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Apr 22, 2025

EVANZ sponsors Venue of the Year as part of the NZEA Awards

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The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has advised that it is to again sponsor the Venue of the Year category as part of the New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) annual Awards.

Celebrating innovation, resilience, excellence and evolution in New Zealand’s events industry, the awards programme is open to all in the industry, including venues, stakeholders and suppliers.

NZEA advise “these Awards honour extraordinary events, individuals and suppliers who push our industry forward, delivering exceptional event experiences for people all over New Zealand.”

Entries for the 2025 NZEA Awards close this Sunday 27th April, with presentations to be made at the NZEA New Zealand Event Awards Gala Dinner on 2nd September 2025.

The Awards Gala Dinner is held as part of NZEA’s Eventing the Future conference, being held at Hamilton’s Claudelands Events Centre from 1st to 3rd September.

Last year, nearly 400 guests celebrated industry excellence at this event at which the Wellington Regional Stadium/Sky Stadium was named Venue of the Year.

Eventing the Future is New Zealand's premier conference for the event industry - an annual gathering of event professionals, offering insights, discussions and networking opportunities. The event focuses on trends shaping the New Zealand event landscape and provides a platform for learning from industry leaders. 

Click here for more information on the awards.

Click here for details on Eventing the Future in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

Image: The Wellington Regional Stadium/Sky Stadium was named Venue of the Year at the 2024 NZEA Awards.

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