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Events Management

  • 20 years experience in Northland.
  • A professional, seamless event management service.
  • We local where we can, thus supporting the local economy.
  • Events of all sizes and purposes.
  • An established a network of reliable and trusted contractors.

creation

  • Working with groups, trusts or private enterprise to develop their event concepts.
  • We enjoy developing events and look for gaps in the marketplace e.g. The Bay of Islands Waka Festival and The Kerikeri Street Party.

Finance

  • Working within a budget is particularly important to the success of an event.
  • We develop a plan and budget to ensure that the event is feasible.
  • We can outline and implement options for funding, sponsorship and event revenue.

planning

There are many aspects to creating a successful event, and no two events are the same, you need to do you homework on your event and ensure you have all your bases covered.  

  • Clear goals and objectives
  • Establish your budget
  • Build your team
  • Venue and date
  • Event branding….programmes, sponsors, exhibitors and stalls, marketing plan, health and safety, documentation, licences, technical tools, ticketing methods…the list is long.
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Past events

The past 20 years have been a blast

  • Sporting, food & wine, cultural, kids, fundraising, comedy nights, launches, music festivals, special events.
  • Many of the events we organise are ongoing and self sustainable – because we have a successful formula that we roll out. 

A few of our events;

  • Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Fundraiser
  • Bathtub Racing 
  • Waipoua Forest Fun Run 
  • Paihia Matariki Art Exhibition &  Festival
  • Paihia Summer Festival
  • Paihia and Kaikohe Christmas Events
  • Kerikeri Street Party 
  • ‘it!’ Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival
  • Russell Birdman Festival
  • The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend

Testimonial,
Frank Leadley

I am delighted to be able to write a testimonial to the work and effectiveness of Blah Blah Marketing and Events, particularly from my viewpoint as Funding Manager for the Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway Trust…

ELISABETH EASTER, JOURNALIST 

In this position I have had an association with Blah Blah Marketing for approximately 10 years but more particularly their more recent role in organizing, marketing and assistance in conducting a marketing fund-raising activity for the Vintage Railway at our annual Fun Trivia Night. These extremely popular functions involves a major auction together with a trivial pursuits component, and are held in the Waitangi Copthorne Hotel, attracting a crowd of over 100.

Steph and Anika have been vital members of the organizing committee. Their role has been to liaise with the Copthorne to check and prepare the venue, set out the tables, organize the sound system, obtain a wide range of items and prepare the catalogue for the auction, check the programme times, assist with the marketing and promotion, organize the refreshments, check the trivia questions for accuracy pre event and digitally display the running results during the evening, set out the items to be auctioned pre event and assist the auctioneers during the auction, and generally ensure all components of a varied and hugely entertaining event run smoothly and effectively.

As Chair of the Organising Committee I have found Blah Blah Marketing to be efficient, cooperative, personable, reliable and professional. I hold their work and level of effectiveness in very high regard, and would happily endorse them to any organization.

Frank Leadley, QSM, MA.
17 English Bay Rd, Opua. 027 4756793.

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Testimonial,
Suzi Jones

I have nothing but praise for Steph and Anika of Blah Blah Marketing. Having worked along side them as part of the BOI “it” Festival committee since 2010, I can genuinely say they have gone (and still always go) above and beyond their role in organising and successfully…

ELISABETH EASTER, JOURNALIST 

getting this festival off the ground to be come an iconic Bay of Islands festival that brings back festival goers and visitors to our region for the last 12 years. This is alongside their many other hats including supporting with their administration strengths and organising events for many business associations in and around the Bay of Islands.

 

Their dedication to detail, overcoming and finding new solutions to the never ending hurdles in any event, their knowledge of Council by laws and workings, the associated knowledge of combined minds and expertise, their contacts, and their open communication makes it easy for any committee to make the best decisions for any event. Always producing the best outcomes whether its from year to year, or week to week, and always with their genuine passion for the cause. along with genuine

warmth, smiles and oh so may laughs! All this whilst producing successful outcomes. They are amazing!

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