Rugby world cup 2011
RUGBY WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN
What’s planned for Auckland
Auckland is on track to deliver a spectacular RWC 2011 experience, some of the various upgrades around the city include:
Eden Park: The redevelopment of Eden Park is on budget and on time for completion in October 2010. The redevelopment will increase Eden Park's seating capacity to 60,000. For more click here...
Marine Events Centre: Construction of a Marine Events Centre built on the Halsey Street extension wharf, at the Viaduct Harbour has begun. The centre will be ready for use by August 2011.
Wynyard Quarter: Adjacent to the Marine Events Centre site, the first stage of the Wynyard Quarter development (Jellicoe Street and the public plaza at its western end, as well as a retail and entertainment precinct on North Wharf) will be complete by RWC 2011 more...
Aotea Square: The redevelopment of Aotea Square will restore the square to its former status as the city's leading public open space and will be able to host crowds of up to 20,000 people. The development is due to finish in October 2010.
Auckland Art Gallery: Is undergoing a heritage restoration, expansion work & modernisation, which will transform the building into a world-class cultural facility. This means there will be 50 percent more space for the collections and exhibitions more... 
Queen's Wharf: Located at the heart of Auckland’s waterfront, Queens Wharf was purchased by the Government and Auckland Regional Council in 2008. The purpose – to be Auckland City’s main fan zone site during the tournament. For more click here 
Auckland International Airport: Auckland International Airport has been undergoing a makeover including a revamp of the international terminal for arrivals and a new northern runway – which will make space for large jet aircraft more... 
Transport Enhancements: Auckland is getting ready to move more than 15,300 people by rail for RWC 2011 games. Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is enhancing the stations serving Eden Park, which are Kingsland and Morningside for more click here...
Victoria Park Tunnel: The $406 million Victoria Park Tunnel project has begun and is on track to be completed in time for the Rugby World Cup. For more information click here...