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Watching the grass grow at Otago Stadium
With Otago Stadium named an official RWC 2011 match venue, we peek behind the construction to see the progress and the new turf. Otago Stadium has been announced as the venue for all Dunedin’s Rugby World Cup 2011 matches. New Zealand’s newest sporting venue can seat up to 30,000 people and is the country’s first fully covered stadium.
Read the full postChristchurch matches rescheduled after quake
Following an assessment of damage caused by the Christchurch earthquake, organisers have reluctantly rescheduled eight matches. On February 22, the city of Christchurch was hit by a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake which caused multiple fatalities and widespread damage to the city and surrounding suburbs. Since then, Tournament partners have conducted a thorough assessment of the damage to the match venue Stadium Christchurch and associated infrastructure such as hotels and training facilities.
Read the full postChristchurch 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.
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