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Exploring Auckland With so much to see, eat and do in New Zealand’s North Island, it pays to have an expert team to guide you along the way. By Katherine Ross.
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uckland, New Zealand offers a wealth of experiences for corporate groups, with an abundance of great accommodation, activities and venues to choose from, whether for a conference or incentive event. Everything you need is available in the CBD, but it’s worth stepping outside the city and exploring nearby gems like Waiheke Island. With so much on offer, it pays to have an expert team to help navigate the region and execute a seamless event. A new player in the business events industry, Panache Conference and Events, a subsidiary of Acland Travel, recently launched in
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Melbourne to provide high-quality conference, event and travel experiences in Australia and beyond. Panache leverages the group’s existing supplier networks and the team’s more than 20 years of experience to deliver first-class events. To showcase this, Panache hosted 10 event planners on a famil in New Zealand to showcase the best of Auckland and Waiheke Island, while giving them a first-hand look at how Panache can assist in producing corporate event and travel programs. From award-winning dining and thrill-seeking adventure to luxe accommodation, here are some of the highlights from Auckland and beyond:
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Masu
Cordis Auckland
Masu is a contemporary Japanese robata restaurant and bar, located at the base of SkyCity Grand and headed up by top Auckland chef Nic Watt. Masu’s semi-private dining room can accommodate 18 guests for intimate corporate functions. The room is framed by bubble glass creating the impression of privacy without being completely separated from the main dining room.
Part of Langham Hospitality Group, this 411-room hotel offers stylish interiors and is located near the colourful Karangahape Road. The hotel has 13 stunning function spaces with the largest space catering for up to 1500 guests. There are two dining options: Eight, which offers interactive food stations and The Lobby Lounge, perfect for intimate meetings and evening cocktails.
46 Spice Autumn 2020