12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Event Description
The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ kicks off 20th July with the opening match between NZ & Norway at Eden Park!
In addition to the games in the four NZ host cities of Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Hamilton/Kirikiriroa, Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Dunedin/Ōtepoti, will have their own FIFA Fan Festival™, a first for a FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The FIFA Fan Festivals go beyond football, offering fans a vibrant destination to enjoy the best in football with matches live on the big screen while soaking up the community atmosphere, music, entertainment, local culture, food and games.
The Fan Festivals are all free to attend for anyone, football fans or newcomers.
Locations, dates and highlights as follows:
Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau – The Cloud
- 20th July – 20th August
- Performances from JessB, Ladi6, Troy Kingi, Tuawahine, Hollie Smith, Kaylee Bell
- EQUALIZE discussion series
- Cultural performances and workshops
- School and community programmes and workshops
- Food trucks
- Unity Pitch – freestyle football
- Face painting
- E-Sports tournament
- FIFA store
- FIFA museum
Hamilton/Kirikiriroa – Claudelands Event Centre
- 20th – 23rd July
- Performances from AACACIA, Robinson, Ella Monnery and Lou’ana
- Games such as Hunger Ball, Futsal, Zorb Football and Virtual Reality
- EQUALIZE discussion series
- School and community programmes and workshops
- Cultural performances and workshops
- Food trucks
- Silent discos
Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Shed 6
- 20th July – 2nd August
- 5th – 7th August
- 11th August
- Performances from Valley Kids, Ladyhawke, Che Fu, Jess B, Maisey Rika, Ruby Du and many more
- Cultural performances and workshops
- EQUALIZE discussion series
- Comedy night
- Games such as reaction station, multiball and football darts
Dunedin/Ōtepoti – Dunedin Town Hall & Glenroy Auditorium
- 20th July
- 22nd – 23rd July
- 28th – 30th July
- Performances from Bic Runga, Foley, Rikki Reid, Ladi6, Ladyhawke and The Topp Twins
- EQUALIZE discussion series from NZ Story
- Screening of FIFA+ documentaries
- Cultural performances and workshops
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Pricing
Free
LITTLE Q & As
Sometimes our children can sound like a broken record wanting and, needing everything in sight! It is times like this when can find ourselves going a bit crazy wanting to run from all the demands. One major tip to help avoid this, is teaching your child the difference between ‘want and need’. By explaining to your child there is a big difference between “I need a drink” or “I want a toy”, you will help your child understand when it’s the right time to ask for something and, hopefully will diminish the list of requirements for you!
Deal with any allergies and dehydration issues first as these can make picking seem necessary. Teach your child to use a handkerchief or tissue, as the main problem is the spreading of germs from fingers straight to the nasal cavity.
As parents we all will experience our children saying rude words, whether it is as small as be saying ‘poo’, or screaming a swear word in the middle of a supermarket. No matter the circumstance, it is our job as parents to teach the child what is acceptable language to use. When your child uses these inappropriate words you can…
1. Firmly explain this is a bad word and “we don’t use that word in this house”.
2. Set a rule that if this word is used again, there will be a punishment.
3. Ask if they understand this discussion you two have just had.