ATTACHMENT A: REGIONAL EVENT FUND APPLICATION SUMMARIES 2019/2020 ROUND 1 Detail from funding applications in this schedule has been presented as received.
APPLICATION ORGANISER EVENT NAME
REF20-100002 Orewa Beach Carnival OrewaBeachCarnival
REF20-100003 Show Jumping Waitemata Show Jumping Waitemata World Cup Festival
REF20-100004 North Harbour Hockey Chica Gilmer Trophy Tier 3 Girls Tournament
REF20-100005 Auckland Highland Games Assoc. Inc. The Auckland Highland Games and Gathering
REF20-100010 NZ Ukulele Trust The New Zealand Ukulele Festival
REF20-100011 Te Whānau O Waipareira Waitangi @ Waititi 2020
REF20-100012 The Korean Society of Auckland Inc. 2020 Korean Day
REF20-100014 Crackerjack Promotions Auckland International Buskers Festival
REF20-100015 The Preparatory Committee of New New Zealand Taiwan Day 2019 Zealand Taiwan Day Trust
REF20-100020 Total Sport Ltd The Coastal Challenge - coastal adventure run/walk
REF20-100021 The Farmers Santa Parade The Farmers Santa Parade
REF20-100022 Swimming New Zealand New Zealand Short Course Championships
REF20-100023 Eventing Auckland Puhinui International Horse Trials
REF20-100024 New Zealand Dance Festival Trust Tempo Dance Festival 2019
REF20-100025 Quantum Events King of the Bays
REF20-100027 YMCA of Auckland Inc Walk The Line 2020
REF20-100029 Auckland Anniversary Regatta Inc Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
REF20-100030 NZMA Islam Awareness week
REF20-100031 Domain Concerts Trust Coca Cola Christmas in the Park
REF20-100032 Auckland Pride Festival Incorporated Auckland Pride Festival
REF20-100035 Hibiscus Rodders Rodders Beach Festival
REF20-100036 Athletics New Zealand 2020 Sir Graeme Douglas International Track Challenge
REF20-100038 N Z Federation of Multicultural Councils New Zealand Community Football Cup (NZCFC) 2019
REF20-100039 Total Sport Ltd The Partners Life DUAL
REF20-100040 New Zealand AIDS Foundation Ending HIV Big Gay Out 2020
REF20-100041 Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable 2019 Aotearoa Maori Sports Awards Trust
REF20-100042 Mahurangi Action Incorporated Mahurangi Regatta
REF20-100044 Japanese Society of Auckland Inc. Japan Day
REF20-100045 Aorere College Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga Kapahaka Secondary Competition 2020
REF20-100002 Project Title OrewaBeachCarnival Applicant Orewa Beach Carnival Website http://www.OrewaBeachCarnival.co.nz Proposed venue/location Orewa Beach Proposed event dates Fri 6th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th March 2020 Proposed event times 09:00 to 20:00 hours Estimated no. of participants 500 Estimated total audience 50000 Target audience Families Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 1,298,393.00 Has event been held before? No Brief Project Description This event is essentially a Tourism Event/Attraction with the primary target audience of families in the market area of the greater Auckland region and beyond.
This event is planned to be hosted at Orewa Beach which has a 2.4km shorefront, the length being critical for the content of aviation and watercraft displays. This event is a commitment to develop much needed tourism north of Auckland CBD, into the Rodney district.
The core feature of this event is based upon “Air Racing” which is hugely popular overseas. It should be noted that statically, aviation events generate the largest crowds worldwide, for ANY event (after soccer).We have added other exciting elements to the core component to include Power Boat Racing, BloKart Racing and the like.
This kind of shorefront “Air Show” has been hosted in Chicago lakefront, draws 2 million attendees annually and has done so for the past 60 years! Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome
Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support
Total Amount Requested 1,298,393.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities OBC - Regional Event Key Priorities
Community Development
This event is simply about tourism and tourism means business opportunities, which in turn means employment … pure and simple! Some 50 years ago, Queenstown had ONE single story hotel (Old Joe “O’Connells Hotel”). Just look at Queenstown now! And the formula to this “community development” has been hosting events (winter skiing and summer golf/adventures) and many, many others ….and this is tourism!
This “Air Racing” event series, can be just one of a number of events that can be hosted in this region thereby perhaps emulating in some (smaller) way the community development that Queenstown now enjoys.
Regional Identity This “Air Racing” event will dramatically highlight Orewa Beach (and thus the Hibiscus Coastline) and it will become as synonymous as Pukekohe Park has become with car racing, Cardrona is with skiing, and Queenstown is with adventure!
Showcase Coastline There are TWELVE beaches within the immediate Hibiscus Coastline, NINE of which are directly adjacent on the north/eastern favoured shoreline. Each has their own distinction with Orewa Beach perhaps being the most notable. The cluster of these beaches is perhaps a marked difference from the inner city beaches and therefore offers a real opportunity.
Property development particularly on the Coromandel Peninsular has drawn substantial visitor numbers away from Orewa Beach. This has only been exemplified with even more property development north at Omaha, Matakana and the overall Mahurangi area. Whilst new motorways, both north and south has only accelerated this change in visitor demographics they should also be viewed as an enhancement for access to the Hibiscus Coastline. It should be remembered that many, many of the newest population increase into Auckland will perhaps have never ventured to this coastline area …. yet!
And so this event, which has proven huge popularity in similar locations overseas, will be an incredible draw card and offer the opportunity to showcase this coastline!
Region-Wide Impact The “Region-Wide-Impact” can perhaps be readily drawn from our overall business and social model:
(a) The event is located at perhaps one of the largest and most beautiful beaches in the Greater Auckland Region. (b) The event comprises of a wide variety of entertainment. (c) The entertainment is expressly orientated toward families who make up the bulk of the population base in the Region. (d) The whole marketing strategy of this event, is really zeroed in on the Region (e) As time progresses and the continued success of the “Air Races at Orewa Beach” event evolves people from around the entire country will attend. Ref: 100,000 people migrate to Wanaka Air Show from all over New Zealand! And so the impact on tourism, particularly accommodation (Bed Nights) in the region (from Rodney/Orewa to the Auckland/CBD) will increase.
REF20-100003 Project Title Show Jumping Waitemata World Cup Festival Applicant Show Jumping Waitemata Website http://www.sjwaitemata.co.nz Proposed venue/location Woodhill Sands Proposed event dates 10th-12th January Proposed event times 8am - 5pm Estimated no. of participants 700 Estimated total audience 10000 Target audience Families, groups, those who are wanting a day out, Local community Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 140,900.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description This event is hosting one of New Zealand's most prestigious premier Equestrian Show Jumping Events which includes the Federation Equestrian International (FEI) World Cup Final. The new year Show Jumping Festival includes the final of the FEI World Cup Jumping New Zealand series. This event is premier ranked and attracts in access over 650 horse and rider combinations from all around New Zealand (North and South Island) and includes competitors from the Pacific Islands and Australia.
The event incorporates national show jumping series that target different age and ability groups within riders, and therefore is accessible at any age or level. Show jumping is a unique sport in that it invites individuals of any age, gender and class to compete against each other on a fair playing field. It is a very family oriented sport and each rider comes with a support team averaging four other individuals.
This event offers something for all ages and includes four rings of competition including classes catering to grass roots riders right through to world class professional competitors. The event last year included 3800 public spectators coming to watch the event, and therefore this event includes large amounts of entertainment and thrilling viewing for spectators.
Television coverage is a big part of the event, and this was exceptionally well received last year. Two broadcast television shows on SKY channel Country TV will be part of this year's show, as is planned live stream coverage. Country TV has over 45,000 subscribed households with an estimated viewership of over 135,000 people, and their Equestrian Performance Tuesday theme night is the most popular night of the week. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The event runs from the 11th- 13th of January at Woodhill Sands in Waimauku.
There are over 650 horse and rider combinations competing at this event and over 5000 members of the public attend.
This event was held in January last year and was hugely successful. As a result, Show Jumping Waitemata has won Top Show in New Zealand for three years in a row and we believe this is helping to raise to the bar of show jumping competitions in New Zealand.
There were over 650 horse and rider combinations competing right through from grass roots competitors through to professional world class riders.
This event was a huge draw card for the public and attracted 3800 spectators during the World Cup and Pony Grand Prix classes alone. We had huge amounts of positive feedback from the public, many of those who had never seen this level of equestrian competition before, and those without an equestrian background. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support We were very lucky to receive funding from the Regional Event Fund for the last couple of events which was a huge contribution to the success of our event. Total Amount Requested 20,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities This event supports regional event key priorities as it is bringing a significant amount of people to the Rodney area who generally wouldn't visit the area and therefore showcases the local area. This event is a chance for riders of all levels to compete in the highest ranked level show in New Zealand along with the chance for our grass roots riders to compete at the same show as the country's leading professional riders. This event will bring lots of people together as competitors and the general public and profile Auckland to many hundreds of people who are not from the area.
This is free for the public to attend, and the schedule has been created with a large public focus in mind and provides lots of free entertainment and chance for the community to be involved through public course walks and meeting some of our celebrity riders. This competition will be filmed by Country TV which is seen by hundred of thousands of people with potential for the footage to be shown internationally and therefore encouraging those from other areas to visit Auckland, and attend these events.
REF20-100004 Project Title Chica Gilmer Trophy Tier 3 Girls Tournament Applicant North Harbour Hockey Association Website http://www.harbourhockey.org.nz Proposed venue/location North Harbour Hockey Stadium Proposed event dates 2nd September 2019 - 6th September 2019 Proposed event times 8:30am - 4:00pm Estimated no. of participants 326 Estimated total audience 1020 Target audience Secondary school aged Girls, volunteer coaching staff, tournament administrators, umpires Audience is family and friends of participants as well as local North Harbour community. Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 8,079.99 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Each year, Hockey New Zealand runs 21 Secondary School tournaments during the NZSSSC winter tournament week. These are held all over the country to allow schools from across both the North and South Islands to compete. The elite tournaments are the Tier 1 & 2 32 team tournaments - Rankin Cup/India Shield (boys) and Federation Cup/Marie Fry Trophy (Girls). Below this are the Tier 3 tournaments – Mayhill Cup, Founders Cup and Johnson Cup (Boys) and Audrey Timlin, Jenny Hair and Chica Gilmer (Girls). The remainder of the tournaments are Tier 4 tournaments open to all schools.
These tournaments are part of Hockey New Zealand’s policy to provide top quality tournaments and events for our players to allow them to further their hockey and experience tournament play.
Chica Gilmer Trophy is a Tier 3 Girls Tournament which is aimed at providing young people the opportunity to experience a sporting tournament regardless of their skill and talent, this is a participation tournament which traditionally has a 16 team format with 4 pools of 4 including 3 round robin games of pool play before two days of crossover pool finals. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The Chica Gilmer was hosted by the North Harbour Hockey Association during the week of the 18th- 22nd of August 2003.
Sixteen teams in four pools of four took part in the Tournament participant numbers 306 -16 players with 2 team management per team = 288 -1 umpire per team = 16 -2 tournament administrators
Key outcomes of the tournament were achieved these included:
1.Hosting a successful tournament that provides equal opportunity to lower tiered school teams to participate and experience a sporting tournament. 2.The event was run as per event plan and health and safety plans Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support No Total Amount Requested 4,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities Event supports council strategic outcomes from the Auckland Sport & Recreation: Strategic Action Plan 2014-2024
1. Participation: Secondary school sports week allows youth from across the country the chance to bond. It provides a chance for different ethnic groups and regions to explore sport together.
2.Infrastructure: Access to Premier Hockey facilities that enable physical activity, recreation and sport at all levels.
3. Excellence in recreation and sport: This Tournament has a tiered approach with the winning team having the opportunity to be promoted to a tier 2 tournament the previous year. Secondary School Sports week helps to act as a vehicle to enhance the secondary school education experience by providing a lifelong passion for sport and health
4. Sector development Being involved in a sport helps you develop character through experiences shared. Youth learn how to develop meaningful relationship with team mates united over a common purpose. It teaches youth commitment. Youth learn how to work with and gel with different personalities and they learn to share the highs and lows together. Everyone likes to win but not everyone can. Secondary School Sports Week provides all players with the chance to strive to achieve goals and learning moments to develop resilience to overcome disappointments. For youth aged 13-18 secondary school sports week provides these learning opportunities that will serve them will as they transition to further study or the work force.
SHOWCASE AUCKLANDS ASSETS -This event showcases the Premier Hockey Venue in Auckland - North Harbour Hockey Stadium. This venue has had a new water turf laid in April 2019 and is the only hockey facility in Auckland that has 4 water turfs at one venue.
BUILDING REGION WIDE IDENTITY - This event will help Aucklander's feel proud of what we can offer in terms of delivering a Hockey tournament. In addition they will take pride in the fantastic facilities.
REF20-100005 Project Title The Auckland Highland Games & Gathering Applicant Auckland Highland Games Association Incorporated Website http://ahg.org.nz Proposed venue/location Ellerslie Event Centre Proposed event dates 23 November 2019 Proposed event times 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Estimated no. of participants 960 Estimated total audience 6000 Target audience Everyone Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 65,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description A kaleidoscope of activities are on display - Highland and Country dancing, singing and music, the skirl of the pipes in the Pipe Band and Solo Piping competitions. The field events, including caber tossing, sheaf and haggis tossing, tug of war, a Strong Man section, a Junior Highland Games concept, historical fighting, as well as games for the children to take part in. The Clan Avenue is full of keen historians and cultural specialists sharing their knowledge with their tents full of colourful displays and information. The day is operated as a community family event, as requested by Auckland Council, where the activities are structured so you can either relax, take in the sights or, if you feel like getting involved, there is plenty of opportunity to participate in the games around the field. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome After being held for 17 years at the Three Kings Reserve, our first year at the Ellerslie Event Centre was an outstanding success. Again this free community event assisted by Local Government which by being held at a venue with a vast area for displays and exhibitions with no parking restriction, allowed the addition of exhibitors that the previous venue disqualified. We are excited by the possibilities to grow the event and raise its profile. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2018 Regional Events 15000 2018 COGS 1500 2017 Regional Events 15000 2017 Creative Communities 5000 2017 Local Boards 7500 2016 Regional Events 12500 2016 Albert-Eden LB Events 1000 2015 Regional Events 15000 2015 Local Board Mangere-Otahuhu 1500 2015 Local Board Howick 2000
2014 Regional Events 12500 2014 Puketapapa LB 1772 2013 CGAF 7291 2013 COGS 2742 2013 Creative NZ 8000 2012 Council 8000 2011 Council 7000 2010 Council 6000 2009 Council 8000 2008 Council 8000 2007 Council 4500 2006 Council 5500 2005 Council 5625 2002 Council 2000 Total Amount Requested 40,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The Auckland Highland Games were held at the Ellerslie Racecourse for the first time since 1874. Prior to this they have been held at the Three Kings Reserve for 17 years however have been held for over 148 years in Auckland. Contestants and their supporters come from all over Auckland and further - to the south from Wellington and to the north from Kaitaia with exhibitors and spectators from in between. The Piping & Dancing Assn of NZ, Auckland Pipe Bands Assn, Scottish Heavyweights and Celtic Music Groups stage their regional contests which form an integral part of their lead up to New Zealands' national contests.
REF20-100010 Project Title The New Zealand Ukulele Festival Applicant The New Zealand Ukulele Trust Website https://nzukulele.org.nz/ Proposed venue/location The Trusts Arena Auckland Proposed event dates Saturday 16 November Proposed event times 1200 - 1500 Estimated no. of participants 3000 Estimated total audience 6500 Target audience Children, youth, families and the wider community Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 50,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The New Zealand Ukulele Festival gives children an opportunity to perform their ukulele skills as part of the hour-long performance by the Kiwileles' Massed Schools Ukulele Orchestra. This is upwards of 2,500 primary and intermediate students who sing and play a set of culturally inclusive songs as part of the New Zealand Ukulele Trust's music education programme.
The festival introduces them to professional performers who interact and entertain on the day. This year we are celebrating New Zealand music with a strong focus on waiata Maori and Pasifika musicians.
Family and whanau attend the family friendly event with the emphasis being on participation, inclusion and the joy of a shared musical experience. Schools come to the festival from across the Auckland region, Northland and Waikato with a big percentage of these being low decile schools.
The children have been learning the ukulele throughout the year with teachers who are supplied instruments, an annual tutor book/manuscript, a rehearsal CD and face to face workshops. At the event, more than 6000 people listen to the Kiwileles massed orchestra of school children along with professional ukulele performers and everyone is encouraged to take part - by making music, listening, having a free lesson, buying an instrument or singing along. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The New Zealand Ukulele Trust collects data annually regarding school involvement, decile rating, ethnic makeup and produces an audit report of the event, which goes to the trust Board each year. This report informs the Board's strategic planning for the forthcoming year.
Since 2007, The New Zealand Ukulele Trust has staged 11 Ukulele Festivals and supported music in between 100 and 150 schools each year. In the past two years, there has been an 70 percent return rate of schools participating in the Kiwileles and Ukulele Festival and in 2019 we already have 40 new schools. To date there have been 1130 school engagements with this event, resulting in over 68,000 children and teachers participating.
Over the last few years a pleasing result has been the involvement of 60-70 students from a number of Special Needs schools and in 2017 the event returned to where it all began in 2007, with the Homecoming Celebration being held in the grounds of Mt Roskil School Campus. The events have grown in scope and scale exponentially since 2007, with strong support from school participants, filling stadium grandstands at Mt Smart Stadium (2008, 2009), Trusts Arena (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) and Vector Arena (2016) each year. The 2017 programme offered free entertainment for all ages from 12 – 3pm. This milestone anniversary event was a celebration of the Trust’s work over the past decade. It was relaxed and made all the more exciting by a surprise performance by Jaedyn Randell (Te Reo Moana) and Babysitters’ Circus who came to play along with the Kiwileles. During Festival week, International guest artist James Hill performed in concert with The NZ Ukulele Squads, showing them and the audience how far you can go with the instrument with his virtuoso playing. James also made a guest appearance at a Kiwileles rehearsal and appeared on national radio, promoting the event and raising the profile of the Trust. The Kiwileles and NZ Ukulele Squad performances were led by children from the NZ Ukulele Squads, developing and encouraging them as future music leaders in their community.
We are looking forward to another stellar event in 2019 and are excited by the number of new schools enrolled in the program! Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2018 $10,000 from each of the following: - Auckland Council Creative Communities - Auckland Council Regional Arts and Culture - Auckland Council Regional Events
2017 $10,000 Auckland Council Creative Communities $0 declined application - Auckland Council Regional Arts and Culture $10,000 Auckland Council Regional Events
2016 $10,000 Auckland Council Creative Communities $5,000 Auckland Council Regional Arts and Culture $10,000 Auckland Council Regional Events
2015 $10,000 Auckland Council Creative Communities $15,000 Auckland Council Regional Arts and Culture $6,000 Auckland Council Regional Events
2014 and prior - various amounts from either Local Board and/or Creative Communities to the total value of approximately $10,000-$15,000 per year. Total Amount Requested 20,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities
1. By contributing to the Arts and Culture vision the festival supports council strategic outcomes through: • Providing an opportunity for Aucklander's to experience the arts and culture as part of their everyday lives • Strengthening our communities and fostering local identity and pride • Reflecting the diversity of our talent and our communities • Proudly celebrating Māori cultural identity • Experiencing Auckland’s unique mix of Māori, European, Pacific, Asian and other cultures
2. By building a regional identity: • Children and their families travel from all over the Auckland region to come together and celebrate music, singing and cultural diversity. • Teachers, tutors, performers, volunteers and participants all contribute to the Ukulele Festival, promoting a feeling of partnership and identity. • By it’s very nature, the Ukulele Festival provides the children and families with a sense that they are part of something unique, a shared love of music on a large, region-wide scale.
By showcasing Auckland’s assets: The Ukulele Festival has previously been held at the Trust Arena, a venue used for 7 years and we're thrilled to return in 2019.The Trusts Arena provides the Ukulele Festival with all our needs; plenty of outdoor space, good shade for hot weather, indoor rooms as required, and adequate parking. An excellent venue for creating our picnic vibe for our outdoor concert and bringing families to the area.
In addition, the New Zealand Ukulele Festival: 1. has a positive impact across the region 2. brings people together to share memorable experiences 3. adds to the range of events on offer 4. is an event for youth 5. helps to develop talent 6. increases awareness and exposure about community organisations 7. promotes excellence in performance
REF20-100011 Project Title Waitangi @ Waititi 2020 Applicant Te Whanau o Waipareira Website http://www.waipareira.com Proposed venue/location Hoani Waititi Marae Proposed event dates 06/02/2020 Proposed event times 10am Estimated no. of participants 200 Estimated total audience 35000 Target audience For Māori by Māori to all New Zealanders - All those interested in a community wide event to celebrate our shared national day within a kaupapa Māori context Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 453,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Waitangi@Waititi is a coming together of people to celebrate our founding day as a modern nation, to acknowledge how far we've come but also to recognise what is still left to achieve. Achievements that are not possible without a collective will that reflects Māori as tangata whenua, adheres to the principles of the Treaty and celebrates and is inclusive of the many diverse communities that now make up Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are greater than the sum of our parts. We aim to promote Waitangi Day and the Treaty of Waitangi in a cultural, whānau friendly and community based environment that all ethnicities and local communities can enjoy, respect and nurture.
We aim to minimise and reduce negative social and health impacts that affect the West Auckland community, promoting smoke, drug, violence and alcohol free whānau. We aim to encourage proactive participation and involvement by all stakeholders including local government, government bodies, private sector, local communities and NGOs.
We aim to create and promote forms of inclusiveness that provide healthy interaction opportunities for the community which will increase better understanding of different cultures, customs, lifestyles, traditional knowledge and beliefs. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome 06/02/2014 - a successful event reaching 8000 in attendance 06/02/2015 - a successful event reaching 10000 in attendance 06/02/2016 - a successful event reaching 15000 in attendance 06/02/2017 - a successful event reaching 20000 in attendance 06/02/2018 - a successful event reaching 30000 in attendance 06/02/2019 - a successful event reaching 35000 in attendance
Waitangi@Waititi 2019 was of great benefit to the community whereby it provided the opportunity for togetherness of people to commemorate an important day in New Zealand’s history and exposure to Māori culture. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2019 LB Funding $30,000 2019 Regional Events $23,000 2018 LB Funding $20,000 2018 Regional Events $20,000 2017 Regional Event Fund $15,000 2017 Henderson-Massey Local Board $4,000 2017 Whāu Local Board $4,000 2017 Waitākere Local Board $10,000 2016 Regional Event Fund $15,000 2016 Henderson-Massey Local Board $7,000 2016 Whāu Local Board $3,000 2016 Waitākere Local Board $4,000 2015 Auckland Council $10,000 2015 Henderson-Massey Local Board $7,000 2015 Whāu Local Board $3,000 2015 Waitākere Local Board $4,000 Total Amount Requested 65,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The day is centred on the top kiwi entertainment, however this is only one part of the event. It’s important to remember this is a commemoration of our national day and unique kiwi culture, one that is whānau friendly, drink, drug, smoke and violence free.
Tikanga Māori has been woven through the day with karakia, te Reo, and kappa haka featuring. Waitangi@Waititi is an opportunity to showcase and affirm our Māori culture and provide a positive example for whānau. As a community event we have a commitment to our whānau to provide opportunities for their own mana-motuhake. We do this through our stalls village and community sites. The stalls and community sites enable whānau to reach a large audience to promote and sell a range of products including art, weaving, carving, kai, rongoa, other community services and healthy lifestyle promotion. The stalls sell out every year giving sports, community, school, whānau and kappa haka groups an opportunity to fundraise for their own purposes.
Accessibility is a key consideration, for many it is cost prohibitive to take the whole whānau to a similar festival event. Waitangi@Waititi is free to attend, and we have a specific focus on ensuring tamariki and rangatahi have fun. We provide water and watermelon along with a specific tamariki zone with rides, games and bouncy castle – all free. For many tamariki and rangatahi this may be the highlight of their holiday period.
In 2013 an idea was born to develop an event along the lines of a summer music festival to commemorate our national day. Hoani Waititi Marae was a natural fit - Uniquely urban, uniquely ‘Westie’, uniquely Waipareira, uniquely Māori.
Our inaugural Waitangi@Waititi in 2014 was a resounding success attracting an estimated 10,000 people from across Tāmaki Makaurau. Since then it has grown exponentially to become the largest Waitangi Day event in Aotearoa New Zealand.
REF20-100012 Project Title 2020 Korean Day Applicant The Korean Society of Auckland Inc. Website http://www.facebook.com/AucklandKoreansociety Proposed venue/location Eventfinda Stadium (17 Silverfield Lane Glenfield, Wairau Valley, Auckland 0627) Proposed event dates 14 March 2020 Proposed event times 9:00am -6:00pm Estimated no. of participants 500 Estimated total audience 12000 Target audience Family (including elders, adults and children) Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 60,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description One of the representative Korean community in Auckland, The Korean Society of Auckland is organising the biggest annual event called Korean Day.
According to our plan, more than over 10,000 people from different local communities with different ethnicities in Auckland show up and get involved throughout the event.
The event expresses the richness of Korean culture to local communities and provides a place to exchange cultures between different ethnic groups to reduce the cultural gap between different ethnicities.
It will be a full day event showcasing mixture of professionals invited from Korea and performers in New Zealand carrying out Korean performing arts (dances, music, instrument, K-pop), display of Korean cultural artifacts, Han-Book(Korean traditional costume) fashion, calligraphy, tea ceremony, Korean food, among others. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome Most recent event detail: Date: 30th March 2019 Attendance: Approximately 10,000 Key outcomes: Understanding Korean culture and exchanging cultures between diverse ethnics. Achieved: -Traditional activities experience were provided. -Support local business and NGOs. -The 2019 event was focused on performance and exhibition.
Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 09/07/2018 Regional Event Fund Round 1 24/07/2018 Kaipatiki Local Grants 05/10/2018 Upper Harbour Quick Response Round 1 16/10/2018 Hibiscus and Bays Quick Response Round 2 Total Amount Requested 20,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities 2020 Korean Day is aiming to offer the opportunity to interchange the Korean culture with a local community and ethnic groups. The event has been one of the significant annual event in Auckland which gathered attentions and it brought people together by exposing and sharing their cultures. Each year, the events were developed to deliver the existing tradition of Korean culture and tried engaging with New Zealand and other ethnic cultures in the current of Auckland. It is aligned with one of the Auckland's Vision, ' Culturally rich and creative Auckland'.
REF20-100014 Project Title Auckland International Buskers Festival Applicant Crackerjack Promotions Limited Website https://www.crackerjackevents.co.nz Proposed venue/location Auckland CBD & Waterfront Proposed event dates 24 January - 27 January 2020 Proposed event times 12pm - 10pm Estimated no. of participants 15 Estimated total audience 60000 Target audience Everyone Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 90,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The Auckland International Buskers Festival is a 4 day festival where dynamic international street performers, armed with suitcases of props, quick wit, and some kooky habits, spill into the surrounding Viaduct and inner city hot spots of Princes Wharf, Captain Cook Wharf, Market Square, Wynyard Quarter, Viaduct Harbour & SKYCITY entertaining and delighting spectators. They perform various circle acts including comedy, mime, magic, contortion, acrobatics and other clowning acts suitable for the roadside.
Major international city streets are annually transformed into a playground for some of the world's most talented international street performers. Auckland is no different. The main purpose of this event is to create a real buzz in Auckland over Auckland Anniversary Weekend. Festival goers, brochure in hand stream from site to site, enthralled and delighted by the diverse talent.
Our event has been described as the glue that holds together the separate Auckland Anniversary events. The Festival also acts as a training and motivation school for local performers who ‘hang out’ with the international street performers, gaining skills, confidence, and contacts.
The Auckland International Buskers Festival celebrates unique talent, and encourages others to be world class in whatever they choose to do. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome 9March-14April 2001 19-24 February 2002 4-9 February 2003 5-8 February 2004 4-6 February 2005 1-6 February 2006 1-6 February 2007 1-6 February 2008
4-8 February 2009 29 January-1 February 2010 28-31 January 2011 27-30 January 2012 25-28 January 2013 24-27 January 2014 23-26 January 2015 29 January-1 February 2016 27-30 January 2017 26 - 29 January 2018 25 - 28 January 2019
In the past 19 years, we’ve delivered a free, fun, family event which appeals to all and has also promoted excellence in performance and talent development. The festival attracts more than 60,000 people with numbers growing year on year. The festival increases economic impact and has brought over 150 international performers to New Zealand. This festival provides a vital link between the separate Auckland Anniversary events! Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 1-6 February, 2006 - Auckland Council - $10,000 1-6 February, 2007 - Auckland Council - $10,000 1-6 February, 2008 - Auckland Council - $10,000 29 January-1 February, 2010 - Auckland Council - $20,000 28-31 January, 2011 - Auckland Council - $20,000 27-30 January, 2012 - Ateed - $20,000 25-28 January, 2013 - Auckland Council - $12,000 24-27 January, 2014 - Auckland Council - $15,000 23-26 January 2015 - Auckland Council - $45,000 29 Jan-1 Feb 2016 - Auckland Council - $45,000 27 - 30 Jan 2017 - Auckland Council - $45,000 26 - 29 Jan 2018 - Auckland Council - $45,000 25 - 28 January 2019 - Auckland Council - $45,000 Total Amount Requested 40,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities Supports Council's strategic outcomes such as sport and recreation, arts and culture, community development: The Buskers Festival is the ultimate creative, artistic and culturally rich recreation, bringing street theatre and performers from all over the world to perform their unique magic/dance/stunts for the people of Auckland. The Festival also helps to develop Auckland's performer community and gives Auckland's street performers/buskers/entertainers a home over the 4 festival days. The Festival acts as a training and motivation school for local performers who ‘hang out’ with the international street performers, gaining skills, confidence, and contacts. They come to the shows and learn from their performances and expertise. Our performers are culturally diverse, allowing performers to use their shows to promote and educate people about diverse communities in a humorous and creative way.
Building a regional identity: The Buskers Festival helps build a regional identity as it has been going for 19 years and Aucklanders are proud to call it their own. We like to think that we are an internationally diverse, urban city as well as a city that is family friendly and fun and this is exactly what the festival provides. The Buskers Festival also occurs over Auckland Anniversary Weekend which invites Aucklanders to celebrate their city – so it is extremely significant to them. Showcasing Auckland's assets (includes harbours and coastline, stadia, renowned and talented people) and what's special about the region. The festival gets Aucklanders outside in the sunshine to watch performers in the city and along Auckland's harbour. Many of our busking sites use the harbour as a backdrop to the performances. Our Wynyard Quarter site is bathed in sun and surrounded by the beautiful harbour as are our Princes Wharf and Viaduct Harbour sites. We aim to have the most talented New Zealand performers in our line up every year. In 2012 we had the Blingling Bro’s ‘New Zealand's all Maori Circus’ and Paul Klaasen. They were a real hit and gained a lot of exposure. They also recently won the Golden Carnie Award for Best Circus Act. In 2016 Basket Ball Jones and Toni Smith, in 2017 Mr Qwirk, in 2018 Fraser Hooper & Pablo the Puzzle (Paul Klaasen) and in 2019 Mulletman from Christchurch and Kozo Kaos from Auckland.
Region-wide impact: A robust media and publicity campaign gives the festival a truly regional profile and ensures a comprehensive reach to all corners of Auckland. We also promote the event via brochures covering the 4 corners of Auckland.
REF20-100015 Project Title New Zealand Taiwna Day 2019 Applicant The Preparatory Committee of New Zealand Taiwan Day Trust Website http://taiwanday.nz Proposed venue/location Aotea Square, Auckland Proposed event dates 19th and 20th October, 2019 Proposed event times 10:00 am-18:00 pm Estimated no. of participants 500 Estimated total audience 30000 Target audience All ages groups from all community and cultural backgrounds Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 125,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Taiwan Day, a meaningful multicultural event, has been successfully held in downtown Auckland for three consecutive years and has received a magnitude of resounding affirmation, becoming one of Waitematā's annual events. Taiwan Day 2019 is scheduled to be launched on October 19th and 20th at the Aotea Square in Auckland. According to historical studies, the ancestors of the New Zealand Maori have originated from Taiwan over a thousand years ago. The purpose of holding ‘Taiwan Day’ in New Zealand is mainly to introduce Taiwan's rich culture to kiwi friends, promote community- international exchanges, friendships, cooperation, and enrich Auckland's multiculturalism. The ‘Taiwan Day 2019’ event includes cultural exhibitions, multicultural performances, Taiwanese cuisine, photography exhibitions, youth cultural activities, and children games, being the most suitable activity for the whole family. It is also the opportunity for all cultures to get together for fun, flavours and friendship and highlights a positive image for Waitematā, Auckland and Taiwanese communities. It enables us to share the energy and vitality of cultures and heritage. It is expected that ‘Taiwan Day 2019’ will continue to attract over 20,000 people from New Zealand and Overseas, as in previous years. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome “New Zealand Taiwan Day ” has been held on 22nd and 23rd Oct. 2016, 9th and 10th September 2017, 27th and 28th October 2018. The attendance was around 25,000 - 30,000 each year. NZ Taiwan Day invited all communities and age groups to participate in the event, promoted a harmonious and diverse multicultural Auckland, showcased the vitality and inspiration of the Auckland region, increased understanding and collaboration among communities. There were many specialists, technicians, commercial companies involving this two-day festival which created work opportunities and business cooperation in the Auckland region. Moreover, the visitors expending during the event also enhanced the economy of Auckland. The annual Taiwan Day promoted the vibrancy of life in Auckland with a diverse range of opportunities in a regional event calendar. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support Regional Event Fund 2016/2017, Application REF1700001 Regional Event Fund 2017/2018, Application REF1800056
Regional Event Fund 2018/2019, Application REF1900004 Total Amount Requested 20,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities Taiwan Day has become a major multicultural festival in Auckland since 2016, aiming at increasing better understanding, harmony, and cooperation in the Auckland region.
Taiwan Day provides opportunities to the talented people from Auckland communities and Taiwan to perform at the event, activities including art display, multicultural performance, educational youth games, youth sports, calligraphy, photographic exhibition and beautiful delicacies which showcases the diversity and great vitality of the multicultural Auckland region.
The Preparatory Committee of New Zealand Taiwan Day has three years of experience of organizing this event, 'Taiwan Day 2019' will promote a positive image of the Auckland region that we are an energetic, harmonious and inspirational city.
REF20-100020 Project Title The Coastal Challenge - coastal adventure run/walk Applicant Total Sport Limited Website http://www.coastalchallenge.co.nz Proposed venue/location Event base; Windsor Reserve. Event course is along the North Shore coastline from Arkles Bay to Devonport Proposed event dates Saturday 22nd February, 2020 Proposed event times Starts times are between 7am - 12pm Estimated no. of participants 1200 Estimated total audience 2000 Target audience A wide variety of people, ages between 18 - 70+. Generally an even skew between female and male participants Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 55,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Our purpose with the Coastal Challenge fits within our overall company purpose which is to create events, and provide opportunities for everyday people to get out into stunning natural environments to challenge themselves, connect with nature, and to spend time with other like-minded people.
The north shore coastline is a stunning piece of landscape, and we believe people are better when they take the time to get outdoors into amazing places, they don't get too much more amazing than this place! Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The Coastal Challenge is generally held in February or March, depending on finding the optimum tide for the event - 2020 will be the 17th annual event.
Average participation numbers are approx 900 -1100, with another 1000 - 2000 spectators and supporters attending, along with another 100 volunteers, suppliers/contractors, and the event team.
The key outcomes are varied, and include; - providing people with a truly unique event opportunity and experience - profiling the North Shore Coastline and how beautiful and accessible Auckland is - supporting the sustainability of our coastlines as well as North Shore Hospice
Over the years, Total Sport has contributed in excess of $100,000 to the North Shore Hospice to assist with supporting their objectives. As well as an estimated $20,000 to the local Rotary group. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support The Coastal Challenge event received funding for the 2019 event, which was massively appreciated! Total Amount Requested 20,000.00
Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The Coastal Challenge event is an event that promotes sport and recreation in the wider Auckland region.
Aucklanders and North Shore locals in particular have a sense of pride of their home and in the unique north shore coastline. Increasing their sense of identity, and unity on event day.
We don't think there is another event that showcases the North Shore coastline better than the Coastal Challenge, it demonstrates clearly what is special about the region and profiles it for all to see on the event day.
People from all over greater Auckland come to the Coastal Challenge to enjoy this stunning natural environment, and to spend time with other like-minded people.
REF20-100021 Project Title The Farmers Santa Parade Applicant The Auckland Children's Christmas Parade Trust Website http://www.santaparade.co.nz Proposed venue/location In Auckland CBD, easily accessible by public transport fro m all Auckland Regions Proposed event dates 24/11/2019 Proposed event times 11:00am-6:30pm Estimated no. of participants 4000 Estimated total audience 100000 Target audience The Farmers Santa Parade is staged for the community, by the community. The event is multi-generational, and targets Auckland families. Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 1,035,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The Trust organises and stages the annual Farmers Santa Parade for the community of Auckland at the start of the Festive Season. The iconic event thrills and delights hundreds of thousands of families who line the city streets to watch this magical Christmas spectacle.
This year's Parade marks the 86th anniversary for the Parade and will occur on Sunday 24th November. We hope that you will see value in supporting our project to ensure that Christmas 2019 remains forever a special and wonderful memory for Auckland Families for many years to come and to ensure the fascination for and love of Santa lives on for our children. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome In 1933, Robert Laidlaw started what is now known as the Auckland Santa Parade. In 1991, Farmers gifted the Auckland Santa Parade to the city and the Auckland Children’s Christmas Parade Trust was formed. The Mayor of Auckland became the patron of the Parade at this time. This decision has allowed the event to continue to increase in popularity and size, cementing itself as a staple on the Auckland event calendar; now attracting 100,000 attendees annually. The Auckland Santa Parade occurs on the last Sunday of November each year, with a rain date of the following Sunday, the first Sunday of December. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2018 - Contestable Grant: ATEED Sponsorship $45,000 2018 - Waitemata Local Events Development Grant $5,000 2018 - Auckland Regional Events Grant $15,000 2017 - Waitemata Quick Response Grant $2,500 2017 - Contestable Grant: ATEED Sponsorship $45,000 2016 - Contestable Grant: ATEED Sponsorship $55,000 2015 - Contestable Grant: ATEED Sponsorship $55,000
2015/14 - Contestable Grant: Auckland Council Accommodation Fund $11,875 2014 - Contestable Grant: ATEED Sponsorship $55,000 2014 - Contestable Grant: Auckland Council Accommodation Fund $6,875 2013 - Contestable Grant: ATEED Sponsorship $55,000 2013 - Contestable Grant: Auckland Council Accommodation Fund $8,628 Total Amount Requested 65,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities Auckland Council funding will be used to further Auckland's event profile. The Farmers Santa Parade is a renowned, culturally and creatively rich event that commemorates and respects the festive season. With the event coming into its 86th year in 2019, the Parade is an event that many parents, and grandparents attended when they were children. This event truly kick-starts the Christmas season in Auckland, with visitors coming from all areas of Auckland, and further. This event adds to the already diverse range of opportunities on the Auckland event calendar helping to make life in Auckland more vibrant and loved.
The Parade attracts close to 4,000 volunteers, connecting Auckland’s diverse and regionally dispersed communities and special interest. The event offers an opportunity for the people of Auckland to participate, either by volunteering or attending. Many of these volunteers are dancers, performers and cultural groups. The cultural and performance groups are given a chance to perform to a crowd of over 100,000, gaining invaluable experience. Through these volunteer opportunities, the impact of this event on the lives of the participants is huge. The participating groups and individuals are given a chance to perform to one of the biggest crowds they will ever perform in front of. Through this experience, the event helps build exposure and respect for the performing arts and cultural sectors, but it also celebrates Auckland and its people by leaving a legacy behind through the experience of both the performers and attendees.
Furthermore, the Parade helps Auckland to be well connected and accessible. The event brings people and communities together which also builds regional identity and develops pride in Auckland and enjoyment of what it offers. People from all cultures and backgrounds come together and unite over a mutual love of the Christmas season and joy that this event and season brings. The sense of identity and belonging that this creates within the community is incredibly valuable, and a key part of making Auckland a more united and liveable city.
Due to the number of Parade attendees, close to 100,000 in 2018, the event also helps to expand Auckland's visitor attraction. Attracting this number of people into the city creates revenue for central Auckland businesses. Santa's Party, which is held in Aotea Square, encourages attendees to stay in the city after the Parade, thus also creating further revenue for central businesses. Further to this, we had over 11,000 people inbound trains alone in 2017 with ferry and bus services to capacity also. This shows how the event also positively impacts public transport revenue.
REF20-100022 Project Title New Zealand Short Course Championships Applicant Swimming New Zealand Incorporated Website http://www.swimming.org.nz Proposed venue/location Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre Proposed event dates 1-5 October 2019 Proposed event times 8.30am - 1.00pm and 5.00-8.00pm Estimated no. of participants 750 Estimated total audience 1800 Target audience Competitive Swimmers across New Zealand aged 13 years and older Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 76,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The 2019 New Zealand Short Course event is the pinnacle Short Course (25m) meet held in New Zealand. The event traditionally attracts swimmers from all across New Zealand and overseas. The event is live streamed via the Swimming New Zealand YouTube and Facebook channels providing the opportunity to showcase the swimming, Auckland and the facility to those who can't attend. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome 30/9/2012 - 4/9/2012 NZ Short Course Champs, 623 competitors 29/9/2013 - 3/10/2013 NZ Short Course Champs, 682 competitors 2/9/2014 - 6/9/2014 NZ Short Course Champs, 640 competitors 11/8/2015 - 15/8/2015 NZ Short Course Champs, 642 competitors 2/10/2016 - 6/10/2016 NZ Short Course Champs, 652 competitors 3/10/2017 - 7/10/2017 NZ Short Course Champs, 785 competitors 2/10/2018 - 6/10/2017 NZ Short Course Champs, 719 competitors
Depending on the International Calendar the NZ Short Course Championships has been a selection meet for FINA events. For example in 2018 it was a qualifying meet for the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships held in Hangzhou, China. 16 swimmers from New Zealand qualified from the NZ Short Course Championships to attend. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support No previous funding provided Total Amount Requested 30,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The NZ Short Course Championship supports other council strategic outcomes through delivering on the following points outlined in the Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan.
5.1 Placemaking
The NZ Short Course Championship attracts participants from across New Zealand and the globe. The quality run event helps to provide a positive experience for those visiting the region which in turn builds Auckland’s brand as a lively and attractive destination to visit. 5.2 Strengthening communities and social cohesion Sport brings people together from different backgrounds, religions and ethnicities creating an environment for everyone to participant in a welcoming equal space. In 2018 the event attracted participates from Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, Cook Islands, USA and Switzerland. The Championships are a catalyst for live long friendships between like minded people. Swimming also attracts many volunteers who contribute to the success of the event through their support.
5.3 Health and wellbeing Swimming is an inclusive sport that can be participated in by all body shapes, ethnicities and by able bodied or para-athletes. According to the 2013/14 Sport NZ Active New Zealand Survey Swimming was the second most popular recreational activity with over 1 million New Zealanders choosing swimming as their preferred activity. Swimming is contributing reducing the risks of diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. 60% of the registered para swimmers in New Zealand have already qualified to swim at the Short Course Championships.
5.5 Economic Impact The NZ Short Course Championships contributes to the economic impact of Auckland. In 2018 it generated $1.6 million worth of visitor expenditure, including over 9000 visitor nights.
8.1 Participation The NZ Short Course Championships encourage all Auckland competitive swimmers aged 13 years and up to participate in sport and strive for national success. It doesn’t create barriers for the diverse communities across Auckland, it is accessible to all.
8.2 Infrastructure The NZ Short Course Championships will be held at the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre, a purpose build facility in 2015 with the help of the Auckland Council.
8.3 Excellence in recreation and sport Auckland Council want to increase the number of major and nationally held recognised sporting events in Auckland. Holding the 2019 NZ Short Course Championships in Auckland helps to achieve this.
8.4 Sector Development Swimming relies on volunteers to run its meets. They play crucial roles in being Technical Officials, operating event software and completing administrative tasks. The 2019 NZ Short Course Championships will rely on over 50 volunteers to achieve a successful event. As one of the top nationally run swimming events volunteering at this event is the chance to showcase capability honed at smaller regional and club meets. Funding from the Auckland City Region Event fund will help provide assistance to enable Swimming New Zealand to deliver a great experience to those who attend, view the live stream and to retain our volunteers.
The 2019 NZ Short Course Championship showcases Auckland’s purpose built National Aquatic Centre to the swimmers, spectators and volunteers participating in the event. It also showcases the
facility and has the ability to showcase Auckland’s many assets to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its live streaming content. In 2018 the total reach of the live stream content was 170,000 people. It is expected that for 2019 the reach will be significantly higher than this.
The 2019 NZ Short Course Championship has a region wide impact as outlined by the points above with the event attracting people from all across Auckland.
REF20-100023 Project Title Puhinui International Horse Trials Applicant Eventing Auckland Inc Website http://3dayevent.co.nz Proposed venue/location Puhinui Reserve, Prices Road, Manukau, Auckland Proposed event dates 6 -8 December 2019 Proposed event times 6 am - 10 pm Estimated no. of participants 6000 Estimated total audience 10000 Target audience General public, national and international equestrian enthusiasts, sponsors, competitors and supporters. Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 200,069.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description EVENT OVERVIEW The Puhinui International Horse Trials is an equestrian triathlon, which combines three different equestrian disciplines in one competition, held over three days – dressage, cross country jumping and show jumping. Please refer to the attached supporting document. The prestigious Puhinui International Horse Trials, held each year, is the finale to the spring national horse trials season, which typically commences in September. This event has international recognition running he top three classes under the International FEI governing rules, that apply around the world.
EVENT PURPOSE To provide a superior horse trial event that is capable of bringing together equestrian horse and rider combinations from young beginners to those competing at the very top international level. To provide a stepping stone for the next Olympic, medal winning representatives. To provide entertainment for the greater Auckland region. To showcase the beautiful Auckland Council owned Puhinui Reserve, which is little known to a large percentage of Auckland residents. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome DATE The event has traditionally been held in December, which is the finale of the national spring horse trials circuit. Being the finale, it also includes the internationally recognised FEI classes that most competitors have been striving to qualify to compete in, during the season leading up to the event.
ATTENDANCE NUMBERS 1. Each year the vent attracts a maximum number of entries of horse and rider combinations (with a waiting list) which is a tribute to the successful running and management of the high profile event.
2. Visitor number to the event, from overseas, sponsors, national and Auckland residents have steadily been on the increase in the past years. However, with the draw card of international equestrian celebrities (to be outlined later in the application) and with increased marketing funds available, there will be the opportunity to introduce the event to more people. The attendance numbers would increase, as the group will be able to communicate to a more “non horsey” audience.
KEY OUTCOMES 1. Maximum numbers of competitors each year. 2. The attraction of the Auckland equestrian community to view the event “it is a must on every equestrian persons calendar”. 3. The attraction of non equestrian public is slowly increasing due to the better communication to this target audience, but way below capacity. 4. The continued support of major corporate sponsors. This gives testament to their acknowledgement that they have received value for money at a great event and have had fun ! 5. The event this year will again provide free to air live streaming that will be available both domestically and internationally. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2018 $17,500.00 plus supplied only, marquees and small tents Auckland Council 2017 $15,000.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Auckland Council 2016 $12,500.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Auckland Council 2015 $12,500.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Auckland Council 2014 $10,000.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Auckland Council 2013 $10,000.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Auckland Council 2012 $10,000.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Auckland Council 2011 $15,000.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents ATEED 2010 $15,000.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Manukau City Council 2009 $40,000.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Manukau City Council 2008 $15,000.00 plus supplied only marquees and small tents Manukau City Council Prior years received similar support from Manukau City Council Total Amount Requested 40,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The AUCKLAND SPORT & RECREATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN 2014 – 2024 • Aspires to raise health, education and communication outcomes • To get Aucklander’s more active, more often • Focusing on grass-roots participation to elite sport • To achieve “The World’s Most Liveable City”
There are four strategies to achieve this outcome :-
1. Participation opportunities for all Aucklander’s to participate in recreation in sport. The Puhinui International Horse Trials will offer 12 difference classes to competitors in December this year, from grass-roots for children and adults to elite athletes, both equine and human, at the top level this country has to offer.
2. Optimise Facility Use. The opening of the Puhinui Reserve to all Aucklander’s, a reserve known and used by very few, allows this Council owned facility to be optimised.
3. Excellence Pride. Excellence is developed in Auckland’s recreation and sporting achievements and strong sporting culture, talent and excellence are supported and celebrated. The Puhinui International Horse Trial showcases the cream of the crop of equestrian excellence and celebrates with the successful participants.
4. Sector Development. A strong and capable sector that delivers quality recreation and sport experiences in a sustainable way and contributes to Auckland’s economy. a) Eventing Auckland Inc. has been a strong organising committee behind the Puhinui International Horse Trial for some 26 years. The committee are extremely experienced to deliver a quality experience for both the competitors and the public. b) Due to the continued support of the strong sponsors, the event has been sustainable. However the 2019 year, without the past significant vehicle sponsor, and no confirmed replacement, this year will require an increased level of financial support from Auckland Council to be sustainable. c) The number of competitors and their direct supporters who spend almost a week in Auckland (with the majority travelling from other regions) helps boost the economy of Auckland (Clause 2).
The Puhinui International Horse Trial, by way of offering both individual competitions meets the definition of “sport” as outlined in the Strategic Plan (Clause 3.3) “is physical activity that is competitive, organised, involved in the observance of rules and may be participated in either as an individual or as a team”.
The Puhinui International Horse Trial also aligns with The Sport NZ Strategic Plan 2012 – 2015 (which aligns with the Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Plan 2014 – 2024) by setting out their priorities in order to achieve more kids in sport recreation and more winners on the world stage (Clause 6.1).
The Organising committee of Eventing Auckland Inc. look forward to working together with Auckland Council to achieve agreed recreation and sport outcomes accepting shared and individual accountability for delivery (Clause 6.6).
Extend to which the event builds regional identity :- The Auckland region has significant concentration of sport horse riders. The sport horse industry is believed to have more than 45,000 horses in the Auckland region and generated $372m of direct income annually into the Auckland economy. 1.
The Puhinui International Horse Trial builds Auckland’s regional identity by being the regional hub for the equestrian discipline of eventing and the centre of this significant population.
Extent to which the event showcases Auckland’s Assets :- The event is held on the Puhinui Reserve, a Council owned reserve offering unsurpassed views of the Manukau harbour. It is a spectacular reserve that is not normally easily accessible to the general public. The Puhinui International Horse Trial affords visitors to the event, the opportunity to enjoy one of Auckland’s most spectacular, but undiscovered reserves.
Extent to which the event has a region-wide impact :- Equestrian sport is an organised sport that is governed by Equestrian Sport New Zealand (ESNZ) who represents the International Equestrian sport governing body the Federation Equestrian Internationale (FEI) in New Zealand. ESNZ oversees the five equestrian disciplines – Endurance, Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping and Para Equestrian. The Puhinui International Horse Trial is one of the signature events on the ESNZ annual calendar of events and the top three classes are international qualifying FEI events. The event attracts event rider from all over the Auckland region, New Zealand and overseas as well as their supporting teams and is a significant event on the Auckland equestrian regional calendar. The Puhinui International Horse Trial is part of Manukau’s history and has been part of the local regional events calendar since it’s inception more than twenty years ago. It is very much part of Auckland’s identity
1. Auckland Equine Group Submission to the Auckland Economic Development Strategy, 2011.
REF20-100024 Project Title Tempo Dance Festival 2019 Applicant New Zealand Dance Festival Trust Website http://www.tempo.co.nz Proposed venue/location Q Theatre, Auckland CBD Proposed event dates 2-12 October 2019 Proposed event times various Estimated no. of participants 650 Estimated total audience 20000 Target audience everyone Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 386,960.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description In 2019, Tempo will include 50 free and ticketed events across venues in central Auckland that 20,000+ people will engage in. These will include professional dance workshops, public classes, seminars, exhibitions, emerging artist programmes and the highest of calibre dance shows. The festival provides a platform for over 650 dance artists to stage their work. Tempo continues to activate meaningful and measurable impact for the people of Tāmaki Makaurau. This impact is most significantly realised through a longstanding strategic commitment to being a pan-genre dance festival, which manifests each year in an immensely diverse and wide-reaching programme of dance. This programme connects to all people of Auckland and reflects the cultures and lived realities within Tāmaki Makaurau today. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome Tempo Dance Festival has been presented in Auckland since 2003, with attendance and total engagement numbers increasing with each event. Statistics from the following years are an indication of its growth:
TDF 2018 Dates: 4-14 October 2018 Total engagement: 38,000 Key outcomes: Total engagement increase; more events outside October festival season; Tempo recognised internationally as NZ premiere dance festival
TDF 2017 Dates: 3-15 October 2017 Total engagement: 10,000 Key outcomes: Total engagement increase; total number of events increase; partnerships developed with key organisations (Matariki Festival, Pform.nz); Tempo produced show (CUDO) toured to other NZ centres
TDF 2016 Dates: 4-16 October 2016 Total engagement: 8,000 Key outcomes: Total engagement increase; more diverse programming; community-based events increase across Auckland
TDF 2015 Dates: 30 September - 12 October 2015 Total engagement: 7,000 Key outcomes: Total engagement increase; CNZ Kahikatea funding secured; strategic focus on community events Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support Auckland Council funding secured for the past 3 years:
2019 Fund: Regional Arts & Culture Grants Programme - Strategic Relationship Grant Amount: $20,000
Fund: Waitemata Local Board - Accommodation Supplement Amount: $8,000
Fund: Waitemata Local Board - QRG - Movement for Well-being Series Tempo Dance Festival 2019 Amount: $1,000
2018 Fund: Waitemata Local Board - QRG - NZ Dance Week Free Community Engagement Events Amount: $1,000
Fund: Regional Arts & Culture - Business Capacity and Development - Digital Business Strategy and Website Development Project Amount: $10,000
Fund: Waitemata Local Board - Accommodation Supplement Amount: $8,000
Fund: Regional Events Fund - Free Community Engagement Events Amount: $20,000
Fund: Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board - Matariki Festival Free Community Engagement Event Amount: $500
Fund: Whau Local Board - Matariki Festival Free Community Engagement Event
Amount: $2,000
Fund: Waitemata Local Board - QRG - Tempo Dance Festival Free Community Engagement Events Amount: $1,000
2017 Fund: Regional Arts & Culture Grants Programme - Strategic Relationship Grant Amount: $15,000
Fund: Regional Events Fund - Free Community Engagement Events Amount: $15,000
Fund: Waitemata Local Board - Accommodation Supplement Amount: $8,316
2016 Fund: Regional Events Fund - Free Community Engagement Events Amount: $15,100
Fund: Regional Arts & Culture Grants Programme - Strategic Relationship Grant Amount: $25,000
Fund: Waitemata Local Board - Accommodation Supplement Amount: $3,900
Fund: Regional Arts & Culture - Audience Development Grant Amount: $7,000 Total Amount Requested 25,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities • Extent to which the event supports other council strategic outcomes such as for sport and recreation, arts and culture, community development:
Tempo Dance Festival is highly supportive of council strategic outcomes through promoting enjoyment of the arts, recreation, health, fitness and well-being through active participation in dance and physical movement. Tempo is New Zealand's most comprehensive dance festival, and has been serving artists and audiences in the greater Auckland region since 2003 by: a) providing a platform for choreographers and performers of all ages and levels of ability (from youth to professional) across all styles of dance;
b) programming and presenting high-quality, engaging, diverse and accessible performances and events to audiences across the wider Auckland region, including performances, installations, public participatory events and other free community engagement activities.
• Extent to which the event builds regional identity:
Auckland is home to the largest population of professional, experienced and actively working dancers, choreographers, dance artists, performers and professional dancers working in the dance sector. Tempo is now the only presenting platform dedicated exclusively to dance and movement performance (across all genre and styles) that services and supports this large, representative group. As a uniquely Auckland event, Tempo is able to attract artists and companies to the region as part of a touring circuit, both nationally and internationally. Tempo 2019 programming includes a range of free and community events and activities to take place across the wider Auckland region. Auckland’s population is the most culturally diverse in New Zealand, and this is represented throughout the festival programming. (See 2019 programme note provided for full details.)
• Extent to which the event showcases Auckland’s assets (includes harbours and coastline, stadia, renowned and talented people) and what’s special about the region:
Tempo is unique in being the only pan-genre dance festival in NZ, and the most important dance event on the NZ arts and cultural calendar. The vast majority of Tempo artists (the majority of which are professional, highly-experienced dancers and choreographers) and participants are from the Auckland region, although Tempo does attract numerous artists from throughout NZ and internationally. Tempo showcases the immense talent, innovation and ability that is a quintessential component of Auckland's creative industries. Public performances, participatory events and other free activities and events held across Auckland showcase Auckland's heritage buildings, public spaces and urban cityscapes. Tempo also attracts audiences from outside of Auckland to attend festival events annually. According to 2018 audience surveys, 12% of audiences from ticketed events were from outside of Auckland.
• Extent to which the event has a region-wide impact:
According to 2018 audience surveys, 88% of audiences from ticketed events are from the Auckland region. Surveys and ticketing data show that patrons come from all regions of Auckland with this approximate breakdown:
Central - 45% West - 22% North - 19% South - 6% East - 8%
Tempo artists and performers also come from an equally diverse range of regions throughout Auckland with Central, North and South represented most prominently.
REF20-100025 Project Title King of the Bays Applicant Quantum Events Website https://oceanswim.co.nz Proposed venue/location Takapuna and Milford Beaches Proposed event dates 07/12/2019 Proposed event times 6:45am-1:30pm Estimated no. of participants 1500 Estimated total audience 2500 Target audience Swimmers from Auckland, New Zealand and the World (we have opportunity to host Global Championships) Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 136,500.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description With 7 different swim distances on offer - 2.8km swim from Milford to Takapuna, 1000m & 500m distances The $print & 'OceanKids' 100m, 200m & 400m for children aged between 7-12 years old, the event gives people of all ages & abilities a safe, professionally run, fun swimming event to take part in annually.
The King of the Bays gives motivation for positive changes in Aucklanders' swimming ability, water education & health & fitness. It is the first event of the hugely successful New Zealand Ocean Swim Series & therefore attracts significant domestic & international media coverage. The event promotes swimming & water safety, fosters swimming in our community & supports our charity Sustainable Coastlines.
Should the King of the Bays be awarded the requested funding it will have the opportunity to host the Global Swim Series - Global Championships (https://globalswimseries.com/gss-championships- series/) within the King of the Bays 2019 (and potentially beyond). We estimated that the Championships will attract an additional 250 domestic and international swimmers to the King of the Bays in year one and provide fantastic international exposure for Auckland through the Global Swim Series marketing channels. The Global Swim Series will have 1 million visitors to their website this year, have 10,000 email subscribers and 10,000 followers across their social media accounts. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The event has been held annually in April for 14 consecutive years 2004-2017. It is one of NZ's largest swimming events. Participant numbers have grown from 300 swimmers back in 2004 to consistently around 1400-1500 swimmers.The event was staged in Devonport in 2018 because of water quality issues at Takapuna and took a break from the Series line up in April 2019 again for water quality reasons. We have successfully worked with Auckland Council and safeswim.org.nz over the last 6 months and now feel it is safe to return the event to it's home on Takapuna and Milford Beaches in December 2019.
The event brings swimmers from all across NZ with 25% of those who took part in the 2017 event traveling from outside the Auckland area to take part in the event. Of the 75 % who were from Auckland - 10.34% were from Orakei, 9.43% from Hibiscus & Bays and 9.3% from the Devonport- Takapuna local area. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2014 - Regional Events Funding $4,000+GST and Takapuna/ Devonport Local Board Event Funding $5,000+ GST 2015 - Regional Events Funding $8,000+ GST 2016 - Regional Events Funding $8,000+ GST 2017 - Regional Events Funding $6,000+ GST 2018 - Regional Events Funding $7,500+ GST (replacement event in Omaha) Total Amount Requested 30,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities SUPPORTING COUNCIL STRATEGIC OUTCOMES:
King of the Bays supports the strategic outcome of having more Aucklanders participate in sport and recreation and live physically active lives. The event supports this in that it provides the residents of Auckland with an event to train and prepare for, also allowing the opportunity to continue ocean swimming as a sport after the event has taken place which in turn increases active participation.
The King of the Bays sees many older participants (65yrs+) and younger participants taking part in the event each year, helping to cater for the changing demographics of Auckland and the city's growing older and younger population. As swimming is a non-weight bearing sport the event is accessible and achievable for older swimmers and also the disabled, helping to address barriers to participation often experienced by the disabled and elderly.
REF20-100027 Project Title Walk The Line 2020 Applicant YMCA North Website http://www.ymcaauckland.org.nz Proposed venue/location NZ Fashion Weekend Proposed event dates 30 August 2020 Proposed event times 10am (tbc) Estimated no. of participants 100 Estimated total audience 650 Target audience young people from across the region as participants and models, youth and adults from across the region in the audience Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 30,750.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Walk the Line is the signature event of YMCA’s Raise Up youth development programme. The programme provides young people with an opportunity to showcase their design, modelling and photography talents at New Zealand Fashion Week. It is one of Auckland’s largest youth events and the only youth produced fashion show. Young people in the Raise Up crew are involved in the planning and delivery of every aspect of the show, from lighting to stage management, to create a great experience for participants and the audience. Every year, this sell-out event attracts about 60 young designers from across the country to display their creativity in front of an audience of 600 people plus media delegates. Some of the key purposes of the event are: 1. To provide young people with an opportunity to showcase their design and modelling talents on NZ’s biggest fashion stage. 2. To give young dancers the opportunity to perform at an iconic NZ event. 3. To give young people in Raise Up crew roles hands-on experience in planning and producing a prestigious large-scale event. 4. To support young designers to achieve NCEA credits and further their fashion/design education. 5. To raise awareness of the Raise Up youth development programme. 6. To give photography students hands on experience shooting at NZ fashion Week 7. To enable young people to shine on a high profile platform. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome - 1 September 2019 – event yet to take place – Expected audience number of 600 people, approximately 100 youth participants expected as designers, models, photographers, and event managers. - 2 September 2018 – 18 Raise Up Crew members, 50 designers, 25 young models and over 600 in the audience this year. - 2 September 2017 – 52 young designers, 25 young models, 15 crew members and over 600 in the audience. 27 - August 2016 – 60 young designers, 30 young models, 24 crew members and over 600 in the audience. - 29 August 2015 – over 110 young people participated including 60 young designers. 500+ in the audience. - August 2014 – 158 young designers, models and crew members, and almost 800 in the audience.
- September 2013 – 160 young people involved as participants including designers, models and crew members, and 700 in the audience. - September 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 – approximately 50 young designers, and 40 crew members to 500-600 people in the audience. Key outcomes: 1. Walk the Line has provided a platform for aspiring young people to showcase their design and modelling talents 2. Empowered young people to achieve their goals and helped them to find their passions/talents and set them on the pathway to pursue further education and a career. Past winner Danielle Power-Silk credited Walk the Line for helping her to launch her own brand which has been featured in Vogue and worn on celebrity red carpets. Previous Raise Up Crew Members have embarked on careers in event management. 3. Young people in crew roles gained hands-on experiences and learned valuable skills in leadership, event management and other life skills that help them to succeed in school and life. 4. Young people developed confidence, self-esteem and other valuable qualities to become contributing members of society, making positive changes for themselves and others in the community. 5. Raised awareness of YMCA on a public stage helping us to connect Raise Up youth development programme to young people, schools and the community, and to attract funding and in- kind support for the programme. 6. Brought people together to share a memorable experience. 7. Recognised and celebrated the talents of young New Zealanders in fashion design and performing arts. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2014 Regional Event Fund $8000 2015 Regional Event Fund $4000 2017 Regional Event Fund $4000 2018 Regional Event Fund $4000 2019 Regional Event Fund $4,000 Total Amount Requested 15,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities - Supporting Council strategic outcomes for arts and culture – the event encourages youth engagement with art and cultural events in Auckland. the event incorporates a cultural aspect in either the overall theme or design categories e.g. in 2019 the theme for Walk the Line is hauora, celebrating Maori culture and giving young people the opportunity to demonstrate through their designs what hauora means to them. - Supporting Council strategic outcomes for sport and recreation. Connecting with young people through their interest in fashion allows us to introduce and connect them into sports and recreational opportunities available at YMCA and the local communities that they may not have previously been aware of. - Building regional identity, Walk the Line is now a much anticipated annual event that has become a staple of the NZ Fashion Week line up. Walk the Line showcases young talents mainly from Auckland regions. While the event is open to youth nationwide approximately 80% of participants are from the Auckland region. Furthermore the event is planned and organised by local youth therefore reflects the regional identity of Auckland’s young people.
- Expanding the variety or range of events on the annual calendar: Walk the Line is the only youth produced fashion show at NZ Fashion week, therefore this event features a unique perspective on fashion and self-expression not seen elsewhere. - Showcases Auckland's assets (such as its harbours and coastline, stadiums, and renowned and talented people): Walk the Line showcases one of Auckland’s greatest assets; our youth. They are the future leaders and innovators and the talented young people who plan and participate in Walk the Line are a great asset to the Auckland community. Furthermore, Walk the Line takes place in NZ Fashion Week at Aotea Square, one of Auckland’s fantastic public spaces. - Takes place during the winter 'low season' (end of August 2020).
REF20-100029 Project Title Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Applicant Auckland Anniversary Regatta Incorporated Website http://www.regatta.org.nz Proposed venue/location Waitemata & Viaduct Harbours and Hauraki Gulf Proposed event dates 26-27 January 2020 Proposed event times 0800 - 1700hrs Estimated no. of participants 6000 Estimated total audience 10000 Target audience All on the water activities, spectators, general public and community Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 75,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Originally the Regatta was held to celebrate the birth of Auckland and has continued to be held annually for the past 180 years on the Monday of Auckland Anniversary Weekend. It is an integral part of the weekend's celebrations and focussed on Auckland's maritime heritage. Over the past years it has grown to provide an opportunity for sailors, windsurfers, dragon boaters, classic yachts, keelboats, Waka Ama paddlers and a variety of other water sport participants to join in the celebration and in so doing provide a wonderful spectacle for the many hundreds of spectators on and off the water. It has grown and developed over the years to now include classic launches, kite boarders, kite foilers and in 2020 hope to include Stand Up Paddle Boarders Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is always held over Auckland's Anniversary Weekend and has grown and expanded over the past few years to include Auckland Championship events held on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The number of young competitors especially in the dinghy classes has grown steadily with 600+ youngsters competing in the tiny Optimist & Starling classes, the 29ers and the Sea Scouts in their cutters and Navy Crowns. These young sailors have the opportunity to experience and learn the skills of sailing in a safe environment and being a part of this historic iconic event. It also teaches them life skills especially in the two handed events where they learn to compete and interact with their crew as they participate. The keelboat, classic and dragon boat fleets have also grown over the past years and provided a great competitive environment while allowing the public of Auckland to view their world class fleet of yachts and tugboats close to hand. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support Auckland Council has generously provided funding of $12,500 for the 2017 and 2018 events and in 2019 it was increased to $15,000 which was an enormous help to the funding of the event. Total Amount Requested 20,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities
The Regatta supports the regional event key priorities by delivering a unique opportunity for sailors, paddlers, Waka ama and a host of other on-the-water sports to participate in this historic event and be a part of Auckland's Anniversary weekend celebrations. Entry is open to everyone and anyone who would like to participate and caters for a wide variety of on-the-water activities from tugboats, to classic yachts & launches, keelboats, Waka ama, dragon boats and foiling kites and boards. There is something on offer for everyone and with its unique advantage of providing so many viewing points around city for spectators to view the spectacle on the water, it enables those based on land to share the celebration and be a part of this historic event. It also provides the opportunity for the spectators to view our legendary fleet of classic vessels which continues to grow as each new restoration is re-launched and has graced the waters of the harbour for the past 100+ years. It is an opportunity to showcase the City of Auckland locally, nationally and internationally via TV, facebook and social media and display our wonderful fleet of classics to the world.
REF20-100030 Project Title Islam Awareness week Applicant New Zealand Muslim Association (NZMA) Website https://nzma.kiwi.nz/ Proposed venue/location Shed 10 Proposed event dates 10/11/2019 Proposed event times 10 am-6 pm Estimated no. of participants 30 Estimated total audience 1000 Target audience Everyone is included (open to public of all ages) Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 31,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Every year, NZMA hosts an Islam awareness week (IAW) where the mosques and Islamic centers make an open day to the wider community. The open day is usually both a family fun day and an information day about the Islamic culture. Every year we choose a specific theme for the event. This year, in response to the Christchurch incident, the theme will be "Inclusiveness and cohesive communities in Islam". The Muslim community has been out poured with support from the wider New Zealand community, and the Muslim community would love to organise this event to give back and show that Muslims are inclusive for everyone. Our aim is bring the communities together, give information about Islam for awareness and removal of any isolation feeling. IAW activities also teach New Zealand Muslims to better understand and respect the many cultures and values that makes up New Zealand's multi-cultural, multi-religious society. The event will be as follows, Exhibition tour with various information stalls about Islam. Food for everyone will be offered and fun activities for the kids as well such as face painting and henna . Competitions for children/youth (e.g. Islamic calligraphy, and treasure hunt, designs etc.) Representatives of the city council and the government will be invited. The wider public will also be invited to attend through advertising the event everywhere and putting signage Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome last year was on the 4th November 2018 and every year was always in September. Usually hundreds of people turn up for meeting their Muslim neighbors and socialise. We are expecting this year thousands to come as a response to the Christchurch massacre to show solidarity and support to the Muslim community. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support In the previous events, there were no funding from the council provided. However, there was always representatives of the Auckland council attending this open days around the mosques. Total Amount Requested 20,000.00
Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The event aim is to bring Auckland people together to share the Islamic cultural information and to increase the sense of the community between the Muslims and the wider community. This will help in social cohesion and more understanding of the other cultures of the different communities.
REF20-100031 Project Title COCA COLA CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Applicant DOMAIN CONCERTS TRUST Website Proposed venue/location THE DOMAIN AUCKLAND Proposed event dates DECEMBER 12, 2020 Proposed event times 7.30 P.M. TO 10.00 P.M. Estimated no. of participants 5000 Estimated total audience 75000 Target audience ALL AGES, ETHNICITIES, GENDERS..THE POPULATION OF AUCKLAND Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 850,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description TO PROVIDE A FREE OUTDOOR LARGE SCALE EVENT CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS FOR THE PEOPE OF AUCKLAND REGION AND TO RAISE FUNDS BY PUBLIC DONATION AND MERCHANDISE SALES, FOR THE CHARITY, YOUTHLINE. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST... OVER 90 CONCERTS IN 30 YEARS. ATTENDANCES RANGE FROM 150,000 TO 50,000 DEPENDING ON WEATHER. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR AN ESTIMATED 9,000,000 AUCKLANDERS OVER THE YEARS AND HAVE RAISED MORE THAN $8,000,000 FOR CHARITY. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support AUCKLAND COUNCIL HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT FUNDING FOR 85 DOMAIN CONCERTS STAGED BY ASSE OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS. Total Amount Requested 45,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities BY GATHERING TOGETHER LARGE NUMBERS OF AUCKLANDERS, CCCITP HELPS TO CONNECT AUCKLAND'S DIVERSE AND REGIONALLY DISBURSED COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS. THE ANNUAL EVENT DEVELOPS PRIDE IN AUCKLAND AND A SPECIAL ENJOYMENT OF WHAT IT OFFERS. AUCKLANDERS IN FAMILY GROUPS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DIVERSE CULTURES OF OUR CITY, CCCITP BECOMES A FOCAL POINT OF COMMUNITY PRIDE. OUR AUDIENCES ARE PROUD OF THE FACT THAT THEY CAN COME TOGETHER IN LARGE NUMBERS TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, THE LARGEST ANNUAL CELEBRATION IN THIS COUNTRY
REF20-100032 Project Title Auckland Pride Festival Applicant Auckland Pride Festival Website http://aucklandpride.org.nz Proposed venue/location Auckland Proposed event dates 1-16 February 2020 Proposed event times The majority of events will take place either in the evenings or on weekends Estimated no. of participants 10000 Estimated total audience 35000 Target audience The LGBTTQIA+ Community Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 221,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The Auckland Pride Festival have delivered seven successful Pride Festivals since 2013. Delivering our eighth, Pride 2020 will be bold return to showcasing the artistic excellence in our communities. Our mission for Pride 2020 is to provide a platform to our queer artists and activists to celebrate how far we've come and to continue to advance our human rights. The Festival will enable vibrant queer events for our diverse rainbow communities to occur throughout Tāmaki Makaurau, cementing Auckland as New Zealand's ultimate queer destination. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome 1-17 February 2019 March Participants: 3,500 Festival Events: 79
Pride 2019 was a community centric Pride Festival, which returned Pride to the grassroots. It was organised in less than a month, and was a relative success. Our partnership with Auckland Council for the Proud Centres was able to bring Pride to all corners of Auckland.
2-18 February 2018 Parade Participants: 3,500 Parade Audience: 30,000 Festival Events: 87
Pride 2018 was Auckland Pride's most successful year, with a large parade down Ponsonby Road, and a festival programme of 87. This well-organised festival was able to garner significant media attention, a large audience and profitable/breakeven events. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support
Regional Events Fund, 2018: $50,000 Activation Auckland Management Fee, 2018: $16,560 ATEED, 2018: $16,060 ATEED, 2017: $75,670 ATEED, 2016: $138,000 Total Amount Requested 30,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities Auckland Pride supports all the Regional Event Key Priorities, as well as the goals and objectives of Auckland Council’s Toi Whītiki Arts and Culture Strategic Plan.
The Festival increases opportunities for LGBTTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Takatāpui, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) Aucklanders to experience and participate in arts and culture in an environment that recognises their particular need to celebrate their own culture, and be proud of who they are, in an open and inclusive environment.
The Festival provides a proven and effective marketing and communication platform for LGBTTQIA+ community groups and artists, as well as Auckland arts organisations, to reach and engage with LGBTTQIA+ communities – contributing more to LGBTTQIA+ audience growth and the development of queer arts in Auckland than any other programme or event.
Auckland Pride supports Auckland’s network of arts and cultural institutions and facilities, and contributes to the creative economy, by generating an annual programme of events and activities in early-mid February. The Festival often provides theatre venues with their first major programming of the year.
Auckland Pride promotes the city centre as Auckland’s major cultural destination through ongoing programming at Q Theatre, Basement Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland Museum, Central City Library Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero, Academy Cinemas, AUT, SKYCITY, The Classic Comedy Club, and other central venues.
Rainbow lighting of the city’s most visible buildings and structures – showcasing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland Museum and Sky Tower – has proven hugely effective in promoting the Festival and Auckland to local and international audiences.
Auckland Pride includes events and activities right across the greater Auckland region – from Ponsonby to Manukau and Piha to Waiheke Island. The Festival aims to improve access and achieve a region-wide impact by encouraging event programming and visible street presence in South Auckland, West Auckland, and other areas outside of the city and central suburbs. The 2019 Proud Centres delivered in partnership with Auckland Council was a fantastic example of this, we were able to hold a diverse range of arts, sports, and community events across Tāmaki Makaurau.
The Festival removes barriers to access and participation by supporting a large number of low-cost or no-cost events. In 2019, a total of 47 events were free to attend, or offered entry by koha or donation, making Pride 2019 our most accessible festival.
Our flagship event, OurMarch, that this year attracted 3,500 people to march through central Auckland, creating a community-centric event that uplifted the voices of our LGBTTQIA+ people. This
free event for our whole community created an empowering, celebratory space for many who had never participated in a pride event before, alongside our community stalwarts. All while stopping thousands of people in their tracks down Queen Street to watch our rolling stream of excitement, solidarity and aroha.
The Festival purposefully supports and works alongside LGBTTQIA+ community groups and arts organisations from diverse and marginalised communities – including Māori, Pasifika and Asian and disability groups – to empower and enable increased participation.
Auckland Pride showcases a diverse cultural identity that is totally unique to Auckland by providing a platform to promote the talent, storytelling and creative excellence of Auckland’s distinctive Rainbow communities – including Takatāpui Māori, Fa’afafine, Fakaleiti, Akava’ine, Fakafifine, Vakasalewalewa, Palopa and Mahu.
Place and cultural diversity is Auckland Pride’s key point of difference from any other major Pride event around the world. The Festival respects and promotes Takatāpui Māori culture at the forefront of its programme and major events. With its geographic location and unique cultural diversity, Auckland Pride is perfectly positioned to become the Pride of the Pacific.
Auckland Pride is also proud to align with the participation priority expressed in Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan.
Since its inception, the Festival has included a diverse programme of sports and activities that encourage LGBTTQIA+ Aucklanders to live physically active lives. The 2019 Festival included volleyball, tennis, jazzercise and badminton!
Auckland cannot become the world's most liveable city without a LGBTTQIA+ Pride festival. These festivals are at the heart of events that all major, modern cities must have to demonstrate inclusiveness, vibrancy, diversity and support for potentially vulnerable members of society. They increase engagement through awareness and openness to sexual and gender diversity – which is important when cities are attracting global talent and seeking to have engaged, happy and productive populations.
Auckland Pride is a vital contributor to Auckland Council’s Community and Social Development Action Plan to create thriving communities that are connected, resilient and inclusive.
The Festival is an effective vehicle for community-led development, working with LGBTTQIA+ communities to develop leadership, skills and capacity. They promote inclusion, reduce discrimination, and endeavour to remove barriers to opportunity and participation, particularly for marginalised and disadvantaged LGBTTQIA+ groups. They prioritise the facilitation of Māori outcomes for and by Takatāpui Māori.
REF20-100035 Project Title Rodders Beach Festival Applicant Hibiscus Rodders Inc Website http://hibiscusrodders.co.nz Proposed venue/location Orewa Beach Reserve Orewa Proposed event dates 24-26th Jan 2020 Proposed event times 12pm-9.30pm Fri 24th 7.30am Sat-9pm Sun7.30am 3.30pm Estimated no. of participants 500 Estimated total audience 500 Target audience general public/ hot rodders Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 84,150.40 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The whole show is purely run to raised funds to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust with like minded Rodders coming from all around New Zealand to enjoy a weekend of entertainment and cars with the general public from Auckland enjoying all the hotrods on display and to promote the sport of hot rodding. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome 24/26th Jan 2020 An estimated 50 Thousand attend over whole weekend with general public and hot rodders All funds raised and donated go directly to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust The event has being running for 10 years Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support Hibiscus and Bayes Local Board Total Amount Requested 48,702.90 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities Rodders Beach festival attracts not only Rodders from regional areas it attracts the general public of all ages. This is a family event and promotes Orewa and all local surrounding business. We use all local entertainers and business to run the event.
REF20-100036 Project Title 2020 Sir Graeme Douglas International Track Challenge Applicant Athletics New Zealand (Incorporated) Website http://www.athletics.org.nz Proposed venue/location Douglas Track and Field (The Trusts Arena), Henderson Proposed event dates 23/2/19 Proposed event times 5pm - 9pm Estimated no. of participants 500 Estimated total audience 4000 Target audience Aucklanders of all ages Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 135,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description To showcase the sport of athletics and New Zealand's talented athletes - including Auckland's homegrown stars Eliza McCartney, Dame Valerie Adams, Jacko Gill and Maddison-Lee Wesche to Aucklanders, to the rest of NZ and the world via live streaming. Due to it being an Olympic year we expect a lot of interest in the event. We will have many top international athletes visiting Auckland as well as our local athletes here enjoying our world class sporting facilities and will put on a fantastic spectacle for our local audience. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome 21/3/19 - Douglas Track & Field (The Trusts Arena), Henderson - 1000 Spectators, 18,720 viewers via livestream.
25/3/18 - Douglas Track & Field (The Trusts Arena), Henderson - 1500 Spectators, 85,000 viewers via livestream.
26/2/17 - AUT Millennium Stadium, Rosedale - 3500 spectators, 39,000 viewers via livestream.
25/2/16 - Douglas Track & Field (The Trusts Arena), Henderson - 2,500 Spectators, 17,000 viewers via Sky TV.
26/2/15 - Douglas Track & Field (The Trusts Arena), Henderson - 3,500 Spectators Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2018 - $7,500 Auckland Council Regional Events Fund 2018 - $1,000 Henderson & Massey Local Board
2017 - $7,500 Auckland Council Regional Events Fund 2017 - $1,000 Henderson & Massey Local Board
2016 - $1,000 Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Total Amount Requested 20,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities This event supports the vision of 'Aucklanders: more active, more often' in the following ways - Participation
Infrastructure: Showcasing the quality of Auckland stadia and training facilities to top international athletes and an international audience via world-wide livestream.
Excellence: Celebrating Auckland Olympians including medalists Dame Valerie Adams, Eliza McCartney and top shot putters Jacko Gill and Maddison-Lee Wesche
Sector Development - working alongside the region's various sports bodies and stakeholders to deliver a world class event. *Building regional identity: Celebrating what is good about Auckland - International athletes spend the week in the city and are given uniquely Auckland experiences, sharing these on their social media accounts. Aucklanders rally behind homegrown Auckland athletes Dame Valerie Adams, Eliza McCartney, Jacko Gill and Maddison-Lee Wesche as stars of the show, getting vocal support from their home crowd as they take on top international competitors. *Showcasing Auckland's assets: Introducing Auckland's world class high performance sports training centre to top overseas athletes and a worldwide audience via livestream. Auckland Tourism content may be included within the livestream broadcast, showing the region's beauty and diversity. *All Aucklanders get the rare chance to watch top international athletics, discounted tickets are offered to our extensive athletics club network - allowing Aucklanders throughout the region to experience the event at a very cost effective price. Children from clubs all over Auckland are invited to take part in children's relays at the event.
REF20-100038 Project Title New Zealand Community Football Cup (NZCFC) 2019 Applicant NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils Inc Website https://multiculturalnz.org.nz/ Proposed venue/location Mangere Sports Centre Proposed event dates 22/11/19 - 24/11/19 Proposed event times 9am - 5pm Estimated no. of participants 455 Estimated total audience 8000 Target audience Individuals and families of multicultural origins, from around NZ and Auckland. Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 87,460.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The purpose of the cup is to normalise Diversity, Inclusion, Equality, Participation, Collaboration, and Social integration through Football. To empower community members to feel safe in their adopted community. To provide a football tournament for marginalised groups and individuals such as Refugees, immigrants and international students. This is aimed at providing a fun filled and social experience of sport while being able to enjoy its physical, psychological and social benefits. By bringing people of different backgrounds together, the tournament encourages a sense of belonging and inclusion in NZ society - we are not alone. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome 2016 350 players + officials/volunteers & 9,000 audience over 3 days. 2017 421 players + officials/volunteers & 11,000 audience over 3 days. 2018 372 players + officials/volunteers & 8,500 audience over 3 days.
Key outcomes achieved: Promote integration and positive community engagement amongst different communities and with government and local agencies. Provide an opportunity for community based teams to display their talents at a national level. Diverse communities experience complex barriers to sport arising from religious requirements, language differences, cultural values, family values or expectations and feeling welcomed or accepted, this is an avenue to build their confidence to navigate those barriers. Assist participants to realise their potential in sport and life. This tournament tends to create a sense of belonging to the ethnic migrant and refugee communities in Auckland (4 men's teams) will be networking and participating with the other 12 teams from around NZ. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2016 $17,500 2017 $15,000
2018 $17,500 Total Amount Requested 45,520.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities • to bring people together to share memorable experiences • to celebrate Auckland and its people • to profile Auckland and its diverse localities • showcase Auckland's assets (the park and city with all the infrastructure in between) • have a positive impact across our region - hosting THE national cup for diversity and inclusion • expand the variety or range of events on the annual calendar • fill an identified gap or meet the needs of a target community, - children and young people, women and marginalised communities including migrants, refugees and international students • celebrate Maori and Pacific cultures, and involve participation • Diverse communities events that provide an opportunity to showcase cultures and communities to all Aucklanders.
REF20-100039 Project Title The Partners Life DUAL Applicant Total Sport Limited Website http://www.thedual.co.nz Proposed venue/location Motutapu Island Proposed event dates Sat 21 March, 2020 Proposed event times 07.00am onwards Estimated no. of participants 2300 Estimated total audience 2500 Target audience All types of people, those that like to enjoy the outdoors and stunning natural environments Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 207,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The purpose of The DUAL is to create an event which provides people with a totally unique event experience - a once a year opportunity to participate with like-minded people from all walks of life, across a number of event categories in one of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world..
The event categories include; 42km Marathon run/walk, 21km Half Marathon run/walk, 10km run/walk, 5km run/walk, 45km and 30km mountain-bike, and off-road triathlon.
The DUAL has a very strong relationship with our charity partner, the Motutapu Restoration Trust, who have a vision to plant large chunks of Motutapu in native trees, as well as re-introduce endangered species (such as Kiwi and Takahe) onto the island, providing them with a safe and protected pest-free environment. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome Over the past 11 years (the inaugural event was held in 2009) Total Sport, as part of our commitment to the partnership with the MRT have contributed over $400,000 to the MRT enabling them to carry out their vision around the ongoing protection and sustainable future of Motutapu.
The DUAL is generally held on the second to last Saturday in March - 2020 will be the 12th annual DUAL event.
Average participation numbers are approx 2000-2200, with another 900 - 1200 spectators and supporters attending, along with another 120-150 volunteers, suppliers/contractors, and the event team.
The key outcomes are varied, and include; - providing people with a truly unique event opportunity and experience - profiling Motutapu (and Rangitoto) as places to visit and play
- profiling the wonderful work the Motutapu Restoration Trust undertake, around the ongoing planting of native trees and the re-introduction of endangered species (such as Kiwi and Takahe) into a protected environment on Motutapu - contributing over $400,000 to the Motutapu Restoration Trust Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support The DUAL event has received funding from ATEED in the past, and was part of the ATEED event portfolio up until and including the 2014 event. Since 2015 the event has (from time to time) received funding out of the Regional Event Fund (including funding for the 2019 event), which has been much appreciated and has contributed towards allowing us to deliver the event to a very high standard and to as many New Zealanders as possible, particularly Aucklanders checking out their own amazing 'back-yard'. Total Amount Requested 30,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The Partners Life DUAL caters for youth and children, particularly with the shorter course options (primarily the 6km and 10km run/walk events), which are popular with families and younger people.
This year there is a real focus on increasing the youth engagement, this is being achieved through a kids adventure treasure hunt and additional family friendly entertainment being taken over to the island and installed at the event base.
REF20-100040 Project Title Ending HIV Big Gay Out 2020 Applicant New Zealand AIDS Foundation Website http://www.nzaf.org.nz Proposed venue/location Coyle Park, Pt Chevalier, Auckland Proposed event dates 09/02/2020 Proposed event times 12:00pm to 7:00pm Estimated no. of participants 150 Estimated total audience 10000 Target audience The LGBTIQ+ community of Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa, and their friends & whānau. Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 153,497.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description The BGO is the largest annual LGBTIQ+ community event in New Zealand, attended by 10,000 LGBTIQ+ people, their whānau, and friends. It is the single largest opportunity for the NZAF and other LGBTIQ+ organisations to create a safe and inclusive environment and to celebrate all the things that make our country one of the most progressive in the southern hemisphere. With entertainment, stalls, and community groups, the event is a colourful, loud, proud and welcoming celebration of the LGBTIQ+ community. It’s an opportunity to provide education on combination HIV prevention and provide HIV/STI testing services. The police and other emergency services, the NZDF and other Government agencies are represented, together with a broad cross-section of political figures and dignitaries. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The BGO has been running for 20 years, the last three events were held on the 12/02/2017, 11/02/2018 and 10/02/2019. In 2018, 15 minutes before the event was due to begin, a deluge of extreme weather presented health and safety concerns and we had no option but to cancel the event. Official Police estimates of attendance have been steady at 10,000 people per year since 2015 (excluding 2018). We distribute over 15,000 condoms and provide over 500 people with an HIV and STI tests each year. Formal evaluations have consistently shown that around 95% felt the BGO was a safe and inclusive space; 91% thought the BGO celebrates the diversity of the entire Rainbow/LGBTIQ+ community; and 84% of participants said that the main message of the 'Ending HIV BGO' was: Stay safe, Test often, Treat Early. This message will ultimately result in a decrease in the rate of HIV, improving the well-being and the quality of people’s lives. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 10/02/2019 - Regional Events Fund $15,000 10/02/2019 - Albert-Eden Local Grant $8,000 11/02/2018 - Regional Events Fund $15,000 11/02/2018 - Albert-Eden Local Grant $7,000 11/02/2017 - Regional Events Fund $15,000 11/02/2017 - Albert-Eden Community Grant $5,500
Total Amount Requested 30,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The BGO is an uplifting celebration of diversity and pride in Auckland's LGBTIQ+ community. Set in Coyle Park in Pt. Chevalier which is listed as one of Auckland's premier tree lined parks and frames the city in a magical way with breath-taking views across the Waitemata Harbour. Coyle Park is easily accessible from the CBD and wider Auckland. Due to the location and voted one of the most liveable and LGBTIQ+ friendly places in the world, we're able to showcase Auckland's aesthetic charm and vibrant rainbow community - strengthening Auckland's regional identity. On the day we have seen an increased tourism from across the region and nation, resulting in an increase of patronage for our regional businesses. On an economic basis over $150k is directly injected into the local economy just by staging the event, not to mention the hundreds of thousands through incidental expenditure for the day - catering, transport etc. A conservative economic impact of $550k is estimated to be invested into the local economy.
REF20-100041 Project Title 2019 Aotearoa Maori Sports Awards Applicant Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust Website http://www.maorisportsawards.co.nz Proposed venue/location Vodafone Events Centre Proposed event dates 30 November 2019 Proposed event times 6pm - 11.30pm Estimated no. of participants 650 Estimated total audience 650 Target audience Kaumatua, dignateries, Maori sportspeople, Govt officials, local Boards, media, general patrons Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 262,000.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description To foster, promote and encourage Maori sports people in the pursuit of excellence in their chosen sporting activities. To benefit the Maori Community by promoting Maori Sporting Achievements and supporting young athletes who aspire to a career in sports by annual recognition of sporting achievements To foster young Maori sporting talent through the provision of sport and educational scholarships Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The attendance figures vary from yera to year - as elite Maori athletes availability can impact as they compete on the world stages - the annual awards has an annual averahe of around 750. KEY OUTCOMES To showcase Maori sports people while raising the sporting status of New Zealand in the national and international community To highlight the positive contribution of Maori sports people to whanau, iwi, hapu and all New Zealanders To provide positive role models for both Maori and tauiwi youth To promote healthy lifestyles through sport to Maori and the wider communit Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support That has varied over the years from $15k to $8k - as in most of our 29 year history the awards have been hosted in Auckland - on special occassions it is held at Turangawaewae Marae - Auckland Council has supported our event mostly over the past 17 years. Total Amount Requested 10,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The hosting of this event in Auckland - highlights why Auckland is the largest Maori & Polynesian sporting capital of the world
REF20-100042 Project Title Mahurangi Regatta Applicant Mahurangi Action Incorporated Website http://www.mahurangi.org.nz Proposed venue/location Sullivans Bay; Mahurangi Harbour; Scotts Landing Proposed event dates 25/1/2020 Proposed event times 9 am to 11 pm Estimated no. of participants 1000 Estimated total audience 3000 Target audience Mahurangi community, regional yacht and boating enthusiasts, and regional park regulars Project cost GST inclusive? Yes Total estimated project cost 38,600.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Regionally significant and historic regatta that, since its inception in the mid-1800s, has brought Aucklanders and Mahurangi residents together to celebrate their love of sailing and love of place. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome Since at least 1858, the Mahurangi Regatta has been held as a mostly annual event. It has been suggested that the first regatta in the harbour may have been held as early as 1832. The event lapsed during World War II.
In 1977, Mahurangi Action (established 1974 as Friends of the Mahurangi) revived the Mahurangi Regatta, and (post-tropical cyclones permitting) it has been held annually since. The Mahurangi Regatta is held on the Saturday of Auckland Anniversary weekend.
Because a significant proportion arrives by water, exact numbers of participants and spectators are difficult to quantify but during the last decade probably average 2000–3000.
• The Mahurangi Regatta is one of the most significant regional events for the Mahurangi district. • The regatta supports and further develops strong maritime regional community connections. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support 2013 Rodney Local Board $5000 2013 Auckland Regional Parks charges waived ~$8461 2014 Rodney Local Board $4000 2014 Auckland Regional Parks charges waived $8461 2015 Rodney Local Board $2000 2015 Regional Events Fund $4000 2015 Auckland Regional Parks charges waived ~$8461 2016 Rodney Local Board $2000
2016 Regional Events Fund $4000 2016 Auckland Regional Parks charges waived ~$8461 2017 Regional Events Fund $4000 2017 Auckland Regional Parks charges waived $9986 2017 Auckland Council provision of public liability insurance ~$450 2018 Regional Events Fund $4000 2018 Auckland Regional Parks charges waived $9986 2018 Auckland Council provision of public liability insurance ~$450 2019 Regional Events Fund $4000 2019 Auckland Regional Parks charges waived ~$9986 2019 Auckland Council provision of public liability insurance ~$450 Total Amount Requested 6,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities The Mahurangi Regatta has long supported what has now been adopted as key regional priorities of placemaking, strengthening communities and social cohesion. The regatta is the only annual Mahurangi community occasion when residents from either side of the harbour commingle in a way that was once routine when water transport was the principal mode of transport including to Warkworth and to the city.
At every regatta, numerous visitors to the Mahurangi Regional Park express to the organisers how delighted they are to have ‘stumbled’ onto the event and for their children to have spontaneously joined in the perennial picnic regatta activities, such as sack, three-legged and spud and spoon races.
The regatta’s role as a regionally important event was reported on in the first edition of the Rodney Times, in 1901. Since Rodney District Council was subsumed by Auckland Council, the role of the regatta is even more important in reminding Mahurangi residents and city dwellers, that we are all Aucklanders.
Included in the survey results from the 2016 regatta was the statement: ‘This event is a unique coming together of urban and rural Aucklanders, in a maritime setting.’ 82% of respondents agreed.
REF20-100044 Project Title Japan Day 2020 Applicant Japanese Society of Auckland Inc. Website http://www.japanday.org.nz Proposed venue/location ASB Showground Proposed event dates 9 February 2020 Proposed event times 10am - 6pm Estimated no. of participants 600 Estimated total audience 40000 Target audience People of All ages and different backgrounds from the Greater Auckland Region Project cost GST inclusive? No Total estimated project cost 156,600.00 Has event been held before? Yes Brief Project Description Japan Day is the largest Japanese cultural festival held in New Zealand. It has been held in Auckland annually for the last 18 years. Japan Day is to showcase Japanese traditional and modern art and culture. It is designed for visitors to experience "Japan" in interactive ways. Japan Day is a truly fun- filled family event for people of all ages and different backgrounds. It's objectives are to foster mutual understanding between Japan and New Zealand through culture and to provide a platform for people to get connected. Japan Day gives a sense of pride and belonging to the Japanese community to the Japanese people living in Auckland and contributes to creating coherent society. Japan Day will continue to serve Japanese cultural ambassador for Auckland and to celebrate the city's diversity. Prior event dates, attendance numbers and key outcome The 18th Japan Day was held on the 3rd of March 2019, which attracted 45,000 in total. The operation went smooth with no disruption or safety issues, and the crowd was controlled well. With the help of highly professional staff of Eden Park, health and safety measures and waste control were well placed, and the venue was used more efficiently compared to the previous years. Overall, the programme was run successfully, and we could see a good balance between traditional and modern culture offered to the visitors and proved very popular. Dates and description of any prior Auckland Council Group support Auckland Regional Event Fund 2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019 Auckland Council Community Grants for Japan Day 2013 and 2014 Waitemata Local Board Grant for Japan Day 2015. 2016, 2017 and 2018 Orakei Local Board Grant for Japan Day, 2015 and 2016 Albert-Eden Local Board for Japan Day , 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019 Total Amount Requested 20,000.00 Ways in which event supports Regional Event Key Priorities 1. Japan Day is the largest annual event to showcase Japanese art and culture and has established its status as "The day you can experience Japan in Auckland".
2. It demonstrates a community spirit and represents one of the ethnic communities that forms current Auckland with such a diversity. 3. Japan Day supports art and culture both traditional and modern, providing opportunities for Japanese community and those who love Japanese culture to develop their skills and present their achievement. 4. Migrants' communities all contribute to enrichment of the region with power of culture, which becomes a great asset to Auckland for its prosperity and peace. 5. Japan Day also brings enormous benefit not only in cultural aspect but also economic benefit to the region. 6. There is no doubt that Japan Day hugely contributes to strengthening bi-lateral relationship between New Zealand and Japan