Advocacy
Advocacy
Championing the events industry
Government Engagement
NZEA's work with Ministers, government agencies, and policy makers — including submissions, meetings, and official statements on behalf of the New Zealand events industry.
$70 Million Government Events Fund
The government announced a $70 million fund to attract global acts and support major events in New Zealand. NZEA's response and member update.
Submission — Online Casino Gaming Bill
NZEA's submission on the Online Casino Gaming Bill, addressing the potential impact of online gambling expansion on the live events and entertainment sector.
Regulatory Challenges 2025 — RMA Reform
NZEA's position paper on Resource Management Act reform and the regulatory challenges facing the events industry in 2025, including permitting and compliance burdens.
Events in the Media
Media coverage of New Zealand's events industry — including NZEA appearances, industry news, and stories that matter to events professionals. Sorted most recent first.
Auckland to host major events this weekend
Western Springs Bowl with new 30,000-seat concert plan revealed for Auckland
Auckland Council backs 30,000-capacity bowl at Western Springs
Where are we? Auckland's stadium jigsaw puzzle
Have your say: What would you see major stadiums used for?
Christchurch's new stadium could showcase city's case for third NZ League team
Liquidators of cancelled music festivals head to court after artists refuse to pay back appearance fees
Grammy-nominated star Noah Kahan announces one NZ show
A year sold out: Split Enz — now thousands will be scrambling for Electric Avenue 2027 tickets
Watch: First glimpse inside One New Zealand Stadium on opening day
Record-breaking summer concerts inject $10m into Auckland economy
Linkin Park just smashed the Spark Arena record
Let him entertain us: Robbie Williams to play Auckland and Christchurch
Extra Auckland show announced: Split Enz back and Auckland wants more
Louise Upston defends $40m events package after ACT 'slush fund' claim
Christchurch Super Round and events give April hospitality boom
Manfeild primed to face the festival music
Enduring appeal: Kiwis still shell out for summer festivals despite cost of living
WOMAD music festival cancelled for 2026
Hawke's Bay's Horse of the Year show cancelled for 2026
Dunedin stadium boss departs after 18 months as concert gap stretches past two years
NZ festivals face toughest summer yet as Splore confirms final year
Splore festival will end for good in 2026
Ticket refunds in focus as liquidators of cancelled music festivals head to court
Creative industries are not 'nice to haves'
Don't sacrifice hospitality on the altar of dynamic pricing
SkyCity's NZ International Convention Centre books 95 events for 2026
Mission Concert on its major events fund knockback: 'The NZ Government has an agenda that I do not understand'
From Manu to Matariki: NZEA 2025 Awards
Laneway Festival 2026 Auckland announces new date, location and when line-up will be released
Eventing the Future: Politics, promoters, and the push for recognition
NZ 'back in the game' for showstopper events — music promoter
Govt unveils $70m fund to lure global acts, support major events
$70 million boost to bring big events like Coldplay and Pearl Jam to NZ
Auckland's Moana Festival looks to new government events fund
Super Rugby Pacific Super Round to be staged in Christchurch in 2026
Dick Move, Earth Tongue and Foley among 20 to get gig funding in new Music Project touring fund
NZ's small music venues are struggling — but there are ways to help them thrive
Gisborne surfers competing for World Surf League event wildcard
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