Final Messages

This is the last post of my blog. I will leave you with something short and sweet. Firstly a prediction that the All Blacks will indeed win the elusive Webb Ellis Trophy, and secondly a short clip in honour of our All Blacks. Enjoy!

The RWC and Opportunities for Maori and Pacific Islanders

Firstly, it must be stated that nowhere else in the world are Maori known as tangata whenua and nowhere else in the world has the highest number of Pacific peoples in one place. I am talking about Auckland.

The opportunities that arise out of the RWC for both Maori and Pacific Islanders will in no doubt arise from the toursm industry. There can be no argument that when people come to New Zealand they also would like to see some of the local culture.

Adapted from the Auckland Plus website here are some of the opportunities:

• Supply to opening and closing ceremony events particularly around the opening match featuring New Zealand v Tonga
• Supply to cultural and festival programme, including the many live sites around the region and community engagement programmes
• Supply to welcome events, including team welcomes at Auckland International Airport
• Supply of indigenous content to official broadcasters and media agencies

·         Interpretation/translation services for te reo Māori

Under the Local Government Act 2002 local councils are resuired to promote the four aspects of wellbeing. In this case i think social, cultural, and the economic wellbeing of Maori and Pacific Islanders are being promoted through the tournament. It will be delightful to watch in the times to come.

The Rugby World Cup - A Catalyst for Growth and Innovation?

Throughout this blog there has been numerous references to the importance of the RWC will have for New Zealand. In the Auckland region a number of international tourists and even ex-pats are likely to be in New Zealand to experience the World Cup live at Eden Park. In the Auckland context the RWC provides an opportunity like no other. The big question is whether the RWC will be the catalyst for growth and innovation? This notion has been promoted by Auckland Plus, an agency of the Council Controlled Organisation, ATEED: Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development,

Below are some short clips that are in favour of the World Cup and it's potential to achieve growth and innovation within Auckland. As an agency of the Auckland Council this has relevance to town planning matters.


Below is a short video by Greg Clarke, in international city developer:

Again another from Auckland Plus. This video looks at the Auckland Airport and its importance to the World Cup and more importantly economic development in the Auckland region.

Greg Clarke makes some outstanding comments in regard to how events like the RWC help make local authorities more flexible. The comments from Adrian Littlewood are linked to products that are authentic in both large and small businesses. Essentially it is about how businesses will be affected by the RWC.