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Biggest cruise ship to ever visit Auckland confirmed
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 10:18 am | ATEED
Auckland has secured a place in the Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas 2016/17 itinerary to host what will be the biggest cruise ship to ever visit New Zealand. Ovation of the Seas will stop in Auckland twice in the season, carrying between 4,200 ... More >>
Aucklanders asked to share why they #loveakl
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 1:45 pm | ATEED
More than 1.5 million people now call her home; she attracts multi-national companies, thousands of new skilled migrants and international students, and nearly 15 million visitors a year – but what makes Auckland attractive to so many and defines the ... More >>
Ideas flow in inaugural IdeaStarter competition
Friday, 29 May 2015, 1:18 pm | ATEED
Almost 150 young, would-be Auckland entrepreneurs have taken the opportunity to test their business ideas by entering the inaugural IdeaStarter – a competition which backs young people to turn their energy and ideas into opportunities. More >>
NZICC design announcement welcomed
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 1:53 pm | ATEED
NZICC design announcement welcomed Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (ATEED) welcomes today’s news confirming the revised preliminary design for the planned national convention centre. “This is a positive next step in creating an ... More >>
New Zealand’s first World Cup opponents arrive
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 2:28 pm | ATEED
New Zealand’s first FIFA U-20 World Cup opponents, Ukraine, arrived in the country today to an official welcome and a rousing reception from the local Ukrainian community at Auckland International Airport. More >>
Football reaches Fever Pitch at Queens Wharf
Friday, 15 May 2015, 4:33 pm | ATEED
Queens Wharf will be the site of Auckland’s Fever Pitch, a fan hub and football activation zone which includes the internationally designed and purpose built FIFA Cube, when the FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Auckland on Saturday 30 May. More >>
International investors eye Auckland opportunities
Wednesday, 29 April 2015, 9:31 am | ATEED
Major new property developments in Auckland are attracting unprecedented international business investor interest, including from major institutions. More >>
Record levels of visitors to Auckland this summer
Monday, 13 April 2015, 12:16 pm | ATEED
Auckland’s golden summer of unprecedented globally recognised events helped to push hotel occupancy rates to record levels and furthermore, visitors are staying longer. Domestic and international visitors to Auckland increased the hotel occupancy ... More >>
Auckland lights up to celebrate Semi Final
Monday, 23 March 2015, 4:02 pm | ATEED
Auckland will be awash in light on Tuesday, 24 March to celebrate the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Semi Final at Eden Park. More >>
‘India week’ creates legacy of opportunities
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 3:51 pm | ATEED
Exciting business links with one of the world’s most powerful emerging economies are the legacy of Auckland’s week of meetings with more than 40 influential Indian business figures which coincided with India’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match ... More >>
Record season for superyacht visits
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 2:28 pm | ATEED
Record season for superyacht visits Efforts to attract superyachts to New Zealand are paying off bringing significant benefits to our tourism and marine sectors. A record 57 superyachts visited New Zealand during the season (April 2014 - March 2015), ... More >>
Auckland’s Non Stop Summer Continues
Friday, 6 March 2015, 12:39 pm | ATEED
Auckland’s Fan Trail will be in action again this weekend for the second ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match at Eden Park. More >>
Wickets, waves and wontons, a massive weekend in Auckland
Friday, 27 February 2015, 10:17 am | ATEED
Auckland turns on more free activities this weekend with Auckland Lantern Festival 2015, the Volvo Ocean Race Village, and ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 action heating up. The Fan Trail is back, for Auckland’s first fixture – the highly anticipated ... More >>
Auckland to officially welcome BLACKCAPS
Monday, 23 February 2015, 4:14 pm | ATEED
Cricket fans in Auckland will get a chance to meet the BLACKCAPS this week during a public welcome event at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Fanzone in Takutai Square, Britomart. The team will be officially welcomed to Auckland by Mayor Len Brown at ... More >>
Auckland to open ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Fanzone
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 4:17 pm | ATEED
Auckland’s non-stop summer is set to continue at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Fanzone in the Britomart Precinct, where almost every tournament match will be screened live and free to the public. More >>
2014 a record year for Auckland international tourism
Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 9:18 am | ATEED
2014 a record year for Auckland international tourism Auckland has reached a significant milestone, welcoming more than two million international arrivals in a 12 month period for the first time ever to help boost the visitor economy. The latest results from ... More >>
Teams say YES to a bright business future
Monday, 15 December 2014, 10:05 am | ATEED
Teams from Auckland secondary schools continued the region’s proud record of success in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme’s (YES) national awards, announced at a glittering event in Wellington on Wednesday. More >>
Own a piece of Auckland history
Monday, 3 November 2014, 2:12 pm | ATEED
Own a piece of Auckland history A new merchandise range celebrating Auckland’s people and places went on sale today as the city gears up to celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2015. The range includes a selection of some of Auckland’s earliest ... More >>
ATEED welcomes Māori development commitment
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 7:02 pm | ATEED
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) Chief Executive Brett O’Riley has welcomed the new government’s focus on Māori economic development outlined in the Speech from the Throne delivered today. “One of our primary areas ... More >>
Deals for Aucklanders to become tourists in their city
Monday, 20 October 2014, 10:23 am | ATEED
Aucklanders will be able to purchase a range of half price deals from today, including trips to several of the Hauraki Gulf islands, thrilling jet boat rides, scenic helicopter flights, tickets to some of Auckland’s top attractions and much more. More >>