Help Samoa relief at Mt Smart league match
Update 9 October
People going to the rugby league match for Samoan tsnumai relief at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday 10 October can take the train free
of charge.
Auckland Regional Transport Authority says game-goers can travel on trains on all lines
from 12.30pm.
You can connect to the southern line from Britomart (Penrose is the stadium station on this line, about a 15-minute walk from the ground). After the game, train travel is free until 8.30pm by showing your match ticket.
Additional services will be running to take supporters to and from the event. To plan your journey to Mt Smart by public transport, visit www.maxx.co.nz or phone 09 366 6400.
6 October
Mt Smart Stadium is getting behind a benefit match being held by New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) on Saturday to raise funds for the Samoan tsunami disaster relief effort.
Auckland Regional Council (ARC) Chairman Mike Lee urges Aucklanders to get along to the game between the Samoan Residents (Toa Samoa Domestic), featuring Ruben Wiki, and the Bartercard Premiership Selection at the stadium on 10 October.
He says the ARC will waive all charges for the use of the Council-owned stadium.
Michael Barnett, Chairman of the ARC's Mt Smart Special Committee, says, "Following the tragic events in Samoa last week, we urge the people of Auckland to head to Mt Smart on Saturday and make this game something to cheer about."
- Match facts
- Samoan Residents v Bartercard Premiership Selection.
- Saturday 10 October, 2pm to 5.30pm, Mt Smart Stadium.
- Tickets: gate sales only. Adults $5, children under 15 $2, children under 2 free.
- Gates open at 2pm, curtainraiser at 2.30pm (women's sevens match, 10 minutes each way, Fetu Samoa v Auckland Invitational).
- Main game starts at 3.30pm.
The NZRL has announced the return of Kiwis rugby league and Warriors legend Ruben Wiki as a guest player in the Samoa Residents side.
Mr Lee says the ARC was looking at suitable ways to assist the Samoan government after the tsunami tragedy when game organisers made the approach.
"Councillor Barnett and myself had no hesitation about throwing our weight behind this exciting event," he says.
The Samoa side is made up of players that live in Samoa. Hosted by the NZRL, the team is also being supported by the local Samoan community during their time in Auckland.
All gate proceeds from the game, along with funds from a bucket collection, will go to the Samoan tsunami relief fund.
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