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This is a great year to visit New Zealand. Anyone visiting will doubtless tell you that every year is a good year to visit, but as 2011 sees New Zealand host the Rugby World Cup, this is a bumper year for visitors. Our special supplement showcases the tournament and all that’s happening in New Zealand, including our roundup of what to look forward to in the world’s biggest rugby tournament (p5).

Of course, there are plenty of other things to do whilst visiting, and we’ve gathered together the top 10 events happening during the RWC on page 13. Touring New Zealand is of course a favourite for many visitors, and one of the best ways to get around is by campervan – read all about one reader’s fun experience on page 25. Add in our look at iconic rugby stadiums in NZ (p18), doing business during the tournament (p23) and an interview with All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick (p31) and you’ve got the best guide to the world’s biggest event this year. Enjoy! John Weir, Publisher

Contents

5 TOURNAMENT UPDATE

Find out how New Zealand is gearing itself up to stage a great national event

13 TOP 10 EVENTS Our pick of the best events taking place between rugby games

18 ICONIC STADIUMS NZ’s famous rugby grounds

25 READER HOLIDAY Exploring NZ in a campervan

21 MATCH VENUES Our guide to the RWC venues

31 INTERVIEW Rugby talk with Sean Fitzpatrick

23 DOWN TO BUSINESS Tournament business opportunities

34 MISSION ESTATE WINERY Toast your team in Hawke’s Bay www.getmedownunder.com

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