Auckland to host two more global tournaments
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) New Zealand has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2020 BWF World Junior Championships and 2025 BWF World Senior Championships, announced on 30 November in Kuala Lumpur by the Badminton World Federation. The tournaments will be based in Auckland, and securing two global events which fall […]
Read More →Auckland and Whangarei to host the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Auckland and Whangarei have been confirmed as hosts of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 – the first time the tournament will be held in the Southern Hemisphere. The World Rugby Executive Council announced the winning bid overnight in Dublin with New Zealand coming out top ahead […]
Read More →Thousands gather in Auckland to mark the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Thousands turned out in Auckland, New Zealand, today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting on the Western Front during World War One. New Zealand is the first country in the world to begin the commemorations for the centenary of Armistice Day, […]
Read More →Perform at the 2019 Pasifika Festival
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Calling performers keen to take part The search is on for performers keen to take part in Auckland’s iconic Pasifika Festival in 2019. Festival organisers want to hear from performers and performance groups of all ages and Pacific backgrounds; from individuals, small and large groups; presenting music, […]
Read More →Auckland the place to be next winter
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Transforming Auckland into a captivating destination during winter months A plan is underway to make Auckland an unmissable winter destination, to bring more visitors to the region in quieter months when spare capacity exists. Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) is working with event, tourism, hospitality […]
Read More →Accomplished strategic expert joins ATEED
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Noah Maffitt, a highly experienced international e-commerce and digital business growth expert, has been appointed General Manager Strategy at Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED), Auckland’s economic growth agency. A US native, Maffitt has held a range of senior positions since moving to Auckland in 2014. […]
Read More →Auckland accommodation pipeline adds more than 4,000 rooms
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) A run of recent hotel development announcements will see more than 4,000 rooms coming online in Auckland over the next five years. With a thriving visitor economy in Auckland contributing $8.36 billion in tourism spend annually, and record numbers of visitor arrivals, it is not surprising then […]
Read More →Welcome Mate Ma’a Tonga at Manukau’s Vodafone Events Centre
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Two official opportunities to connect with the Tongan rugby league team Fans can meet and greet Mate Ma’a Tonga when they arrive in Auckland, at a special event at the Manukau’s Vodafone Events Centre on Wednesday, 10 October. The Tongan rugby league team will head straight to […]
Read More →Auckland amateur sport continues to benefit from Games
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) 28 sports organisations share more of World Masters Games 2017’s success World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) continues to give back to amateur sport in Auckland, with 28 local sports organisations today receiving a further grant from the WMG2017 Legacy Fund. WMG2017 created a huge buzz when it […]
Read More →Top international students win internships with leading Auckland businesses
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) The inaugural Global Talent Showcase was held this week with four winning international students securing much sought-after internships at some of Auckland’s leading businesses. Initiated by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development’s (ATEED) Study Auckland and HR consultancy Talent Solutions, the competition attracted more than 150 entries, […]
Read More →Auckland wins $45m worth of business events
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB), in conjunction with its members and industry partners, has won an impressive $45 million worth of business events in the year ending June 2018. As a result of these wins, more than 100 different business events have been secured and will be held […]
Read More →36th America’s Cup match dates and race course announced
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) America’s Cup to be raced in unprecedented proximity to land in Auckland America’s Cup OvertureThe America’s Cup community from around the world gathered in Cowes today for the first opportunity to meet the teams entered in the 36th edition and hear about what lies ahead including two […]
Read More →Chalk it up for Diwali Festival
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Win $500 cash for a rangoli design ahead of this year’s festival Colourful chalk rangoli designs will cover the ground outside Ellen Melville Centre before the Auckland Diwali Festival – and one of them will secure a $500 cash prize for its creator. Ellen Melville Centre and festival […]
Read More →New baseball franchise named Auckland Tuatara
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) New Zealand’s newest sporting franchise and the Auckland-based baseball team competing in the Australian Baseball League will be called the Auckland Tuatara. The club’s official name, logo and colours were unveiled at a press conference at Auckland Zoo today in front of invited guests and media. Auckland […]
Read More →Walk the Fan Trail to Eden Park double-header
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Auckland’s renowned Fan Trail will be operating from Ponsonby for the massive Black Ferns and All Blacks double-header at Eden Park on Saturday 25 August. Join thousands of fellow fans on a fun-filled 2.3km walking route packed with free, live entertainment and lots of activities, like street […]
Read More →World’s best Supercross riders face off in Auckland
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) The world’s best Supercross and Freestyle Motocross riders will compete in a high-octane, action-packed event at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium in November, in a new event for the region. The first of its kind for New Zealand, Monster Energy S-X Open Auckland kicks off on November 24, […]
Read More →Mark Franklin appointed as Chair of ATEED
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) ATEED is pleased to announce that a new Chair has been appointed to take over from founding Chair, David McConnell, who is due to finish in the role in November. Auckland Council’s Appointments, Performance Review and Value for Money Committee has approved the appointment of highly respected business […]
Read More →Jacky Hollingsworth appointed ATEED CFO
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) has appointed Jacky Hollingsworth as the organisation’s Chief Financial Officer. Jacky, who will start her new role in October, has worked across a mix of industries in her career most recently as General Manager Finance at Vocus Group New Zealand. […]
Read More →New Māori culture leadership programme inspires international students
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) International students based in Auckland have had the opportunity to spend a special day with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, a Māori tribe based in Auckland, learning about Māori culture as part of a trial leadership programme. The Rukuhia Global Leadership Programme has had more than 140 tertiary […]
Read More →The Rukuhia Global Leadership Programme
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) New Māori leadership programme leaves a lasting impression on Auckland international students Students from over 40 countries have spent a day with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, a Māori tribe based in Auckland, learning about Māori culture and values as part of the new Rukuhia Global Leadership Programme. The […]
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