Resource Bank - Underwriting Module
The bid feasibility stage starts when you receive a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the event owner seeking an organisation to host their event. The RFP should include detailed specifications about the event and the bid criteria. If it doesn't, you should ask for this information.
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NEW ZEALAND AND SCOTLAND SIGN EVENTS AGREEMENT Memorandum of understanding set to strengthen global events reputation
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The government invests in major events that generate significant immediate and long-term benefits and align with wider government objectives through leverage and legacy opportunities.
pdf, 545 KBSafety and security are likely to be top of many event attendees’ minds. Providing the attendees with information about how they can be security conscious can help you to run a safe event but will also help assure them that the event organiser is taking their safety seriously.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) transparency statement describes the kind of information MBIE gathers to ensure it can effectively:
To benefit from the MEMA protections, an event must be declared to be a ‘major event’ by the Governor-General. The criteria and process for a declaration are set out in the MEMA. They include considerations related to the international significance of the major event (such as international visitation and media coverage) and the benefits it would bring to New Zealand and New Zealanders. To start the process, the event organiser must apply for the event to be declared to be a major event under the Act. If you wish to apply, please contact the Major Events team within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
The Domestic Events Fund is a $10 million fund established to support the events sector which has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants have been advised on the outcome of their applications.
Having a clear governance structure, health and safety plans and a robust risk management plan will help ensure that you have a framework to plan your event effectively and will enable you to run a great event.
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