Kiwis open their homes to tourists
23 Dec 2009
The New Zealand government will link foreign rugby fans with Kiwis willing to open their homes for the 2011 World Cup.
As many as 35 000 casual visitors are expected for the tournament, with other fans using official packages. The latter group should be put up in hotels while the casual visitors may need to find other accommodation.
Rugby NZ 2011 chief executive Martin Snedden told The Press he will be working with the government and IRB to ensure these visitors have a place to stay.
‘The idea of home hosting is something that has huge appeal,’ he said. ‘This is a major focus for government.
‘This is one of the major reasons they are investing in the Rugby World Cup, to drive the free, independent travel market.’
Plans are under way for a “linking mechanism” that will bring accommodation options under one banner.
Homestays will appeal to some visitors.
‘The whole rationale for private homes is not an accommodation shortage, it’s event experience,’ Snedden said.
32 Comments
24 Dec 2009, 10:31 am
Wakanathan?
24 Dec 2009, 10:36 am
Outstanding !!!
Something I miss here in the USA ,there would be paranoia by the govt in case there was an issue in a home involving a foreign fan. Litigation and all that carp…..gr8 to see the actual govt backing the free and independent traveler and I assume they are into small business and the crucial ‘event experience’ remark !
Yes…..my focus on going has just doubled ! Even though my mum in law lives there and I won’t likely have to look hard for accom. myself. It’s also just a wee hop from Hawaii.
Hope the grounds will be big enough to house all of us though or it could be a pub watching affair
24 Dec 2009, 11:31 am
Hhhhmmmm……. I can just picture these match ups
Poppa69 & Kobus Kitty or Whatever
Wakanathan & Big Hit
The Tackler vs All the Saffa Keolings
Cane can I come crash at your place?
24 Dec 2009, 11:40 am
All of the backpacker lodges offer a good, quiet, cosy bed for under a quarter the price of a budget motel or hotel. Even cheaper in a backpacker dorm room, but do bring earplugs in case of snorers. And all motel/hotels in NZ charge “per room” rather than per person per night. Plus you don’t have to tip anyone, ever, for anything. No cabbies, no waiters, nothing. Just pay the docket price and everyone’s happy.
24 Dec 2009, 11:46 am
@Jozi: 3 – Jozi, I have Cane’s tent in the garden.
Ig has his couch. Think Dawn also has a tent in Cane’s garden. Going to be crowded with saffas there
24 Dec 2009, 11:51 am
Puma, Ive got Canes garage.
we better hope the boks doesnt beat NZ in the final though!
24 Dec 2009, 11:52 am
@Puma: LOL Ag I’ll also pitch my tent outside Cane’s place……the more the merrier.
24 Dec 2009, 11:58 am
Hi Guys
Hope those that celebrate Xmas have a great Xmas eve and day tomorrow….
Lets hope we blisem the poms in Durbs…..
Be safe and have a good one all….
To all those bloggers i have been a wally too….its time to say sorry and lets go forward in a new spirit…..
My Xmas wish is that we all treat each other as human beings….in a completely non racial way….and forever bury prejudice in all forms….[ except of course to the Kiwis,Aussies and Poms... ] LOL…
Beach calls….
Merry Xmas….
24 Dec 2009, 12:04 pm
@Slappes: @Jozi: We all have a space at Cannie’s place.
As long as we bring our own drinks I think he will welcome us….hehehe.
Actually Ig should shift to the tent. Cane has become my blood brother now our birthdays only a week and a half apart. So I GET the couch next to the Big Screen, you okes in the TENT
We beat ABs in the semi. WE ALL ON THE STREET……HAHAHAHAHA.
24 Dec 2009, 12:06 pm
To everyone – a Merry Everything and a Happy Always over this festive season.
And guys – no pink drinks (unless you’re in Vegas).
24 Dec 2009, 12:08 pm
@grant10: 8 – Grant have a blessed Christmas and all the Best for the New Year.
24 Dec 2009, 12:08 pm
@grant10: Thanks G10, Have a great christmas.
@Puma:
24 Dec 2009, 12:09 pm
@WP Till I Die: WPTID
Pink Drinks NEVER….LOL.
Seen that oke that does that ad now doing one on Ras the singer that sang our anthem in France. TOO funny man..hahaha.
24 Dec 2009, 12:13 pm
@Puma:
Yip, Louis Gosset Junior is an absolute legend.
“What are you doing, Ras?
We don’t smoke before we sing the anthem, Ras.
ALWAYS KEEP IT REAL.”
24 Dec 2009, 12:16 pm
@Puma:
It was actually a send-up, Windhoek Lager was in no way involved. They were actually looking for the creator of that Ras poster since they wanted to take him to court for infringing their copyright.
24 Dec 2009, 12:26 pm
@WP Till I Die: WPTID. Yip, just saw that photo with him talking to Ras about our anthem and to keep it real. Not sure who done it but it was funny man. Had to laugh.
Going out now. Cheers WPTID. Have yourself a great Xmas and if I don’t see you here before the New Year. All the best for 2010.
24 Dec 2009, 12:38 pm
Puma, WPTID, Grant and all bloggers – Merry Xmas and joyous festive season mates. ps Grant your new years resolution: Burn that disgusting off-colour speedo.
24 Dec 2009, 12:41 pm
Theuns Jordaan is performing in Langebaan tonight! Id rather go play bingo.
24 Dec 2009, 12:50 pm
Contract extension in NZ till April now. That gets me mostly through the Super14. I need 2 more extensions to make the WC.
Merry Xmas people
24 Dec 2009, 14:48 pm
I know a Kiwi copper I could stay with in Christchurch.
24 Dec 2009, 20:51 pm
@TheTackler: The hell with that Tickles, I’m coming to stay at your place.
25 Dec 2009, 05:43 am
ja party at the tacklers house
25 Dec 2009, 10:25 am
Shame the Boks arent based in Christchurch,i would taken a few off you.I can see the stadium lights from my house.
5 min drive from my house,about a 25 minute walk,every beer drunk add 5 mins to that
25 Dec 2009, 18:21 pm
Cane not sure which thread to post this. So hoping your read this thread since is is a kiwi thread.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANE. All the best mate. Enjoy.
25 Dec 2009, 18:21 pm
sorry typp there. your meant you.
25 Dec 2009, 18:22 pm
Sorry typp meant typo. And I have only had one glass of wine. So cant blame that either…..hahaha.
25 Dec 2009, 21:13 pm
There’s ALWAYS a party at the Cake Tin. Fancy dress is mandatory.
26 Dec 2009, 11:44 am
Happy birthday, CANE! Cheers!
And peace and luck to everybody else here till usual friendly hostilities resume in February.
27 Dec 2009, 00:32 am
Merry Xmas to all & a happy new year. We are all at peace but come February it will be conventional warfare once again lol, so lets enjoy the next few weeks with a bit of Christmas pudding and a few beers at new year . See u all next year.
27 Dec 2009, 17:57 pm
Thanks.
I need: clean, safe and comfortable accomodation.
We can work out some form of compensation in NZ dollars upon my arrival.
Think of it this way: when responding fav to this request youre providing assistance to someone with years of blogging exp here on keo dot co za
It must mean something to someone out there.
Kiwis, here’s your chance.
27 Dec 2009, 18:04 pm
Will check back later to obtain the relevant party’s details and to finalise the finer details.
Looking forward.
2 Jan 2010, 08:41 am
After reading the article, and in the spirit expressed by Mr Sneddon, I may be able to help someone out. We have a 2 bedroom guest house on our property that could be made available during the RWC (it is only used for our guests normally). It is fully self contained with cooking facilities etc. We are situated around 15 – 20 minutes drive north of the ‘North Shore’ where the boks will be based, and about 5 minutes drive from the park where the Namibian guys (plus Samoa and Asia 1) will train. There are beaches 5 minutes walk from the front door in either direction. Place is suitable for 3 or 4 guests, but you will need wheels to get around unless you are happy doing a fair bit of walking and using the bus service (which is only average out to where we live). There is a small beachside township 3 minutes drive or 15 minutes walk away with bars, restaurants and all the usual services. Eden Park is approx 45 minutes drive outside rush hour, but better to use public transport on game days. North Harbour stadium is only 15 minutes drive if any games are there.
It is also possible that I can make a Houseboat available in downtown Auckland with room for around 4 – 6 people (4 doubles and 1 single. Again, fully self contained so you need to be able to look after yourselves. If you like to party, this boat is based 10 minutes walk from the downtown Viaduct area where I am sure much of the action will be based. The guest house is adjacent to our home and is not suitable for loud or drunken behaviour as we have young children.
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