McDonald's rewarded for putting young people at the heart of its business

McDonald’s rewarded for putting young people at the heart of its business

McDonald’s has a special way of resonating with its young employees called ‘crew speak’ and have even created an adaptive learning app named ‘Macca Thrive’ to further engage with staff in a fun and interactive way. These are just a few of the youth-focused activities which have helped the quick...

Published: 17 NOV 2017
Pasifica (ATEED: Gareth Cooke)

Stall applications open for 2018 Pasifika Festival

Bring on the palusami, pai fala or keke 'isite. Break out the colourful ei katu, fragrant coconut oils or pareus – stallholder applications are open for the 2018 Pasifika Festival. The festival takes place on Saturday, 24 March and Sunday, 25 March at Western Springs Park. The festival is...

Published: 08 NOV 2017
Auckland employers look to young jobseekers as busy festive season approaches

Auckland employers look to young jobseekers as busy festive season approaches

JobFest youth employment event on tomorrow, Wednesday 11 October With the busy festive season fast approaching, Auckland retail and hospitality employers are among those exhibiting at JobFest today (Wednesday, 11 October), the largest youth employment event in New Zealand designed to get more...

Published: 10 OCT 2017
Auckland Mayor Phill Goff cuts a cake to celebrate the launch of Great Barrier Island's dark sky sanctuary

Stars shine bright in Great Barrier Island’s dark sky

Community celebrates island’s new International Dark Sky Sanctuary status. Hundreds turned out from the Great Barrier Island community to celebrate the island’s new international Dark Sky Sanctuary status on Saturday. Great Barrier Island, located around 90 kilometres north-east of central...

Published: 20 AUG 2017
ideastarter winners for their Polynesian art workshop

iDEAStarter winners show impressive business ideas

Young Auckland entrepreneurs have been recognised and rewarded winning iDEAStarter, a competition which encourages young people to turn their energy and ideas into action. Almost 200 entries were received this year, a record number in the competition’s three year history. iDEAStarter is...

Published: 11 JUL 2017
Emirates Team New Zealand homecoming parade – plan your day in advance

Emirates Team New Zealand homecoming parade – plan your day in advance

Aucklanders will get the chance to welcome home the triumphant Emirates Team New Zealand tomorrow (Thursday, 6 July), with a land and sea parade marking the team’s America’s Cup success. Fans will be able to see members of Emirates Team New Zealand in the parade, which will make its way down...

Published: 05 JUL 2017
Black and white photo of Motor City Family Funk performing

Huge week ahead for Auckland

Fanzones, the Auckland Fan Trail, free entertainment, rugby personalities – and live screening of the Emirates Team New Zealand Welcome Home Parade Auckland is turning on the excitement, celebration and entertainment as The British & Irish Lions return to the region for the third and final...

Published: 04 JUL 2017
Emirates Team New Zealand homecoming parade route confirmed – on land and sea

Emirates Team New Zealand homecoming parade route confirmed – on land and sea

Aucklanders will get the chance to welcome home the triumphant Emirates Team New Zealand this week, with a land and sea parade route confirmed to mark the team’s America’s Cup success. The parade is confirmed to take place on Thursday, 6 July, starting at 12.30pm. Fans will be able to see...

Published: 02 JUL 2017
Great Barrier awarded rare international dark sky sanctuary status

Great Barrier awarded rare international dark sky sanctuary status

Great Barrier Island, located 100 kilometres north-east of central Auckland, has become the first island in the world to be designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary in a bid to protect its night skies for present and future generations. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA)...

Published: 23 JUN 2017
Nick Hill

ATEED appoints Nick Hill as new Chief Executive

The Board of Directors for Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), Auckland’s economic growth agency and an Auckland Council controlled organisation, today announce the appointment of Nick Hill to the position of Chief Executive.  Mr Hill, who will commence his new role on 14...

Published: 22 JUN 2017