It's got to be done: GO BLACK!

[pete376403]

And I guess the chicken knew what it was about...
http://www.3news.co.nz/The-chicken-t...7/Default.aspx

[Swoop]

So you don't like injecting overseas money into the economy ...

That is debateable for some business people out there. I have had many discussions where retailers have had their weekly takings DOWN by 30-45% over the time of this event. Some are wondering how they will stay in business and others are wondering what will happen now this game is all over.
The much vaunted "party central" area at the bottom of Auckland was absolutely dead on the days when a game was not being played.

If people have somehow not spent up large (obviously not bought tickets to a game...) then they have christmas shopping and the silly-season approaching at full speed.

[Hoon]

Can anyone confirm the rumour that Piri has been returned to the factory for re-booting?

Apparently he went down during kicking warmup before the game and was laid out on the field for 10 mins receiving treatment. Good on him for getting back up for the game. I can't imagine how hard it would be preparing for a pivotal role in the most important game of NZ Rugby history, only to pick up an injury minutes before the match.

[slowpoke]

That is debateable for some business people out there. I have had many discussions where retailers have had their weekly takings DOWN by 30-45% over the time of this event. Some are wondering how they will stay in business and others are wondering what will happen now this game is all over.
The much vaunted "party central" area at the bottom of Auckland was absolutely dead on the days when a game was not being played.

If people have somehow not spent up large (obviously not bought tickets to a game...) then they have christmas shopping and the silly-season approaching at full speed.

Yep, I know what you mean, with Wellington Cuba Street businesses not seeing the expected influx, with most folks hitting Courtney Place etc instead. Contrast that with my better half being rushed off her feet out in lil' ol' Martinborough. But regardless, even if you didn't see the $$$ directly, it all goes into the economic blender and is eventually re-distrubuted by the businesses who gained. You can't make all of the people happy all of the time and overall an influx of tourism and export of good experiences (from my missus experience 99% of tourists were having a great time) has to be a good thing.

[steve_t]

Another video by a dude I know

from Jared Brandon Productions on Vimeo.

[wysper]

Another video by a dude I know

That is a great video, I watched it earlier today! Well done to the dude you know!

[oldrider]

Great organisation ... the Tongans and other Pacific Islanders set the mood ... the nation carried it on ... the AB's carried the day.

The pool games were exciting and entertaining ... the French were worthy finalists.

That was a fantastic rugby world cup! ... EARNED! ... Well done New Zealand.