Business confidence and investment intentions have stumbled to all time lows for Auckland city businesses as the international crisis deepens. New Zealand’s current account deficit remains very high in a volatile economic environment, which could have far-reaching effects on foreign direct investment, and the future of our economic stability.

In this edition we look at the most recent economic indicators for Auckland city and New Zealand, followed by a focus on business sentiment in Auckland city and the potential impact of New Zealand’s current account deficit and credit ratings. Read more

Fast, affordable broadband took a major step forward last month with the launch of the Auckland City Wi-Fi service across eight key zones of the Auckland CBD and fringe. Read more

Power to the precinct!
That was just one of the calls to action on mobile billboards seen around Newmarket, during the Newmarket Business Association’s bid to extend its boundaries in November.

Bio Solutions for a Changing World - NZBIO Conference 2009
9-11 March 2009
Well established as the premier showcase for the New Zealand life sciences sector, NZBIO attracts delegates from around the world and from all aspects of the life sciences industry to Auckland.

Smart marketing at Bizzone Business Expo
27-29 May 2009
The biggest business expo in the country will run in Auckland at ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane on 27 - 29 May 2009, proudly sponsored by Auckland City Council.

Celebrating original design at Urbis Designday
28 March 2009
Mark your 2009 designer diaries for Saturday, 28 March, as Urbis Designday promises an exclusive tour of Auckland’s leading design showrooms, proudly sponsored by Auckland City Council.

Make the most of summer at Music in Parks
January to April 2009
Auckland City Council is proud to be providing the sixteenth year of Music in Parks concerts - free Kiwi music in our city’s stunning parks and reserves.

Auckland International Boat Show
5-8 March 2009
After the excitement of the Millennium Cup Pacific Series and the Louis Vuitton Pacific series on the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf, all eyes turn back to shore in early March to the Auckland International Boat Show.

Lights off for Earth Hour 2009
28 March 2009
We always talk about making our future brighter. But for one day in March we are challenging you to darken it. Join us in celebrating Earth Hour 2009 - a movement in the fight against climate change and promoting more sustainable living.

DOCS Summit - focus on Germany
Visiting producer from Hamburg
22-25 February
The DOCNZ Festival is the only competitive documentary film event in Australasia, showcasing the best local and foreign documentary films nationwide from 26 February to 5 April 2009.

Calling animators! Sixth Hamburg Animation Award
25 June 2009
Submissions are now invited for the sixth Hamburg Animation Award. Auckland students and recent alumni (within three years of graduating) are encouraged to exhibit their work in Germany at a prestigious international film competition for young, up-and-coming animators.

Auckland Guangzhou 20th anniversary celebrations
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Auckland and Guangzhou. Auckland has enjoyed a very active relationship with Guangzhou, including a wide variety of tourism, trade, education, sport, cultural, municipal administration and community initiatives.