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

Downer NRL Auckland Nines club programme regional hosting hubs announced

Six local rugby league clubs to host NRL teams and neighbouring clubs. Six Auckland rugby league clubs will host NRL teams and neighbouring clubs in February 2017 in the revamped Downer NRL Auckland Nines club programme. Manurewa, Mangere East, East Coast Bays, Mt Albert, Pakuranga and Waitemata...

Wed, 11/16/2016 - 13:45

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

Foundation laid for new jobs in the CBD

The announcement of the initiative to address labour shortages for businesses and provide jobs and training in Auckland’s CBD by Hon Steven Joyce at an event in Auckland today is welcomed by the partners supporting it. The CBD Jobs and Skills Hub, based in Wynyard Quarter, is a collaboration...

Wed, 11/09/2016 - 14:00

Experience the thrills of a Pukekohe hot lap

A new virtual reality experience which gives people all the thrills and excitement of being in in a Supercar has been created in the lead-up to the ITM Auckland SuperSprint. Members of the public will be able to wear a virtual reality (VR) headset, settle into a racing seat, and experience the...

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 14:02

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

ITM Auckland SuperSprint Karting booked solid

Free karting event books out in 48 hours. Supercars drivers Fabian Coulthard and David Reynolds better watch out – Aucklanders have snapped up the chance to try and beat the drivers’ pre-recorded times around Auckland karting tracks. Timeslots for the free karting sessions, being held across...

Wed, 10/12/2016 - 14:13

Plan your travel to the Auckland Diwali Festival

Cycle or take public transport to one of Auckland’s biggest cultural festivals The Auckland Diwali Festival takes over Aotea Square and Queen St this Saturday and Sunday (15-16 October), for Auckland’s biggest celebration of contemporary and traditional Indian culture. The free, family-friendly...

Tue, 10/11/2016 - 14:19

Registrations open for free ITM Auckland SuperSprint Karting

Sign up to try beating Supercars drivers’ times on Auckland karting tracks. Release summary Supercars return to Auckland on 4-6 November with the ITM Auckland SuperSprint at Pukekohe Park Raceway. ITM Auckland SuperSprint Karting, on Tuesday, 1 November, is part of the lead-up to the Pukekohe...

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 14:29

Tips for the 2016 Auckland Diwali Festival

Join in Auckland’s largest celebration of contemporary and traditional Indian culture, when the 2016 Auckland Diwali Festival shines in the heart of the city on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 October. From midday to 9pm each day, the best of Indian music, dance, theatre, art, craft and street food is...

Thu, 10/06/2016 - 14:42

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