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Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)& MEETINGS 2023

This week the team got to share their experience from Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)& MEETINGS 2023. We loved hearing what Amy H got up to on her Famil Day. Check it out below. ⬇️ FAMIL Day hosted by WellingtonNZWith 13 different famil groups spread across Wellington, MEETINGS buyers were all able to experience a little slice of Wellington during the famil day on Tuesday.First stop, Oaks Wellington, The executive chef laid a gorgeous, locally sourced, morning tea, with a slice ...

July 13, 2023

Business Events Industry Aotearoa

It's nigh impossible to do Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) MEETINGS justice with cellphone pics and videos. I made an attempt for your viewing pleasure below! l'm eagerly anticipating the official event photography/videography from Zahn Trotter and the crew at Smoke NZ which will far outshine my snaps!What an absolutely fabulous couple of days in WellingtonNZ at Tākina - Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre 🏆From my first step into the new convention centre on Wednesday at ...

July 13, 2023

The importance of Leadership

The Importance of Good Leadership within a Team. This is something which as a team we have discussed. At Panda we all have different skills and expertise - meaning we can take leadership on aspects of our work which we are passionate about. A great example of this was Amy taking a lead role on our event with Te Kahukura Boynton a.k.a The Māori Millionaire. This event was such a success as Amy demonstrated awesome leadership not only because she is great at her job but because she has a true pas...

July 13, 2023

Māori Millionaire

You may have seen her over on your socials, listened to her podcast or had someone ask if you’ve heard of the Māori Millionaire who has been making waves talking about how she is earning and investing with the goal towards become a millionaire. Te Kahukura Boynton, better known as the Māori Millionaire, is someone that Panda Events has been following for a while and been watching with interest as her content has impacted people across the motu and how they have been interacting with her jour...

July 13, 2023

Top 10 Trade Exhibitor Giveaways in 2022

It's 2022 and we are finally able to meet again in person!  You're getting ready for your team to show off what the company has been up to at the next trade expo... do you spend your promo budget on a) developing and printing a paper flyer to put in the swag bag  or b) investing in awesome giveaways that attract attendees to your stand and get people talking? Gone are the days of mountains of paper in conference and expo bags. Attendees want to have meaningful conversation with exhibit...

May 19, 2022

Mid-Winter 2021 Newsletter

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June 22, 2021

April 2021 Newsletter

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April 6, 2021

10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Run An In-Person Event in 2021

The internet is rife with reasons why you should run an online event, arguments for in person events and people advocating for hybrid events at the moment. We thought we would bring you the definitive list of why you DON'T want to run an in-person event in 2021!...

March 25, 2021

March 2021 Newsletter

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March 4, 2021

Panda Events is here!

Kia ora, Our team is so excited to announce that after months of planning, and doing a terrible job of keeping secret squirrel, our brand relaunch is finally here! Paardekooper and Associates is now Panda Events NZ! ...

February 15, 2021

5 Ways To Inspire Confidence

How can we inspire confidence when the future is unknown?  Times are uncertain and ensuring our clients feel prepared and secure when convening their events is our main goal. Remember, the event sector is notorious for throwing curveballs, and Event Professionals know how to adapt quickly to new situations and keep the ball rolling. We're here to ensure every part of your event from conception to delivery is covered. My top 5 tips for those concerned about future plannin...

November 23, 2020

7 Tips To Help You Survive The End Of Year Office Party

The silly season is upon us and with it comes a wave of end of year social functions! The team at Panda Events has compiled a list of tips to help you, and those around you, come out the other side of the holiday season with minimal regrets and lots of great memories! First up is Christmas party etiquette. Check out our top 7 tips to get you through the team "do" below: 1. Get involved!Look, we are all adults... we know that not everyone likes dressing up to meet the "Christmas at the Beach" or ...

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