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Wallaby Kepu goes back to school a hero
AUCKLAND, 14 Sept. – Emotions ran high for Australia’s Sekope Kepu as he returned to a hero’s welcome at his old school - the place he credits for helping to shape him into the man and rugby player he is today. Students of Wesley College erupted into cheers and chanting as Kepu arrived at his alma mater, flanked by his wife Anna, daughter Faith Rose and Wallabies teammates. “Sekope welcome home. You are back in your own family,” Chaplain Sylvia Tongotongo said before praying to “the god of the Rugby World Cup.”
Read the full postBush and Beach Appointment
Auckland’s multi-award winning small group tour company Bush and Beach has announced the appointment of Ben Thornton to the role of General Manager.
Read the full postNew Zealand see room for improvement
AUCKLAND, 10 Sept. - New Zealand have plenty to work on following their 41-10 win over Tonga, with coach Graham Henry giving his side five out of 10 for their performance at Eden Park on Friday.
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The Pacific is being packed into Auckland’s Cloud, in a free three-day event showcasing the best of the region to Kiwis and international visitors arriving for the Rugby World
Cup.
Whips n Spurs race day
For those without RWC tickets to the All Blacks vs France game, there’s an alternative event being staged at Ellerslie Racecourse on the same day, Saturday 24SEP, starting at 11am.
Read the full postAuckalndNZ.com well-connected
Auckland’s destination website AucklandNZ.com has been ranked the leading Regional Tourism Organisation website in a world-first social marketing benchmarking programme.
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