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We've developed a post-event reporting guide for events that have received funding through the Major Events Development Fund. You can use the guide when thinking about and developing post-event reports for your stakeholders.
PDF, 454KB, 3 pages
Motivated, friendly, enthusiastic and well-trained volunteers are crucial to successful event delivery and an important part of your event team. They are generally the ‘ambassadors’ of an event — creating the first and most lasting impression on teams, officials, VIPs and the public. This checklist will help you manage your volunteers.
PDF, 526KB, 2 pages
This report examines 18 of the 19 events that received an investment from the Major Events Development Fund (MEDF) between February 2010 and April 2012, for which either a post event report and/or an economic impact assessment, was submitted to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (
PDF, 942KB, 55 pages
This document emphasises the importance of establishing Major Event governance arrangements that are designed with the purpose of serving the needs of the Event, as opposed to perceived control needs of stakeholders. A governance structure designed upon the identified and unique needs of the Event will increase the likelihood of Event success and also of meeting stakeholder expectations.
PDF, 497KB, 32 pages
Example of a risk register - 100 pure NZ Winter Games 2013 - This document covers mitigation (the strategies that will be utilised to mitigate risk)
PDF, 2MB, 3 pages
Example Risk management plan Fast5 Netball World Series - Successful event organisers manage risk, they focus on goals and safety not just compliance. Effective risk management minimises potential costs and liabilities, and leads to a safer, more enjoyable event.
PDF, 340KB, 10 pages
Organising a major event requires the development of a media guide with information about the event. This is an example media guide for major events - Media guide Fast5 netball world series.
PDF, 4MB, 48 pages
Example leverage and legacy plan - Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover 2012 - In the 21st Century, securing major events like this is as keenly contested as the racing itself. At one level, the reasons are obvious - such as an increase in influential and wealthy visitors and media coverage. The direct expenditure benefits alone are estimated at over $12.5 million for New Zealand. But the real opportunities go beyond the weeks surrounding and during the event. Auckland will realise the legacy benefits for Auckland through a focus on four significant goals.
PDF, 3.4MB, 16 pages
Example of legacy evaluation - Volvo Ocean Race Auckland stopover 2012 legacy outcome summary - This document outlines 4 legacy goals for Auckland as a result of the event.
PDF, 371KB, 3 pages
Example legacy evalution - RWC Auckland 2011 - This document highlights the results of RWC 2011 for Auckland – the numbers, how Auckland’s performance rated and the stories of some of the Tournament’s outstanding successes like The Fan Trail, Queens Wharf and the Major Events Operations Centre.
PDF, 6.2MB, 24 pages
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