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4 September, 2008

Rugby World Cup 2011 a true national hosting event

Minister welcomes decision to share RWC quarter final matches and Bronze Final around the country

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18 February, 2008

Minister welcomes international rugby officials’ visit

Rugby World Cup Minister Clayton Cosgrove welcomes visit by international rugby officials as part of New Zealand's planning for Rugby World Cup 2011.

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17 December, 2007

Minister welcomes Eden Park design

Rugby World Cup Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today welcomed the new design for the redevelopment of Eden Park, saying it means preparation for the 2011 Rugby World Cup can begin in earnest.

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21 October, 2007

Rugby World Cup 2011: spotlight on New Zealand

The next steps in New Zealand's four-year campaign build-up to hosting Rugby World Cup 2011 were announced by Rugby World Cup Minister Trevor Mallard, following the conclusion of the 2007 event in Paris today.

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18 May, 2007

Eden Park agreement

Rugby World Cup Minister Trevor Mallard today announced that the government and the Eden Park Trust Board have signed a formal agreement for the redevelopment of Eden Park as the venue for the finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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24 November, 2006

Trevor Mallard’s comments on stadium

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10 November, 2006

Government prefers waterfront stadium

Following a review of Auckland's stadium options the government has a strong preference for a national stadium on Auckland’s CBD waterfront

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