Auckland Unlimited

Elemental AKL has added eight new events to its lineup, to be held in multiple locations across Auckland from 14 – 31 July.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has signed off on a further 96 applications for events under the Local Activation Fund Programme and Discount Programme, part of the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Support Package.

The future of Auckland is under the microscope today at Auckland’s Future, Now event.

Dozens of operators and RTOs are showcasing NZ destinations and experiences in Sydney in their first major trade events since Covid.

The Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher programme has injected more than $8.5m and created bookings for more than 100 local businesses.

Auckland’s Local Activation Fund and Discount Programme has resumed following the recent government changes to the Covid-19 Protection Framework, particularly the removal of caps for outdoor gatherings.

Auckland Unlimited as confirmed a bonus draw will be added to its Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher programme that ran over the summer season.

More than 5000 Auckland businesses impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns have now received $17m in support from the Activate Tāmaki Makaurau business support package since registrations opened.

The further 50,000 Explore Tāmaki Makaurau vouchers have been released as part of the $9m Reactivating Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Support Package.

Auckland Unlimited has suspended key parts of the city’s voucher scheme designed to stimulate spending.

The third wave of the Explore Tāmaki Makaurau Voucher Programme is underway, with a further 50,000 vouchers allocated to registered Aucklanders.

A second tranche of vouchers under the Explore Tāmaki Makaurau Voucher Programme will be allocated to registered Aucklanders on 1 February.

The Whale Tales 2022 public art trail will launch in Auckland next week, partly to publicise endangered Bryde’s whales in the Hauraki Gulf.

The Auckland Lantern Festival 2022 will return at the Auckland Showgrounds after a two-year absence.

There’s still a way to go to get everyone to understand the role they play in tourism, says the departing destination boss.

Northland Inc and Auckland Unlimited partner with AA Traveller to launch joint marketing campaign. 

Under Hayward’s watch, ACB had secured approximately $275m worth of business events for Auckland.

Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill among a raft of appointments to Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki’s new advisory committee.

Steve Armitage, general manager destination at Auckland Unlimited said Summernova’s charity partners represented the festival’s ethos of inclusivity and sustainability.