My Opening Night

Got to say - although Christchurch is still nursing severe mis-out-a-litis with this Rugby tournament, it has put on a good base to hang out and view games, attend Christchurch Arts Festival , The Body Festival or REAL NZ Festival events - all in the very accommodating Hagley Park. Crazy to think my colleagues in the events industry have had to relocate EVERYTHING...and thank god for that expansive and flat park, ( but not for the Earthquake). 

Dome City - theatres for shows...

As well as a great geo-bar paying hommage to ChCh of old and new...(and it is warm so get down there)!

Beautiful skies for Opening Night at the official Fan Zone

 

And the fan zone (designed for Cathedral Square - hence the grass!), filled up alright - with kids, families, crazy Tongans, a nice bar, and in general a great place to be and hang out!  I reckon its going to be a great 7 weeks here. Long may it go on...