What's on: New Plymouth

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If you're wanting to embrace Cup Fever and get involved, then you have come to the right place. nzherald.co.nz brings you what to do in the main centres during the World Cup.

Where to watch the game if you can't make it to the game:

Puke Ariki
It all kicks off on Friday 9 September with a special welcome followed by the opening ceremony and the first match, starring NZ v Tonga. Live entertainment will feature at selected matches, the fanzone opens two hours prior to kick off.
1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth.

Crowded House Bar and Cafe
An Official Heineken Bar for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Crowded House has many awards and caters for all with a great menu and a large selection of drinks.
93-99 Devon Street East, New Plymouth.

Things to do:

Taranaki International Village
The Taranaki International Village showcases the region's diverse multi-ethnic communities and its proud M?ori heritage, through a wide range of culturally-based stalls, activities and workshops.
Friday 9 September to 26 September

Real New Zealand Day - Inglewood
The town of Inglewood hosts a unique New Zealand Day, showcasing and celebrating authentic Kiwi activities.
Saturday 10 September.

Peggy Gordon's Winter Festival with Dave Dobbyn
A Taranaki music festival like no other.
Saturday 10 September.

All Souls Carnival
Len Lye's All Souls Carnival exhibition opens at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, with enough big noisy kinetic sculptures to wow even the most hardened rugby supporters.
Saturday 10 September to 27 November.

It's Not Just A Game
An exhibition exploring the significance of rugby to the Taranaki region - from tribal beginnings to the mighty Ranfurly Shield and everything in between.

Light by Night
Pukekura Light Trail - a special edition of the summer TSB Festival of Lights - transforms New Plymouth's Pukekura Park after dark with thousands of lighting effects showcasing the Park's waterfalls, lakes and paths.
Saturday 10 September to 30 September.

Oranges at Halftime
Oranges at Halftime is a touring exhibition exploring rugby as part of Kiwi culture that will visit the Southern Taranaki town of Hawera.
Friday 9 September.

To find out what's on in your region click on your location:

* Whangarei

* Auckland

* Hamilton

* Rotorua

* Napier

* Palmerston North

* New Plymouth

* Wellington

* Nelson

* Christchurch

* Dunedin

* Invercargill