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Government confirms support for Conference Assistance Programme

The Ministry of Economic Development today announced continued Government support for the valuable Conference Assistance Programme.

International Convention Centre development moves ahead

Prime Minister John Key today announced negotiations with SkyCity to build a large international convention centre in Auckland, a project which would boost tourism, create jobs, and put New Zealand on the map as a business events destination.

Discussions underway on International Convention Centre

Economic Development Minister David Carter is welcoming negotiations with SkyCity to build a large international convention centre in central Auckland.

NEW - Major Events Development Fund - application documents

These documents provide a comprehensive resource which will help guide your application.

Govt provides $650k for CHCH events village

A new temporary entertainment and performance events village to be set up in North Hagley Park will receive $650,000 from the government's Major Events Development Fund, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Acting Economic Development Minister David Carter announced today.

Minister welcomes FIFA U20 World Cup bid success

Economic Development Minister David Carter has offered his congratulations to New Zealand Football for winning the rights to host the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

New training tract at QEII for IPC Athletics World Champs

Top athletes at the 2011 Athletics World Championships will be the first to use a new training track at Christchurch's QEII Park Recreation and Sport Centre this month.

Government support for youth sailing regatta.

Minister for Economic Develoment Gerry Brownlee today announced the government, through its Major Events Development Fund, is investing $150,000 in the Optimist World Championships to be hosted in Napier in 2011.

Business events deliver significant economic contribution

A new survey on multi-day conventions provides a benchmark to measure the performance of the sector. It shows that multi-day conventions contributed $398 million to GDP in the year to June 2010.

World Rowing Championships 2010 at Lake Karapiro

The World Rowing Championships 2010, which wrapped up last Sunday at Lake Karapiro, were a resounding success says MED’s Major Events team.

New Zealand wine showcased in Christchurch

New Zealand has had a unqiue opportunity to showcase its wine industry at Wine Discovery New Zealand 2010.

Government backs Winter Games New Zealand

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced on 31 August 2010 that government will contribute up to $750,000 from the Major Events Development Fund to support Winter Games New Zealand 2011.

One-stop shop supports Major Events industry

New Zealand Major Events one-stop shop resource that helps support the major events industry in New Zealand was officially launched by Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee at the recent New Zealand Association of Event Professionals Eventing the Future Conference 2010.

Volunteer and event sectors get boost with new website

A new website that aims to boost the capability and capacity of the events sector and make it easier for New Zealanders to get involved with volunteering has just gone live.

Taekwon-Do World Champs receives boost

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that the government will contribute $100,000 towards the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships in March 2011, following news that New Zealand will host the event in Wellington in March next year.

Triathlon World Champs gets support

The government has shown its continued support for major events with Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee yesterday (28 June 2010) 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

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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