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Auckland rated in top three cities in the world
Friday, 21 February 2014, 9:10 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has taken third spot in Mercer’s 2014 Quality of Living rankings for the second year in a row, cementing its position as a world-class city. Auckland features behind quality European destinations Vienna and Zurich, in first and second place ... More >>
Island hop ‘til you drop at Pasifika Festival 2014
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 4:49 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Aucklanders can get ready to island hop ‘til they drop on 8 and 9 March as Western Springs Park is transformed into 11 Pacific Island villages for Pasifika Festival 2014. The event is the biggest celebration of Pacific Island culture and heritage ... More >>
Sand and sea at Auckland Lantern Festival on the waterfront
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 1:50 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Aucklanders can enjoy a very different Auckland Lantern Festival experience at Queens Wharf this year with a relaxed, family-friendly urban picnic on the waterfront. More >>
Auckland’s plan to attract investors ranks highly
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 3:44 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
A strategy developed by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) to attract foreign direct investment into Auckland has been named fourth best in the Asia-Pacific. More >>
Fans’ chance to show NRL stars some Auckland aroha
Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 2:26 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
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. More >>
ATEED welcomes screen industry incentive changes
Monday, 16 December 2013, 2:57 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) welcomes today’s announcement that the Government is boosting screen production incentives for both overseas and New Zealand productions. More >>
Great deals for Aucklanders to explore their home turf
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 2:44 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Aucklanders are being encouraged to experience more of Auckland this November with 50 to 85 per cent off a range of great activities across the region. The initiative – ‘Discover the best of Auckland’ – has been launched today by Auckland Tourism, ... More >>
Auckland one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 11:51 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
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 >>
Awesome Auckland Service Rewarded
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 1:32 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Top customer business service is now being rewarded across Auckland with the help of the region’s economic growth agency, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), which has become a major sponsor of the Auckland Awesome Service Awards. More >>
Auckland Diwali Festival lights up this weekend
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 3:55 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Step into the light this weekend as Aotea Square and part of Queen Street are transformed into an Indian Mela (bazaar) with more than 50 food and craft stalls for the Auckland Diwali Festival. More >>
Auckland schools get a taste of Diwali
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 12:45 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Five Auckland primary schools will get a taste of Auckland Diwali Festival celebrations this month as part of Asia New Zealand Foundation’s ‘Asia Awareness in Schools’ programme. More >>
Play the WICKED game to win a weekend in Auckland
Friday, 20 September 2013, 2:56 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Kiwis have the chance to win a holiday in Auckland with an innovative game based on the Broadway musical WICKED, launched today by ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development). More >>
Superwoman to debut at Auckland Diwali Festival
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 3:51 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
International blogger and YouTube sensation Superwoman (aka Lilly Singh) will bring her unique brand of cyber humour to the stage at this year’s Auckland Diwali Festival – on 19 and 20 October. More >>
Volvo Ocean Race – Auckland appointments
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 1:02 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Volvo Ocean Race – Auckland appointments The team responsible for delivering last year’s highly successful Volvo Ocean Race Auckland Stopover (VORAS) will again take the helm of the Auckland stopover, when the Volvo Ocean Race returns to New ... More >>
Auckland NRL Nines – game on
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 10:06 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Australasian sports fans will get to witness rugby league history next year, after ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development) today confirmed a five-year sponsorship with the National Rugby League (NRL) to host an annual nine-a-side tournament ... More >>
Judges select West business finalists
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 3:43 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Twenty-one local businesses were announced as finalists in the 2013 Westpac Auckland West Business Awards last night at a special event held at The Trusts Stadium. More >>
Auckland to host FIFA U20 World Cup 2015 Final
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 2:53 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Mayor Len Brown says Auckland is living up to its potential as a city for major events, with an announcement today that the city will host the final of the FIFA U20 World Cup 2015. More >>
Countdown starts for World Masters Games 2017
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:21 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has been handed the International Masters Games Association flag at the World Masters Games closing ceremony held today in Torino, Italy – starting the countdown to the 9th games being hosted by Auckland in 2017. More >>
Finalists named in Auckland North business awards
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:14 am | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Eighteen local businesses are in award contention in this year’s Westpac Auckland North Business Awards, after finalists were announced last night. More >>
Auckland Mayor welcomes cruise industry to Shed 10
Monday, 5 August 2013, 2:44 pm | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The Mayor of Auckland will welcome New Zealand’s cruise industry to Shed 10 on Auckland’s waterfront today to celebrate its opening as a multi-use cruise ship and events facility. More >>