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Nelson City Council Economic Events Fund

MBIE Regional Events Promotion Fund

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Regional Events Promotion Fund (REPF) is an annual fund first established in 2024 to support the promotion of regional events to the domestic market. The fund aims to encourage regional dispersal and increase visitor spending in the regions, with an additional focus on encouraging seasonal dispersal by promoting events outside of the peak summer season.

This fund is currently closed to applications but will reopen in early 2025 for events taking place between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.

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Spring Challenge, an adrenaline-packed escapade through Tasman.
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Local cider platter at the NZ Cider Festival.

Events supported through this fund

NZ Cider Festival 2024, The Spectacle 2024, Marchfest 2025.

Get in touch

For further details, support and advice on funding applications, contact Rebecca.

Image by Nelson Tasman Tourism

Rebecca Leach, Events Lead

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