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Northland Regional Events fund opens
10 Nov 2023   /

Northland Regional Events fund opens

The final 2023 round of submissions for the Northland Regional Events Fund have now opened.


Beervana sets 2024 dates
9 Nov 2023   /

Beervana sets 2024 dates

Beervana will return to Wellington’s Sky Stadium on 23 and 24 August 2024.


Large Auckland event postponed due to rāhui
7 Nov 2023  

Large Auckland event postponed due to rāhui

A diving event due to be held in Auckland this month has been postponed to respect a rāhui put in place from the ongoing effects of a sinkhole and waste discharging into the Waitematā Harbour.


NZ’s largest outdoor art event back after 5 years
3 Nov 2023   /

NZ’s largest outdoor art event back after 5 years

New Zealand’s largest outdoor art event is returning to Auckland’s Fort Takapuna this weekend.


Auckland’s Diwali Festival to attract 100k visitors
1 Nov 2023   /

Auckland’s Diwali Festival to attract 100k visitors

Up to 100,000 people could line the streets of Auckland’s central city this weekend for the Diwali Festival, according to Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


…while Mackenzie Regional Events Fund opens
31 Oct 2023   /

…while Mackenzie Regional Events Fund opens

Applications for the next Mackenzie Regional Events Fund open tomorrow, 1 November, for events to be held in 2024 between 1 February and 31 December.


Auckland Marathon readies for 14k competitors
25 Oct 2023   /

Auckland Marathon readies for 14k competitors

More than 14,000 people are expected to put their best feet forward for the Auckland Marathon this weekend.


Mountain biking event generates $2.4m
20 Oct 2023   /

Mountain biking event generates $2.4m

The Skoda Cycling NZ Schools National Mountain Bike Championships earlier this month attracted around 1,400 people, including close to 500 riders.


Raglan Arts Weekend returns for 13th year
19 Oct 2023   /

Raglan Arts Weekend returns for 13th year

The Raglan Arts Weekend is returning to the beachside town for its 13th year over Labour Weekend.


Armageddon Auckland to attract 50k fans
12 Oct 2023   /

Armageddon Auckland to attract 50k fans

More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the Armageddon festival at Auckland Showgrounds over Labour Weekend.


Voting opens for NZ’s favourite event
12 Oct 2023   /

Voting opens for NZ’s favourite event

The New Zealand Events Association has opened public nominations for New Zealand’s Favourite Event.


Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge to attract thousands
5 Oct 2023   /

Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge to attract thousands

Thousands of athletes and supporters from New Zealand and overseas will descend on Taupō next month for the 45th anniversary of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.


Auckland’s Santa Parade returns for 90th anniversary
5 Oct 2023  

Auckland’s Santa Parade returns for 90th anniversary

The Farmers Santa Parade in Auckland is back for its 90th year.


Meat fest coming to Hamilton
28 Sep 2023   /

Meat fest coming to Hamilton

The Meatstock Festival’s food, music, and barbecue is coming to Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton.


Tauranga gears up for eventful summer
27 Sep 2023  

Tauranga gears up for eventful summer

Tauranga is lining up for an economic boost this summer from a varied lineup of events, music and entertainment.


New Commercial Bay show attracts 1,000
25 Sep 2023  

New Commercial Bay show attracts 1,000

Close to 1,000 people descended on Auckland’s Commercial Bay on Saturday for the Solstice Fashion Show.


Govt provides $5m for Taupō Supercars
22 Sep 2023   /

Govt provides $5m for Taupō Supercars

The government is contributing $5m to the future of Supercars events in New Zealand.


Wellington Heritage Festival returns
22 Sep 2023   /

Wellington Heritage Festival returns

The Wellington Heritage Festival is set to showcase Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the region’s multicultural history once again.


BEIA Conference: Post-Covid business events rush slows, but market strong
20 Sep 2023   /

BEIA Conference: Post-Covid business events rush slows, but market strong

But delegate numbers remain as strong as ever, say business events leaders.


Artweek In The City an Auckland affair
19 Sep 2023   /

Artweek In The City an Auckland affair

Art is returning to Auckland CBD as part of Heart of the City’s Artweek In The City event next month.


Perspectives: Managed response to extreme weather crucial for events industry
6 Sep 2023   /

Perspectives: Managed response to extreme weather crucial for events industry

Festival organisers need to be able to manage their response to extreme weather events as summers are increasingly plagued by flooding and heatwaves.


Tauranga visitor boost from games
29 Aug 2023  

Tauranga visitor boost from games

Around 20,000 people are expected to visit Tauranga for the Zespri AIMS Games from 2 – 8 September.


Calmer season, fewer events, stronger sales – NZEA on summer hopes
9 Aug 2023   /

Calmer season, fewer events, stronger sales – NZEA on summer hopes

Last season saw an oversupply of events, which hurt ticket sales.


Large events still to come after World Cup for Wellington
9 Aug 2023  

Large events still to come after World Cup for Wellington

Wellington will be hosting fireworks, footy, foodie events and films over the coming months, with a lot to follow its hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.


Napier Winter Deco Festival attracts internationals
21 Jul 2023   /

Napier Winter Deco Festival attracts internationals

Napier’s Winter Deco Festival is an international affair this year, with ticket sales attracting visitors from the United States and Australia.


World Cup countdown: “Huge opportunity” for tourism – PM
18 Jul 2023   /

World Cup countdown: “Huge opportunity” for tourism – PM

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the FIFA Women’s World Cup is a big opportunity for New Zealand tourism.


World Cup countdown: 13k overseas visitors,  $18m spend expected for Waikato
17 Jul 2023   /

World Cup countdown: 13k overseas visitors, $18m spend expected for Waikato

The FIFA Women’s World Cup could bring more than 12,500 international travellers to and around Waikato during the tournament, according to Hamilton & Waikato Tourism.


New Rotorua festival aims for 3k runners
10 Jul 2023   /

New Rotorua festival aims for 3k runners

A new Rotorua festival targeting marathon lovers aims to attract 3,000 people at its first event on 10-11 November.


SailGP generates $8m visitor spend for Christchurch
6 Jul 2023   /

SailGP generates $8m visitor spend for Christchurch

The Sail Grand Prix generated $13.9m for Christchurch’s regional economy and contributed to total visitor spend of $8.1m, according to the event’s organiser.


$70k available for Coromandel events
6 Jul 2023   /

$70k available for Coromandel events

Up to $70,000 is on offer for initiatives through Coromandel Regional Events Fund when it opens for applications next week.


Hokitika wearable arts comp goes national, adds exhibition
5 Jul 2023   /

Hokitika wearable arts comp goes national, adds exhibition

Hokitika’s Junk2Funk wearable arts event is going national, with registration open to people all over the country and a month-long exhibition at the Hokitika Heritage Park.


MEETINGS 2023: South Island business events opportunity
22 Jun 2023   /

MEETINGS 2023: South Island business events opportunity

Southern venues are seeing significant growth thanks to increased investment and development.


More than 105k visitors attend Fieldays
21 Jun 2023   /

More than 105k visitors attend Fieldays

The largest agricultural event in Southern Hemisphere attracted just over 105,000 attendees over its four days.


Upper Hutt opens event funding
2 Jun 2023  

Upper Hutt opens event funding

Upper Hutt City Council is now accepting applications from local event organisers to support a range of diverse events in the city.


Cyclone support focus for Napier Winter Deco festival
31 May 2023   /

Cyclone support focus for Napier Winter Deco festival

The Napier Art Deco Trust is gearing up for a special Winter Deco festival in July.


Auckland Writers Festival attracts 60k visitors
26 May 2023   /

Auckland Writers Festival attracts 60k visitors

The Auckland Writers Festival has attracted 60,000 attendees and 180 writers at its event in May.


Mackenzie Regional Events Fund opens
25 May 2023   /

Mackenzie Regional Events Fund opens

The Mackenzie Regional Events Fund has now opened for applications.


Tauranga event fund grows to $900k
19 May 2023   /

Tauranga event fund grows to $900k

The Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund has received an additional boost, bringing the total 2023/24 grant pool to $900,000.


New Plymouth grant boosts community events
17 May 2023   /

New Plymouth grant boosts community events

New Plymouth District Council’s Community Events Grant has delivered a $12,000 boost for the Waitara Night Markets.


Queenstown Airport backs more accessible LUMA event
9 May 2023   /

Queenstown Airport backs more accessible LUMA event

Queenstown Airport is getting behind a new pilot project to make the LUMA Southern Light Project more accessible.


Meet & Greet: ICMSA NZ director Karen Hamilton
1 May 2023   /

Meet & Greet: ICMSA NZ director Karen Hamilton

The Ticker talks to Karen Hamilton, New Zealand director of events firm ICMS Australasia.


Light festival injects $8m into Taranaki economy
27 Apr 2023  

Light festival injects $8m into Taranaki economy

The 2022/2023 TSB Festival of Lights delivered an $8.3m injection into Taranaki’s economy over summer.


Auckland Home Show success
26 Apr 2023  

Auckland Home Show success

The Auckland Home Show attracted tens of thousands of visitors and more than 300 exhibitors at its first show in three years.


Techweek events return in May
21 Apr 2023   /

Techweek events return in May

Techweek is returning to regions around New Zealand this May to showcase homegrown innovation and technology.


Auckland Home Show expects 40k visitors
14 Apr 2023  

Auckland Home Show expects 40k visitors

Auckland Showgrounds will host around 40,000 visitors for this year’s winter Home Show in April.


Armageddon Expo adds talent quest
13 Apr 2023   /

Armageddon Expo adds talent quest

Armageddon Expo is introducing a new talent quest event in Auckland, to be held in conjunction with its annual expo in the city.


Funding round opens for Queenstown Lakes events
4 Apr 2023   /

Funding round opens for Queenstown Lakes events

The Queenstown Lakes District Council’s contestable annual events fund is now open to organisers.


Tūwhana business events initiative launches in Christchurch
31 Mar 2023   /

Tūwhana business events initiative launches in Christchurch

A new business events advocate programme called Tūwhana has launched in Ōtautahi Christchurch, with the city’s mayor, Phil Mauger, the patron of the initiative.


CubaDupa attracts 120k visitors
30 Mar 2023  

CubaDupa attracts 120k visitors

An estimated 120,000 visited Wellington’s CubaDupa festival over the weekend, an audience on par with similar crowds seen at the event in 2021.


Events inject $48m into Auckland’s economy
23 Mar 2023   /

Events inject $48m into Auckland’s economy

The three top major events between September and January attracted 90,000 Aucklanders and 39,000 domestic and international visitors.