Event definitions

• Mega events primarily attract international participants as well as New Zealanders.
• Primarily have an international audience and generate extensive international media coverage.
• Generate significant and widespread benefits within New Zealand.
• Require a Cabinet decision to secure funding and host in New Zealand and are beyond the scope of the Major Events Fund. Though Major Events Fund funding may be sought to deliver additional components.

• Rugby World Cup 2011
• 36th America's Cup
• ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
• FIFA Womens World Cup 2023

Major events

• Is, or has the potential to be internationally significant.
• Generate interest, profile or visitation from outside New Zealand.
• Offers an element or elements that are uniquely New Zealand.
• Major events create social connection, reflect and celebrate New Zealand culture and build national pride.
• Profiles New Zealand on an international platform.
• Significant proportion of international participants.
• New Zealand and international audience.
• Significant international media coverage.
• High level of benefits to wider New Zealand.

• Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021
• World Choir Games 2024

Regional events

• Primarily New Zealand participants with some international participation.
• Primarily New Zealand audience.
• Some international media coverage.
• Some New Zealand-wide benefits but to a lesser degree than major events.

• Coast to Coast
• WOMAD

Local events

• Primarily local participants.
• Primarily local audience.
• Limited international media coverage.
• Benefits to the city or town.

• Upper Hutt Summer Carnival
• Hastings Blossom Parade