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ATEED confirms September 2017 departure for CE

ATEED Chairman David McConnell has announced that, as planned, ATEED Chief Executive Brett O’Riley will leave his role on 1 September, 2017. McConnell says that O’Riley, who has been ATEED’s Chief Executive since May 2012, informed the ATEED board 12 months ago of his intention to leave in 2017 and...

Thu, 02/02/2017 - 15:43

Ten Auckland youth win jobs in booming construction and infrastructure sector

Ten young Auckland jobseekers will start work in Auckland’s thriving construction and infrastructure sector in the New Year having won work placements as part of the #BuildAKL industry recruitment campaign. #BuildAKL is an interactive social media campaign which aims to get 4000 young Aucklanders...

Wed, 12/21/2016 - 11:17

17 reasons why Auckland is the place to visit in 2017

From the moment Serena Williams slams down her first serve at the world’s first tennis tournament of 2017, Auckland is set to serve up a massively entertaining year-long smorgasbord of sporting and cultural events. From the moment Serena Williams slams down her first serve at the world’s first...

Fri, 12/16/2016 - 12:21

Auckland students scoop seven prizes at Young Enterprise National Awards

Five Auckland teams have won seven awards tonight at the Young Enterprise National Awards in Wellington. The national awards recognised student teams who were taking part in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). Each YES team was challenged to create a run a small business this year....

Fri, 12/09/2016 - 12:39

Auckland hosting LPGA a game changer for local visitor economy

An unprecedented opportunity to showcase Auckland to high value visitors. Today’s announcement that Auckland is to host the LPGA-sanctioned McKayson New Zealand Open next year is a potential game changer for the region’s visitor economy – which is already Auckland’s largest and fastest-growing...

Thu, 11/17/2016 - 12:43

Visitor information after Kaikoura Earthquake November 14th

For Auckland, along with most of the rest of the country, daily life is unaffected, and are open for business. New Zealand remains a safe a place to visit although there have been a number of aftershocks following the quakes of November 14. The most serious damage is concentrated in Kaikoura, at...

Wed, 11/16/2016 - 13:55

The Auckland Story or ‘Global Auckland’ project - clarification

The Auckland Plan published in 2012 outlined how a distinctive Auckland story would capitalise on the region’s attributes, help to differentiate Auckland, and enhance its international reputation by providing a coherent value proposition to attract skilled migrants, investors, innovators, visitors...

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 13:59

Auckland food producers win big at NZ Food Awards

Auckland food producers have flexed their culinary muscle at the 2016 New Zealand Food Awards, scooping more than half of all awards announced at last night’s prestigious gala dinner. The awards, which are organised by Massey University, were unveiled before an audience of 400 guests at the...

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 14:10

SKYCITY named ‘Auckland Youth Employer of the Year’

SKYCITY – one of Auckland’s largest employers – has been named ‘Auckland Youth Employer of the Year’ at the 2016 ‘Young at Heart’ Awards held at the Langham Hotel last night. Release summary SKYCITY has been recognised for its contribution to employing and training young Aucklanders at the 2016...

Thu, 10/06/2016 - 14:38

Trio of economic development awards for Auckland

A trio of Auckland economic development projects have received prestigious international accolades from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) at its annual awards in the United States. IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards – announced at the organisation’s annual...

Mon, 10/03/2016 - 14:55