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Major Events Fund recipients

Current and past recipients.

Eligibility and criteria

The Major Events Fund is an investment fund that supports major events to achieve specific outcomes that align with government priorities. The Fund will give priority to events that align to one of three investment focus areas.

Major Events Fund

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™

Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia co-hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ from 20 July to 20 August 2023. Find out about our successful bid, the tournament, and all the related activity that happened around the country.

Definition of terms

A list of terms and explanations commonly used throughout the application process.

Other events funding sources

There are a range of funds and grants available to events and the sector. If you find your proposition doesn’t align with the Major Events Fund, you might like to check out some of the websites below.

Application process

Applications for events seeking over $1 million need to be submitted at least two years before the event commencement date, and one year in advance for events seeking investment under $1 million. This is to allow enough time to assess the event and develop leverage and legacy programmes to secure benefits from the event/event platform.

Applying to be declared a major event under the Major Events Management Act 2007 (MEMA)

To benefit from the MEMA protections, an event must be declared to be a ‘major event’ by the Governor-General. The criteria and process for a declaration are set out in the MEMA. They include considerations related to the international significance of the major event (such as international visitation and media coverage) and the benefits it would bring to New Zealand and New Zealanders. To start the process, the event organiser must apply for the event to be declared to be a major event under the Act. If you wish to apply, please contact the Major Events team within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Domestic Events Fund

The Domestic Events Fund is a $10 million fund established to support the events sector which has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants have been advised on the outcome of their applications.