Arinex acquires business events agency in New Zealand

Australasian event management company Arinex has expanded its New Zealand footprint, with the acquisition of Wellington-based business events agency, Auaha. Auaha is a a Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Approved PCO. The strategic move marks a significant milestone in Arinex’s market presence and capabilities in the New Zealand meetings industry market. “This acquisition aligns with our dedication to driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our clients,” said Nicole Walker, CEO of Arinex. “By integrating the expertise, Māori cultural competency and insights of Auaha, Arinex aims to deliver an enhanced value proposition and unparalleled event management solutions to its clients across Australasia,” she added. “After 23 years of operation, we’re thrilled to join forces with Arinex and embark on this exciting new chapter of growth and opportunity,” said Sandra Julian, founder and director of Auaha. “It was paramount to ensure that Auaha clients are in safe hands, with a fully competent PCO capable of effectively fulfilling our existing obligations and contractual commitments for our client events.” This is the first acquisition Arinex has completed since joining forces with event management software, Delegate Connect, last year. Auaha will be rolled into the Arinex brand, which sits within The Arinex Group alongside Arinex Live, their full-service technical production arm. Auaha staff transitioned to Arinex in the first week of May with the full handover of Auaha clients scheduled for late May 2024 to ensure continuity and seamless integration. For more information about Arinex and its event management solutions, visit www.arinex.co.nz