A full social program will cater for all needs during the championship. Currently, the following events have been scheduled
| Opening Ceremony | Sunday 19th October 2008 |
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| Tamaki Heritage Village Cultural Evening | Wednesday 22nd October 2008 |
| Mid Week Social | Thursday 23rd October 2008 |
| Farewell Function and Prizegiving | Saturday 25th October 2008 |
| NZ Teams Prizegiving | Tuesday 28th October 2008 |
Opening Ceremony
Sunday 19th October 2008 4pm to 6pm
 | This will kick the whole week off. It will be a fantastic opening with a stroll alongside the Avon River , to the picturesque Victoria Square , where you will receive a full traditional Maori Welcome.
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Yes, it could scare the daylights out of you, but you will never forget it!.
There will be the obligatory speeches of welcome, kept as short as necessary . Then there will be a couple of hours Cocktail Party (including some complimentary drinks and nibble food) in the adjacent Christchurch Town Hall.

Tamaki Heritage Village
Wednesday 22nd October 2008
| Journey back in time to a Pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions. Enjoy the night’s festivities with us as you are treated to a banquet of succulent foods cooked the traditional Maori way, rediscover the Maori village as it comes alive to the sound and activities of tribal songs, dances, myths and legendsT |
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We’ve organised a special price of NZ$110,including transport to and from the Village ,and an authentic (in-ground) hangi feast.
Enter now .
 | This will be an evening never to be forgotten
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Party Night at the Holy Grail
Thursday 23rd October 2008
NZ’s largest a local sports bar. Four levels , big screens everywhere, plenty of bars and a load of laughs.
This is a great opportunity for all participants, partners and families to get together in a social environment .It’s a private function from 6pm to 9.30pm with great music,(not head banging but something for us Masters to sing along to ), food and drink options for all tastes and pockets. |
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And for those who wish to party later, the party will continue until the small hours