Delta and the implications

Deep down we all knew the Delta variant of COVID-19 would breach our defences. Ironically Delta landed only days after the Government announced how New Zealand would reconnect with the world while maintaining an elimination strategy for COVID-19. Just as we pulled our passports out the cupboard to check the expiry date, New Zealand was…

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A taste of the ETNZ Tradeshow that wasn’t

Many exhibitors were already en-route to the Entertainment Technology New Zealand (ETNZ) Conference to be held in Wellington this June, when organisers were forced to go virtual due to the extension of Lockdown. To support tradeshow exhibitors, a tradeshow scavenger hunt replaced the normal tradeshow passport challenge, encouraging participants to visit company websites. CX Magazine…

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New Gear September 2021

Ampetronic C14-2 Hearing Loop Driver Ampetronic has launched its new flagship product, the C14-2 Hearing Loop Driver, and announced the availability of a Dante option on all C Series models, including the C5 and C7 variants. Following the success of the reliable C5 and C7 hearing loop drivers, the company is also extending the C…

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New JBL PRX ONE All-In-One Powered PA with Mixer and DSP

JPRO is excited to announce the release of the JBL PRX ONE All-In-One Portable Powered PA System and Pro Connect Control App. JBL PRX ONE is an all-in-one powered PA that features an acoustically optimised column array with a 7-channel digital mixer, a full suite of professional DriveRack DSP, class-leading audio connectivity, Bluetooth functionality, optional mounting…

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Workplace wellbeing a priority post-COVID

Entertainment Technology NZ (ETNZ) walks the talk, not only promoting workplace well-being and mental health as a conference theme, but partnering with an employee assistance programme to provide counselling and support to all their members. ETNZ contacted Workplace Support, New Zealand’s leading employee assistance provider, in the aftermath of the initial COVID-19 lockdown, “It shows…

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ETNZ Level 3 & 4 Workshops – one year on

More professional development opportunities ahead Entertainment Technology New Zealand (ETNZ) ran a series of workshops across New Zealand in 2020 to support people across the country undertaking their NZ Certificate in Entertainment & Event Technology Operations (Level 3). We catch up with some of the attendees from a one-off workshop targeted at young people in…

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ENTECH 2022 locks venues and dates

After the infection holiday, 2022 is the year of ENTECH again with the roadshow returning in August. Starting at Christchurch’s Airforce Museum on Thursday August 11, TSB in Wellington follows on Tuesday August 16 and then Grand Millennial in Auckland on Thursday August 18. The show is timed for the off-year to give ETNZ clear space for its convention,…

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New Gear August 2021

Absen JD Series Absen has launched the Jade Dragon (JD) Series. A transparent LED display solution, created to be used in windows or to divide spaces, the JD Series boasts a lightweight 6.5kg design, as well as 10mm thickness and up to 86% transparency. Featuring brightness of up to 7,000nits and a high refresh rate…

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Auckland’s Stardome Observatory & Planetarium Upgrades with Harman

The Stardome Observatory and Planetarium in Auckland’s One Tree Hill Domain recently upgraded its Cinema and Live Performance venue with a 5.1 surround multi-purpose high-performance JBL AE Series sound system. The new system was specified and installed by AV Integration company Avid Automation after they were called upon by the Auckland Observatory and Stardome team…

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NSL Case Study – Vodafone

About Vodafone Vodafone New Zealand is a leading digital services and connectivity company in Aotearoa, with the belief that every New Zealander will thrive with access to the world’s best digital services. Vodafone offers more than 3 million connections to both consumer and business customers. Vodafone New Zealand is owned by Infratil and Brookfield Asset…

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