing the Events Wellington Inc brand
- Promoting Events Wellington within identified target markets
- Working in association with local and central government agencies
- Work with industry sector organisations and business outside them Wellington Region on national and international projects.

Current Events Wellington Executive

David Gascoigne – Patron

Fraser Carson – Chairman
Managing Director, FRESCO Advertising

Heather Verry – Executive Member
Managing Director, Verry Agencies

Andrew Alleway - Executive Member (Seconded)
Director, Event & Sponsorship Company

Paul Lambert - Executive Member
City Promotion Manager, Upper Hutt City Council

Marykate Coles - Executive Member

Membership costs are:

1 - 3 members - $75 p/person inc.gst
4 - 7 members - $65 p/person inc.gst
8 + members - $55 p/person inc.gst
This entitles a member to vote at the Annual General Meeting and to participate in all organisational activities.

Some activities will have a nominal charge, however many such as the networking/venue famil occasions will be complimentary.

Events Wellington will undertake to:

a) Communicate regularly with members through email, newsletters etc about industry issues, initiatives, event opportunities and business/job possibilities

b) Develop constructive relationships with key organisations that support the event industry

c) Create opportunities for members to effectively collaborate

d) Set up networking functions and social events

e) Represent member’s interests in disputes or negotiations where appropriate

f) Seek effective ways to build the events industry infrastructure

Corporate Supporter

This category allows those businesses that have a direct interest in the success of the events industry to financially contribute to the administration of Events Wellington and to actively participate in initiatives that are relevant to their business.

The Corporate Supporter membership is available at $250.00 + GST. This does not entitle them to vote at the Annual General Meeting.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunities will be available for specific activities and the benefits and investment tailored to each individual circumstance.

If you would like more information or wish to enquire about memberships, please email or phone Events Wellington.