singles or doubles, making use of the adjacent circulation areas for networking. One of these areas has a sunset outlook towards Mauao, which is a treat for visitors to the city. Access to Mercury Baypark has never been better, with the completion of the Baypark to Bayfair flyover and State Highway 2 interchange. Ample free parking onsite and the improved motorway access is a benefit for delegates travelling by vehicle. “The Mercury Baypark team is about making it easy. We’re here to share the load with our business event bookers, leaving them to focus on what’s most important, while we take care of the rest. We can look after catering and audio-visual needs and can facilitate recreational breaks and team building sessions with a difference. “All these services are in-house and based at Baypark. We can even provide a private workspace and help with the conference registration desk,” says Stevens. “Bay Audio Visual, Bay Catering, and BayActive are all part of the Mercury Baypark family and work collaboratively with our event planning team to deliver one cohesive event experience. “Our Bay Audio Visual design coordinator and production manager are part of the planning process and get involved from the beginning to create and design the technical aspects of each event. Recent investments in LED and projection equipment are presenting new opportunities and are being well utilised by businesses.” Mindful of balance, business events at Mercury Baypark also include options for recreational interludes – a chance to play pickleball at lunchtime, for example. There are options for mini breaks with fitness and wellbeing experts, leading delegates through gentle stretch exercises or activities to keep their minds active with puzzle challenges. Mercury Baypark offers exclusive rates for delegates to have a pre- or post-meeting soak at the Mount Hot Pools, surrounded by native bush at the base of Mauao. “We’re only 15 minutes away from the airport, within a three-hour drive from Auckland, and just five hours from Palmerston North. We can also connect you with our friends at Tourism Bay of Plenty to help showcase the wider region and secure accommodation,” adds Stevens. TANIWHA STREET TENANT VEHICLE GATE SITE B ENTRY GATE SITE B EXIT GATE MARKET STREET FORRESTERS LAWN MAIN STREET SEVENTEENTH AVENUE TE PAPA STREET BROOK STREET VILLAGE GREEN MAIN ENTRANCE VILLAGE SQUARE Host your event in a truly unique setting Only at The Village Village Hall - 150 pax* Village Chapel + Amphitheatre - 60 pax* Schoolhouse - 25 pax* Balcony Room - 150 pax* (opening March, book now) Durham Barracks -25 pax* *Based on theatre style room set up. Village Cinema - 60 pax* For bookings call +64 7 571 3700, email village@tauranga.govt.nz or visit historicvillage.co.nz/venue-hire A F B C D E Venues F B C D E A Opening March, book now. BAY OF PLENTY] HorticultureNZ and RSE Conference gala dinner in the Lion Foundation Centre at Mercury Baypark Photo: Storifilms meeting newz [september october] 2024 [41]
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