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Scoop
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Māoriland's Cannes Film Festival Win Takes Ōtaki To The World
One of Kāpiti Coast's most celebrated cultural organisations won a prestigious award at the Cannes World Film Festival earlier this week. Recognised in the Economic and Social Impact category, Māoriland's win is a testament to the kaupapa-driven work the organisation champions from its homebase in Ōtaki. Supported by Kāpiti Coast District Council's Major Events Fund, the Māoriland Film Festival has grown into Aotearoa New Zealand's premier international indigenous film festival, attracting thousands of attendees to the district every year. Kāpiti Coast Deputy Mayor Lawrence Kirby says the Council is thrilled for Māoriland and their head of content Libby Hakaraia. 'Māoriland's kaupapa is very much about the mana (essence) and manawa (heart) of its community, connecting indigenous creativity in our district, across the country, and globally,' says Cr Kirby. 'Beyond its annual film festival, Māoriland also host events, exhibitions and year-round educational programmes that foster youth creativity, supports Māori screen practitioners, and strengthens our local creative economy. 'What we already knew about Māoriland the rest of the world does now too.' Kāpiti Coast Economic Kotahitanga Board Chair Neil MacKay says Libby Hakaraia has shone a light on the creativity at Māoriland Hub on the global stage. 'This well-deserved award is true recognition of Libby's vision and perseverance and what has been built at Māoriland,' says Mr MacKay. 'Kāpiti has been listed in the Top 5 nationally on the Infometrics Creativity index, dubbing us as one of New Zealand's creative centres. There is no mistaking that we have an abundance of creatives in our district and should take pride on this global achievement.'
Scoop
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Supercars For The South Island
Press Release – New Zealand Government For more than 20 years Supercars Championship events have played an important role showcasing our beautiful country to an international audience and Im thrilled the South Island will now be part of this from next year, Tourism and Hospitality … Minister for Tourism and Hospitality A second round of the hugely successful Supercars events will be held in Christchurch from next year with support from the Government's Major Events Fund. 'For more than 20 years Supercars Championship events have played an important role showcasing our beautiful country to an international audience and I'm thrilled the South Island will now be part of this from next year,' Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. 'The Government is investing $5.9 million from the Major Events Fund to support Supercars events in both Taupō and Christchurch for the next three years. 'This means international – and domestic – visitors can attend back-to-back rounds across consecutive weekends in Taupō and Christchurch, allowing them to extend their stay and enjoy more of what New Zealand has to offer. 'It was fantastic to be part of the estimated 50,000 strong crowd at the recent ITM Supercars440 event in Taupō. The place was buzzing with people in town to enjoy one of the most popular Trans-Tasman motorsport events. 'We know the 2024 event generated significant economic and tourism benefits for the Taupō region and New Zealand with more than 3,300 international visitors attending and spending more than $5.2 million while here. Not to mention the invaluable exposure in key tourism markets with a total broadcast reach of 246 million, including 3.9 million in Australia. 'I'm pleased that with this investment New Zealand's strong relationship with Supercars will continue in Taupō and extend to include Christchurch, with all the benefits that brings.' Supercars Ltd has selected Ruapuna Motorsport Park, Christchurch as the host venue for the South Island round.
Scoop
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Supercars For The South Island
Minister for Tourism and Hospitality A second round of the hugely successful Supercars events will be held in Christchurch from next year with support from the Government's Major Events Fund. 'For more than 20 years Supercars Championship events have played an important role showcasing our beautiful country to an international audience and I'm thrilled the South Island will now be part of this from next year,' Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. 'The Government is investing $5.9 million from the Major Events Fund to support Supercars events in both Taupō and Christchurch for the next three years. 'This means international – and domestic – visitors can attend back-to-back rounds across consecutive weekends in Taupō and Christchurch, allowing them to extend their stay and enjoy more of what New Zealand has to offer. 'It was fantastic to be part of the estimated 50,000 strong crowd at the recent ITM Supercars440 event in Taupō. The place was buzzing with people in town to enjoy one of the most popular Trans-Tasman motorsport events. 'We know the 2024 event generated significant economic and tourism benefits for the Taupō region and New Zealand with more than 3,300 international visitors attending and spending more than $5.2 million while here. Not to mention the invaluable exposure in key tourism markets with a total broadcast reach of 246 million, including 3.9 million in Australia. 'I'm pleased that with this investment New Zealand's strong relationship with Supercars will continue in Taupō and extend to include Christchurch, with all the benefits that brings.' Supercars Ltd has selected Ruapuna Motorsport Park, Christchurch as the host venue for the South Island round.
