Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events

23/07/2025

🌟Venue Spotlight: MOTAT Aviation Hall

Did you know the Aviation Hall houses one of the few remaining Avro Lancaster World War II bomber's in the world?
Find out more about this stunning, historic venue here👉 https://www.aucklandconventions.co.nz/news/venue-spotlight-motat-aviation-hall

Looking for a wow-factor venue for your next event in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland? Contact us now for a site visit at [email protected] or visit https://www.aucklandconventions.co.nz/venues/motat

MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)

22/07/2025

Team Member Spotlight🌟

Who else can say they've run THREE half marathons in the last 6 months? 🏃‍♀️🤔

Meet Annabelle Kim, Administrator - Venue Planning at Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events. Annabelle is part of Julian's team, providing administrative support for the sales team across all our 13 venues.

17/07/2025

A sophisticated space. A flawless experience. But don’t take our word for it - hear it directly from our clients.
A heartfelt thank you to Tina Berry from HRNZ for entrusting us to help bring your industry awards event to life in our space.

Ready to experience what they’re talking about? Let's chat 📩 [email protected]

15/07/2025

💧 What if every drop counted?

At Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and ACVE, responsible water use isn’t just a goal — it’s a commitment. From smarter systems to sustainable practices, see how our venues are making meaningful change for a greener future.

🌿 Learn more: https://www.aucklandconventions.co.nz/news/sustainability-highlight-responsible-water-use

One of TAU’s Climate Change and Environment Strategic Plan pillars.

09/07/2025

The Axis Awards are a celebration of Aotearoa’s advertising creativity. As such, the 2025 event required a premium space that could accommodate a large awards ceremony and seated dinner for 538 guests.

We spoke to Simon Lendrum, CEO of the Commercial Communications Council, about the recent Axis Awards held in March this year. Follow the link below to discover how one of our venues elevated the event experience - turning a prestigious night into something truly spectacular.

Read more here 👇

Axis Awards 2025 were held in the Viaduct Events Centre, celebrating Aotearoa's advertising creativity.

02/07/2025

⏰🎄 Get in quick! Limited dates available for our 2025 end-of-year function bookings! 🎄⏰

Christmas might feel a world away, but now’s the perfect time to start planning a celebration your team will truly remember.

From relaxed long lunches to festive cocktail parties and elegant dinners, our collection of celebrated venues is ready to bring your event to life.

Booking early means more than just securing your preferred date – it gives you the time to curate a memorable experience, from the menu to the entertainment and everything in between.

Click below to enquire, and let us help you create something special 👇
https://www.aucklandconventions.co.nz/event-types/christmas-party

01/07/2025

Size DOES matter 🏛️📸

The Viaduct Events Centre is our gorgeous waterfront venue, with a premium location in the middle of the Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter in the CBD. With high ceilings and 6000m² across three-stories, your vision can come to life within these walls.

A big thank you to Sharon O'Brien from Barfoot & Thompson for sharing this feedback from their recent Awards night ✨

01/07/2025

📩 Our latest quarterly newsletter drops today, featuring a full MEETINGS 2025 recap, our first client case study, a standout venue spotlight, and an exclusive private art viewing package offer.

Missed it? Make sure you're signed up so you don’t miss the next one.

https://aucklandunlimited.jotform.com/233516336965867

23/06/2025

We were honoured to host the New Zealand Society of Association Executives (NZSAE) Matariki Lunch at The Civic last week. As premium partners of NZSAE, supporting this event is particularly meaningful to us - celebrating Matariki together is a powerful reminder of the value of connection, reflection, and shared purpose within our sector.

We're also proud to have attended the Wellington event the day prior in support of the wider NZSAE whānau. Our partnership with NZSAE plays a vital role in our commitment to strengthening the association and events community across Aotearoa.

19/06/2025

That’s a wrap on MEETINGS 2025! 👏

From an intimate famil hosted at the MOTAT Aviation Hall, meaningful connections on the exhibition floor, to an unforgettable celebration at our very own Viaduct Events Centre, it’s been an incredible week showcasing our celebrated venues and the best of what Tāmaki Makaurau has to offer.

We've recapped the week that was over on our website, check it out here 👇
https://www.aucklandconventions.co.nz/news/inside-acves-exclusive-events-for-australia-and-new-zealands-top-planners

Thank you to Business Events Industry Aotearoa for bringing the industry together and hosting another outstanding MEETINGS event.

📸 Smoke. Event Photo + Video.

Last week, ACVE had the privilege of hosting not one, but two powerful events.

15/06/2025

Looking for something different to treat your team?
Exclusive private viewing packages for Banksy now available!

View the world's largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy art while you sip and eat with your colleagues or clients.

Terms and conditions apply. Sessions subject to availability. To find out more, email [email protected].

10/06/2025

On Sunday evening, we had the pleasure of hosting a small group of Australian PCOs and event planners at the newly reopened MOTAT Aviation Hall.

Guests were treated to an intimate dinner under the wings of aviation history, with exceptional catering by Collective Hospitality and soulful live music from the incredibly talented Nathan Fry. The evening was brought to life by the charismatic Andie Spargo, who entertained as historic aviator characters with a perfect touch of humour.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing event partners MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) and Collective Hospitality, and to the Auckland Convention Bureau for making this famil possible. ✈️🍽️🎶