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kia ora

I'm not a winter person at all - which is probably why I live in Nelson. I only had to take my umbrella to work about three times this winter!

Nelson's temperate and reliable climate are just one of the factors that makes our place an ideal conference destination. Domestic guest nights for winter were up significantly this year on 2006, with business tourism contributing to that. June's figures were up 15.3% on the same month the previous year, with May experiencing similar growth.

If you haven't had a meeting or conference in Nelson - give me a call on (03) 545 6854 or visit www.ConferencesNelsonNZ.com to find out what the country's sunniest place has to offer.

I hope you enjoy our update,
Angela

got time to kill?      

Looking for the perfect themed dinner to complete your conference, but not sure where to look?

Well the mystery is solved thanks to new Nelson Convention Bureau members Theatre Alive and the Mudcastle.

The professional theatre company and unique venue in the stunning Neudorf area (just over 30 mins' drive from Nelson City) have worked together on Murder Mystery evenings for years.

Theatre Alive also offer Fawlty Towers, Austin Powers, Allo Allo, Rocky Horror and Night of the Stars shows.

Visit www.theatrealive.co.nz and www.mudcastle.co.nz

treasure your team      

Nelson professional conference organisers onCue now offer tailor-made treasure hunts for team building events.

Conference manager Julie Baxendine says the events allow a team to be at their competitive best but also strengthen the team bond and spirit. For an added element of challenge each team gets given a GPS to assist them on their quest.

"Put together you get a challenging and fun, tailor-made activity that plays to different strengths to involve each team member, and can improve areas of weakness, for example trust in each other.".

Exactly how the hunt goes will depend on the outcome you are trying to achieve. Popular Nelson sights such as the Cathedral steps (pictured) can be incorporated to give your delegates a tour of the city at the same time.

Contact onCue for more information www.on-cue.co.nz

saturday night fever      

You don't have to conference on a weekend in Nelson to get Saturday Night Fever.

If you want to ensure your delegates have a fun time, an illuminated dancefloor from Creative Occasions is sure to get them in the mood.

Let Madsen Promotions add authenticity to the occasion with their Tribute to the Bee Gees performance.

Visit www.CreativeOccasions.co.nz and www.madsenpromotions.co.nz for more information.

nelson wineart new release tastings      

Nelson Wineart is holding new release tasting events in Auckland, Wellington and Nelson.

Nelson Wine with Gourmet Seafood will be in Wellington on Wednesday September 19 at The Boatshed, 5.30-7.30pm; and Auckland on September 26 at Hopetoun Alpha. Tickets $25 include tasting, glass and canapes.

All ticket purchasers go in the draw to win a trip to Nelson with return flights with Air New Zealand and two nights' accommodation at Kahurangi Estate Vineyard Cottage. Visit www.wineart.co.nz for more details.

The Nelson release will be at The Boathouse on October 3, 5-7.30pm. Tickets $20, available from the Suter.

abel tasman: the ultimate conference venue      

If you're looking for something special for a small conference, meeting or corporate getaway and incentive, look no further than the pristine Abel Tasman National Park.

From Nelson Airport, you can be in paradise in 20 minutes by helicopter or charter aircraft, or an hour by road and water. Abel Tasman Cruises sails direct from Nelson City into the park and there are two companies operating lodges – Awaroa Lodge and Wilson Abel Tasman.

For more information and ideas contact me on meet@nelsonnz.com or ph 03 545 6854.

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nelson art to wow wellington      

Bureau members World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum have joined forces with Nelson Bays Arts Marketing to present a 10-day exhibition in Wellington during the Montana WOW Season. The Re:fine exhibition will feature works by Nelson artists and WearableArt garments.

Re:fine will be held at the Academy Gallery September 21-30. The exhibition is open 10am-5pm daily except Saturday 22, when it opens to the public at 1pm.

Entry is $10 (including exhibition catalogue), with a half price preview day on Friday 21.

The exhibition will give you a taste of what your delegates can see up close at the WOW  Museum when they conference in Nelson, as well as the variety of art they can experience at Nelson galleries and studios of some of the 350 artists living in Nelson Tasman.

The museum is also a fantastic and versatile evening function venue that literally has the WOW factor.

spring clean your soul nelson-style      

It's a probably been a busy conference season for you, so you probably deserve a holiday!

Latitude Nelson and Nelson Tourism Services are working together on a domestic marketing campaign promoting spring holidays away from the city.

www.NelsonSpring.co.nz features great holiday packages for couples' retreats, girls' getaways and boys' weekends. There are also special spring rates online.

So check out www.NelsonSpring.co.nz to plan your getaway and to go in the draw to win a trip for two to Nelson this October for the Nelson Arts Festival.