Holidays are well and truly over and work is in full swing with a very exciting 2013 looming ahead of us.  If you're anything like me and easing back into the new year with doing some planning, it will help you to know that Functions & Events is here to take the stress out of organising all those off site meetings, workshops and seminars you need to get booked in.  With 17 venues in Auckland and one in Christchurch, Functions & Events has plenty of options to ensure your year is well planned out.  Contact us today to see how we can help you info@functionsandevents.co.nz or call us on 09 573 0078.

In my recent conversations with people organising corporate Christmas events, the general consensus is the majority of people want to do an activity along with their lunch or dinner.  It seems people aren't content anymore to just eat and drink, they require a team bonding activity as well.

 As such, I've come up with some great ideas for activities you can do before or after going to a Functions & Events venue for your delicious Christmas meal:

1. Paddle boarding on Takapuna beach followed by lunch or dinner at The Elephant Wrestler
2. Bowls at the local bowling club followed by lunch or dinner at your local
3. A stunt driving session at Drive Rush in North Harbour Stadium followed by a meal at The Merchant Bar & Kitchen
4. A tennis lesson or inter-company comp followed by a meal and drinks at your local
5. A pub quiz in a private function room while you enjoy your meal
6. Loads more options - just let us know what sort of things you'd like to do

We've got loads of great ideas so all you need to do is contact us and let us do all the hard organisational work for you.  Call Functions & Events today on 09 573 0078 or email info@functionsandevents.co.nz

Having work social clubs and making the effort to have some fun with your colleagues, is important in creating an enjoyable and cooperative atmosphere at work.  Pub crawls, go karting, quiz nights - those are some pretty standard social club activities that get everyone involved, having fun and getting to know each other.  What about incorporating a cocktail making session and seeing people's creativity flow, enjoying a meal together with entertainment such as a stand up comedian or theatre sports for something a bit different, or create your own quiz specific to your group.

For assistance with ideas for social club get togethers, contact Functions & Events info@functionsandevents.co.nz

The phrase 'team building' seems to inspire groans and eye rolling amongst most people I know, but it doesn't have to be like that!  Team building can be so fun and is really a great way to get to know your colleaugues and build better working relationships.

There are plenty of companies out there providing team building activites, however you don't need to get all fancy to organise your own team building sessions.  Pubs all around Auckland run quiz nights that are really fun to get involved in and there's nothing like a bit of healthy competition to generate a good laugh and give you the chance to learn more about the people you work with. 

Cocktail making sessions is another fun activity.  Book a private room at a bar and ask the bar tenders to help you with planning.  Give your team a list of ingredients they will be able to use, get them to create their own cocktails and then make them.  A relaxed setting and a few drinks will bring everyone together for a thoroughly enjoyable time. 

If you're interested in organising team building for your team, check out www.motivaction.co.nz an Auckland based team building company with loads of experience or contact Functions and Events info@functionsandevents.co.nz