News - Rugby World Cup 2011 Rugby legends to be NZ 2011 AmbassadorsFive hundred days from the start of Rugby World Cup 2011, six All Black greats have signed up to help the Government make the most of the opportunity of hosting one of the world's biggest sports events. "In 500 days the biggest event New Zealand has ever hosted kicks off. An estimated 85,000 visitors will come here, and billions will be watching on television. Our challenge is to make the most of that attention: to showcase what we do well as a country; to build and strengthen business relationships, and to attract tourists," Mr McCully said at the launch. "The Government is thrilled to have secured the high-powered support of Jonah Lomu, Sean Fitzpatrick, John Kirwan, David Kirk, Andy Haden, and Andrew Mehrtens to help meet that challenge. "There are no better ambassadors for our country during the Rugby World Cup than All Blacks legends, and it is outstanding that these six are donating their time and considerable profile to support the Government's efforts to promote New Zealand.
Rugby World Cup 2011 Volunteer ProgrammeNew Zealand will welcome the world next year as over 60,000 international visitors arrive to enjoy Rugby World Cup 2011. This Tournament will succeed through the efforts of all New Zealanders - we will be a nation of four million hosts and volunteers will play an important role in helping the country to welcome our guests. To achieve this we are looking for a team of 5,000+ volunteers to be the face of New Zealand, on the ground, at stadiums and out in the streets, from one end of the country to the other. Join us to be a part of the team that will make it happen! Michael Jones
Preliminary Forecast of International Visitor Activity in NZ during RWC2011The Rugby World Cup is the third largest sporting event in the world in terms of cumulative television audience and attendance. Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) therefore provides New Zealand with an unprecedented opportunity to promote itself globally; and to attract a large number of high yielding international visitors to New Zealand.
Main Forecasts are:
Click here to download full report published by Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Tourism in March 2010.
What is happening in Hamilton?There will be a total of 48 games played throughout New Zealand during RWC 2011, commencing on Friday 9 September with the final played in Auckland on Sunday 23 October 2011.
Watch the All Blacks play at Waikato Stadium against Japan, coached by ex All Black John Kirwan. Follow Wales, coached by Hamilton’s favourite son Warren Gatland (ex Waikato and All Black). Watch out for two of the best teams in the Pacific-Samoa and Fiji- both of whom have been victorious against the Welsh in previous Tournaments. Visit http://www.hamilton2011.com/ for more details of what's happening in Hamilton. Find out all the RWC 2011 information including full match schedule, ticketing, statistics and sign up for regular news updates on: http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/index.html
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