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Recent news about Nelson and RWC 2011
First grain of sand to be poured at Trafalgar Park
Posted by Nelson City Council on 14 January 2010
The new turf at Trafalgar Park takes a step closer to the finish line Monday with the pouring of the first bag of recycled glass sand that forms the turf’s base. Mayor Kerry Marshall has the honour of dumping the first grains onto the base of the existing soil at Trafalgar Park that makes up the ‘sand carpet’ through which grass will begin to grow in the coming months. “I’m thrilled that Nelson is the first in New Zealand to use a recycled glass sand turf.…
RWC 2011 Newsletter #3 December 2009
Posted by Nelson City Council on 18 December 2009
Three RWC 2011 teams to get sunny Nelson treatment Nelson will host three teams during Rugby World Cup 2011: Italy, USA, and the Europe 2 qualifier. The Italian team will stay in Nelson 21 nights over two stays from 2-8 September and 16-29 September. The USA team will stay four nights from 24-27 September, and the Europe 2 qualifier is staying two nights, 19 – 20 September.…
Three RWC 2011 teams to get sunny Nelson treatment
Posted by Nelson City Council on 18 December 2009
Nelson will host three teams during Rugby World Cup 2011: Italy, USA, and the Europe 2 qualifier. The Italian team will stay in Nelson 21 nights over two stays from 2-8 September and 16-29 September. The USA team will stay four nights from 24-27 September, and the Europe 2 qualifier is staying two nights, 19 – 20 September.…
Rugby World Cup ticket prices for Nelson confirmed
Posted by Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd on 4 December 2009
[from Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd] An exciting range of ticket prices for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) matches at Trafalgar Park, Nelson have been unveiled to ensure fans have a great opportunity to watch Rugby at its best. Prices range from $15 for children to $95 for adults. ‘‘This is good news for the Nelson and Marlborough regions,’’ said Martin Snedden, CEO of Tournament Organiser, Rugby New Zealand (RNZ) 2011.…
Stars and stripes to fly at RWC 2011
Posted by Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd on 22 November 2009
[From Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd] Today in Florida, the United States of America (USA) beat Uruguay to secure their position at Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) as the Americas 2 qualifier. On November 15, the USA won the first of the two match qualification series 27-22 despite a late comback by Uruguay which saw them score 13 points in the final six minutes. Today, Uruguay went down 27-6 in front of the American crowd.…
RWC 2011 Newsletter #2
Posted by Nelson City Council on 20 November 2009
November update for Nelson RWC 2011 Group steers way for community involvement in RWC 2011 An eight-member steering group has been appointed by Nelson City Council to engage community and business involvement in Rugby World Cup 2011. The Nelson RWC 2011 Steering Group members are: Aldo Miccio, Nelson City Councillor and Steering Group Chair Ali Boswijk, Nelson City Councillor Sara Chapman, Chairman of Tasman Bays Heritage Trust and former strategic planner for Saatchi & Saatchi Shane Drummond, representing Tasman Rugby Union Tim King, Tasman District Councillor Bronwyn Monopoli, chartered accountant Pete Rainey, Nelson City Councillor Barney Thomas, Tangata Whenua Whakat The Steering Group’s role is to involve as many residents, businesses and visitors as possible in the celebration of RWC 2011 in Nelson. While Council staff are dedicated to delivering the fundamentals of two matches, team hosting (TBC), Fan Zones and the festival of Rugby, the Steering Group will lead and coordinate business and community involvement that will help make RWC 2011 in Nelson the premier event of the decade.…
Group steers way for community involvement in RWC 2011
Posted by Nelson City Council on 3 November 2009
A seven-member steering group has been appointed by Nelson City Council to engage community and business involvement in Rugby World Cup 2011. The Nelson RWC 2011 Steering Group members are: Aldo Miccio, Nelson City Councillor and Steering Group Chair Ali Boswijk, Nelson City Councillor Sara Chapman, Chairman of Tasman Bays Heritage Trust and former strategic planner for Saatchi & Saatchi Shane Drummond, representing Tasman Rugby Union Tim King, Tasman District Councillor Bronwyn Monopoli, chartered accountant Pete Rainey, Nelson City Councillor The Steering Group's role is to involve as many residents, businesses and visitors as possible in the celebration of RWC 2011 in Nelson. While Council staff are dedicated to delivering the fundamentals of two matches, team hosting (TBC), Fan Zones and the festival of Rugby, the Steering Group will lead and coordinate business and community involvement that will help make RWC 2011 in Nelson the premier event of the decade.…
RWC 2011 Newsletter #1
Posted by Nelson City Council on 14 September 2009
Rugby World Cup project manager appointed The Council has appointed Simon Bruce-Miller to the role of Project Manager - Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011. He begins his full-time role on 14 September, joining the team of staff responsible for the planning and delivery of Nelson's successful bid to host RWC 2011. As project manager, Simon is responsible for coordination of the two RWC 2011 matches, team hosting (still to be advised), the festival of Rugby, and fan zones.…
RWC 2011 project manager appointed
Posted by Nelson City Council on 2 September 2009
Nelson City Council has appointed Simon Bruce-Miller to the role of Project Manager - Rugby World Cup 2011. He begins his full-time role on 14 September, joining the team of staff responsible for the planning and delivery of Nelson's successful bid to host RWC 2011. As project manager, Mr Bruce-Miller is responsible for coordination of the two RWC 2011 matches, team hosting (still TBA), the festival of Rugby, and fan zones.…
The Long Lunch - 2 years to go!
Posted by Nelson City Council on 4 August 2009
9 September 2009 The Long Lunch was a huge success, with tables trailing down Trafalgar Street, Nelson on 9th day of the 9th month of 2009, two years to go for RWC 2011. Listen to National Radio's report: http://www. radionz.…
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