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26 CONFRENCE AND EVENTS WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 waikato Business News, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 New Ag Drive expansions aiming to expose more of Waikato to agriculture A whole raft of new courses and new Ag Drive Team Building Days facility aims to expose more people to Agriculture in a fun and safe way. Ag Drive is the Waikato’s largest agricultural vehicle training provider and was the winner of two 2020 Waipa Business Awards for excellence in new/ emerging business and the Innovation and Adaptation Award. Located just 15 minutes from Hamilton CBD at the iconic Mystery Creek site, Ag Drive Team Building Days will give people a chance to experience agriculture first-hand in a purpose-built outdoor facility. Guests will have the chance to off-road drive in Polaris LUVs (Light Utility Vehicles) and participate in LUV soccer, tyre-pull and digger challenges, experiencing a range of terrains and conditions in an iconic agricultural setting. Ideal for corporates, businesses, and the general public, the Ag Drive Team Building Days venture can cater for up to 20 guests at a time. “We wanted to bring agriculture to the wider business community. A lot of the local economy is agriculture-related yet not many people get the chance to experience it first hand,” says Andre. “The last two years have seen teams working apart, alone, from home. Now is the time to bring everyone back together, have some fun and learn some new skills. It’s about giving more people the opportunity to get out there and give it a go, in a fun and safe environment.” Managing Director Andre Syben says launching Ag Drive Team Building Days is the natural next step in a series of extensions for Ag Drive agricultural vehicle training. Ag Drive recently announced some exciting new one-day courses designed to help the rural sector keep their staff safe and compliant with the latest Health and safety requirements. New initiatives on offer include One-Day Safe Operator courses for tractors, motorbikes, quads, and side-by-side vehicles. Many employers aren’t aware that they are required to provide adequate training to their staff. Aiming to educate people on the importance of health and safety, AG Drive is also launching refresher courses that should be attended annually. A lot of the risk involved in Agricultural machinery is due to people underestimating the machinery and overestimating their skill level. In an effort to reduce this risk Ag Drive has also launched Operator Competency assessments. Employers can send their new staff through to be assessed on their entire range of machinery so that both the employer and staff can be aware of what extra training is required. The new courses are a culmination of the feedback from the primary sector received over the last 2 years “Our training is interactive, industry-leading but also fun. The phrase, “Health and Safety” doesn’t need to be something that’s feared says director Andre Syben. “We have invested heavily in tractors, machinery, bikes, and side-by-sides and our commitment is to get people trained and safe in the industry. The statistics for on-farm injuries are simply horrific and we are here to do something about it “ The Mystery Creek site with its rolling terrain replicates real on-farm situations and the experienced tutors work alongside participants and tailor the course to their personal training needs. Everyone is different says head tutor Les Waghorn “what works for one individual or group may not work for another as past experience dictates the type of training they may require” Ag Drive also has a nationwide mobile training service available for groups that may be unable to come to their Mystery Creek site so it’s not just a Waikato-based service says Syben. Ag Drive is also rolling out two-day secondary school courses in 2023. Course costs have been reduced to help schools get on board. It is our way of giving something to the industry says Syben. If you are keen to learn and discover more call 0508 AG DRIVE or email paulasyben@ agtechnz.com or go to their website www.agdrive.co.nz CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING Team Building Activities & Challenges with an Agricultural Twist Only 10 minutes from Hamilton! Ultimate Adventure Package: 2-2.5 hours Off-road Polaris Tour Tyre-Pull Challenge LUV Soccer Digger Challenge $250 pp paulasyben@agtechnz.com www.agdriveteambuilding.co.nz 0508 24 37483
WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 CONFRENCE AND EVENTS 27 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 Q&A with H3’s Senior Conference and Functions Manager With business events booming, H3 Senior Conference and Functions Manager Leanne Jack provides some insight into her role, why she loves what she does and what makes H3’s venues the perfect event locations. Tell us about yourself and your role within H3’s Conference & Function team. I started with H3 eight years ago as a Conference and Function Coordinator based at FMG Stadium Waikato, and shortly after I moved to Claudelands Conference & Exhibition Centre and became a Conference and Function Manager. Since then, I’ve worked in the Business Development team and now I am the Senior Conference and Functions Manager tasked with looking after a team of six dedicated coordinators who take care of all business events at GLOBOX Arena & Events Centre Claudelands, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park. What do you enjoy most about working in events? I love the fast-paced environment of events and the ever-changing requirements. No two events are the same, no matter how big or small they all have their different needs. I enjoy getting to meet lots of engaging individuals from different walks of life, from corporates to associations to everything in between. I love the collaboration we have with other suppliers, from catering to AV requirements and theming to security. We all work together as a cohesive team and have the same end goal, keeping the client and guests happy and returning to our venues. We have an exceptionally talented and dedicated team of professionals that work so well together, we are very lucky to have each other to learn from and grow with. What impact does conferences and functions at H3’s venues have on our community? Conferences and functions have a huge ripple effect on our community. Each person visiting the region spends money on food, accommodation and transport services. Some conferences we host can range from two to three days which encourages delegates to shop and support local Hamilton and Waikato businesses. We are proud of the contribution that conferences and functions have on Hamilton and the Waikato region, and we hope we can continue to attract new and returning client, visitors and event attendees. What customer experience can clients expect when bringing their event to one of H3’s venues? Tried and tested – here at H3 we pride ourselves on doing events well, collaborating effectively with many different contractors to provide world class events. Our H3 team genuinely want to make true connections and provide valuable service and event delivery to each client. We understand there are challenges with planning any event, but with 470+ years of combined event management experience across the H3 team you can trust us to help guide and support you every step of the way. We are fortunate to have close relationships with our key partners and work closely with them to provide everything the client requires to bring their event to life. Were there any conferences or functions that stood out for you this year and why? A standout event is the TUANZ Rural Symposium which had to change their event date 6 times in the last 2 years due to the pandemic. Seeing rescheduled events successfully take place is a huge highlight for me and my team. Another standout event was the Crane Association Conference held in July. It’s incredibly exciting to see so many cranes set up in the Claudelands Exhibition Plaza towering over our venue. Due to the large scale of this conference many other venues would struggle to host this type of event. Other standout events include the New Zealand Vets Conference, Electricity Engineers Association Conference, New Zealand Wound Care Society Conference, Water New Zealand Conference, Master Builders House of the Year Awards and New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards. We are very fortunate to host a diverse range of events and it’s our privilege to help the client’s vision come to life. What business event space throughout H3’s venues is your favourite and why? The Heaphy Rooms at Claudelands Conference & Exhibition Centre is my favourite space. These rooms can be used as three separate spaces or one large space seating up to 900 people. The Heaphy Rooms can be changed quickly and easily from a conference room into a large gala dinner within one hour. Lighting and theming can totally transform this space and with such a large and versatile room, clients can really think outside the box. I’ve been lucky enough to see many different events take place in this space and it still ceases to amaze me what events can be brough to life in the Heaphy Rooms. To find out more about H3 and explore its range of events spaces, visit h3group.co.nz Arena Lounge Heaphy Room Boardroom MEET YOUR SPACE When you need a location for a meeting, a workshop, a hui or a huddle, we have a variety of spaces across our three premier venues to perfectly suit all types of events. Visit H3group.co.nz and explore our spaces today. CLAUDELANDS FMG STADIUM WAIKATO SEDDON PARK
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