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16/10/2026

It’s been a big week at Motive HQ… WE TURNED SIX! 🎂

Six years since we sat down together with an idea and a pretty simple belief: events could be done better. More considered. More human. Built around the people in the room, not just the run sheet.

Somewhere between then and now, that idea turned into a team we’d back against anyone and a list of events we used to call “one day” jobs.

Six years in, the thing we’re proudest of isn’t the biggest gala or the furthest-flung incentive. It’s the people. The ones who show up for each other on site at 5am, and for our clients every single day.

So thank you. To our team, our partners and suppliers, and every client who has trusted us with the brief.

Here’s to year seven. 💚

11/10/2026

We’re more connected than ever.

Messages. Meetings. Group chats. Teams calls. Emails.

And yet, loneliness is still part of the conversation.

Which got us thinking about the role events can play.

We know an event isn’t going to solve workplace loneliness. But it can create something increasingly valuable: a genuine reason for people to spend time together, in person, without a screen or an agenda getting in the way.

Because the value of that time together doesn’t necessarily end when the event does.

A shared experience becomes a shared memory.

The person you happened to sit beside at dinner becomes someone you know a little better on Monday morning.

The laugh you had over something completely unrelated to work becomes common ground.

The team experience, the trip, the sporting moment, the long conversation by the pool. These are the things that build familiarity, strengthen bonds and give people a sense that they’re part of something, rather than simply working alongside each other.

And that only happens if we design for it.

Not by filling every minute of the agenda.

Not by assuming 300 people in the same room automatically equals connection.

And not by forcing “networking” into a 20-minute slot.

Sometimes the moments that bring people closer are the ones we leave space for.

And if people head back to work with a few more shared stories, stronger relationships and more people they feel genuinely connected to? We think that matters more than ever before.

What do you think? 💚

08/10/2026

Haylee recently took a group to Vietnam on an incentive, and it looked a little something like this…

Lanterns glowing over Hoi An. A Vespa convoy weaving through the city at night. Long-table dinners by the water in Da Nang. And at least one local tailor who probably knew the group by name by the end of it.

The brief? Reward the people who earned it, and create an experience they simply wouldn’t have if they travelled Vietnam on their own.

That’s what we love about a great incentive.

It’s not just about choosing an incredible destination. It’s about what you unlock once you’re there. The places you find, the people you meet, the experiences you share and the stories everyone is still talking about long after they’re home.

And behind all of that? A lot of planning.

Thinking about where your top performers could be heading next? Let’s chat. 💚

30/09/2026

If there’s one thing worth making a big deal about, it’s your people. ✨

For the Noel Leeming team, the gala dinner was the chance to do exactly that.

After a full day connecting with suppliers, exploring new ideas and having important conversations at the Noel Leeming Supplier Expo, the evening was all about celebrating. A chance to recognise the people behind the hard work, the wins and everything that had been achieved together.

The best gala dinners are about more than a beautiful room and a great meal. They create a moment to pause. To celebrate. To make people feel seen. And to remind everyone why the work they do matters.

Proud of what’s been achieved. Connected to the people around them. And excited for what comes next.

A pretty special way to celebrate the Noel Leeming team. Congratulations to all of the well deserved winners 💚

29/09/2026

Duane recently got back from doing the hard yards in Thailand…

He headed over for TIME 2026, Thailand Innovative Meetings Exchange, getting amongst the Knowledge Exchange, meeting plenty of brilliant industry people and, naturally, doing a little first-hand research into what makes a destination experience actually work.

A bit of learning. A lot of conversations. Some very good local experiences. And at least one cabaret show by the looks of things. 😂

The best ideas usually come from getting out there, seeing what others are doing and bringing a few fresh ones home with you.

Nice work, Duane.

If you're considering Thailand for your next conference or incentive, we'd be happy to share what we've learned, including the best new locations, the latest hotel developments, and a few tips for staying ahead of Bangkok traffic 🛺

https://t.mtrbio.com/motive-events

28/09/2026

A great conference should never feel like three days in the same room…

For Noel Leeming, it was a journey packed with connection, celebration and innovation. We kicked things off with an intimate breakfast recognising Craig Bull and Shaun Barns past award winners, brought the energy into large-scale conference sessions, welcomed delegates to the Noels Arcade Welcome Party, then flipped the format with a Supplier Exhibition featuring more than 60 suppliers. Along the way, there were countless opportunities to connect, collaborate and share ideas, before finishing on a high with a very special gala dinner celebrating the people behind the success.

Different moments. Different energy. All designed to do the same thing: bring 500+ people together and make the whole experience feel worth being part of. 💚

And just like that, it was a wrap on the Noel Leeming Conference 2026.

All you need.

24/09/2026

And that’s how you kick off a multi-day conference. 🎮

A welcome party to remember, complete with Sims, Pac-Man, Mario Kart and some seriously committed dress-ups.

After a day spent in conference rooms, listening, learning and sharing ideas, it was time to connect. Bringing 200+ people together, breaking the ice and creating the right atmosphere for the days ahead was where the real magic began.

A little nostalgia, a lot of laughs and plenty of questionable costume choices.

The energy was up, the costumes were out, and we were officially off. 💚

All you need.

22/09/2026

We recently wrapped up the Noel Leeming Conference across four incredible Auckland venues: Park Hyatt Auckland, Viaduct Events Centre, Shed 10 and QT Auckland Hotel.

With more than 500 guests across a few very full days, this one was all about creating a smooth, engaging conference experience from arrival through to the final session.

As always, plenty was happening behind the scenes to make everything feel effortless for the people in the room. Programme flow, guest experience, venue coordination, production, timings and all the little details in between.

A huge thank you to the teams at Park Hyatt Auckland, Viaduct Events Centre, Shed 10 and QT Auckland Hotel for being such incredible partners throughout. Your support, flexibility and attention to detail helped bring this event to life from start to finish. Great events are always a team effort, and working with people who care just as much about the guest experience makes all the difference.

Another Noel Leeming Conference in the books. Thanks for trusting us to bring everything to life!

All you need. 💚

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