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2010-07-28 13:59

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Wellington - New Zealand will set up a $7 million lottery fund to support arts and entertainment for next year's Rugby World Cup, organisers said on Wednesday.

"During Rugby World Cup 2011 we will be staging a nationwide festival which will showcase the best of New Zealand's arts, food and wine, heritage, entertainment, experiences, and lifestyle," Rugby World Cup minister Murray McCully said on the tournament's website.

"The New Zealand 2011 Festival Lottery Fund will support all sorts of community events associated with the festival. This could include everything from concerts, fairs, and exhibitions, to street markets and parades."

Organisers for next year's showcase have said they expect to make a $30 million operating loss, which will be underwritten by the government and New Zealand Rugby Union.

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Timzito7/28/2010 2:52 PM: Not surprised they are projecting such a massive loss. That's what happens when you play a so-called world cup in a small island where humans are hopelessly outnumbered by sheep.

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