From our initial contact in the conference planning stages right through to conference end Convention Management demonstrated total professionalism, dedication to make our conference the wonderful success it was.

Ann Fowler

Conference Convenor
12th National District Nursing Conference

When you undertake to organise an international, national or corporate conference or congress, you are putting the image and integrity of your business on show for all to see. Everything must be perfect, so it is reassuring to know that you have an experienced, professional team at your disposal, dedicated to making the task easier and more enjoyable.

Convention Management is New Zealand's longest established professional conference organiser (PCO). In 22 years we have organised over 400 successful national and international meetings of all types and sizes, from small symposiums to major international congresses drawing several thousand delegates.

Because every event is unique, we offer modular services to tailor your conference to your exact specifications. You may choose to entrust us with the entire process in a comprehensive management role, or simply supplement your own resources with specialised assistance.

Either way, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual requirements and help you create a truly first class conference experience.


The CMNZ People


Owners/Directors - Dean & Paul

Convention Management New Zealand is owned and managed by Dean Bradley (CEM) and Paul Walker (CEM). Dean and Paul take a fully active part in the Conferences and Events that the company manage.

Paul has extensive experience in the hospitality industry and was voted by his industry peers to be Chairman of the CINZ Professional Conference Organisers Group and to represent the industry at various meetings and events.

Paul is a Certified Event Manager (CEM) with the Professional Conference Organisers Association Australia and New Zealand.

Dean has worked in the Conference and Events industry for the past 12 years and has vast experience at managing International Conferences. Prior to that Dean was in the New Zealand Police for 11 years, finishing his career as a Detective.

Dean is a Certified Event Manager (CEM) with the Professional Conference Organisers Association Australia and New Zealand.

Dean is also the Chairman of the Wellington Branch of the Child Cancer Foundation and is a member of the Port Nicholson Rotary Club in Wellington.


The CMNZ Event Professionals

Dean & Paul are well supported by a fantastic team that includes Lu Budden (CEM), Shelley Cunningham (CEM), Debbie Hall, Lee Cooper and Lucy Mitchell, these event professionals ensure that every event that CMNZL undertake is a resounding success.


Memberships

Convention Management New Zealand are members of the following:

  • A founding member of Conventions & Incentives NZ
  • The Auckland, Wellington Convention Bureaus
  • The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Green Globe Environmental Programme
  • Professional Conference Organisers Association - New Zealand & Australia
  • Auckland

    P +64 9 835 1531
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    Paul Walker - CEM
    Owner/Director
    PO Box 121 050
    Henderson
    Auckland 0650
    New Zealand

    Wellington

    P +64 4 479 4162
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    Dean Bradley - CEM
    Owner/Director
    PO Box 24329
    Manners Street
    Wellington 6142
    New Zealand

    Christchurch

    M +64 21 407 325
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    Lucy Mitchell
    15 Colina Street
    Avonhead
    Christchurch
    New Zealand

    Dunedin

    P +64 3 454 6568
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    Ali Copeman
    (akB Conference
    Management Ltd)

    PO Box 994
    Dunedin
    New Zealand