A shot in the arm for the events sector in Auckland and Northland
A shot in the arm for the events sector in Auckland and Northland
11 September 2020
The two regions have received a 19-million dollar injection to support major events.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says tackling the pandemic has cost Auckland's visitor economy and events sector hundreds of millions in lost revenue -- putting pressure on jobs and businesses.
He says the funding will boost economic recovery -- and help to bring some of the vibrancy and excitement back.
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