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New Zealand Government works in partnership with the event sector to support New Zealand’s growing reputation as an
attractive destination for major events of global significance.

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View the strategy and how we attract, retain, grow and enhance major events to achieve a greater contribution to New Zealand’s growth. 
 

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Access the fund criteria, application deadlines and application information.

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Download free event planning tools and information including checklists, templates, and information about other government support.
 

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Auckland Arts Festival reports strong results 

March saw Auckland host its sixth biennial arts festival. More than 175,000 people headed to Auckland Arts Festival events over 19 days. 96,000 of those attended a ticketed event, resulting in a box office income of $3 million, more than double that of any previous festival. Read more...

[image] 2013 Auckland Arts Festival

Photo credit: 2013 Auckland Arts Festival performance by Groupe F, photo by Gate Photography.

 

Fine-tune your event with our latest planning resources

Three new event-planning resources are now available for you to use to get the most out of your event.

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Auckland Arts Festival reports strong results
2 May 2013
March saw Auckland host its sixth biennial arts festival. More than 175,000 people headed to Auckland Arts Festival events over 19 days.
New Zealand Major Events website updates
30 April 2013
The New Zealand Major Events website has been improved.
Backing Wanaka’s great race
22 January 2013
One of Otago’s biggest sporting occasions, the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival, has benefitted from almost $339,500 in Major Events Development Funding over three years starting from 2012.
Triathlon World Champs gets support
28 June 2010
The government has shown its continued support for major events with Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announcing a $900,000 contribution from the Major Events Development Fund to New Zealand's hosting of the 2012 Triathlon ITU World Championships Series grand final.
UCI BMX World Champs gets backing
18 June 2010
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced last week that the government will contribute up to $350,000 from the Major Events Development Fund towards the 2013 UCI BMX World Championships.

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Denniston mine decision good news for jobs & growth
23 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

The decision today by Conservation Minister Nick Smith to approve the access agreement for Bathurst Resources’ Escarpment Mine near Westport is good news for jobs and economic growth on the West Coast, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges say.

Budget 2013: $2m for ‘New Zealand Story’ project
19 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Budget 2013

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced $2 million in new funding to launch the New Zealand Story project – an initiative to help New Zealand companies gain a competitive advantage from the use of the New Zealand brand in international markets.

Budget focuses on export growth
17 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Budget 2013 is investing in growing New Zealand’s exports markets and boosting our overseas profile and international competiveness, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says.

Over $130m to strengthen higher-level tertiary education
16 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

Budget 2013 commits over $130 million over four years in new funding for investment in tertiary education, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says.

$130m boost for Kiwi R&D and start-ups
16 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Budget 2013

Budget 2013 is investing nearly $130 million into Callaghan Innovation to encourage businesses to invest more in research and development, and to support new start-ups.

Tertiary sector continues strong financial performance
15 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment

New Zealand’s tertiary sector continued to sustain a strong financial performance in 2012 reflecting the increasing size of the Government’s investment, latest figures from the Tertiary Education Commission show.

Govt & SkyCity agree to $402m Convention Centre
13 May 2013

Steven Joyce | Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the Government and SkyCity have signed a Heads of Agreement to build a $402 million international-standard convention centre in Auckland.

McCully to visit US and Caribbean
9 May 2013

Murray McCully | Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will depart late this week on a two-week trip to the United States and Caribbean.