Auckland is set to witness the country's very first ocean festival in February next year.
Moana Auckland is coming to the City of Sails from February 24 and will host a raft of water-based activities for 30 days.
Only some of the action is confirmed, with the Auckland Boat Show, Z Manu World Champs and the New Zealand Millennium Cup superyacht regatta all set to make a splash.
Moana Auckland will also offer sailing opportunities, as well as fun activities both on and off the water. Most events will be free to attend.
The festival's main hub will be at Te Wero Island in the Viaduct.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) chief executive Nick Hill said as the events industry has changed, the festival is "a new approach" for the agency.
"The focus now is on anchor and home-grown events, with Moana Auckland a prime example of intentionally shaping an events portfolio that gives Aucklanders something to look forward to throughout the year," he said.
Tāmaki Makaurau iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is the host iwi for the festival.
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