Business Events & Conferences

New Zealand’s compact, connected, and creative capital is the perfect destination to host your next conference or business event. We can support you every step of the way to create a meaningful event in Wellington.

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Why Wellington

Located at the water’s edge and surrounded by nature, Wellington has everything you need to make your business event or conference a success.

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Supplier directory

Find Wellington-based venues and service providers for your event. Search by supplier type and region.

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Plan my event

Find resources for planning and promoting your business event in Wellington. Including maps, hotel and venue capacities, sample itineraries, and promo videos.

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Incentive experiences

Wellington is full of activities that will delight delegates of all demographics. Create your unique incentive itinerary from a range of Wellington’s best experiences.

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Industry insights

Draw on the expertise of New Zealand’s business events industry, with tips and advice from professional conference organisers, industry suppliers, event organisers, and other leading industry stakeholders.

Venues in Wellington

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St James Theatre

Home of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the St James Theatre is the jewel in the crown of Wellington’s flourishing theatre scene.

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The Opera House

The Opera House in Wellington is more than just a beautiful building. It is a witness to the cultural and historical development of New Zealand’s capital city. It plays host to a variety of events and is Wellington’s home of comedy.

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Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre

Inspired by the city’s dramatic landscape and environment, Wellington’s purpose-built convention centre is thoughtfully designed with the delegate experience in mind.

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Michael Fowler Centre

The Michael Fowler Centre is a landmark of Wellington’s cultural and civic scene. It is a modern and versatile venue that hosts concerts, conferences, exhibitions, and other events.

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TSB Arena

The TSB Arena is Wellington’s biggest indoor venue. It’s a go-to venue choice for conferences, public exhibitions, international concerts and indoor sporting events.

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Shed 6

Shed 6’s pillarless floor and retractable and soundproof walls, and combined with the TSB Arcade make it a truly versatile and flexible venue.