Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development - Latest News [Page 2]
Auckland Diwali Festival shines bright this October
Friday, 20 September 2019, 1:27 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The vibrant, festive colours of Diwali will light up four Auckland landmarks next month, in celebration of the 18th Auckland Diwali Festival. This year, for the first time ever, the Sky Tower, Auckland Museum, Auckland Harbour Bridge and Viaduct Harbour ... More >>
Auckland to host 18th Australasian Tunnelling Conference
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 1:56 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has secured another business event for 2022, with the largest tunnelling conference in Australasia coming our way. More >>
Auckland’s new festival Elemental AKL draws to a close
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 3:33 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The exciting inaugural Elemental AKL festival finished this week with further strong attendance over the final weekend of events including Albert Park’s interactive light playground Tūrama , Mangere’s social impact storytelling sold-out event ... More >>
Elemental AKL kicks off around the region
Monday, 1 July 2019, 3:57 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The wait is finally over, Auckland’s brand-new festival, Elemental AKL kicks off today. A month-long celebration of light, entertainment, culture and cuisine is taking place at locations throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. More >>
Preparing for a future ready Auckland
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 9:28 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The best minds on the future of work are set to come together with Auckland employers, industry, education providers and youth, for a lively and interactive day at the Future Ready Summit 2019. More >>
Save the date for the 2019 Auckland Diwali Festival
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 9:12 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland’s Queen Street and Aotea Square will be transformed into a colourful and mouth-watering spectacle when Auckland Diwali Festival takes place October 12 and 13. More >>
ATEED welcomes Costco’s Auckland expansion
Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 8:34 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), Auckland’s economic development agency, welcomes the announcement that Costco has secured a site in Auckland. The US bulk discount retailer has worked with the New Zealand Retail Property Group ... More >>
Elemental Feast launches to celebrate Auckland food
Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 8:25 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Elemental Feast launches to celebrate Auckland as a culinary destination More >>
Happy birthday to the Harbour Bridge – turning 60 with style
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 2:35 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland’s iconic Harbour Bridge is turning 60 this year and will be celebrated in style with a Vector Lights show illuminating the structure every 30 minutes from 6pm to 10pm from Wednesday 29 May – Monday 3 June 2019. More >>
Auckland calls for better data to measure value of business
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 2:12 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
With more destinations than ever chasing high value business events, Auckland is looking at ways to ensure it remains competitive on the world stage. According the Oxford Economics report, The Global Economic Significance of Business Events , globally ... More >>
Auckland ranks third in Australasia for attracting events
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 9:15 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has ranked third out of all Australasian cities for the number of business events it hosts, overtaking Brisbane, Australia in the latest International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rankings. New Zealand’s largest city hosted 39 ... More >>
Auckland secures bid for global education event
Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 10:33 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has secured the bid for the 34th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI), which will be hosted by The University of Auckland, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, from 21 – 24 January 2021. ICSEI is made up of ... More >>
Go with Tourism Expo – touch, smell, taste and bungy
Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 4:07 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Go with Tourism is partnering with NZ Careers Expo to deliver its very own tourism careers expo. This week, from 23-25 May, thousands of young people will converge on the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland for the NZ Careers Expo. In addition to the traditional ... More >>
ON: Futures in Tech at Techweek19
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 4:59 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Want to know if you could make a living from your wits, your creative ideas and your unique perspective on the world? Come along to a free, full-day Techweek19 event aimed at inspiring and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators, ... More >>
Auckland ups its art game
Monday, 29 April 2019, 9:09 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland Art Fair is now an annual event, based on its success in 2018, and the city is using the waterfront showcase of New Zealand and Pacific art to stake its claim as world-class arts destination. Art is a fast-growing tourism market. A recent ... More >>
Auckland Convention Bureau launch new networking series
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 1:33 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB), in conjunction with Celebrity Speakers, are enhancing the region’s business events sector with the launch of a new networking series called biz b4 nine (Business before 9). More >>
Auckland’s new winter festival to ignite the senses
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 1:47 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland’s exciting new winter festival, Elemental AKL, will see the light of day for the first time this July. The month-long festival is set to transform Tāmaki Makaurau into a stunning creative canvas with more than 40 free and ticketed events ... More >>
Auckland launches world first instant live chat function
Monday, 25 February 2019, 9:46 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland launches world’s first instant live chat function for WeChat mini programme More >>
Western Springs set to transform into the heart of Pasifika
Thursday, 7 February 2019, 10:54 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland’s iconic Pasifika Festival will transform Western Springs into a vibrant heart of Pacific culture once again in late March, with new features and shared spaces aimed at creating an even better experience for the tens of thousands of festival-goers. ... More >>
Australian delegation to explore trade and tourism links
Monday, 4 February 2019, 9:44 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Australian delegation to explore trade and tourism links with Auckland More >>