Airport welcomes for rugby teams

Dunedin (Wednesday, 15 June 2016) – Dunedin residents are being urged to roll out a big southern welcome for the All Blacks and the Wales team when they arrive for their 25 June test match clash.

The All Blacks arrive at 3.45pm on Sunday, 19 June at the Dunedin International Airport, with the Wales team arriving at 4pm on Thursday, 23 June.

The Dunedin City Council is encouraging fans to get dressed up and head out to the airport to welcome both teams.

The King’s and Queen’s High Schools’ Kapa Haka group, He Waka Kōtuia, will welcome the teams and then pipers will pipe them through the terminal. For the Wales welcome the Dunedin RSA Choir will perform the hymn ‘Gwahoddiad’.

Mayor of Dunedin Dave Cull says, “Our city is well known for its enthusiastic welcomes and I know there will be tremendous and wonderfully culturally appropriate support for both teams when they arrive in Dunedin.

“We’re looking forward to hosting many keen rugby followers, from around the region and further afield, for this very exciting match.”

If you want to dress up your business to celebrate the test match, the Otago Chamber of Commerce has Dunedin bunting available for $15 a pack.

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