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Christchurch RWC 2011 Pool Match rescheduling decisions/Otago Stadium confirmed
• Three pool matches to remain in South Island
• Otago Stadium confirmed as RWC 2011 match venue
• Tickets refunded in April, priority purchase period in May
• Team Base changes announced
Gears turn on progress of cycle trail
The development of Tasman's Loop Cycle Trail is in top gear on the back of $2.15 million given by the Government last year – the first consent applications for the trail will be lodged next month.
Read the full postMasters Games excitement intensifies
The South Island Masters Games coming to Nelson in October is already being trumpeted as having a bigger impact than the Rugby World Cup tournament matches.
Read the full postWalkway of the Month
Since the Watercare Coastal Walkway opened in Mangere in 2005, cyclists and walkers have been enjoying the 7km path. Once a wastewater treatment area, this coastal stretch is now scenic, quiet and full of returning birdlife.
Read the full postFree online guide gets businesses "Match Ready"
Auckland businesses have been provided with information and resources to help them prepare for Rugby World Cup 2011, with the launch of Auckland’s Match Ready for Business programme. The online guide has been developed by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development Ltd (ATEED) on behalf of the RWC 2011 Auckland Co-ordination Group.
Read the full postNapier will 'Give Aussies a Break'
Napier yesterday launched an innovative campaign called ‘Give an Aussie a Break’ to encourage more Australians to visit. Locals want to show support and comradeship to their Australian friends after the devastating Queensland and Victorian floods, so the Napier City Council in conjunction with the city’s tourism operators and accommodation providers have put together holiday deals to help give Australians a break.
Read the full postThe 'Naki's hottest deals
Taranaki’s Number 1 Must Do Experience packages a Heliview Taranaki helicopter flight over Mt Taranaki with a three-course meal at the award-winning Gusto Restaurant overlooking New Plymouth’s Breakwater Bay, all for $229pp.
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