News: Venues
Invercargill City Council sued over Stadium Southland collapse
Insurance company NZI is sueing Invercargill City Council for $27 million over last year's roof collapse at the Stadium Southland indoor arena. The roof of the $10 million...
Jun 10, 2011
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Soccer5s Australia set for Central Coast opening
A new entrant in sports facility management is to launch its first site in Australia in July. Soccer5s will open eight x five-a-side and two x seven-a-side 'small-sided'...
Jun 10, 2011
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Christchurch City Council to take control of Vbase
Christchurch City Council and venue managers Vbase Ltd have today issued a joint statement confirming that the Vbase business will now be governed and managed by Council. In a...
Jun 10, 2011
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New NSW agency to integrate tourism and events
A NSW Government appointed taskforce will be given a year to develop a strategy for NSW to double tourism by 2020 under plans announced by NSW Minister for Tourism and Major...
Jun 9, 2011
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Aspire Zone success for ASI Sport
Action Sports International (ASI) have recently completed a range of installations at sports venues in Qatar's Aspire Zone. The US-based company installed their Astroturf GT+...
Jun 9, 2011
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Dolphin Discovery Centre redevelopment opens
Stage one of Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre has been officially opened by Western Australia's Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls. Minister Grylls yesterday visited...
Jun 9, 2011
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Qatar plans to build first World Cup stadium by 2015
Qatar is planning to complete construction of its first stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup by 2015, according to the Gulf state's news agency. On Monday the Qatar News Agency...
Jun 8, 2011
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Numbers exceed expectations at Onehunga War Memorial Pool
Users numbers at the Onehunga War Memorial Pool (OWMP) are growing week by week, continuing to exceed the expectations CLM Management who reopened the facility on 1st April. CLM...
Jun 8, 2011
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New Appointments for MYZONE
Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM), developers of the MyZone real time heart rate monitoring and calorie counting system, have appointed two new senior members of staff. Mike...
Jun 7, 2011
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LIVE! Singapore concludes second act with resounding success
Proving its mettle as the premier performing arts platform, the LIVE! Singapore annual global performing Arts Conference and Trade Fair has recorded 13% growth in participants...
Jun 7, 2011
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Dohnt and Hassall named Venue Professionals of the Year
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) [VMA] has announced that its 2011 Venue Professional of the Year Awards have been presented to: Trevor Dohnt - General...
Jun 6, 2011
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Snedden optimistic over RWC ticket sales
Rugby New Zealand 2011 Chief Executive Martin Snedden remains confident of healthy total ticket sales for this year's World Cup despite organisers having suffered a major...
Jun 4, 2011
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Vivid Sydney Illuminates the Harbour City
The third annual Vivid Sydney festival, the largest celebration of light, music and ideas in the southern hemisphere, is transforming parts of the NSW capital into a colourful...
Jun 4, 2011
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Uncertain future for Christchurch's Vbase
A decision on the future size and shape of Christchurch venue management company Vbase is expected in the coming weeks. Christhcurch City Councillors are set to consider plans...
Jun 3, 2011
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Ungerboeck Software strengthens Asia-Pacific operations
Ungerboeck Software is to manage its Australasian and Asian operations under a single regional umbrella called Ungerboeck Asia-Pacific. The new entity will be headed by Fred...
Jun 3, 2011
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LED-Signs Finalises Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Tecnovision
Sydney-based LED-Signs has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with leading Italian LED (light emitting diode) technology manufacturer, Tecnovision. Tecnovision is a...
Jun 3, 2011
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ARU launches 'One Team 2011' Wallabies season
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has launched the Qantas Wallabies 2011 international season slogan 'One Team 2011'. Having, late last year, begun to develop a call to arms and...
Jun 2, 2011
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Royal Life recommends Aquatic Signage Upgrades
The Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) is recommending that aquatic facilities upgrade their signage in accordance with the new Australian/New Zealand Standard...
Jun 2, 2011
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New Fitness Expo for Brisbane
The inaugural Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo at will be held at the city's Convention and Exhibition Centre in October. The Expo aims to tap into the growing demand for health...
Jun 2, 2011
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TIANZ calls for NZ National Convention Centre
Infrastructure, including a national convention centre, is the greatest concern for companies involved in tourism in New Zealand, with the Tourism Industry Association New...
Jun 2, 2011
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Fujifilm launches portable event photography solution
Fujifilm has launched bizziBox, a portable event photography solution that enables on-the-spot printing anywhere, any time. Revealed at the recent Australian Amusement, Leisure...
Jun 1, 2011
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Brisbane stadium manager a finalist in global industry award
Trevor Bow, Building Services Manager at AEG Ogden managed Suncorp Stadium, has been named as a finalist for the prestigious international 2011 Stadium Business Award. Bow is up...
May 31, 2011
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New home for Auckland Theatre Company
The Auckland Theatre Company has expressed "delight" over the vote Auckland Council's Strategy and Finance Committee to approve $10 million towards the $40 million cost of...
May 30, 2011
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Japan's Rugby World Cup budget approved
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has approved Japan's budget plans for the 2019 World Cup, after receiving financial guarantees from the country's government. The Japanese...
May 30, 2011
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