Auckland Diwali Festival

• Event Type: Large outdoor un-ticketed event
• Description: Diwali Festival is an annual, free major cultural festival with stalls and live entertainment
• Size: 65,000 people, more than 40 stallholders, 200 performances, and 50 hours of live entertainment
• Location: Aotea Square and Queen Street in Auckland CBD
• Waste Separation: Recyclables, organics, rubbish
• Performance: 76% diversion at last festival held

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