If you went to TEDx Auckland last year, no doubt you had a grumble about the essay writing part as part of the rego process (it was a bit of a hassle). 

Message received Kiwi TEDsters-you didn't like the essay writing thing as part of the application so it's gone *poof*. 

You can buy tickets through Ticketek and away you go. 

Seats are limited so get along to Ticketek and buy yours or you'll be crying when it sells out. 

Hang on, wasn't it free last year?

Well yeah it was free to the punters but the organisers had to cough up a big chunk out of their own pockets so to keep this thing sustainable,  there is a ticket price to cover costs. It's a not-for-profit thingee trust so all above board and no Nigerian money laundering. 

Find out more at http://tedxauckland.co.nz/

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