New Zealand makes public plans for Rugby World Cup 2011 preparations - Rugby news
New Zealand has given details today, June 30, of their plans for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The event is now in touching distance and New Zealand is quickly trying to finalise the preparations of the event. The minister for Rugby World Cup, Murray McCully
and Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, talked about their future line of action in a joint press release today.
Both officials told the media that New Zealand Rugby Union (NXRU) would try to facilitate the spectators and fans as much as possible. They declared the Wharf and the Cloud free entry zones for visitors and said that large screens would be placed there to
attract the maximum number of supporters.
The minister further said that more than 85,000 visitors from across the world were expected to travel to New Zealand. He stated that all visitors would be treated like locals. McCully also said that people who will not be able to buy tickets to watch the
action live can utilize the arrangements.
McCully further went on to say that a marketing campaign will be launched throughout the world and most major cities would be targeted in this regard. He stated that, "The Giant Rugby Ball is also a welcome addition. It has been around the globe on tourism
promotions in London, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney. It has always received good feedback and now New Zealanders will be able to enjoy the display during the Rugby World Cup,"
McCully explained that more initiatives will be taken before the start of the RWC 2011 to promote local culture to the visiting nations. He commented that such occasions provide the country with the best opportunity to attract future tourists. McCully strengthened
his argument by saying, “We are still in the process of securing more acts but I am already confident the line-up we have so far will display the best of kiwi music and provide some excellent entertainment, along with the rugby.”
The Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, applauded NZRU’s plans and hoped that the forthcoming Rugby World Cup would be highly successful.
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