WHO IS WME?WME is an international sports events consultancy lead by Paul Dunphy and comprises of a team of experienced professionals who have backgrounds in both public and private sector major events.
Over the past 15 years Paul has gained considerable insights and experience into how major events can raise a city’s international profile, add value to the lives of its people and be a catalyst for economic and infrastructural growth. However, major events can have pitfalls that have negative implications and being aware of these pitfalls can save considerable time, money and embarrassment for a host city.
OUR JOB IS TO PUT YOUR CITY ON THE WORLD STAGE
WHY WME?Our focus is 100% towards you - the public sector - host cities and countries wishing to bid and host major events
Through experience we understand the complexities of major events in the public sector – how to reap rewards and minimize risks
Our philosophy is all about adding value to our clients and enhancing the lives of the residents of the host city / country
We are results focused and have the evidence to prove it – over 25 major events secured for Auckland
ContactPaul Dunphy+64 27 213 5607
WHAT DOES WME DO?WME provides professional advice to the public sector (cities and governments) on how to win, plan and deliver successful major international sports events.
WME provides advice on all stages of the major event lifecycle:
Major Event Strategy Development
Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Assessments
Economic Impact Assessments
Risk Analysis and Mitigation
Budget Analysis and Development
Event Governance Advice
Contract and Agreements Advice
Sponsorship Procurement and Allocation
Event Leverage and Legacy
Event Bidding
Event Facilitation
Event Compliance
Event Concept Creation
Major Event Operations
Sponsorship Activation
Event Delivery
Post Event Analysis
2012 Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover
RECENT SUCCESSES2018 Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover
2017 IMGA World Masters Games
2015 ICC Cricket World Cup – 4 matches
2015 IRB World Junior Championships
2015 FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup
2015 Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover
2014 World Veterans Table Tennis Championships
2013 UCI World BMX Championships
2012 FIA World Rally Championships (New Zealand round)
2012 ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final
2012 Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover
2011 IRB Rugby World Cup - 15 matches
2011 ITU Triathlon World Cup
2010 FIA World Rally Championships (New Zealand round)
2010 ISA World Junior Surfing Championships
2009 FIBA U19 Men's World Basketball Championship
2008 Laser Radial World Championships
2008 FIH Men’s World Hockey Olympic Qualifier
2008 FIFA Under 17 Women's World Cup
2008 ITTF World Junior Table Tennis Championships
2008 Oceania Weightlifting Championships
2008 RS:X World Windsurfing Championships
2008 Tornado World Yachting Championships
2007 International 420 Class World Yachting Champs
2007 New Zealand Touch Rugby Championships
2007 ITTF World Junior Table Tennis Circuit
OUR JOB IS TO PUT YOUR CITY ON THE WORLD STAGE
GLOBAL SPORTS CITIES INDEX 2012Auckland placed 7th in the Global Sports City Index for 2012 according to the Global Sports Impact (GSI) Project. The project analyses the success of cities in attracting major sports events.
TOP 10 CITIES 1 London 21,843
2 Rio de Janeiro 17,911
3 Moscow 17,867
4 Beijing 13,574
5 Paris 12,575
6 Tokyo 12,078
7 Auckland 7,994
8 Copenhagen 7,718
9 Istanbul 7,422
10 Vancouver 7,144
ContactPaul Dunphy+64 27 213 5607
FIA World Rally Championships - New Zealand round
FIBA U19 Men’s World Basketball Championship