It's going to be awesom

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Everything you need to know if you're heading over to Nelson to see the All Blacks take on Argentina.

The Game

5.30pm Gates open – get in the queue!
6.15pm Teams arrive
6.45pm Teams warm up
7.20pm Match ball delivered by helicopter
7.30pm National Anthems and Haka
7.35pm KICK OFF!

Game Day Street Party

Upper Trafalgar and Hardy Streets will be closed from 11am – 7pm for the Game Day Street Party. Get on into the City to be part of the Game Day action, including music, performances, family fun, competitions and lots of food and market stalls.

Party Zone – Top of Trafalgar Street

1pm Game Day Street Party ‘kicks off’, Serpico and Tunesifter
1.30pm Official Welcome from the Mayor of Nelson and the Argentinian Ambassador
2pm Buskudara
3pm Press Roll
4pm Konkoba
4.45pm Drum Jam

Family Zone - Nelson Provincial Museum

1pm Flossie the Balloon Twister
2pm Pablo The Puzzle – two shows
Plus, free face painting in your team colours for young and old, a pop-up exhibition on the
history of rugby in Nelson and chances to win some EXTRAORDINARY prizes with an All Blacks face hole board competition.

Argentina Zone - Trafalgar Street near Hardy St

1.30pm Sambassadors
2.15pm Tango Libre Dance School

Food and Drink

Food and market stalls will line Trafalgar and Hardy Streets Game Day Street Party. Many of Nelson’s own restaurants, cafes and eateries will be open all day and late into the night for hungry visitors.

Getting there

Central Nelson will be humming all day Saturday. If you are planning on driving into the city leave yourself plenty of time, as roads will be busy and parking will be limited. You may want to consider other options and let someone else do the driving.

What you can bring into Trafalgar Park

Travel light – there will be security checks for every bag. If possible, come with your warm clothes and ticket only. There will be designated aisles for tickets only.

Don’t bring in commercially bought food and drink. Families may bring pre-packed snacks for their children. All bottles will be emptied at the gates. There will be many food and beverage outlets in Trafalgar Park.

Stay in Touch with Game Day Action - Visit the www.gamedaynelson.nz... where you will find more information, maps and details.