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RWC 2011 MEOC Media End of Match Report
Sunday, 25 September 2011, 12:16 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
RWC 2011 MEOC Media End of Match Report 24 September 2011 Match: New Zealand v France Venue: Eden Park Headlines • Traffic and transport to and from the match ran very smoothly • Waterfront Fanzone peaked at 15,000 people with Captain Cook Wharf opened ... More >>
Visitors embracing RWC 2011 in Auckland
Friday, 23 September 2011, 4:49 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Media release 23 September 2011 Visitors embracing RWC 2011 in Auckland • Preliminary results: RWC 2011 Auckland experience rates highly with visitors • Giant Rugby Ball to extend opening hours due to public demand • Numbers reflect Fan Trail success ... More >>
Entrepreneurial students on show at Trade Fair
Friday, 9 September 2011, 1:48 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The business skill of Auckland south’s secondary school students took centre stage last week at an annual Trade Fair held at Manukau Square. More than 150 students sold products and services produced by their own companies as part of the nationwide ... More >>
RWC - Mayor calls for Aucklanders to play their part
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 12:57 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
8 September 2011 Opening Night - Mayor calls for Aucklanders to play their part Auckland Mayor Len Brown says Aucklanders have a huge part to play in making sure Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) kicks off on the right note tomorrow night. “The city is filled ... More >>
Safety conscious engineering company wins award
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 3:34 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
In an industry where safety is crucial, a north Auckland engineering company is setting the standard for others to follow. Babcock Fitzroy Ltd (BFL) won the ACC Excellence in Workplace Safety Award at the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards swaying ... More >>
Opening Night Crowd Urged to Make a Plan
Monday, 5 September 2011, 5:33 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
With tens of thousands of people expected to flock to Auckland’s waterfront Opening Night event on Friday, organisers are urging the public to plan carefully to ensure they celebrate the start of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) with a great experience. More >>
The world’s here to play – watch them train
Monday, 29 August 2011, 2:47 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland fans will have the chance to see some of the world’s best Rugby teams and players as they go through their paces at public training sessions in Auckland during Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011). More >>
Asia’s most influential film producers confirmed to visit NZ
Friday, 26 August 2011, 12:23 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Four of Asia’s most influential film industry figures have confirmed their attendance at the Asia-Pacific Producers’ Network (APN) Symposium in Auckland in November 2011. More >>
Mobile site to point Rugby fans in right direction
Thursday, 11 August 2011, 3:25 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Visitors here for Rugby World Cup 2011 can throw themselves into Auckland’s social scene between games thanks to a new mobile site. The site -- m.auckland2011.com -- is a streamlined version of the website, auckland2011.com. The mobile site is compatible ... More >>
Business E-Letter August 2011
Monday, 8 August 2011, 12:52 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
We are just a few days away from revealing the winners in the 2011 Westpac Auckland South Business Awards! This is the business end of the journey and we can't wait to celebrate local business success at the black-tie gala dinner on Friday 12 August. ... More >>
Auckland lights up RWC 2011 kick-off with a bang!
Thursday, 4 August 2011, 5:17 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland will kick-off its Rugby World Cup 2011 celebrations with a huge bang and party that will see the city all lit up on Friday September 9. ‘Opening Night' – as it has been dubbed – will be the biggest party ever held in Auckland with ... More >>
Rodney businesses shine in north Auckland awards
Friday, 22 July 2011, 2:25 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Rodney businesses are making an impact in the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards, with eight local companies making the finalist stage. A total of 36 north Auckland businesses were named today as finalists across 12 categories, the highest ... More >>
South Auckland business:Hope for tasty offering at food show
Friday, 22 July 2011, 2:08 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Nine south Auckland niche food companies will serve up their boutique wares and draw attention to the area’s growing food industry at next week’s Food Show in Auckland. More >>
Film and screen industry invited to attend forum
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 4:21 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Hosted by Film Auckland, the annual symposium of the Asia-Pacific Producers Network (APN) is being held in New Zealand for the first time from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 November 2011. More >>
Rodney businesses talk the talk
Friday, 24 June 2011, 7:49 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Businesses from across Rodney are talking their way to success following the launch of a new networking series in the area. More >>
Business Club signs up 1000th Auckland company
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 4:42 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The NZ 2011 Business Club is celebrating signing up its thousandth Auckland company. The Business Club matches international visitors arriving in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup with local businesspeople. More >>
North Auckland businesses line up for awards success
Monday, 13 June 2011, 5:22 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Judging by the number of entries submitted for this year’s local business awards, north Auckland businesses stand out from the crowd. More >>
Business Club opens global doors for Auckland companies
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 9:26 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Mayor Len Brown is urging Auckland companies to take advantage of an opportunity to build valuable networks with international businesspeople as Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) looms. More >>
Preparing for disaster – students win award
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 3:45 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Teaching children how to survive natural disasters has won a group of enterprising north Auckland students a regional award as part of the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). More >>
The search is on for the number one business in the west
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 10:14 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Only three weeks remain to enter your business in the Westpac Auckland West Business Awards 2011, with entries closing on 10 June. More >>