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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

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.

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

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.


And for those who wish to party later, the party will continue until the small hours



Farewell Celebration Dinner and Prizegiving


Saturday 25th October 2008




The flags have come down, the medals presented, tonight is the celebration of a wonderful week. This will be one helluva party.
Speeches will be short and the partying long.
Great value at NZ$120 per person.

Definitely a night to remember