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Auckland cruise plan: third ship berth, larger vessels, more turnarounds 13th August 2026 / /

Auckland cruise plan: third ship berth, larger vessels, more turnarounds

The Auckland Cruise Plan 2026–2036 aims for the city to be be “Oceania’s most compelling urban waterfront cruise hub”.


TAU unveils Western Springs Bowl in $2.5m transformation 29th July 2026 /

TAU unveils Western Springs Bowl in $2.5m transformation

Western Springs Stadium has officially been rebranded as Western Springs Bowl, with a $2.5 million upgrade under way to establish it as Auckland’s dedicated outdoor venue for concerts and festivals.


TAU expands Māori visitor platform, adding eight attractions, businesses 16th July 2026 /

TAU expands Māori visitor platform, adding eight attractions, businesses

Te Whatu Stardome is among the new additions to TAU’s Treasures of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.


NZICC books global infrastructure tech conference 3rd July 2026 / /

NZICC books global infrastructure tech conference

The global trenchless technology sector will head to the New Zealand International Convention Centre on 28-29 October this year for the International No-Dig Auckland conference.


…with Michelin’s NZ launch at NZICC highlighting Auckland’s role in country’s food story – TAU 29th June 2026 / /

…with Michelin’s NZ launch at NZICC highlighting Auckland’s role in country’s food story – TAU

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s vital role in New Zealand’s food story will come to the fore tomorrow night with the unveiling of the inaugural Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand. 


TRENZ: Auckland welcomes the world as event returns after nearly a decade 19th May 2026 /

TRENZ: Auckland welcomes the world as event returns after nearly a decade

Auckland throws open its door to the world, hosting more than 1,200 tourism leaders, buyers and media for TRENZ 2026.


TAU unveils Iconic Auckland Eats’ Top 100 dishes for 2026 6th May 2026 /

TAU unveils Iconic Auckland Eats’ Top 100 dishes for 2026

The 2026 collection of Iconic Auckland Eats has been released, featuring this year’s top 100 dishes in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland as nominated by the public.


TAU’s Auckland Live rolls out NZ Music Month programme 29th April 2026 /

TAU’s Auckland Live rolls out NZ Music Month programme

Auckland Live will stage a month-long programme of concerts, pop-ups and free public performances for NZ Music Month in May, to help drive city centre vibrancy and visitation.


Events fuel Auckland summer, TAU calls for bed levy  9th April 2026

Events fuel Auckland summer, TAU calls for bed levy 

Auckland’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.


Western Springs gigs generate $10m – TAU 20th March 2026 /

Western Springs gigs generate $10m – TAU

Auckland’s summer concert programme at Western Springs Stadium generated an estimated $10m economic boost, says Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


More than 20k expected at Pasifika 5th March 2026 /

More than 20k expected at Pasifika

More than 20,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Pasifika Festival at Auckland’s Western Springs Lakeside Park on 14-15 March.


Q&A: How City Rail Link will lift Auckland’s tourism, major events 19th February 2026 / /

Q&A: How City Rail Link will lift Auckland’s tourism, major events

TAU’s Annie Dundas on how the new network will enhance the city’s tourism and events sectors.