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Wellington will be hosting the International Festival of the Arts in February.

WELLINGTON'S PLAN FOR THE RUGBY WORLD CUP FANS

A rugby World Cup village on Wellington's waterfront, centred around a 'under construction' wharewaka (or canoe house) will become the focus of celebrations at next year's tournament. The tournament in September and October, is expected to attract at leasT 50,000 visitors to Wellington.

More than 1200 people will be able to pack into the building and a marquee next door.

Other plans include :

-Courtenay Place "Fan Zone" with multiple stages and activitiy zones, and giant television screens for duration of tournament.

- Street parades from Parliament to Civic Square.

- Live screening of every Rugby World Cup match at waterfront village.

- Concert/festival on each Wellington game day at waterfront village.

- Harbour fireworks

- Rugby Portrait Exhibition

NEW WELLINGTON INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE

Construction is underway for this new 12-court sports centre is to be sited at Cobham Park in Kilbirnie. There are around 40 schools close to the site, many of which do not have their own sports facilities.

The focus of the 12-court sports centre will be on community sports and participation.

The facility includes seating for 1,000 spectators, meeting and social spaces, kitchen facilities, tournament control, changing facilities and services.