Ashburton to Benefit from Rugby World Cup Hosting
The opportunity to host a Rugby World Cup team in Ashburton is an honour for the district Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew says.
Ashburton’s selection as one of the 23 centres throughout New Zealand which will host a team was announced by the Rugby World Cup 2011 organisers today.
Mrs Goodhew said she was delighted Mid Canterbury was successful.
“It is fantastic for the region and will be great for Mid Canterbury’s economy.”
Ashburton will host a play-off winning team for six days at the beginning of September 2011.
Timaru had also made a bid to host a team but has been unsuccessful.
Mrs Goodhew said she was, of course, disappointed for Timaru and for those who had worked hard towards gaining a team hosting opportunity for the city.
“Nevertheless, I am very pleased there will be a team hosted in the Rangitata electorate.”
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Contact:Jo Goodhew 021 443 803
The opportunity to host a Rugby World Cup team in Ashburton is an honour for the district Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew says.
Ashburton’s selection as one of the 23 centres throughout New Zealand which will host a team was announced by the Rugby World Cup 2011 organisers today.
Mrs Goodhew said she was delighted Mid Canterbury was successful.
“It is fantastic for the region and will be great for Mid Canterbury’s economy.”
Ashburton will host a play-off winning team for six days at the beginning of September 2011.
Timaru had also made a bid to host a team but has been unsuccessful.
Mrs Goodhew said she was, of course, disappointed for Timaru and for those who had worked hard towards gaining a team hosting opportunity for the city.
“Nevertheless, I am very pleased there will be a team hosted in the Rangitata electorate.”
ENDS
Contact:Jo Goodhew 021 443 803
