30-Jun-08 National award for Energy Events Centre
Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre project has been recognised in the annual awards of the Property Council of New Zealand....
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16-Apr-08 Locals sold on bloke next door
Daily Post Review of Paul Potts concert at Energy Events Centre...
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12-Mar-08 Paul Potts headlining Rotorua’s biggest ever indoor concert
Next month’s Rotorua concert by international singing sensation, Paul Potts, will be the biggest show ever staged indoors in the city....
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18-Feb-08 Energy Events Centre celebrates first birthday and outstanding debut year
Rotorua’s much lauded Energy Events Centre is celebrating its first birthday and reflecting on an impressive debut year which has surpassed all expectations....
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14-Feb-08 Boys can’t keep away from basketball court
A pre-season teaser between two top basketball teams should appease fans hungry to watch the Waikato Pistons and the Bay Hawks take the court this season....
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17-Dec-07 America in concert at Energy Events Centre, Rotorua
There may be several reasons which compel you to go to a concert such as this....
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31-Aug-07 British singing sensation Paul Potts to perform in Rotorua at Energy Events Centre
Classical singing sensation Paul Potts has announced plans for a short tour of New Zealand next year, with Rotorua, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch...
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31-Aug-07 Events Centre images win national awards for local photographer
Photographs of Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre have won a silver and bronze award for local commercial photographer Craig Robertson at the NZIPP/Epson...
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31-Aug-07 Rock icons ‘America’ to play pre-Christmas concert at Energy Events Centre
The Unison Arena in Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre is to host popular soft rock icons, ‘America’, on Friday December 14 in one of only three shows that...
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08-Aug-07 National marketing award for Energy Events Centre campaign
Event Venues Rotorua last night picked up one of the country’s top marketing awards for its promotion of the launch of the city’s new Energy Events Centre....
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25-Jul-07 Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa partnering Energy Events Centre
Mayor Kevin Winters has announced Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa as the Energy Events Centre’s newest Foundation Partner and major funding contributor....
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28-Jun-07 Energy Events Centre rated amongst best in country with ‘Four Star Plus’ Qualmark rating
It’s official. Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre is amongst the top conference and events facilities in the country, and it now has a ‘4 Star Plus’ Qualmark...
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23-May-07 Energy Events Centre impresses kapa haka guests
Te Arawa Pouako I Te Reo Society (Rotorua Maori Language Secondary School Teachers) recently staged regional kapa haka secondary school competitions in...
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09-May-07 Top conferece organisers give Rotorua 'thumbs up'
A group of the country's top professional conference organisers (PCOs) were treated to a taste of Rotorua and its attractions recently, and have given...
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07-May-07 Works Infrastructure formalises corporate partnership for Energy Events Centre
Works Infrastructure has formalised its ‘corporate partner’ status with Rotorua District Council through a substantial funding contribution for the Energy...
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26-Apr-07 Energy Events Centre BA5 attracts record numbers
Rotorua District Council’s Event Venues team hosted a very successful ‘Business After 5’ (BA5) function for the city’s business leaders at the new Energy...
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11-Apr-07 Latest Energy Events Centre update
Glen Campbell applauds centre; top netball on 21 April; conference organisers to visit Events Centre; and Energy Events Centre brings $22M into Rotorua...
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28-Mar-07 World netball stars match up at Energy Events Centre: latest update
Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre is to play host to what’s promised to be one of the hottest match ups of the National Bank cup competition....
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16-Mar-07 Events Centre Ideal venue for TRENZ, says PM
Respected New Zealand tourism trade publication, Inside Tourism, has reported this week on the opening function for Rotorua's new Energy Events Centre....
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14-Mar-07 Opening weekend a huge success - Energy Events Centre update
A weekend packed with highlights marked the launch of Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre....
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12-Mar-07 Successful weekend to launch Energy Events Centre
On Friday night Prime Minister Helen Clark carried out the formal opening of Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre at a dinner function with partners and...
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09-Mar-07 Free public concert and open day tours celebrate Energy Events Centre opening this weekend
Prime Minister Helen Clark will carry out the formal opening honours for Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre at a function today for partners and funders...
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09-Mar-07 Glen Campbell concert moves indoors to Energy Events Centre
A change of venue for the March 24 concert by American pop and country music legend Glen Campbell will see Rotorua’s brand new Energy Events Centre play...
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28-Feb-07 Free concert and open day tours to launch Energy Events Centre
Prime Minister Helen Clark is to open Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre....
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16-Feb-07 Tapu lifting at Energy Events Centre
Another step in the build up to the opening of Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre will take place on Monday 19 February, with the official tapu lifting ceremony....
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14-Feb-07 Construction contractor hands over Energy Events Centre to council
After nearly 19 months of site and construction work, the Energy Events Centre’s main building contractor Mainzeal will hand over the complex to the Rotorua...
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13-Feb-07 Energy Events Centre Update: Fundraising dinner huge success
A recent gala fundraising dinner marked the first trial run for Rotorua's new Energy Events Centre and it passed the test with flying colours....
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05-Feb-07 Fundraiser provides successful test run for Energy Events Centre
Saturday night’s glitzy fundraising dinner put the new Energy Events Centre operations and catering teams to the test with the complex’s first trial run,...
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31-Jan-07 Pre-opening gala party for Energy Events Centre - latest update
Rotorua people have the opportunity of being the first to experience the brand new Energy Events Centre in action – even before the complex is officially...
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19-Jan-07 Country music awards to Energy Events Centre
Having been held in Gisborne and Hamilton for the last 20 years, the New Zealand Country Music Entertainer of the Year competition is moving to Rotorua...
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16-Jan-07 Weekend of celebrations to launch Energy Events Centre
Something for just about everyone is promised over the weekend of March 9-11 for the grand opening of Rotorua’s eagerly anticipated Energy Events Centre....
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10-Jan-07 Manager appointed for Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre
Rotorua District Council has appointed Elsa Bradbury to manage the city’s new Energy Events Centre which opens its doors for business next month....
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20-Dec-06 Ngati Whakaue boost Energy Events Centre funds
The fit-out budget for the city’s new Energy Events Centre has been boosted by news that Rotorua’s Ngati Whakaue Charitable Trust is donating $25,000 to...
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06-Dec-06 $750,000 new grants for Energy Events Centre
The Southern Trust has announced an increase of an extra quarter of a million dollars to their earlier contribution for the Energy Events Centre project,...
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20-Nov-06 Support Energy Events Centre and win a 51cm TV
The Energy Events Centre’s ‘Name Your Seat’ project has enticed many local residents to purchase a seat in the Unison Arena of the complex....
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07-Nov-06 Opportunity to go fishing with the mayor - Fundraising for Energy Events Centre
Here’s a great opportunity for two people to spend a day fishing on beautiful Lake Tarawera during the current fishing season, with Mayor Kevin Winters...
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25-Oct-06 Big bookings creating opportunities - latest Energy Events Centre update
The Energy Events Centre is exceeding its business projections by a considerable margin and this has created extra opportunities that the council is determined...
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25-Oct-06 Locals invited to watch carvers
Locals are invited to observe the progress being made on the carvings destined for Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre....
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10-Oct-06 Latest Energy Events Centre update
Prime Minister Helen Clark visited the Energy Events Centre last week while in Rotorua to open new facilities at Red Stag Timber, one of the centre’s Foundation...
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05-Oct-06 Events Centre impresses prime minister
Prime Minister Helen Clark was impressed with the development of the Energy Events Centre when she and Rotorua MP Steve Chadwick toured the building and...
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26-Sep-06 Events Centre bookings roll in
Energy Events Centre bookings are running way ahead of the original projections on which decisions to go ahead with the development were based....
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18-Sep-06 Update on Energy Events Centre
Recent building progress has reaffirmed that the construction programme for the Energy Events Centre is on target for the building to be available for...
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29-Aug-06 GENEROUS HELP FROM TE PUIA
Why should event organisers choose to bring their events to Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre?...
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16-Aug-06 Amazing progress on all fronts - Energy Events Centre
Wow! The scaffolding has come down in the Energy Events Centre’s Bay Trust Forum, and “wow” was indeed the overwhelming reaction from those seeing the...
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09-Aug-06 “Eventing the Future” goes off with a bang
Delegates in Rotorua this week for the “Eventing the Future” conference were exposed to the new Energy Events Centre with a dramatic sound and light show...
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20-Jul-06 Events Centre booth with construction theme building high profile
Interest in Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre is very high at this week’s convention and exhibition industry expo, Meeting 2006, in Christchurch....
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18-Jul-06 Thanks for donations so far...
The Energy Events Centre project is now very evident with construction nearing completion for all roof and wall claddings. Take a drive through the Government...
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04-Jul-06 Putting in the ‘wow’ factor
In recent weeks work has commenced on the key components of the Energy Events Centre that will give the new facility exciting ‘wow’ factors – so important...
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20-Jun-06 Events Centre design works well
Architects for the Energy Events Centre faced a daunting task to create a contemporary and eye catching design for the complex while still respecting the...
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13-Jun-06 Good progress with both construction and fundraising
Project manager, Mr Peter Vause of RDT Pacific presented his most recent report to the Energy Events Centre working party last Thursday and went to great...
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06-Jun-06 Mind boggling fun rolled into one
Surf the net, pull out those old encyclopedias, or watch ‘Who wants to be a millionaire?’....
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10-May-06 Community campaign kicks off today for Energy Events Centre
A 'Name your Seat' project and $3 donations for 'The Spirit' wristbands are the first two initiatives announced today to help launch the community fundraising...
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08-May-06 Energy Events Centre community fundraising campaign to be launched
A major community fundraising campaign for the Rotorua Energy Events Centre is about to get underway, and Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust will match dollar...
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05-May-06 Catering contractor appointed for Energy Events Centre
Rotorua District Council has appointed Compass Group (NZ) Ltd as the sole caterer for the city’s new Energy Events Centre....
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01-May-06 Businesses form consortium to market Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre
A new marketing consortium has been formed by local Rotorua convention and event businesses to promote the city’s new $25m Energy Events Centre....
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26-Apr-06 Event Venues team challenging locals to bring annual events to Rotorua
Event Venues Rotorua is hosting a special information evening for senior representatives of local organisations who want to take up the challenge to bring...
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11-Apr-06 Taking shape and exceeding expectations
'Build it and they will come.’It’s a flippant line often used in relation to the development of a major sporting or entertainment venue....
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22-Mar-06 The Shape Of The Energy Events Centre Keeps Changing
"Running the length of the Arena and Forum, and linking the Sportsdrome to the new complex, is The Grand Hall. At approx 115 metres length The Grand Hall...
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27-Feb-06 Energy Events Centre already attracting big business
The efforts of Event Venues' sales and marketing manager Diana Moore are paying handsome dividends, ......
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21-Feb-06 The roof is not even on yet but Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre is already attracting major new events
Doctors, young farmers and building officials from all over New Zealand are amongst groups announced this week as heading to Rotorua next year for major...
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26-Jan-06 Energy Events Centre: Complex growing like a giant Meccano
At times it might resemble a giant Meccano set but Rotorua’s outstanding new community facility, the Energy Events Centre, is taking form quickly on its...
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17-Jan-06 Energy Events Centre taking shape
With the earlier underground work frustrations now well behind us, the Energy Events Centre structure is quickly taking shape above ground revealing the...
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16-Dec-05 Energy Events Centre: Dallimore returns to head fundraising
The Energy Events Centre has received a major boost with the announcement that Nick Dallimore is returning to Rotorua to manage the final phase of the...
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07-Dec-05 Four new partners sign up to funding programme for Energy Events Centre
Rotorua District Council’s fundraising target of $25.1m for the new Energy Events Centre has just got closer. Four businesses have today announced they...
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06-Dec-05 Maximum catering options for Energy Events Centre
Event catering, including menu preparation, presentation, decor and clean-up, are crucial to the success of any event. It is important the food experience...
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21-Nov-05 Energy Events Centre: The Ultimate indoor sports and entertainment venue
Rotorua should brace itself for an influx of sport and live entertainment in the future....
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14-Nov-05 Energy Events Centre plan for multi use
Much planning has to go into the design and fit-out of a building....
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02-Nov-05 Energy Events Centre: Time for reflection
Although staff at Event Venues Rotorua have been busy marketing the new Energy Events Centre, it is perhaps pertinent to take time out and reflect on what...
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10-Oct-05 Energy Events Centre: Spreading the word
In today's highly competitive conference and events environment, marketing a business is essential....
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05-Oct-05 Energy Events Centre marketing gathers momentum
Marketing is well underway to build a national and international profile for Rotorua's new Energy Events Centre, currently being constructed in Government...
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26-Sep-05 Energy Events Centre Behind the Scenes: Intriguing design process unravelled
'Complex' is one word to describe designing a building. And 'complex' is exactly a term that could be used to describe Rotorua's new Energy Events Centre.......
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13-Sep-05 Hi Tech comfort for events centre users
Rotorua's new Energy Events Centre will provide its visitors with a new level of comfort and technology....
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29-Aug-05 Versatile sports floor uncovered
Rotorua people can expect the best from their new Energy Events Centre....
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16-Aug-05 Events Centre Daily Post Feature
Creating human connections is a key focus for architect Murali Bhaskar of New Plymouth-based Boon Goldsmith Bhaskar Team Architecture, who are responsible...
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02-Aug-05 Marketing of the Energy Events Centre in full swing
New Zealands's burgeoning conference market signals exciting times ahead for Rotorua. Particularly since the unveiling of the new Energy Events Centre...
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19-Jul-05 Energy Events Centre under way
Earthworks for the Energy Events Centre are under way .......
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04-Jul-05 Energy Events Centre construction beginning
Daily Post feature 6 July 2005: The final pieces of the Energy Events Centre jigsaw puzzle are about to be put in place....
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29-Jun-05 Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust’s $2.5m funding boost means construction to start on new events centre
Construction of Rotorua’s new Energy Events Centre could be underway within a matter of days following an announcement today that the Rotorua Energy Charitable...
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21-Jun-05 Local sports to benefit from Energy Events Centre
Daily Post feature 22 June 2005: While, understandably, much focus has been on the ability of the new Energy Events Centre to host major sports events,...
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08-Jun-05 Energy Events Centre set to be boon for Rotorua
"This is a fantastic opportunity for us to be involved in the development and ongoing support of an excellent facility that will benefit everyone," says...
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31-May-05 Architect's bold vision for Energy Events Centre
Discovering what makes architect Murali Bhaskar tick, is relatively simple....
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11-May-05 Putting the Energy into Events
A sure fire winner for the whole family - feature from the Daily Post...
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06-May-05 Innovative 'Rotorua Partners Programme' boosts community projects by $14m+
Rotorua District Council announces 11 new funding partners and launches ‘Rotorua Partners’ website...
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01-Apr-05 Construction of Rotorua events centre could be underway at end of June
Construction of the Rotorua Energy Events Centre could be underway in around 14 weeks if resource consent is granted in early June according to Events...
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21-Dec-04 RECT hands over $6.25m cheque for Rotorua Energy Events Centre
Chairman of the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust, Grahame Hall, will this afternoon hand over a cheque for $6.25m to Mayor Kevin Winters. The payment is...
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07-Dec-04 Events Centre funding contribution sees Red Stag Timber recognised as "Rotorua Foundation Partner"
Rotorua District Council chief executive Peter Guerin today announced that Red Stag Timber Ltd was to be recognised as one of the first official 'Rotorua...
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01-Dec-04 Major funding partnerships announced for Rotorua Energy Events Centre
Bay of Plenty Community Trust, Unison Networks, and Southern Trust joining RECT and council to develop new events centre....
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30-Mar-04 Council commits 4 million to Rotorua Energy Events Centre
The proposed Rotorua Energy Events centre seems certain to go ahead following a decision made last night by Rotorua District Council to allocate $4m to...
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