News: Events
Fulbright scholar explains sport and the Christchurch earthquakes
In a presentation at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington DC, USA, University of Waikato researcher Dr. Holly Thorpe has explained how sport in Christchurch was disrupted by...
Dec 15, 2012
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Browse, buy and experience with the new Ticketek app for iPhone and iPod touch
The new Ticketek App for iPhone and iPod touch takes ticketing to a new level, offering a simple and intuitive platform to browse events, purchase tickets and share event...
Dec 14, 2012
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Qatar promises to take the heat out of 2022 FIFA World Cup
Qatar 2022 organisers have this week reiterated their commitment to holding the FIFA World Cup in summer temperatures of up to 41C despite a growing campaign to move the event...
Dec 14, 2012
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Ungerboeck Software expands global reach to include clients in 50 countries
Leading event management system provider, Ungerboeck Software has reached a significant milestone announcing that it now serves clients in more than 50 countries, including...
Dec 14, 2012
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Australian fitness expos to boom
In response to Australia's obsession with fitness and healthy lifestyles, Diversified Exhibitions Australia, organisers of the Australian Fitness & Health Expo has announced...
Dec 13, 2012
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Social media to boost profitability in stadiums
Creativity in the construction, use and legacy of stadiums along with leveraging social media to deliver a richer, 24/7 experience have been presented as the biggest ways in...
Dec 13, 2012
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Christchurch City Council clarifies proposed Hagley Oval Cricket redevelopment
Christchurch City Council has released a memorandum clarifying the impact of the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan on the proposed redevelopment of the cricket ground at the...
Dec 13, 2012
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Elite Chinese swimmers to train at Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club
The Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has agreed a THB 2 million (US$65,000) deal with China's elite Liaoning Swimming Club which will see Chinese Olympians training in...
Dec 12, 2012
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Executive Advisor to LOCOG's Lord Coe to speak at London Olympics experiences event
Michael Pirrie, Executive Advisor to London Olympics Chairman Lord Coe, has been added to the speaker line up at the upcoming 'London, I knew you well' event. Pirrie is the only...
Dec 12, 2012
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EventFinda/ EventFinder expands in Australia and USA
Having become New Zealand's largest events guide and, since 2009, New Zealand's fastest growing ticketing company, Auckland-based technology company Eventfinda (known as...
Dec 12, 2012
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AEG Ogden to operate Sydney's new convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct
The Destination Sydney consortium, comprising AEG Ogden, Lend Lease, Capella Capital and Spotless Facilities Services, has been announced by the NSW Government as its preferred...
Dec 11, 2012
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Destination Sydney to revitalise Sydney's exhibition and entertainment hub
Australia's largest convention and exhibition facilities, a new entertainment venue, a hotel complex of up to 900 rooms plus a new urban neighbourhood in Haymarket will be part...
Dec 11, 2012
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New behind the scenes tour three times daily at UnderWater World
UnderWater World on the Sunshine Coast is giving visitors the rare and unique opportunity to sneak a peek behind the scenes and look through the eyes of a marine expert, during...
Dec 11, 2012
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SPLASH! New Zealand to co-locate with buildnz and designex
The fourth edition of the biannual SPLASH! New Zealand Expo will return to Auckland and a new home in 2013. To be held on 23rd to 25th June 2013 at the ASB Showgrounds (the...
Dec 10, 2012
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NFSA celebrates Luna Park Melbourne's 100th birthday at ACMI and Federation Square
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Melbourne's Luna Park in St Kilda, the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has curated a compilation of historical...
Dec 10, 2012
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Historic constitutional change for Australian rugby
The Australian Rugby Union has ushered in historic changes to its constitution at a General Meeting in Sydney today. Members voted to adopt a new Governance model following...
Dec 10, 2012
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Ocean Park celebrates 35th anniversary with 7.1 million annual attendance
Hong Kong's Ocean Park has released its annual report for the 2011/12 fiscal year that ended on 30th June 2012 a year in which it celebrated its 35th anniversary by launching...
Dec 9, 2012
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SuperSprint and Athletics Victoria launch inaugural Australian Grand Prix Run
SuperSprint and Athletics Victoria, in partnership with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, have launched a new event on Australia's running calendar The Australian Grand...
Dec 9, 2012
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New Aboriginal art movement showcased at National Museum
An exhibition of unique works from a new Aboriginal art movement emerging from the Western Desert opened at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra today (Friday 7th...
Dec 7, 2012
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2013 Ticketing Professionals Conference welcomes ENTA as Platinum Sponsor
Enta Ticketing Solutions has increased its level of support for the NARPACA Ticketing Professionals Conference by becoming the event's Platinum Sponsor. Explaining Enta's...
Dec 7, 2012
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KX Retreats offer Bali weeks for a beautiful body and healthy mind
In 2013, Bali's beautiful Echo Beach in Canggu will play host to an exclusive fitness bootcamp using the renowned KX Pilates functional training program. KX Retreats advocate...
Dec 7, 2012
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New Chief Executive to drive Queensland's tourism and events industry
Steven Wright has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Tourism Queensland, a role in which he will transition to the position of Chief Executive of the Queensland...
Dec 7, 2012
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks prepare for peak season
Gold Coast theme parks Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World are ramping up for Christmas holidays with new attractions to thrill and entertain the...
Dec 7, 2012
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IOC announces suspension of Indian Olympic Association
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to a dispute over a controversial election that was scheduled to be held...
Dec 6, 2012
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