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How Government defines a major event and other event types.
Our vision is that New Zealand is internationally recognised as a desirable major events destination, delivering world class events that generate economic and social outcomes, enhance our global reputation, and enrich the lives of New Zealanders.
The Major Events Management Act 2007 (MEMA) provides certain protections for major events of international significance that take place, at least in part, in New Zealand. It prohibits ambush marketing, ticket scalping and pitch invasion at declared major events.
Our resource bank is intended to help you achieve a consistently high standard of event management and delivery.
Provides certain protections for major events of international significance that take place in New Zealand. MEMA seeks to ensure maximum benefits are obtained for New Zealanders, prevent unauthorised commercial exploitation of the major event, and ensure its smooth running.
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