Local Businesses

Businesses, retailers and hospitality providers in the Wellington region are known for getting right behind events and we know we can rely on everyone to make the Rugby World Cup 2011 experience in Wellington an unmatchable one. We will keep you up-to-date with what’s happening and what opportunities are available here as things progress.

Before making plans, we highly recommend you familiarise yourself with the Major Events Management Act. The Act protects major events and their partners to ensure maximum benefits for New Zealanders and sets out clear rules to protect events against ambush marketing, ticket scalping etc. Download a copy of the simple-to-follow guide about the application of the Major Events Management Act that has just been released.

Branding

Positively Wellington Tourism is coordinating the city theming for Rugby World Cup 2011 with the region’s councils and Rugby New Zealand 2011.  This activity will include street flags, retailer window displays, taxi flags, banner advertising and billboards etc.  More details will be available in early 2011.

Keep Your Business in the KNOW

Subscribe to the KNOW Biz eNewsletter to ensure you are kept up-to-date with plans, activities and opportunities for Rugby World Cup 2011 in Wellington.

Visitor Ready Kit

A kit for all retailers, hospitality businesses and shops in the Wellington region will be prepared.  More information will be available in early 2011.

Funding available for events

If you're thinking of running a public event as part of next year’s nationwide Rugby World Cup festival you can now apply for lotteries funding. Funding can go towards management and operating costs, artists’ fees, publicity and production costs. Applications close on 17 September. More information about the fund.