9th April 2026 TAUAuckland’s summer events programme has delivered a strong uplift in visitor activity, with more than 50 major events helping drive accommodation demand and wider economic benefits across the city.
20th March 2026 TAU / Western SpringsAuckland’s summer concert programme at Western Springs Stadium generated an estimated $10m economic boost, says Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
5th March 2026 Pasifika / TAUMore than 20,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Pasifika Festival at Auckland’s Western Springs Lakeside Park on 14-15 March.
19th February 2026 CRL / Rail / TAUTAU’s Annie Dundas on how the new network will enhance the city’s tourism and events sectors.
10th February 2026 NZICC / TAU / TNZTāmaki Makaurau Auckland will host the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Scientific Symposium on 5-10 November 2028 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
19th December 2025 Preview 2026 / TAUAuckland enters 2026 with renewed confidence, underpinned by a major events pipeline, NZICC’s opening, and growing international demand, writes TAU destination director Annie Dundas.
8th December 2025 DPP / TAUAuckland businesses will put up to $1.8m towards the Destination Partnership Programme – $300,000 short of the target for the programme, which was launched in 2023.
27th November 2025 Lantern Festival / TAUFive hundred illuminated lanterns, around 900 performances, and 70 food and craft stalls will feature at the 2026 BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival.
13th November 2025 Hotels / TAUTwo large events are expected to generate nearly 57,000 visitor nights for region, with hotel occupancy hitting 100% midweek.
4th November 2025 Qantas / TAUAuckland is celebrating the launch of Qantas’ new direct service from Adelaide, saying the extra trans-Tasman route will strengthen travel and trade links between South Australia and New Zealand’s largest city.
17th October 2025 Auckland Council / TAUAttendance records tumble across its venues and attractions, with Auckland Zoo’s numbers one of the highlights.
1st October 2025 Moana / TAUMoana Auckland will be back for the third time in February 2026, bringing an ocean-inspired celebration to the city’s waterfront over three weekends.
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