Event Organisers Toolkit

Providing you with guidance and the information needed when planning your next event

Whether you are thinking of running a small community gathering or a large-scale festival, the basic methods of event management remain the same. This resource has been created to provide event organisers with advice and encouragement of necessary considerations and conversations needed to run a successful event.

Event Planning

Create a blueprint for success by considering all the important factors in the planning of your event. This section includes: Defining Your Event, Strategic Planning, Decision Making & Governance, Choosing Your Venue, Planning Your…

Event Logistics

Ensuring attendees have a safe and enjoyable experience at your event is a key priority for event organisers. Learn about Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Security, Sustainability and more in this section.

Regulations, Consents & Permits

Regulations, consents and permits are important considerations when planning events. This section lays out the important details to ensure your event is compliant.

Finance

With many aspects of an event’s finances such as budgeting, funding, sponsorship, and ticketing, check out our finance section to help plan for your event, big or small.

Staffing, Volunteers & Vendors

Events require many different roles to be played in the planning and delivery stages. Learn more about how to build your team in this section.

Event Marketing

Marketing your event effectively to your target audience can be the difference between success and failure. Learn about the many ways you can promote your event in this section.

Event Suppliers

Check out our one-stop-shop suppliers list! From catering to transport services, entertainment to audio, visual technology and other key resources to support the delivery of your event.

Invercargill City Centre Activation Programme

If you are organizing an event in the Invercargill City Centre, check out this resource for ways that Great South and Invercargill City Council can help you to deliver and grow your event!

Southland Murihiku Events Strategy

This Strategy reflects a regional commitment and desire to maximise the benefit of events for the region, the community and its people.

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Check Out The Region

Whether you’re looking for day trips, a weekend getaways or longer escapes, you will find plentiful opportunities to try the region’s world-famous attractions, locations, hospitality and fare.