Auckland...on track for Rugby World Cup 2011: Breakfast event, August 3

27/07/10

Tourism Auckland says this is your chance to find out what's happening behind the scenes to prepare Auckland for Rugby World Cup 2011.

The RTO is encouraging people to register to attend an informative breakfast event - 'Auckland ... on track for Rugby World Cup 2011'.

The breakfast will be held on Tuesday August 3 from 7am to 9am at Stamford Rooms 2 & 3, Stamford Plaza, Lower Albert Street.

The event is designed to give interested Aucklanders a chance to learn about the region's great progress with getting set to host thousands of visitors for next year's tournament.

Kit McConnell, Head of Rugby World Cup International Rugby Board, will provide an insight into what success will look like for Auckland.

For the low-down on progress in Auckland's overall event planning hear from Rachel Dacy, Chair of Auckland's RWC 2011 Regional Steering Group.

Plus Bruce Barnard, Rugby World Cup Transport Programme Director, will give an overview of Auckland's transport plans.

Space is limited to one representative per organisation and registrations are on a first come first served basis. Tourism Auckland asks you to RSVP to Natasha Moon natasha@aucklandnz.com