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Welcome to the Festival programme for 2011

In 2011, New Zealand will welcome the world!

As hosts of one of the world’s biggest sports events, Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand will be showcasing its cultures, people, languages and landscapes – celebrating our country and what we love most about living here. For the first time in New Zealand’s history, one festival will be held simultaneously for six weeks throughout the country, making RWC 2011 an unforgettable experience.

While the Tournament kicks off on 9 September 2011, New Zealand will be in festival mode from 1 January, as events and attractions around the country tap into the excitement. As that excitement builds, so will the festival programme, so keep watching.

Festival events in 2011

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Rugby World Cup 2011 Match Schedule

Matches Nationwide
  • New Zealand v Tonga, Eden Park, Auckland, Friday 9 Sep 2011
  • France v Japan, North Harbour Stadium, North Shore, Saturday 10 Sep 2011
  • Fiji v Namibia, Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua, Saturday 10 Sep 2011
  • Scotland v Play-off winner, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill, Saturday 10 Sep 2011
  • Argentina v England, Stadium Christchurch , Christchurch, Saturday 10 Sep 2011
See more on: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Festival Programme for 2011

Gore Farmers’ Market
Old Horse Bazaar, Mersey St West ,

First and third Saturday of each month: 8.30am - 12.30pm.

West Coast Whitebait Season Festival
Up and down the West Coast, Greymouth,

Season runs for 6 weeks during Rugby World Cup 2011

5 Oceans
Wellington Waterfront, Wellington
2nd AsiaPacific Outgames
Various venues throughout the city, Wellington,

Saturday March 12 – Saturday 19 March, 2011
Daily : see website for more details
 

Southern Lakes Festival of Colour
Various venues in Wanaka, Tarras, Cromwell, Bannockburn, Hawea, Luggate, Arrowtown, Clyde and Glenorchy, Wanaka, Tarras, Cromwell, Bannockburn, Hawea, Luggate, Arrowtown, Clyde and Glenorchy,

Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 April, 2011

See all festival events in 2011.