Rugby World Cup 2011

We want to make sure that Rodney communities and businesses benefit from the opportunity to engage with this international event and the visitors it brings.  This is to maximise the economic benefits to our district and also so our residents and communities can take part and enjoy being part of the third largest event in the world. 

We expect at least 60,000 international visitors to come to New Zealand with Auckland as the main entry point. About 2,000 international media are also expected to be in New Zealand.

The 2011 Rugby World Cup is expected to attract a television audience of more than four billion people worldwide.  The World Cup is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Auckland and Rodney to the world.   The event has the potential to generate $267 million of direct economic benefits for the Auckland region.

Rodney District Council is working with key organisations from throughout the Auckland region to help prepare for Rugby World Cup 2011 and optimise the benefits to our district. The Council’s focus is to ensure RWC 2011 is an opportunity that Rodney communities and businesses are involved in, and benefit from. 

Key Facts about the Rugby World Cup 2011

• New Zealand won the hosting rights to RWC 2011 on 17 November 2005.
• Twenty countries will participate in the 2011 tournament, playing 48 games.
• Organisational responsibilities will be shared between the International Rugby Board (IRB), Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd (RNZ 2011), Government, local authorities and key sporting stadiums around the country. RNZ 2011 is due to shortlist of team base options towards the end of 2009.    

For more key facts about the Rugby World Cup and to see how the tournament is shaping up go to the Official Rugby World Cup 2011 site. 

For more information on Auckland's preparations for RWC 2011 visit Auckland's Rugby World Cup 2011 website.

How Rodney is preparing for the Rugby World Cup
Rodney District Council continues to work closely with other Councils in the Auckland region to prepare for the World Cup. We want to make sure that Rodney businesses benefit from this global event and that our communities and residents have the opportunity to be part of the six week festival. You don’t even have to be a rugby fan to enjoy and benefit from the Rugby World Cup!

• A number of local stakeholders have worked together to secure team hosting for the district, click here to find out more. Rodney is proud to host three RWC teams - Japan, Namibia and Samoa during September 2011.
• Rodney District Council, Rodney Economic Development Trust and other key district stakeholders are part of the key steering group and work streams helping to deliver the Rugby World Cup in Auckland. 
• Rodney District Council is working closely with a number of community organisations in our district to make sure that Rodney residents are part of the festivities by working together to create a program of community festivals. These festivities will take place around the district during October 2011. We’ll tell you more about this nearer the time.  
• Tourism groups and Rodney District Council are working together to make sure that our beautiful and varied Rodney tourist areas are in optimal position to maximise the marketing and tourism opportunities

We want to make sure that Rodney communities and businesses are fully involved in the World Cup and that we take advantage of all of the opportunities to benefit from the World Cup.  

To tell us how you think Rodney should prepare for the World Cup, click here to fill out our printable comment form  or click here to give us your comments online.