Media Release
11 June 2009 - for immediate release

Queens Wharf to be opened up for 2011 Rugby World Cup

Queens Wharf will be opened up for public festivities during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Ports of Auckland Managing Director Jens Madsen confirmed today.

“We’re delighted to be able to make Queens Wharf available for Rugby World Cup festivities,” Mr Madsen said.

“Like many Auckland businesses Ports of Auckland has a lot to gain from the Cup. Freeing up Queens Wharf is a significant contribution to the success of the event.”

Mr Madsen also welcomed Prime Minister John Key’s support for the purchase of Queens Wharf and for the development of an international cruise terminal.

“Ports of Auckland is a willing seller of Queens Wharf,” Mr Madsen said.
“We will continue to work constructively with the Government, the Auckland Regional Council and Auckland City Council to achieve an agreement.”

Mr Madsen said Ports of Auckland’s plans to focus container volumes on Fergusson terminal meant it could potentially free up Queens Wharf earlier than originally anticipated.

“We are well-prepared. I can reassure those of our customers that are doing business on Queens Wharf that alternative arrangements will be in place.”

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