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From local grit to award-winning tech: iTICKET featured in Kia Ora Magazine

Apr 27, 2026By iTICKET Team

From local grit to award-winning tech: iTICKET featured in Kia Ora Magazine

If you happen to be cruising at 30,000 feet before the month ends, we suggest you skip the movie and flip through the April 2026 issue of Kia Ora Magazine.

We are thrilled to see our CEO and Co-founder, Reece Preston, featured in the Business Insights section. As a proud NZ-owned and operated company, it is an absolute honour to be highlighted alongside other local innovators in our national carrier’s iconic magazine.

Resilience is in our DNA

The feature dives into the evolution of iTICKET and the sheer grit required to thrive in the events industry. As Reece notes in the article, "New Zealand’s strength is our sheer grit."

That grit is exactly what has powered us for over two decades. We have grown from a local startup into NZ’s ultimate ticketing team by blending award-winning tech with the kind of personalised support you only get from people who actually live here.

Why "local" matters for your event

When you choose a ticketing partner, you are choosing the team that holds the keys to your crowd's experience. Our NZ-based team provides expert guidance to ensure your event runs smoothly, from food festivals to stadium spectacles.

Choosing a local innovator like iTICKET means you benefit from:

  • NZ grown expertise: We know what makes kiwi crowds tick and how to maximise your ticket sales.
  • Seamless technology: Every scan, tap, or click is designed to be inclusive and easy.
  • Better results: We put more eyeballs on your event than the "big guys" who do not understand our local market.
  • More ways to pay: We are the only platform accepting all major cards, bank transfers, and Afterpay to help you sell out faster.

Ticketing made easy. Events made epic.

Whether you are an event veteran or planning your first big show, we believe in making ticketing easy so you can focus on making your event epic. We skip the corporate jargon and fluff, opting instead for a straight-up partnership built on integrity.

Cheers to Air New Zealand and Are Media for sharing the stories that move Aotearoa forward. If you are on a flight today, grab a coffee, settle into your seat, and have a read of Reece’s insights on page 54.

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