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LATE 06 Are we really a Rugby Nation?

 LATE 06 Panellists and Artists

Thursday, 1 September 2011

Apartheid and the 1981 Springbok rugby tour divided families and in some households saw women refusing to wash their husbands’ rugby uniforms. The tour was just one element of the September LATE debate which saw former All Black Grant Fox, historian Jock Phillips and Auckland University’s Dr Jennifer Curtin discussing whether New Zealand is still the rugby nation it once was.

Led by moderator Maggie Barry the panellists agreed the current fever around the Rugby World Cup shows rugby is still a well-loved game in New Zealand but Grant Fox pointed out the game is now competing with a host of other sports, weekend activities and other television events.

Discussing the 60,000 strong crowd attracted to a 1950s match between South Africa and the NZ Maori side, Fox said the rarity of international sides playing in New Zealand lent the matches added appeal.

Despite being the most televised sport in New Zealand Jock Phillips pointed out rugby ranks behind soccer and swimming in SPARCs participation stats. While we’re probably not the rugby nation we once were the panellists were unified in hoping for an All Blacks RWC victory.

 


The September LATE

Rugby Nation?

 LATE 06: Panellist & Artist profiles

Thursday, 1 September 2011
Where: Auckland Museum
Online Bookings: $20
(plus $3 booking fee)
Members: 2-for-1 tickets (door sales only)
Entry via Atrium
Time: 6.30pm - 10pm

Door sales: Limited general door sales from 6.30pm on the night, Members please present your membership card.

Enquiries: bookings@aucklandmuseum.com or ph 09 306 7048.

This year’s season of LATE at the Museum sees us respond to topical issues and collection and exhibition themes.

 

Smart Talk

RUGBY NATION?
Join Maggie Barry as she asks renowned commentators and academics: Does rugby make us “Kiwi”? Why is New Zealand known as a 'rugby nation'? And what lies at the heart of our success in this sport?

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Great Music

Critically acclaimed wellington band The Nudge.  Popular Auckland DJ Submariner.

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Entry through the Atrium.  Food and a cash bar will be available.

PLEASE NOTE: The museum closes at 5pm and reopens at 6.30pm for the LATE.

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Maggie Barry ©Photo by Jane Ussher
Maggie Barry © Photo by Jane Ussher
Grant Fox
Grant Fox  © Image copyright John Selkirk
Dr Jennifer Curtin
Dr Jennifer Curtin
Jock Phillips
Dr Jock Phillips
The Nudge
The Nudge
DJ Submariner
DJ Submariner

Evening Programme

6.30pm Door Open Atrium
6.30pm – 7.30pm DJ MR*NKGNTO playing all the kiwi classics. Projection of archival images of NZ Rugby. Event Centre
7.00pm – 7.30pm AQUA Exhibition – Session one Special Exhibitions Hall, Atrium
7.30pm – 8.30pm Panel Discussion: Are we really a Rugby Nation Moderator Maggie Barry leads a discussion with Jock Phillips, Jennifer Curtin and Grant Fox. View profiles » Event Centre
8.30pm – 9.30pm AQUA exhibition sessions resume
(every half hour)		 Special Exhibitions Hall
8:30pm – 9.45pm The Nudge Atrium
9:45pm – 10:30pm  DJ Submariner  Atrium
10.30pm Doors close

Please note this schedule is subject to change.

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