New Zealand Major Events
Investing in world-class events
New Zealand has a growing reputation as a world-class events destination. Ensuring we remain competitive on the world stage is a key contributor to the prosperity of all New Zealanders.
Through a dedicated fund, New Zealand Major Events provides sponsorship funding to major events that build a dynamic nation and produce significant economic and social benefits.
NOTE: The Inter Agency Events Group (IAEG) has recently changed the application process to enable a more effective evaluation of events projects and to facilitate a more user friendly application procedure.
The application process now consists of two annual funding rounds with two stages in each. Please note that the assessment and decision making process takes approximately 3 months from the delivery of a comprehensive proposal by applicants.
2010 FUNDING ROUND DATES
Key dates for the 2010 funding rounds are:
AUTUMN ROUND
Monday 1 March - Stage One applications must be received by 11.59pm
Thursday 18 March - Agency Advisory Group meets to make decisions on Stage One applications
Monday 26 April - Stage Two applications must be received in electronic form by 11.59pm
Thursday 3 June - IAEG meets to make decisions on stage two applications.
SPRING ROUND
Monday 16 August - Stage One applications must be received by 11.59pm.
Thursday 2 September - Agency Advisory Group meets to make decisions on Stage One applications.
Monday 11 October - Stage Two applications must be received in electronic form by 11.59pm.
Thursday 18 November - IAEG meets to make decisions on Stage Two applications.
The Major Events Development Fund also provides funding to Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) for the
Conference Assistance Programme (CAP). The objectives for CINZ are to stimulate increased New Zealand conference and meeting activity from international and domestic sources. By attracting these events, commercial benefits are provided to the New Zealand economy. No changes will be made to this programme.
The Major Events website provides an online service for the submission of funding applications.
New Zealand Major Events is a Member of the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals www.nzaep.co.nz
The Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships is one of the largest and most prestigious surfing events in the world for under 18 year old surfers. Piha Beach, Auckland will host the event in January 2010 with some 300 athletes from 25 countries expected to participate.
The New Zealand International Arts Festival is New Zealand's premier arts event and the biggest cultural event in Australasia. The biennial festival has its major focus on international works and also showcases New Zealand work and performers. The Festival feature high quality theatre, classical and world music, opera, dance, jazz, a literary programme, family and free events.
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