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.
Promote Your Event
It's time to tell the world about your event! Think media releases, interviews, media advertising, digital advertising, print promotional materials such as posters and flyers, and more.
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.
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.
Do you have some event imagery you would like to add to our regional visual library?
Please complete and sign this photography licence agreement and send along with your imagery to events@southlandnz.com