Vibrant regional events receive funding boost from Auckland Council

Publish Date : 26 Sep 2024

An assortment of vibrant and engaging events across Tāmaki Makaurau for Aucklanders to participate in and enjoy have been given a helping hand by Auckland Council.

On 24 September Auckland Council’s Community Committee approved an allocation of $460,500 from the Regional Events Fund Grants Programme to 21 organisations to help with their events.

These events deliver a range of outcomes and benefits to communities by contributing to a sense of place and connection.

Councillor Angela Dalton, chair of the Community Committee says it’s extremely important that a diverse range of events are regularly held in Auckland.

“Regular, vibrant events play an important part in Auckland’s cultural, sporting and social calendar,” says Cr Dalton.“Events allow people from around Tāmaki Makaurau to come together and connect, learn and celebrate.”“Many of the events we are supporting will bring economic benefits to nearby local businesses and the communities hosting them.”

A broad range of arts, sports and cultural events received funding including the Auckland International Buskers Festival, Takapuna Winter Lights, ASB Polyfest and Iwi of Origin.

Auckland Council’s Head of Events Glynn Leggat says council staff assessed each application against regional event funding criteria.

“A wide range of factors were considered in allocating funding including positive benefits to the community with particular emphasis on youth and Māori; how well the event is planned; community support and involvement and alignment with key dates such as Auckland Anniversary Weekend.”

“We’d like to thank all the organisations and community groups who put in the mahi to prepare for and host these events,” says Mrs Leggat.

The Regional Event Grants Programme for 2024-25 has a total budget allocation of $600,000, of which $460,500 has been allocated in this first funding round.  The remaining unallocated budget of $139,500 is expected to be allocated in March 2025.

To learn more about the range of regional and local grants we provide and how you can apply for them, visit the Auckland Council website.

 

Regional Event Grant Programme Fund allocation for 2024/2025 – first round

 

Applicant

Event

Recommended funding allocation

Aktive

Iwi of Origin

$20,000

Alan Smythe Special Events (2020) Limited

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park

$45,000

Aotearoa Latin American Community Incorported (ALAC Inc)

Family Day

$12,500

Athletics New Zealand Incorporated

2025 Sir Graeme Douglas International

$6,000

Auckland Anniversary Regatta Incorporated

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

$17,000

Auckland Children’s Christmas Parade Trust

Farmers Santa Parade

$17,000

Auckland Pride Incorporated

Auckland Pride March

$27,000

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa

Big Gay Out 2025

$17,000

Crackerjack Events

Auckland International Buskers Festival

$40,000

Environmental Hubs Aotearoa

EcoFest 2025

$25,000

Eventing Auckland Incorporated

Puhinui International Horse Trials

$15,000

Interacting

InterACT 2025!

$16,000

Interesting Things

Future Future

$11,000

New Zealand Eid Day Trust

New Zealand Eid Day, Eid al Fitr 2025

$12,000

Ngā Kaihoe O Aotearoa (Waka Ama New Zealand Incorporated)

2025 Takapuna Beach Cup

$9,000

Mahurangi Action Incorporated

Mahurangi Regatta

$6,000

Show Jumping Waitemata

Show Jumping Waitemata World Cup Festival

$11,000

The Polyfest Trust

ASB Polyfest

$75,000

Takapuna Beach Business Association

Takapuna Winter Lights

$44,000

Waiheke International Jazz Festival Limited

Waiheke Jazz Festival 2025

$8,000

Westlake Boys High School

Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga 2024

$27,000

Total

 

$460,500

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