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Opportunity Hamilton links Waikato Businesses with Rugby World Cup Contracts

A new website launched yesterday will make procurement opportunities related to Rugby World Cup 2011 easily accessible to businesses in the Waikato Region.

'It is now two years until Rugby World Cup 2011 gets underway - and we are keen to see local businesses take the initiative and get involved', says Opportunity Hamilton Chief Executive, Sandra Perry. 'This new website ensures Waikato businesses have access to national opportunities and that local events can access suppliers both across the region and more widely when needed'.

National and regional business opportunities around Rugby World Cup event supply and infrastructure will be listed on https://www.tenderlink.com/businessopportunities2011. Businesses can link through to the site direct or via www.nz2011.govt.nz, the Government's RWC website or www.opportunityhamilton.co.nz

Businesses interested in tendering for commercial opportunities around Rugby World Cup can register their details on the site now. Registration is free to prospective suppliers. There will be a small charge to organisations loading tenders on the site.

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