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Episodes
David Higgins: Taking Synthony to the World
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Synthony headlining the MEETINGS Celebration closing event next week, Lisa Hopkins sits down with David Higgins, Founder and Director of Duco Eve...
Taylor Smith: Inside the Creative Process
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEIA are joined by Taylor Smith, Vice President of Production and Creative at BCD Meetings and Events. Taylor reflects on his two decades of experienc...
Tony Quinn: When Business and Passion combine
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the return of Supercars’ to Taupō this weekend, BEIA get under the hood of Tony Quinn to find out what makes him tick. Tony has devel...
Sam Holdich from Weta Workshop Unleashed
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike sits down with Sam Holdich from Wētā Workshop Unleashed, where imagination meets execution and events. Sam shares how the worl...
Jason Dawson Regional Affairs Manager from Air NZ
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike talks with Jason Dawson about Air New Zealand’s role in supporting tourism and events across the country. From destination partnerships, events...
Tony Ujdur from High Performance Travel and Events
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike chats with Tony Ujdur, Director of High Performance Travel & Events, about delivering premium, bespoke experiences for clien...
Daz Martin from Spark
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daz Martin gives Mike a peek behind the curtain at one of New Zealand’s most active corporate event programmes. Daz brings great experience to his r...
Kim Mundell from Mandeville Association Growth Experts
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike chats with Kim Mundell, founder of Mandeville Association Growth Experts, about how she has come to do what she does and what ro...
Charlotte Mills from Auckland Convention Bureau
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Mills joins Mike to talk about Auckland’s positioning on the world stage. As Business Development Manager for Auckland Convention Bureau, ...
Henry Horne from Southland Transport World
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Minogue chats with Henry Horne, the new Sales Manager at Southland Transport World — one of the country’s most unique event venues and privat...
Seamus Marten from B2B Speakers
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Minogue sits down with Seamus Marten, Founder and Director of B2B Speakers, a new player shaking up the corporate speaking scene. Seamus shares h...
What Does the Future Hold for the New Zealand Business Events Industry?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Marten grabs a few minutes to talk MEETINGS 2025 with BEIA’s Head of Event Delivery, Chris Peak and Exhibition Manager, Michelle Bird, before...