Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development - Latest News [Page 14]
Auckland Stopover: Preview for Tuesday 13 March
Monday, 12 March 2012, 7:50 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The shore crews are hard at work repairing and maintaining the boats before the action on the water resumes with a practice race scheduled for Thursday. All the boats are hauled out and can be seen from Pit Lane, in front of the VEC. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ... More >>
Auckland Stopover: Preview for Monday 12 March
Sunday, 11 March 2012, 6:09 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
THE FLEET After a thrilling day of racing into port, the fleet is safely in harbour and the shore crews are hard at work repairing and maintaining the boats before racing resumes on Friday. All the boats are hauled out and can be seen from Pit Lane, in ... More >>
Boat Arrivals: Latest Information
Sunday, 11 March 2012, 11:51 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Thousands are down at the Race Village awaiting the arrivals and enjoying USA day at the Global Party! More >>
Auckland Stopover: Preview for Sunday 11 March
Saturday, 10 March 2012, 6:53 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
ARRIVAL OF THE FLEET Groupama is leading the fleet into Auckland and is expected in late tonight - to top off FRANCE day in the Global Party! Behind Groupama, there is a titanic tussle for second place between CAMPER and Emirates Team New Zealand, ... More >>
Auckland Stopover: Preview for Friday 9 March
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 8:20 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Race tracker The boats are getting closer! The ETA for the first yacht into Auckland is currently Saturday evening and from tonight Race fans will be to follow the boats in real time as the tracker goes live at 10pm (Thursday). The tracker normally updates ... More >>
Hamburg Animation Awards Seeks Auckland Entries
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 7:09 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland’s budding animation design students have until May 3, 2012 to submit their entries for the 9th Annual Hamburg Animation Awards, held in Hamburg, Germany - June 12, 2012. Auckland design schools and students have featured strongly in these awards ... More >>
It is all on tomorrow
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 7:05 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Talofa lava. It all begins tomorrow when guest artists from Samoa, Lole Usoali’i and Iva Lamkum, perform at the Pasifika Opening Night Concert on 9 March at Western Springs Park. More >>
Kiribati will be there in three days time
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 9:03 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Kam na mauri. Helping the Pasifika Festival celebrate 20 years will be a Kiribati weaver who has been participating in the Festival for a decade. More >>
Tuvalu in two days time
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 5:06 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Tuvalu will demonstrate at Pasifika Festival their dance, language and culture is strong, despite the threat of sea level rise. More >>
Only four more sleeps until you see Tahitian’s dance
Monday, 5 March 2012, 9:56 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Ia orana. The smell of Tahitian oil will waft through Western Springs in four days time. More >>
Half way there, five days to go and we are in Niue
Sunday, 4 March 2012, 11:51 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
4 March 2012 Half way there, five days to go and we are in Niue More >>
Seven days to go – let’s go to Raro!
Friday, 2 March 2012, 2:49 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Kia orana. Get ready to show off your skills in dance, drumming and ukulele competitions at the Cook Islands village during Pasifika Festival 2012 at Western Springs Park on 9-10 March. More >>
Film star markets New Zealand to Chinese travellers
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 10:01 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Media Release 29 February 2012 Film star markets New Zealand to Chinese travellers Campaign to cement Auckland as tourism hotspot for Ch ina using celebrity pulling power and social media Auckland Airport and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic ... More >>
The countdown begins
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 10:05 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The countdown begins Kia ora, the countdown has begun. In 10 days time, Western Springs College kapa haka group will open the biggest celebration of Pacific culture in Auckland on 9 March at Western Springs Park. More >>
Strong economic result for Auckland
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 7:28 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Media release 23 February, 2012 Strong economic result for Auckland Auckland’s strong economic performance in the latest National Bank regional trends review provides renewed market confidence for the region. Auckland’s regional economic activity ... More >>
Takatu Lodge & Vineyard named one of best hotels in world
Monday, 20 February 2012, 5:22 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland’s Takatu Lodge and Vineyard has been listed as one of the 101 best hotels in the world in the exclusive Tatler UK Travel Guide 2012. More >>
Weather Forces Split of Leg 4 to Auckland
Sunday, 19 February 2012, 7:52 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
For immediate release: 19 February 2012 Weather Forces Split of Leg 4 to Auckland Volvo Ocean Race organisers have split Leg 4 from Sanya to Auckland into two stages and will hold the fleet in Sanya after today's Leg start to allow enough time for ... More >>
Auckland secures 10 per cent increase in visitor nights
Monday, 13 February 2012, 6:28 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has capped off an impressive year of strong visitation with a 10 per cent annual increase in guest nights, against an overall national decline of 07 per cent. More >>
Auckland’s film industry given vital boost
Monday, 13 February 2012, 4:06 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The future of film production in Auckland has been given a boost with the appointment of a Screen Production Attraction Specialist. Film Auckland Manager, Michael Brook announced today that Harry Harrison will join the organisation fulltime in April, ... More >>
Biggest Loser Auckland episode wins Guild of America Award
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 6:21 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland is in the limelight in the United States with an episode of the Biggest Loser reality show winning a prestigious Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award. More >>