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The Government last week announced a new $37.5 million support package aimed at reviving economic, social and cultural activities in Auckland over summer.
Under the Reactivating Tāmaki Makaurau package, 100,000 vouchers will be distributed to families and individuals allowing them to visit Auckland attractions, facilities and cultural venues.
In addition, funding will be available through an Arts and Cultural Events Support Scheme, designed to give event organisers, artists and crew the confidence to proceed with their events.
There is also a Local Activation Programme designed to fund community organisations and businesses to organise events that are free for the public.
The idea is to bring neighbourhoods and town centres back to life.
The package also includes extra money for foodbanks to ensure they are able to support households this Christmas and discounts on Auckland Council facilities.
Minister of Social Development Carmel Sepuloni says alert level restrictions have been tough on families, but the onset of summer means more freedoms are on the horizon.
“Families need a break, businesses need new customers, and those in the most hardship also need help with basics like food,” she says.
“This package will help to spark the city’s arts and culture life again, reactivate economic activity and enhance people’s wellbeing over summer.”
