Arinex, the Australian professional congress organiser, is hoping 'cultural competency' will help it deliver events in New Zealand following a 'strategic' acquisition.
The company has acquired Wellington-based Auaha for an undisclosed sum.
"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,” said Nicole
Walker, CEO of Arinex.
The combined strengths of both companies will enable Arinex
to offer a broader range of solutions, expand into new markets, and drive
greater efficiencies across the company.
"After 23 years of operation, we're thrilled to join
forces with Arinex and embark on this exciting new chapter of growth and
opportunity," added 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. Under
the leadership of Nicole Walker, the Auaha team will leverage the extensive
experience and expertise of the broader Arinex team, enabling us to deliver
exceptional value to our clients. This commitment also ensures we maintain our
steadfast dedication to cultural integrity."
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, its 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.
