Event Promotions is undeniably one of the leaders in the New Zealand event management industry. Operating since 1989 each year Event Promotions runs 10 of the largest and more iconic events in the country, attracting around 45,000 participants annually.
With a focus on running, walking, road cycling and mountain biking, Event Promotions deliver a stable of events across the North Island. Event Promotions boast a competitor database of 110,000 plus competitors, enabling sponsors to connect with an active, out-going, kiwi market through a medium that they have actively chosen to be involved with.
Murray Fleming
General Manager
Murray set up Event Promotions in 1989 when Event Management was in its infancy. Running and sport has been his passion in life with his highlight representing New Zealand twice in the Marathon, in Macau and Burmingham with a personal best time of 2hours 18minutes. He has also run under 65 minutes for a half marathon and sub 29.30minutes for 10k. As a recreation cyclist, Murray brings years of experience to the company with an understanding of what is expected from both his recreational and competitive participants.
Murray’s goal at any event operated by Event Promotions is “ that competitors have a great experience and not just another event”. That is why he has such a strong passion for managing the stable of events that Event Promotions host annually.
Georgia Smith
Marketing & Sponsorship Manager
Originally from Paeroa, Georgia moved to Dunedin to study a Bachelor of Physical Education majoring in Exercise and Sport Science, as well as Physical Activity and Health. She moved to New Plymouth after graduating to work for Sport Taranaki and discovered her skillset for events and marketing. In 2019, along with her Fiancé they decided to tick off their OE and flew to Edinburgh. Their timing was sadly off and soon after arriving the severity of Covid-19 was realised and they quickly returned to NZ. After a year working on her parent’s dairy farm back in Paeroa, Georgia has taken on the role of Marketing and Sponsorship Manager at Event Promotions. In her spare time, you’ll find her keeping active by walking her dog, hiking, paddle boarding, biking and finding ways to be creative.
Khushali Patel
Registration Manager
A true Aucklander at heart, Khushali made the move to Rotorua due to marriage and has come to love the stunning landscapes and nature that Rotorua has to offer. She graduated from a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, majoring in Physical Activity and Nutrition, from which she gained industry experience at both community and regional levels in Auckland and Bay of Plenty.
Growing up being surrounded by a large family, her culture and family play an integral part in her life. You’ll see Khushali enjoying team sports like Netball, Cricket and Dance in her spare time, as well as recently enjoying walking and swimming since moving to the beautiful city that has it all.