Waikato Business News October/November 2020

CONFERENCE, EVENTS AND VENUES
WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS October/November 2020
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Claudelands
expertly adapting to
a new normal
Since reopening their doors in early June,
the Claudelands team have been hard at
work adapting to their new normal and way
of working.
Staff members from
around the business have
taken it upon themselves
to become experts in something
entirely unexpected. On
the back of the Covid-19 pandemic
the delegate experience
was rigorously tested, and the
team determined a range of
optimal room layouts, alongside
developing clear hygiene
and cleaning systems.
H3 Conference and Functions
Manager Linda Kelly
has seen her team step up and
quickly adapt to these new
challenges.
“We are lucky to have an
incredibly skilled and experienced
team at H3, who have
worked together to reshape
how we operate – all while
staying positive and continuing
to provide a seamless
experience for our clients,”
says Linda.
While restrictions at Level
2 caused some limitations,
Claudelands have been able
to continue hosting multiple
business events on site
at once, making good use of
their space and venue size
which ensures there is no
crossover in shared areas and
allowing easy flow for delegates
around the venue.
They have also worked
together with external suppliers,
such as audio-visual
specialists Vidcom, to provide
fresh technology options
which will enable online video-conferencing
capability,
should this be needed to allow
for further flexibility.
Knowing event organisers
are dealing with increased
pressures during these uncertain
times, the team have put
transparent steps in place to
support them. This includes
allowing for postponements
up to six weeks before their
event, incentives for multiple
bookings and providing financial
options if required.
Melissa Williams, H3
Business Development Manager,
believes providing this
flexibility is key – “these reassurances
allow our clients to
confidently return to business
with a clear understanding
and knowledge that an expert
team is supporting them”.
Now that we are at Alert
We are lucky to have
an incredibly skilled
and experienced
team at H3, who
have worked together
to reshape how we
operate – all while
staying positive
and continuing to
provide a seamless
experience for our
clients.
Level 1 the team are thrilled
to continue doing what they
are all so passionate about
- delivering amazing events
and making an impact on our
thriving city.
Claudelands is ready to
host your next business event
in the safest and smartest
way possible.
With expert staff and
additional measures in place
you can be assured that
you can continue to meet
in confidence.
BOOK
NOW!
Christmas Parties
WEDDINGS | CONFERENCES | SUNDAY LUNCHES | TOUR & TASTINGS | VINE CAFE
Christmas Parties 7pm-midnight
FRI 20TH & SAT 21ST NOVEMBER | FRI 27TH & SAT 28TH NOVEMBER
FRI 4 TH & 11 TH DECEMBER | SAT 5 TH & 12 TH DECEMBER
Includes a 4 course Mediterranean banquet
Dance the night away to live music.
Multi-award winning winery and restaurant . Full bar facilities available.
Accommodation on-site.
Corporate Lunches 12pm-4pm
FRIDAY 27 TH NOVEMBER | FRIDAY 4 TH & 11 TH DECEMBER
Have a relaxing lunch at Vilagrad Winery and enjoy our Mediterranean
banquet under the vines while listening to live easy listening music.
EVENTS THAT GO THE EXTRA MILE
We have a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, birthdays,
trade shows, conferences & everything in between
10-500
guests
air con &
heating
audio visual bar facilities free
parking
W: www.cambridgeraceway.co.nz P: 07 827 5506 E: events@cambridgeraceway.co.nz