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Event Specialists
Event professionals who love what we do. We can’t say it enough!
As a full-service event management company we have access and work with New Zealand's leading creatives, designers, production specialists and front line staff.
What that means for you, the client, is a seamless delivery of your event, from go to whoa.
We are about relationships, it’s the Kiwi way.
Digital
Virtual Events
Live Streaming
Digital Experiences
Webcasting
Onstage Entertainment
Online speakers
Corporate Events
Conferences
Christmas Parties
Gala Dinners
Roadshows
Incentive Programmes
Golf Tournaments
Charity Events
Team Building
Product Launches
Brand Activations
AGM’s
Florals & Styling
Event concepts
Living accents
Installation art
Flower arrangements
Event Services
Venue management Entertainment Registrations Technical Services Copywriting and design Sponsorship Private Events
"Always a good reason - ninety nine in fact"
About Us
Our Team
Frances Mahoney
Founder & Events Director
Frances "Frankie" Mahoney has more than seventeen years experience in events, with an extensive background in hospitality.
Frankie is an astute business woman who knows the importance of relationships, who encourages the team to work to incredibly high standards and gets enormous satisfaction from completing seamless events for the client and stakeholders.
Read MoreShe is warm-hearted, honest and has a wonderful sense of humour. She is unflappable and this reflects on to her team, who follow suit.
Frankie has significant experience in the Corporate world, including positions such as Events Manager, Westpac New Zealand, Lounge Manager, Air New Zealand and Head of Events, Orange Productions. She is well known in the hospitality industry for having owned and operated bars for over 12 years - Deschlers for those old enough to remember, and for those not, it is still listed on World's Best Bars! Her roles in both the Corporate sector and the Hospitality Industry have a common thread; that being a focus on the customer experience.
Liz Kruse
Events Producer & Stylist
Liz has twenty plus years of experience as a multi-media and creative producer. Working across the arts, broadcast production, advertising, corporate brand and experiential marketing.
This work spans, New York, Asia and New Zealand. Her comfort across a wide range of client-focused platforms makes her uniquely equipped to deliver value-add creative solutions to make your event extraordinary.
Read MoreA born entertainer and hostess, growing up with a mother that taught her everything is an “event”.
It was common place for the house to be re-decorated for a seasonal holiday while most other people slept. Her love for entertaining and hospitality complements Frankie’s ethos to create refined, high-end events; within all budget levels. And her greatest joy comes from delivering memorable moments that make people happy.
Gabrielle Turner
Events & Sponsorship
Gabby is an enthusiastic, proactive, energetic, and creative professional who is goal-oriented, customer service centric, self-motivated and dynamic with outstanding success.
Gabby brings with her 35 years of experience in hospitality, events, sponsorship, catering, sales & marketing.
Read MoreGabby has a proven track record of excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, customer service, lead generation & client management, an outstanding asset to any team.
Outside of working events, you will find her wining and dining with friends and family. A long lunch being a favourite weekend activity when time allows. Viva la Vida!
Bec McLeod
Events Producer & Sales
Bec has over 20 year’s experience in the events space, starting an events company in 2008 with Frankie called Trixie and Martha, so it’s exciting to come full circle and be back with Frankie and the team.
With a background in sales and corporate brand, Bec spent many years in the beverage industry before moving into the Hotel event sales sector.
Read MoreBec understands the importance of transparency, integrity and relationships. She is incredible passionate about events and delivering an outstanding result for the client, their guests and their brand.
Nicole Gill
Events Assistant & Stylist
Nicole is the freshest addition to the team, bringing her artistic aptitude to the Ninety Nine Reasons events styling division, straight out of school. She, and Liz the producer, have been creating installations and florals together at an epic level.
However, her skills aren't limited to theming for our client's events and venues.
Read MoreNicole serves over 500 coffees a day at the New Zealand Bloodstock Sales at Karaka Pavilion, while she learns the ropes across our management capacities. She sources our casual event staff and joggles logistics along with the senior staff. We can’t wait to watch her skills flourish and her eventing knowledge increase as a valued member of our team.
A hidden gem nestled in the quiet and calm of Karaka, the Karaka Pavilion offers a range of unique spaces
surrounded by extensively manicured gardens and quaint stable buildings. www.karakapavilion.co.nz
Testimonials
Vanessa Bennett, Editor – Eye Magazine
Clive Weston, Founder – The Lewisham Foundation
Rebecca Poynter, General Manager – Rockburn Wines
Kate Armstrong, Auckland