Backing the BLACKCAPS is the Wellington way
The ICC Cricket World Cup has seen Wellington become a hive of activity over the past month, and with the BLACKCAPS
taking on West Indies in the quarter final this Saturday, the city is preparing for another big week.
“With a capacity crowd on the cards, I’m delighted to announce we’ll be showing the game live on the big screen at our
Village Green Fan Hub in Civic Square, as well as the semi-final on Tuesday next week” says Wellington Mayor Celia
Wade-Brown.
Councillor Jo Coughlan, chair of Council’s Economic Growth and Arts Committee says the quarter final will mark the
second time that Wellington Regional Stadium will host a capacity crowd during the Cricket World Cup – the first being
the BLACKCAPS v England a few weeks ago.
“A full stadium is great news for Wellington, in terms of both atmosphere at the game and economic benefit for the city”
says Councillor Coughlan. “We estimate that the BLACKCAPS v England game brought in between $8-10m to the city, so we
are hoping for a similar result this weekend.”
In the lead up to the game, Wellington will be pulling out all the stops, with two days of food, fun and entertainment,
capped off with a spectacular fireworks display over the harbour on the eve of the quarter final. There will also be an
opportunity for fans to meet the BLACKCAPS at a signing session in Civic Square on Thursday afternoon.
“We are very proud to be hosting the BLACKCAPS in the Cricket World Cup 2015 quarter final against the Windies” says
Mayor Wade-Brown. “Volunteers and staff are doing a brilliant job and everyone can enjoy the Capital’s quarter final
weekend.”
Thursday 19 March
11am-4pm
Village Green Fan Hub
Civic Square
Featuring live music and entertainment including The Frontliners and Chocolate Box.
4-5pm
BLACKCAPS autograph signing at the Village Green
Civic Square
Friday 20 March
11am-4pm
Village Green Fan Hub
Civic Square
We’re bringing good times to our Village Green in Civic Square to mark the eve of the ICC Cricket World Cup
quarter-finals. Enjoy classic Kiwi entertainment like backyard cricket and a free sausage sizzle at 12 noon.
12pm
Free sausage sizzle
Civic Square
Free for the first 250 people
9pm
Fireworks
Wellington waterfront
Find yourself a good spot on Wellington’s beautiful waterfront to watch a spectacular fireworks display over the harbour
on the eve of the quarter final.
9.15pm
Cadbury Films by Starlight - Blancanieves (M)
Civic Square
Free films on the Village Green.
Saturday 21 March
11.30am-2pm
Village Green Fan Hub
Civic Square
We’ll be gearing up for the big game with entertainment and live music, including the legendary Royal New Zealand
Airforce Band.
12pm
Free sausage sizzle
Civic Square
Free for the first 250 people
1pm
Fantrail
Civic Square
Meet up at the Village Green and join the march to Wellington Regional Stadium to support the BLACKCAPS in their
quarter-final.
2pm
ICC Cricket World Cup quarter final – BLACKCAPS v West Indies
Wellington Regional Stadium
Live on the big screen – BLACKCAPS v West Indies
Civic Square
We’ll be screening the quarter final on a big screen in Civic Square. Please note this is a family friendly, alcohol
free event.
Tuesday March 24
2pm
ICC Cricket World Cup Auckland semi final
Civic Square
Screening live in Civic Square.
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