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.
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Regional Event Grant Programme Fund allocation for 2024/2025 – first round
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Applicant |
Event |
Recommended funding allocation |
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Aktive |
Iwi of Origin |
$20,000 |
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Alan Smythe Special Events (2020) Limited |
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park |
$45,000 |
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Aotearoa Latin American Community Incorported (ALAC Inc) |
Family Day |
$12,500 |
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Athletics New Zealand Incorporated |
2025 Sir Graeme Douglas International |
$6,000 |
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Auckland Anniversary Regatta Incorporated |
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta |
$17,000 |
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Auckland Children’s Christmas Parade Trust |
Farmers Santa Parade |
$17,000 |
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Auckland Pride Incorporated |
Auckland Pride March |
$27,000 |
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Burnett Foundation Aotearoa |
Big Gay Out 2025 |
$17,000 |
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Crackerjack Events |
Auckland International Buskers Festival |
$40,000 |
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Environmental Hubs Aotearoa |
EcoFest 2025 |
$25,000 |
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Eventing Auckland Incorporated |
Puhinui International Horse Trials |
$15,000 |
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Interacting |
InterACT 2025! |
$16,000 |
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Interesting Things |
Future Future |
$11,000 |
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New Zealand Eid Day Trust |
New Zealand Eid Day, Eid al Fitr 2025 |
$12,000 |
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Ngā Kaihoe O Aotearoa (Waka Ama New Zealand Incorporated) |
2025 Takapuna Beach Cup |
$9,000 |
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Mahurangi Action Incorporated |
Mahurangi Regatta |
$6,000 |
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Show Jumping Waitemata |
Show Jumping Waitemata World Cup Festival |
$11,000 |
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The Polyfest Trust |
ASB Polyfest |
$75,000 |
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Takapuna Beach Business Association |
Takapuna Winter Lights |
$44,000 |
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Waiheke International Jazz Festival Limited |
Waiheke Jazz Festival 2025 |
$8,000 |
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Westlake Boys High School |
Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga 2024 |
$27,000 |
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Total |
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$460,500 |
