Source: Auckland Council
A range of events for Tāmaki Makaurau will be made possible thanks to funding from Auckland Council.
On 25 March the council’s Community Committee approved an allocation of $139,500 from the Regional Events Fund Grants Programme for six organisations to help with their events.
Councillor Angela Dalton, chair of the council’s Community Committee says she’s thrilled to be able to help a diverse range of engaging and fun events.
“Aucklanders from all parts of the region are set to benefit from a range of unique events funded through this grants programme.
“From the Pacific Music awards, to Korean Day 2025, to a youth rugby league tournament – we’re proud to support these events that will bring Aucklanders together to connect and celebrate the city’s diversity along with excellence in sport and music.
“A flow on effect of these events is an economic boost to businesses close to where the events are held.”
Six diverse organisations across the region were funded including Auckland’s Korean Society for this year’s Korean Day, NZ Rugby League for a tournament, Balmoral Chinese Business Association for Auckland Moon Festival, Te Pou Theatre Trust for a festival, Glen Innes Business Association for the Matariki Light Trail, and Pacific Music Awards Trust for this year’s Pacific Music Awards.
Aliimalemanu Kenneth Aiolupotea, Auckland Council’s General Manager Community Wellbeing thanks those who put in their time and effort to apply for a grant.
“Many factors were considered in allocating funding including positive benefits to the community with particular emphasis on youth and Māori, how well the event is planned, community support and involvement.”
“Thank you to those who applied for this grant, especially to the successful organisations, for the effort you will now put in to organising your chosen event in Auckland. There’s a lot for Aucklanders to be excited about and to look forward to.”
The Regional Event Grants Programme for 2024-25 has a total budget allocation of $600,000, of which $460,500 was allocated in the first funding round in September 2024.
More information on the council’s grants programme that supports Aucklanders’ aspirations for a great city, including the Regional Events Fund Grants Programme can be found on the Auckland Council website.
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Regional Events Fund Grants Programme round 2 allocations |
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Applicant |
Event |
Amount allocated |
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The Korean Society of Auckland Incorporated |
2025 Korean Day |
$20,000 |
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New Zealand Rugby League Incorporated |
New Zealand Rugby League National District 9s Tournament |
$17,300 |
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Balmoral Chinese Business Association Incorporated. |
Auckland Moon Festival |
$30,000 |
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Te Pou Theatre Trust |
Whānau Day – Kōanga Festival 2025 |
$17,200 |
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Glen Innes Business Association Incorporated. |
Glen Innes Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail |
$15,000 |
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Pacific Music Awards Trust |
2025 Pacific Music Awards |
$40,000 |
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Total |
$139,500 |
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