New Zealand Cup and Show Week is just a month away (8th
– 16th November) and, as well as all the favourite action, several
exciting new events have been added to this year’s nine-day festival.
I'll be at the street party in the ReStart mall ... will I see you there?
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Christchurch City Council Events Development Manager,
Richard Attwood says New Zealand Cup and Show Week promises to deliver the racing,
fashion, entertainment and country atmosphere that makes Canterbury Anniversary
the best week of the year in Christchurch.
“This
is a wonderful time for locals, new residents
and out-of-town visitors to celebrate how creative and exciting Christchurch
has become. We
have a full week of events guaranteed to get everyone out and about,” Mr Attwood
says.
New
official events are:
- · A free street party in Re:START mall to launch the week on Friday evening, 8 November
- · A-League football with the Wellington Phoenix playing the Perth Glory at AMI Stadium on Saturday, 9 November
- · Urban Assault, a fun challenge 5km obstacle course around the city centre on Sunday, 10 November
- · Breast Cancer Research Trust’s first Fashion for a Cure charity event at the Transitional Cardboard Cathedral on Monday, 11 November.
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“The
big race days at Addington Raceway and Riccarton Park Racecourse give us the
chance to enjoy on track action, and our award-winning Canterbury A&P Show is
guaranteed fun for the whole family. A highlight this year is the 150th
running of the prestigious New Zealand Cup at Riccarton Park.”
Christchurch
is getting dressed up for the month too.
“With so many new hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions now open in
the city, we are rolling out the welcome mat for visitors from around the
country. Look out for special New Zealand Cup and Show Week window dressing,
billboards, flags and colourful bunting all over town,” he says.
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New Zealand 2000 Guineas Day at Riccarton Park racecourse marks the official start of the New Zealand Cup
and Show Week racing action on Saturday, 9 November.
On
Tuesday 12 November Addington Raceway hosts the Christchurch Casino New Zealand
Trotting Cup Day.
The
Canterbury A&P Show, from 13 to 15 November, is where country comes to town
in a spectacular mix of colour, excitement and competition with lots of family
fun.
It all finishes with the highlight of the week, the
Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup, and celebrations for the 150th
running at Riccarton Park. Kylie Bax Poros, Kiwi super-model and New Zealand
Thoroughbred Racing Ambassador will be a special guest.
For
more information and to purchase tickets for all the festival events visit www.nzcupandshow.co.nz
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