Prime Minister John Key
has released details of next month's visit by Prince
William.
After arriving in Auckland on Sunday,17 January,
Prince William will visit Eden Park to see the redevelopment
work and be briefed on plans for the Rugby World Cup.
He
will also go sailing on the Waitemata Harbour on the
America's Cup yacht NZL40 and enjoy a hangi at Government
House.
Prince William will fly to Wellington on Monday, 18
January, where he will represent the Queen at the opening of
the new Supreme Court building.
Other activities in
Wellington include a wreath laying at the National War
Memorial in Buckle St, a barbeque hosted by the Prime
Minister at Premier House, and a visit to Wellington
Children's Hospital.
Members of the public will have a
chance to see Prince William when he does a walkabout after
the Supreme Court opening.
Prince William will leave for
Australia on Tuesday, 19 January.
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