Rugby World Cup 2011
On 9 September 2011, the All Blacks and Tonga will run onto the newly upgraded Eden Park to kick off the biggest international event ever held in New Zealand.
It is expected that Rugby World Cup 2011 will inject over $500 million into the New Zealand economy and that it will attract over 85,000 international visitors and a global television audience of more than four billion.
It is an exceptional opportunity to showcase New Zealand to the world.
On this page you will find information and updates to help your tourism business deliver exceptional experiences to visitors during Rugby World Cup. Check back regularly for updates.
- Information about Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament - www.rugbyworldcup.com
- Information about Rugby World Cup festival events - www.nz2011.govt.nz
- Visitor information - www.newzealand.com/travel/frontrowrugbyclub
Want to take part in the Rugby World Cup festival in your area, or got an event you would like to include in the festival programme? Contact your local festival coordinator.
Major Events Management Act
Guidelines have been released to help New Zealand businesses get to grips with the Major Events Management Act (MEMA) and how it will impact what they can do around Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011). Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand - A Guide to the Major Events Management Act 2007 provides general guidance on how MEMA will work to both ensure the smooth running of RWC 2011 and protect it from commercial exploitation. It also includes information on protected RWC emblems and words.
