Membership

With over 1,100 members, NZEA membership makes a powerful statement about your commitment to best practice, continuing professional development and the future of our world class events industry.

As reflected in the diversity of our members, the events sector is a diverse sector that operates in all regions of the country, involving event promoters/owners/agencies, suppliers, venues, service providers, not-for-profits, educational institutes, local and central government.

Events also range from major large-scale international events which deliver significant economic, social and promotional benefits to New Zealand; through to domestic, regional and local community events that deliver local economic, cultural and social benefits.

The span of the sector is huge: from sports, arts and culture through to consumer events, industry events and business to business events of all types.

Member benefits

Discounted networking events

So often in the events industry, our frustrations or challenges have already been experienced by a fellow member. Networking with like-minded individuals and seeking advice is key to growing and developing both the business and the capability behind it. Attend a networking event for members in your region.

Discounted insurance premiums

NZEA have joined forces with Crombie Lockwood to provide you with unparalleled advice and exclusive access and rates for event insurance. Crombie Lockwood, have been a household name providing the highest level of insurance advice for over 40 years. Exclusive to NZEA members is a 10% discount on any new insurance policy placed through Crombie Lockwood.

Discounted Flagship event tickets

A pivotal feature on the industry’s calendar, the two day annual conference is a forum to present and critique new ideas, events and initiatives, challenge delivery models and showcase developments from within and outside the industry. Also a key opportunity to make new connections across sectors and locations.

Free Mentorship programme

Our mentorship programme offers both mentors and mentees the opportunity for professional growth. NZEA do the legwork to match needs with experience and offer support throughout the process.

Member directory listing

By joining the NZEA, your company will be listed in our online Member Directory on our website.

Industry news updates

Stay up to date with the wider Industry through NZEA’s monthly e-newsletter, Events Update, delivered right to your inbox.

NZEA membership makes a powerful statement about your commitment to best practice, continuing professional development and the future of our world class events industry. When joining the NZEA made up of event agencies, suppliers, corporations, venues, not-for-profits, and educational institutes, as well as local and central government, you become part of a growing network of events professionals supporting and staying connected with our industry and in return, helping us with the work that we do. You also get a reciprocal membership to International Festivals & Events Association.

Our membership is based on the number of employed in events in your organisation. Membership benefits are available to all nominated staff and are transferable within an organisation and the term runs for 12 months from the date of joining.

Moments with members

Each month we profile one of our members and ask them a bunch of interesting questions to gain insight into the world of events. We find out what their scariest moments were, through to the best events they have ever attended. They also share some advice for newcomers to the industry.