8 November 2011

Upper Hutt to host parade for local Rugby World Cup hero, Cory Jane

This Saturday, at noon, Upper Hutt will host a parade in honour of its local All Black hero, Cory Jane. The William Webb Ellis Trophy will also be on display at the Civic Centre in Upper Hutt.

Upper Hutt, 8 November 2011 - A parade will be moving through the streets of Upper Hutt’s CBD on Saturday 12 November to commemorate New Zealand’s success at the Rugby World Cup and honour its local hero Cory Jane. The procession will begin at the King Street car park at noon, and follow a course through Upper Hutt’s Main Street southward. It will continue through Wilson Street to its completion at Council’s Civic Centre on Fergusson Drive.

The parade will include the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Band, two cheerleading schools, children from the Rimutaka and Upper Hutt Rugby Football Clubs, and children who were involved in the primary schools Ripper Rugby Tournament.

Steve Joll from The Breeze, who is also an Upper Hutt resident, will MC the event.

At the parade’s destination, Upper Hutt Mayor, Wayne Guppy will speak and present a gift to Cory Jane on behalf of the City of Upper Hutt.

Cory will also be available to sign autographs and have photos taken.

The William Webb Ellis Trophy will be on display at Council’s Civic Centre for the public to view.

About Upper Hutt City Council

Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure, and community services and resources, and promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle, and leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km north-east of Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E) and boasts 70% of the region’s parks and reserves, along with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities.

For more information on Upper Hutt City and the City Council, go to www.upperhuttcity.com.

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