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International acts drum up excitement at Lantern Festival
Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 4:50 pm | ATEED
China’s most legendary rock band and a drumming troupe performing on ancient war drums are two of the international headline acts at this year’s Auckland Lantern Festival. More >>
Fans’ chance to show NRL stars some Auckland aroha
Monday, 13 January 2014, 11:33 am | ATEED
Rugby league supporters and fans will get the chance to welcome all 16 NRL club teams to Auckland for the first time on Valentine’s Day (14 February) at Aotea Square, Auckland. The inaugural Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines tournament will take ... More >>
Auckland Lantern Festival bigger and brighter than ever
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 1:00 pm | ATEED
Auckland Lantern Festival bigger and brighter than ever Next year’s Auckland Lantern Festival is set to be the biggest and brightest yet, with entertainment and celebrations spread across two sites and four nights. As well as the spectacular illuminations, ... More >>
Auckland makes top three in global Sport City Awards
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 12:08 pm | ATEED
Auckland has been named in the top three sporting cities in the world for the second year in a row at the 2013 International Sports Event Management (ISEM) Awards. More >>
New ATEED major events manager appointed
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 11:21 am | ATEED
A key figure in Singapore’s recent rise as a world sporting events city has been appointed as Manager Major Events at Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED). More >>
Auckland one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 11:54 am | ATEED
Auckland has been rated as one of the world’s Top 10 Cities to visit next year in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2014, published today. More >>
Winners named in Auckland West business awards
Friday, 18 October 2013, 10:52 am | ATEED
An energy company committed to fuelling community initiatives has won this year’s coveted Westpac Supreme Business Excellence Award. More >>
New head of ATEED corporate relations
Monday, 24 June 2013, 11:32 am | ATEED
Media release 24 June 2013 New head of ATEED corporate relations Communications consultant and strategist Steve Armitage has been appointed Head of Corporate Relations at Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED). Steve Armitage starts ... More >>
Countdown to Auckland’s annual business awards begins
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 11:03 am | ATEED
The clock is ticking for entries into this year’s Westpac Auckland Business Awards. Companies have just over two weeks to enter the region’s largest annual celebration of business success. More >>
Global events experts secured for World Masters Games 2017
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 6:35 pm | ATEED
Auckland’s hosting of the world’s largest participation multi-sport event – Auckland 2017 World Masters Games – took a major step forward today with the appointments of its Board Chair and Chief Executive. More >>
V8 Supercars superstars hit Queen Street
Monday, 1 April 2013, 5:20 pm | ATEED
Media release 1 April 2013 V8 Supercars superstars hit Queen Street V8 Supercars fans will get an opportunity to meet and greet the stars of the ITM 400 Auckland on Thursday 11 April at a series of Pit Stops along Queen Street. Ford, Holden and ... More >>
Auckland wins prestigious international cruise award
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 12:17 pm | ATEED
Media release 27 March 2013 Auckland wins prestigious international cruise award Auckland has been named Best Turnaround Destination by the world’s leading cruise line executives, capping off a record cruise season. The award from Britain’s Cruise ... More >>
China seeks New Zealand film makers
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 12:30 pm | ATEED
Media release 13 February 2013 China seeks New Zealand film makers New Zealand film makers wanting to work with one of the world’s fastest growing screen industries should be preparing their pitches, right now. Through Film Auckland, the China Film ... More >>
Auckland welcomes surge in domestic guest nights
Friday, 14 December 2012, 1:25 pm | ATEED
Media release 14 December 2012 Auckland welcomes surge in domestic guest nights Kiwis are visiting Auckland in increasing numbers with domestic guest nights up 9.9 per cent in October 2012 compared to October 2011, according to the latest results from ... More >>
88 days to Lantern Festival in ‘year of the snake’
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 8:35 am | ATEED
It is an auspicious 88 days until Auckland Lantern Festival, the largest annual Chinese event on the region’s calendar which lights up the city and brings to a close the traditional fortnight of Chinese New Year celebrations. More >>
Talent search is on for Pasifika Festival 2013
Friday, 16 November 2012, 1:49 pm | ATEED
The chance to perform in front at one of the largest free events in the South Pacific is the prize open to those who audition for Pasifika Festival 2013. Event organiser Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) welcomes interest from ... More >>
Auckland claims second in Sports City Award
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 11:02 am | ATEED
Auckland has put in a great showing at the 2012 International Sports Event Management (ISEM) Awards, finishing in an amazing second place in the prestigious Sport City Award. More >>
Auckland Convention Bureau Bid Fund Secures Conference
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 11:57 am | ATEED
Media release 31 October 2012 Auckland Convention Bureau Bid Fund Secures Conference for Auckland Auckland has been selected to host a major international conference in 2016, with the help of the new Auckland Convention Bureau Bid Fund. The fund was ... More >>
Winners named in Auckland North business awards
Saturday, 27 October 2012, 1:27 pm | ATEED
Media release 27 October 2012 Winners named in Auckland North business awards Takapuna company Recreational Services Ltd won supreme honours at the Westpac Auckland North Business Awards last night, the first organisation in the awards’ history to claim ... More >>