The NZAEP is a voluntary organisation incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 on 12 September 2005 with the purpose of being the industry association for event professionals in New Zealand. The NZAEP was formed in response to industry demand for a recognised body to represent the burgeoning events industry in New Zealand.

 

NZAEP’s founding principle is to bring professionals together to focus on the industry as a whole and to act as a voice for that industry and its members. This acknowledged the need for the Association and the need for education to ensure the highest standards of event delivery.

 

The NZAEP Board was appointed as part of the initial set up of the Association. The current Board is made up of influential figures in the event landscape that are practitioners with credibility and respect in the industry.

 

NZAEP has experienced considerable growth in its short history and has achieved milestones including reaching over 300 members, development of an educational and networking resource, annual industry conference, recognised event industry awards and a member administration service.

 

Anne Hindson, Chair of NZAEP Company Director, SGL Group NZ Ltd - ahindson@sglgroup.net Anne has a strong background in recreation and tourism planning and management, having been involved in a large number of projects in New Zealand as well as several overseas projects. Anne is able to draw on over twenty years of experience in the recreation, events and sport industries as a practitioner to bring to her consultancy work. Anne has a Master of Commerce & Management and her event experience includes Project Manager for APEC Science Ministers Meeting & Associated Events: Regional Manager for the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, World Junior Touch Nationals, National Touch Championships, and numerous conferences and events including the establishment of the ETF conferences.

Rachael Dacy Group Manager Destination, Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development Ltd. - Rachael.Dacy@aucklandnz.com Rachael hails from Melbourne where she coordinated the City of Melbourne’s $30 million-plus contribution to the 2006 Commonwealth Games. In her new role as Group Manager Destinations for Auckland City, Rachael leads a team who attracts, deliver, sponsor and/or facilitate over 1500 events across Auckland annually. She has a Master of Sport Business and has experience in event sponsorship, strategic event planning and project management. Rachael is also a former Australian pole-vaulting champion; she placed fifth in the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Thomas Mayo Director Mayo & Ltd - thomasmayo@mac.com Tom comes from a competitive Athletics background and competed for Great Britain at major Championships over 1500m. Tom moved to New Zealand seven years ago and took on a role as Chief Operations Officer for Triathlon NZ and helped them cope and build on the ‘Hamish Carter’ era of success. Tom then became CEO of the hugely sucessful 2010 World Rowing Championships and is now responsible for the largest event in NZ in 2012; the Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover to be held in March 8-18th.

Chris Simpson Director, Strategic Sports and IMECO - chris.simpson@imeco.co.nz Chris has been heavily involved in the national and international events industry for over twenty years. He has worked for a number of City Councils and was one of the founding Directors of the successful events company, SMC Group in the early nineties which then led him into being the Marketing Manager of the New Zealand Sports Foundation prior to the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Chris and his company IMECO are now responsible for the delivery of the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony

Terri Van Schooten Verve Consulting - terri@verve.co.nz Terri has been involved in the events industry for over 15 years coming from a business management background.  Her company, Verve Consulting, set the template for many iconic events such as the International Rugby Sevens, the Lord of the Rings Premieres and the Pinot Noir Celebrations.  Her company continues to be involved in the broad spectrum of events from awards celebrations, conferences and experiential programmes through to large scale public events.

Warwick Hall Iguana Events - warwick@iguananz.com For ten years Warwick held the role of Manager Event Marketing for the lake Taupo District. Responsible for creating the Events Capital brand, building this, and an enviable portfolio of fixtures for the district. This work was formally recognised in 2010 with Taupo winning the IFEA (international Festival and Event Association) World Festival and Event City – pop under 100,000.He has worked with a diverse range of festivals and events including Ironman, International Six Day Enduro, World Speed Water-ski, World Junior Motocross, Oceania Boxing and World Masters Bench Press. Warwick is the director of Iguana NZ, a festival and event consultancy, sits on the IFEA Global Think Tank and is New Zealand’s representative to the IFEA.In his spare time he competes at Ironman distance triathlon and is a proponent of Bujinkan.

Founding Board Members:

Arthur Klap, Rae Finlay, Astrid Anderson, Peter Burley, Karen Watkins, Pitsch Leiser

 

 

Administrator:

For any queries regarding membership, advertising or our monthly Events Update newsletter please contact:

Wendy Wilson

Ph: 027 467 4564

info@nzaep.co.nz