In September and October 2011 New Zealand will host the world’s third-largest sporting event – the Rugby World Cup. Approximately 70,000 international visitors are expected to attend, meaning that it is essential to book well in advance for accommodation and transport during this period. The event will include a nationwide festival showcasing New Zealand’s entertainment, arts, cuisine and lifestyle, so even if your clients are not sports fanatics, it will be an exciting time to visit. 
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Visitors to Archives New Zealand’s Wellington office can experience the nation’s heritage and culture. The original 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, modern New Zealand’s founding document, and the 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition are on display in the Constitution Room. Special exhibitions featuring art and artefacts from the archives are also on show. The Reading Room is open for research and information. Entry is free and there is a cafeteria on site.
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm (exhibitions only). Duration: Allow 30 – 60 minutes per visit.
