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    • Cello Basin Reserve Gets CCTV Upgrade
      • CCTV Upgrade The Cello Basin Reserve is now part of the Wellington City Council Safe City CCTV system, which is a Council-led initiative, strongly supported through their partnership with the Wellington Central Police. Our use of CCTV cameras aims to continue to make... The post Cello Basin Reserve Gets CCTV Upgrade appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • Pitch perfect: Basin in good form following revamp
      • Over the past eight years, works have been underway to upgrade the iconic Basin Reserve to make sure it stays in shipshape as one of the top cricket grounds in the world. And the English cricket captain agrees, saying it’s the best cricket wicket he’s... The post Pitch perfect: Basin in good form following revamp appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • Cello rolls out high-speed connectivity at the Basin Reserve
      • Cricket fans will have access to free high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity on the Cello Basin Reserve banks for the remainder of the summer. Cello, the naming rights partner of the Basin Reserve, have completed their installation of high-speed fibre connectivity at the ground, meaning cricket fans... The post Cello rolls out high-speed connectivity at the Basin Reserve appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • International summer at the Basin
      • Two Test matches – against England and Sri Lanka – and white ball cricket for the WHITE FERNS highlight a busy international cricket schedule at the Cello Basin Reserve this summer. In a 2022-23 season that will see the WHITE FERNS and the BLACKCAPS head... The post International summer at the Basin appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • Semi finalists confirmed on thrilling final day of pool matches
      • Australia v West Indies – Basin Reserve Wellington, 30 March, 11am start South Africa v England – Hagley Oval Christchurch, 31 March, 2pm start Final – Qualifier 1 v Qualifier 2 – Hagley Oval Christchurch, 3 April 1pm start Tickets available from www.tickets.cricketworldcup.com CWC 22... The post Semi finalists confirmed on thrilling final day of pool matches appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • 100% capacity for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup matches
      • More tickets to the showpiece CWC 22 weekend group matches, semi-finals and final have gone on sale today, as changes to COVID Protection Framework gathering restrictions mean more fans can be part of one of the most exciting and competitive Cricket World Cups ever. Today’s... The post 100% capacity for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup matches appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • CWC 22 Eden Park and Semi-Final tickets back on sale now
      • Tickets for both ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 semi-finals and two Eden Park matches on 19 and 20 March are back on sale, giving fans across New Zealand more chances to see the world’s best cricketers. The permitted attendance at matches under the government’s... The post CWC 22 Eden Park and Semi-Final tickets back on sale now appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • Basin Reserve a sell out for New Zealand v Australia at CWC 22
      • The sold out signs are up at the Basin for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 New Zealand v Australia clash on 13 March – but tickets are still available for most other group matches around Aotearoa. With yesterday’s announcement of another 10% of... The post Basin Reserve a sell out for New Zealand v Australia at CWC 22 appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • More CWC 22 tickets on sale now
      • More fans can be part of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022, after an increase in permitted capacity at the event’s six venues. Tickets can now be purchased for all group stage matches except the Eden Park double-header weekend on 19 and 20 March. “The... The post More CWC 22 tickets on sale now appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • South Africa Test to no longer be held at Cello Basin Reserve
      • New Zealand Cricket has moved to streamline its home international schedules for the BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS in order to mitigate the risk of an Omicron outbreak compromising upcoming fixtures. The immediate changes will see the South Africa men’s side remaining in Christchurch for the... The post South Africa Test to no longer be held at Cello Basin Reserve appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • Call for fans to be part of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 opener
      • New Zealand sports fans are being urged to pack Tauranga’s Bay Oval to kick off ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in style, as the final schedule for the event is unveiled with hosts New Zealand taking on the West Indies in the opening match... The post Call for fans to be part of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 opener appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • Plunket Shield Round One – Cello Basin Reserve Entry Conditions
      • The Wellington Firebirds’ domestic summer gets underway at the Cello Basin Reserve this Saturday as they take-on the Otago Volts in round one of the Plunket Shield. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the government’s level 2 restrictions in Wellington, a unique... The post Plunket Shield Round One – Cello Basin Reserve Entry Conditions appeared first on Wellington Basin Reserve.

    • BRT announces new naming rights agreement with Cello
      • The Basin Reserve Trust and national communications firm Cello have agreed a new partnership that will see Cello secure the naming rights of the Basin Reserve. The two-year agreement will see the Basin Reserve re-named the Cello Basin Reserve and will be marked by Cello...

    • World Cup smashes target with 1000 Champions on board
      • Organisers of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 (CWC22) are thrilled to announce that 1000 Kiwi have now signed up as ‘CWC22 Champions’ in support of the tournament. Launched in February, the community engagement campaign has struck a chord with Kiwi from all over Aotearoa – each one helping to spread the word as the pinnacle event in women’s ODI cricket approaches (4 March – 3 April 2022). CWC22 Chief Executive Andrea Nelson says: “We’re ecstatic with the uptake of this fantastic campaign, which brings the World Cup action right to the heart of our communities. “From our leaders within the Beehive to sideline supporters at local clubs, we’re pleased to see so many New Zealanders embracing the opportunity to back what is the first World Cup to come to Aotearoa since the global pandemic struck,” she says. With the initial goal of recruiting an army of 1000 tournament champions achieved organisers have now set their sights on doubling the target as the tournament rides a growing groundswell of support. From sports legends to comedy royalty, Aotearoa’s biggest names have already lined up to show their support for the best cricketers in the world – and they want you to be on their team. Those who sign up will join the team of familiar faces such as Sir Richard Hadlee, Dame Valerie Adams, Kane Williamson, Toni Street, Madeleine Sami and Laura McGoldrick. The list of prominent Champions includes many former WHITE FERNS, several whom were a part of the 2000 World Cup winning squad. One of many proud Champions, Laura McGoldrick, says: “I am not surprised 1000 people signed up so quickly – I have no doubt there will be more. “I cannot wait for the CWC22! We saw first-hand in 2015 how special World Cups in your own back yard are. We have a brilliant WHITE FERNS side taking on the best teams in the world with amazing women who will inspire the next generation of young cricketers – and I for one cannot wait to cheer them on.” The first 1000 people who have signed up as CWC22 Champions will receive an exclusive tournament merchandise pack as well as priority access to events in the lead-up to the World Cup. Aotearoa locals can sign up to be a CWC22 Champion here to get amongst the World Cup action. For tournament information, fixtures, champion sign up details and all the latest ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 news, go to https://www.icc-cricket.com/cwc22.   ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 at a glance Hosted in New Zealand from 4 March to 3 April, 2022 Eight nations 31 matches Six host cities: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

    • Museum Stand picks up Commercial Project Award
      • The Basin Reserve Museum Stand has been awarded a Silver Award at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards 2021 in the Heritage and Restoration Category. The New Zealand Commercial Project Awards recognise and showcase the contribution and innovation of the whole project team, the people, rather than just the building itself. The awards aim to recognise the collaboration and innovation required to bring a commercial project, celebrate the quality of work and craftsmanship required in delivering a superior commercial project, while promoting and encouraging excellent building processes and practices within the commercial construction sector. The Basin Reserve Museum Stand was built in 1924 and is registered as a Category 2 historic place. Originally built for 16,710 pounds, the Old Pavilion became the focal point for major sporting events at the Basin. When the RA Vance Stand was opened in 1981 it took a back seat, then was declared an earthquake risk in 2012 with the roof the major area of concern. A heritage listed building, it was saved from demolition and then-mayor Justin Lester confirmed a restoration and strengthening project in May 2018 to bring it up to building code. The project involved removing steel, re-cladding and internally strengthening the walls. New concrete was laid over the top of the previous structures to prolong the lifespan of the building to a minimum of 50 years. The 95-year-old Old Pavilion (Museum Stand) officially reopened at the Basin Reserve for the first Test between the BLACKCAPS and India in February 2020. A key focus on the build was the aspect of sustainability, ensuring the reuse of all heritage timber throughout the building including the existing doors, heritage floor, and wall tiles. The team at Armstrong Downes Commercial maintained the heritage façade plaster and timber joinery by mimicking existing construction using contemporary construction techniques. Only about 20% of the damaged timber had to be replaced. Time frame and budget were the two main challenges for this project and the team were successful in ensuring that the restoration was completed before the second test match between India and New Zealand. “From everyone at Cricket Wellington we would like to congratulate the team at Armstrong Downes for this award,” said Cricket Wellington general manager Liz Green. “The team have delivered an exceptional project from start to finish and we’re hugely proud of the our home in the Old Pavilion and the significance of the Stand to the Basin Reserve ground.”

    • ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 calls on locals of Aotearoa to become tournament-time volunteers
      • Aotearoa locals are being encouraged to get amongst the world cup action by joining the ‘CWC22 Crew’ as a tournament-time volunteer. Six host cities across New Zealand are preparing to roll out the welcome mat to the world with a global audience of millions expected to tune into the tournament. Up to 750 volunteers will join the ‘CWC22 Crew’ as we stage cricket’s pinnacle event with 31 matches being played across 31 action-packed days. The best cricketers in the world will go head-to-head in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin and we’re calling on all those interested in volunteering at matches during tournament time to apply online now at: https://www.icc-cricket.com/womens-world-cup/volunteers To celebrate the launch of the CWC22 volunteer programme on Tauranga’s Mount Maunganui beach, Suzie Bates was on hand to welcome the first eager volunteers to apply. “As players, we know the role of tournament time volunteers is extremely important. “The whole fan experience of a global event such as this one relies just as much on the manaakitanga and kind hearts of volunteers as it does on the performances seen out on the pitch. “Meeting some of the fantastic Kiwi that have already put their hand up to help deliver the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2022 is very humbling. “Seeing just how excited they are about the tournament really hits home that next year’s world cup on home soil will be a special occasion for everyone here in Aoteraoa,” Bates said. The CWC22 Crew will be needed in a range of roles, each requiring different skills and experience. Volunteers must be 17 years or older by 4 March 2022 and must live in one of the six host cities. Successful candidates applying for volunteer positions will be interviewed in July 2021. Find out more about how you can join the CWC22 Crew now – https://www.icc-cricket.com/womens-world-cup/volunteers For tournament information, fixtures and all the latest ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 news, go to https://www.icc-cricket.com/cwc22.   ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 at a glance Hosted in New Zealand from 4 March to 3 April, 2022 Eight nations 31 matches Six host cities: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

    •   ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 announces limited time offer for ticketing venue packs
      • Fans will be able to go to all ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 (CWC22) round- robin matches in their chosen city for an extremely attractive, limited time only price, organisers announced today. Kiwis are being encouraged to ignite their city pride to back the World Cup matches in their own backyard as we roll out the welcome mat for the world. The special adult venue pack prices* for each of the six venues are: Auckland, Eden Park – Two matches for $15 Hamilton, Seddon Park – Seven matches for $30 Tauranga, Bay Oval – Seven matches for $30 Wellington, Basin Reserve – Six matches for $30 Christchurch, Hagley Oval – Three matches for $20 Dunedin, University Oval – Three matches for $20 *Additional Fees will apply The world’s best cricketers are coming to six cities across Aotearoa for the CWC22 from 4 March to 3 April – let’s show them a packed stadium and Kiwis enjoying world-class cricket up close. This tournament will be the first global women’s cricket event since the T20 World Cup final last year on 8 March, which saw over 86,000 fans turn out at the MCG. CWC22 Chief Executive Andrea Nelson says she wants as many Kiwis as possible to experience cricket’s pinnacle event. Individual match tickets, including finals, which will go on sale later in 2021 are priced* at $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and just $5 for children 14 and under. “Attending World Cup matches at any of our six premium venues will be very affordable – an action-packed day out for a family (two adults, three children) will cost only $35, which we think is real value for money,” she says. The top eight teams in the world will go head-to-head in 31 matches to be played over 31 epic days at six premium venues across New Zealand. Tauranga’s Bay Oval will host the opening match featuring the WHITE FERNS and a qualifier. All eight teams will face each other in a full round-robin, before the tournament culminates with semi-finals in Wellington and Christchurch, and a showpiece final under lights at the iconic Hagley Oval on 3 April. WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine says: “As a player, there’s no better feeling than walking out on the pitch to a roaring home crowd. “It’s been such a buzz to see Wellingtonians come out to support the Blaze at the Basin for the Super Smash and I hope that support continues to grow for women’s cricket as we prepare for the World Cup in our own back yard.” New Zealand Cricket CEO David White echoes Devine’s sentiment: “We can’t wait for the World Cup to arrive and I know our cricket community is really looking forward to hosting this global showpiece – our first taste of World Cup action since 2015.” Venue packs – which will allow cricket fans to attend all round-robin matches in their city – go on general sale today.   Single match tickets will be available in August.   For tournament information, fixtures and all the latest ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 news, go to https://www.icc-cricket.com/cwc22.   ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 at a glance Hosted in New Zealand from 4 March to 3 April, 2022 Eight nations 31 matches Six host cities: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

    • Basin Reserve to host Trans-Tasman showdown at ICC Women’s World Cup
      • The iconic Basin Reserve will host a Trans-Tasman showdown between Australia and New Zealand as well as five other pool matches and the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup rescheduled for 2022. The pinnacle event for women’s cricket will see 31 matches played across 31 action-packed days between 4 March and 3 April, 2022 – the first global women’s cricket event to be played since the Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia back in March. The tournament was postponed from its original window in February-March 2021 with the same six host cities and venues retained for 2022. Eight of the world’s best cricket nations will go head-to-head in six host cities across Aotearoa: Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Highlights of the match schedule announced today include: A bumper opening match in Tauranga featuring the WHITE FERNS and a qualifier on Friday, 4 March. Tauranga also hosts the rematch of the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s with England up against India on Wednesday, 16 March. Dunedin’s University Oval, the home of global superstar Suzie Bates, to host three pool matches, with reigning champions England, hometown favourites, the WHITE FERNS and South Africa on show. Hamilton’s Seddon Park will host seven pool matches, with staunch rivals Australia and England kicking off the city’s matches. India and South Africa will both take on the host nation’s WHITE FERNS in Hamilton. The iconic Basin Reserve will host a Trans-Tasman showdown between Australia and New Zealand on Sunday, 13 March, as well as five other pool matches and the first semi-final of the tournament A massive double-header weekend in Auckland sees India taking on Australia on Saturday, 19 March, before the WHITE FERNS face England the following day. Christchurch to host the final on 3 April under lights at Hagley Oval on the back of three pool matches and a semi-final.   The much-anticipated Hagley Oval lights were switched on for the first time by Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Grant Robertson at the announcement, with key Canterbury Cricket Trust, Canterbury Cricket Association and Christchurch city representatives in attendance. WHITE FERNS veteran and Canterbury Magicians representative Amy Satterthwaite attended the announcement at Hagley Oval. Satterthwaite said: “As a born-and-bred Cantabrian, it’s fantastic to see the Hagley Oval lights up and running. To play in a World Cup at our own stomping ground here in Christchurch, under lights, would be a real career highlight. “It was hard to watch the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup from the sidelines back in March (after giving birth in January) so seeing the match schedule all locked in for the ODI World Cup here in 2022 gives both myself and the rest of the team a target to strive for as we prepare over the next 16 months.” South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk says playing in a World Cup will be a memorable occasion. “Any time you get the chance to play for your country and wear the Proteas on your jersey it’s an honour. “I have been fortunate to have the opportunity before to play at a Women’s Cricket World Cup, but every new time is more special than the last. Every young cricket player dreams of playing for their country at the highest level, and we are definitely looking forward to the CWC22 in New Zealand,” she said. Mithali Raj, Captain India is also looking forward to leading her team to a win at the World Cup. She said: “We have all been through a very difficult year and are happy to be getting back at playing the game we all love. India has been doing very well at ICC tournaments in the past three or four years, whether you talk about the (ODI) World Cup or the recently concluded T20 World Cup, and if we manage to win the tournament in 2022, it will be a massive inspiration for the next generation of girls, as the fifty-over format, is considered the pinnacle for any cricketer. I can assure you the team and I are looking forward to it.” Sports fans across all six host cities will get a taste of the WHITE FERNS action with key match-ups taking place in each city. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 will be the first of two major cricket tournaments across the globe in 2022 – the other being the Commonwealth Games in England. Prize money for the showpiece of women’s international cricket will total NZD$5.5million, and all matches will be broadcast live to a huge global audience. ICC CEO, Manu Sawhney said: “The ICC has made a long-term commitment to elevating women’s cricket as part of our strategy to grow and develop the global game. “We want to build a sustainable foundation for women’s cricket. It is about building a product that fans want to watch, that kids want to take up, that sponsors and broadcasters want to be part of. This schedule takes the world’s best cricketers across New Zealand and can help inspire a generation of girls and boys to take up the game. “We are extremely proud of the significant progress we have made in increasing prize money for ICC events over the last few years, with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand having $NZD5.5 million dollars available in prize money, an increase of almost 60% on 2017 and more than 1000% compared to 2013.” With the match schedule now locked in, ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup CEO Andrea Nelson is excited to see the country get behind the event. “Our team is proud to be delivering a tournament where Kiwis across the whole country, in each of our six host cities, can really get involved in what is a truly special event. We can’t wait to see the excitement build around New Zealand as we prepare to roll out the welcome mat for the rest of the world. “Major events like this one are all about creating a genuine legacy for the sport and we are proud to say our tournament was the catalyst for the installation of the Hagley Oval lights. I’d like to thank the New Zealand Government and the Canterbury Cricket Trust for making that happen.” New Zealand, Australia, England, South Africa and India have qualified for the World Cup. The three remaining teams will emerge from the ICC qualifying tournament which is confirmed to take place 26 June – 10 July 2021 in Sri Lanka. The eight-team round robin format will see all teams play each other, with the top four teams qualifying for semi-finals.   ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 at a glance Hosted in New Zealand from 4 March to 3 April, 2022 Eight nations 31 matches 6 host cities: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin   Tournament fixtures by venue: *denotes day/night   Bay Oval, Tauranga Fri 04 Mar 2022          New Zealand v Qualifier* Sun 06 Mar 2022        Qualifier v India* Tue 08 Mar 2022        Australia v Qualifier * Fri 11 Mar 2022          Qualifier v South Africa* Mon 14 Mar 2022       South Africa v England* Wed 16 Mar 2022       England v India* Fri 18 Mar 2022          Qualifier v Qualifier   University Oval, Dunedin Sat 05 Mar 2022         Qualifier v South Africa Mon 07 Mar 2022       New Zealand v Qualifier Wed 09 Mar 2022       Qualifier v England   Seddon Park, Hamilton Sat 05 Mar 2022         Australia v England* Thu 10 Mar 2022        New Zealand v India* Sat 12 Mar 2022         Qualifier v India* Mon 14 Mar 2022       Qualifier v Qualifier Thu 17 Mar 2022        New Zealand v South Africa* Mon 21 Mar 2022       Qualifier v Qualifier* Tue 22 Mar 2022        India v Qualifier*   Basin Reserve, Wellington Sun 13 Mar 2022        New Zealand v Australia Tue 15 Mar 2022        Australia v Qualifier Tue 22 Mar 2022        South Africa v Australia Thu 24 Mar 2022        South Africa v Qualifier Fri 25 Mar 2022          Qualifier v Australia Sun 27 Mar 2022        England v Qualifier Wed 30 Mar 2022       Semi Final 1   Eden Park, Auckland Sat 19 Mar 2022         India v Australia* Sun 20 Mar 2022        New Zealand v England   Hagley Oval, Christchurch Thu 24 Mar 2022        England v Qualifier* Sat 26 Mar 2022         New Zealand v Qualifier Sun 27 Mar 2022        India v South Africa* Thu 31 Mar 2022        Semi Final 2* Sun 03 Apr 2022        FINAL*

    • Wellington city welcomes news of gender-neutral upgrades at Basin Reserve
      • Wellington is among the four cities to benefit from the player facilities upgrades announced by Minister of Sport and Recreation Hon Grant Robertson today. ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 (CWC22) CEO Andrea Nelson joined Hon Grant Robertson at the announcement of the $2.0m in government funding which has Wellington’s Basin Reserve set to receive a boost as the venue gears up to host the CWC22 in March and April of 2022. Upgrades to Basin Reserve will involve: Upgrade of player facilities, including removal of urinals and installation of three cubical toilets in each changing room, together with installation of shower cubicles.   The upgrades focus on redevelopment of player facilities to make them of a standard befitting the world’s best players. “Facilities that are tailored for men are not always right for women, and part of this funding is about changing that, so we are good hosts for the world’s best women’s players in 2022,” Grant Robertson said. The $2 million investment in Women’s Cricket World Cup venue upgrades follows an initial $7.3 million allocation for World Cup accessible venues announced as part of the $265 million Sport Recovery Package. That investment covered upgrades to facilities at the match venues and training grounds for Rugby World Cup 2021, as well as the scoping of upgrades for Cricket World Cup and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cups. Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says “I’m delighted to receive this funding as the Capital prepares for helping to host the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022.  It will provide lasting benefits giving our women athletes access to world class facilities.” Cricket Wellington CEO, Cam Mitchell says: “We’re delighted to have been able to upgrade the facilities here at the Basin to ensure that they are suitable for all players that attend our ground, not just at the World Cup but for future women’s domestic and international matches. “The world-class facilities that will now be on offer are yet another positive for the growth and development of women and girl’s cricket in the future.” ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 CEO Andrea Nelsons says: “As host nation of this global sports event, it’s important that we provide world class venues and facilities for the teams competing in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 (CWC22). Beyond the nationwide celebration of cricket in 2022, the CWC22 legacy will improve the experience of our women and girls in cricket for future generations. “This is what major events are all about. We’re very pleased that this World Cup will be the catalyst for meaningful change for many of New Zealand’s premier sporting venues including Basin Reserve and the players that will benefit from these facility upgrades for many years to come.” The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 match schedule is due to be announced next month.

    • Basin Reserve to host new music festival
      • The Basin Reserve will host one of Aotearoa’s newest and most exciting festival line-ups this summer – Peachy Keen presents Peachy Keen Festival! Held on Easter Weekend on Saturday, April 3 at the Basin Reserve, the one-day festival will see household names like Ladyhawke, Stellar* and Gin Wigmore share the stage with a new generation of acts such as BENEE, Paige and The Beths. Register for pre-sale tickets for Peachy Keen festival here With a focus on bringing together some of the most iconic and well-known female artists in New Zealand music, alongside some of the coolest up-and-comers, Peachy Keen promises to be an event not to be missed. A reflection of New Zealand’s diverse and celebrated music scene, the full line-up includes homegrown superstar BENEE; NZ-born, LA-based Gin Wigmore; Aotearoa’s queen of soul and R&B Ladi6; indie-pop icon Ladyhawke; the legendary Stellar*; Kiwi indie faves The Beths; the celebrated LA-based Chelsea Jade; songwriting sensation Paige; emerging pop darlings Foley and Wellington’s very own KITA. The festival and the Peachy Keen brand, which places emphasis on women in music, has been created by Amber Mossman. She plans to curate more events under the Peachy Keen umbrella. “I love the live music scene here in New Zealand and we are normally spoilt for choice over the summer months with festivals bringing in some of the biggest international acts our shores have seen,” she says. “When looking at the line-ups for 20/21, I noticed they all had very similar offerings. Although stacked with very talented artists, I felt there was nothing that really stood out for me so I decided to curate a line-up of artists that my friends and I loved. And as a proud Wellingtonian, it only made sense to do something here.” Pre-sale tickets are on sale from Thursday, November 12 at 10am and general public tickets are on sale from Monday, November 16 at 10am. The festival is being held at Wellington’s Basin Reserve and will start in the middle of the day, across one big stage, and finish at 10.30pm.    PEACHY KEEN – Wellington’s Basin Reserve Saturday April 3rd 2021 – sopeachykeen.com   Line-up: BENEE, Gin Wigmore, Ladyhawke, Ladi6, Stellar* The Beths, Paige, Foley, Chelsea Jade and Kita   Website | Instagram | Facebook

    • John R Reid dies at 92
      • John R Reid – New Zealand cricketing great and the country’s oldest surviving Test player, has died in Auckland, aged 92. Reid, regarded as one of the world’s best allrounders during his heyday in the fifties and early sixties, captained his country in 34 Tests including, most notably, New Zealand’s first three victories. The first, against the West Indies at Auckland in 1956, broke a winless streak of 26 years for the New Zealand team. The second and third both came during New Zealand’s drawn series in South Africa in 1961-62. Reid was a hard-hitting right batsman and a brisk seam bowler who played 58 tests, scoring 3428 runs at 33.28, while taking 85 wickets at 33.35. Of his six Test centuries, the highest was 142 against South Africa at Johannesburg, in the Boxing Day Test of 1961. As a 19-year-old, Reid made his Test debut at Manchester on the 1949 tour of England, scoring 50 and 25; before standing in to keep wicket in the fourth and final Test, during which he scored 93 in his team’s second innings. He was the only surviving member of the famous 49ers. Following the 1965 tour of England Reid retired, but returned to the United Kingdom only a few weeks later to captain the Rest of the World in two matches against England at Scarborough and Lord’s. He was later a New Zealand selector, manager, and an ICC match referee. Born in Auckland, and educated at Hutt Valley High School in Wellington, Reid played 246 first-class games, scoring 16128 runs at 41.35, including 39 centuries, while taking 466 wickets at 22.60. He was a Life Member of Cricket Wellington and has the South gate at the Basin Reserve named after him. New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White hailed Reid as a colossus of New Zealand cricket in the post-war era, a player who led from the front in all three disciplines, and carried the hopes of his team, more or less, on his own broad shoulders. “John R Reid was New Zealand cricket’s Colin Meads,” he said. “He was, and will remain, a household name in this country, having helped pave the way for everything that has come in his wake. “Our thoughts and respect are with his family at this time: wife Norli; children Alison, Richard and Ann, and his grand-children, Oliver, Megan, Christina and Angus. “NZC will acknowledge and mark John’s wonderful life and career at an appropriate time.” A private family service will be held for Reid, and a memorial service at the Basin Reserve in Wellington is being planned.

    • Professional cricket set to resume in new COVID-19 world
      • The stage is set for one of New Zealand’s most hotly contested first-class cricket championships in years, albeit under new COVID-19 playing conditions. Other than six players currently in the UAE for the IPL, all of NZC’s contracted BLACKCAPS will turn out for their domestic teams for the first half of the Plunket Shield — which begins at Eden Park Outer Oval, Seddon Park and the Basin Reserve on October 19. Despite the stellar cast, entry to the 107th edition of the national title-hunt will remain free to the public. NZC today revealed the schedules for the historic eight-round first-class championship, together with New Zealand’s twin one-day national competitions: the men’s Ford Trophy and women’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield. All will feature new playing conditions this season to mitigate risks posed by the COVID-19 virus, and to protect the safety of players and match officials.  NZC Head of Cricket Operations Richard Brewer said NZC had adopted the majority of the ICC’s COVID-19 regulations — which many cricket followers will have already seen in effect in this year’s northern hemisphere summer. “This means New Zealand domestic players will not be permitted to use saliva to shine the ball, and umpires will no longer hold the players’ caps or other items of clothing,” said Brewer. “The new rules also allow for the replacement of players displaying symptoms of COVID-19 during a match, with the option for the player to return to the game following a negative result. “These measures will be overseen by the Match Referee and Match Officials, and have already been successfully piloted in pre-season warm-up fixtures between domestic men’s sides.” Four rounds of Plunket Shield will be played before Christmas, ushering the championship to its midway point before players swap their whites for the coloured clothing of high summer. The Wellington Firebirds will begin their championship defence at home against Canterbury while last season’s runners-up the Central Stags will need to be close to their best early in the season with tough away fixtures against Northern Districts and the Auckland Aces — each likely to be teeming with BLACKCAPS. Six rounds of the 10-round Ford Trophy will then unfold ahead of the Super Smash holiday season window, and will test the depth of the squads as international stars and next-tier players disperse for national duty. In a change from the past two summers, the centralised Lincoln rounds have been replaced by teams playing each other twice in the space of three days at each host venue. The Ford Trophy notches its 40th year as a round robin this season and the business end will come when the competition resumes in mid-February. The last four rounds will no doubt determine which sides meet in the midweek 2 v 3 Elimination Final on March 3, followed by the Grand Final on Friday March 5 which will also be live on Spark Sport. Whilst the Plunket Shield begins in just under a fortnight, the women’s Domestic summer begins a month later on November 21 with the first of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield’s traditional back-to-back weekend games and a swathe of WHITE FERNS available. All teams will play six rounds of one-dayers before Christmas and the Super Smash, and their last four rounds in February and March will seal who gets to contest the 2020-21 Grand Final on March 28. Said Brewer, “After the impact of COVID-19 on the back end of last season, I think we all feel truly grateful to be able to play sport, and offer New Zealanders the chance to see so many quality players and matches this summer. “We’re hoping the chance for the community to come together and enjoy live sport again will spur more people to pop down to enjoy the action in person, particularly with so many matches falling on a weekend.”   Find updates from the championships on social media with official hashtags #PlunketShield #FordTrophy and #HBJShield

    • 2,000 tons of sand for Basin turf renovations
      • Just four months on from the BLACKCAPS Test match victory against India, the hallowed turf of New Zealand’s oldest cricket ground has been stripped back from its usual flush green top and recovered with a new 2,000-ton layer of sand. The massive turf renovation process is part of a regular renewal of the ground’s surface which takes place every eight to ten years, typical for a surface such as the Basin’s. An annual independent surface performance test led by Basin Reserve turf manager Hagen Faith and his team found that the top of the carpet had begun to deteriorate, meaning a renewal of the top 60mm of the ground’s surface was required to improve infiltration rates. ‘’We want to ensure the surface maintains at peak performance for the large amount of cricket and other activities we host here at the Basin Reserve,” said Faith. “By renewing the top 60mm of the profile, adding the new layer of sand and then resewing the grass we will improve our infiltration rates and allow us to address surface level imperfections we have identified which don’t allow for water to disperse and infiltrate in a way which reduces down time in play.” The Basin’s outfield is a sand carpet on top of a clay-loam soil and is connected by two drainage systems which act as a channel for water to pass through to the primary collection system. For each system to work all three need to be functioning properly. The type of outfield surface in place at the Basin Reserve is based on its current ‘annual content loading’ which continues to grow year on year. The Basin hosts 177 days of events throughout the year, including cricket, as well junior rugby and football during the winter and several events and festivals including Beers at the Basin and the Night Noodle Markets. Transforming the Basin from a Test match ground to a beach and back again is no mean feat. Over 2,000 tonnes (58 truckloads) of sand have been shipped to the Basin from a quarry in the Waikato. The first two shipments were received before the lockdown and once COVID-19 restrictions eased the sand continued to be delivered and stockpiled in front of the RA Vance Stand. “Co-ordinating the shipment of that amount of sand has been one of the biggest challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and we didn’t want to start the physical work until 80% of the sand had arrived,” said Faith. The actual work on the surface only began less than a month ago after a three-week delay. The sand surface is expected to be completely laid by June 19 which is then followed by the grow-in period, the longest phase of the process, where the grass is expected to grow back to its usual best just in time for the start of the cricket season in October. The surface is also subject to the New Zealand Cricket Ground Warrant of Fitness standards which outline the minimum expectations to how a surface should perform during a match. “From a player/coach/official point of view being able to get on and play without loss of time and overs, getting value for shots if you’re a batsman and for the fielding side having trust in a surface that will ensure is really important,” said Faith. “This work when completed will certainly go a long way towards improving our target benchmark levels keeping us in a range where the Basin will continue to deliver world class events and a platform for our stars to perform & grow.”

    • Basin Reserve wins Domestic long format pitch of the year
      • The Basin Reserve has been awarded the Domestic long format pitch of the year as part of the annual cricket pitch of the year awards for the 2019-20 season. The Basin joined Auckland’s Eden Park (International Pitch of the Year) and Christchurch’s Hagley Oval (short format pitch of the year) on the awards list announced today by New Zealand Cricket. Graham Parks, NZC GM of Venues Facilities Events, said the awards were in recognition of the outstanding performance of turf managers across New Zealand in producing high quality cricket surfaces. “Over the past season, across all formats of the game, 97% of cricket pitches prepared were rated as either ‘Good’ or ‘Very Good’ based on reports from the ICC, NZC, and players association surveys. Mr Parks said “we strive to deliver high quality cricket pitches to provide entertaining games of cricket and support our player development pathways – and this feedback is a very encouraging outcome”.

    • COVID-19 update from Cricket Wellington and the Basin Reserve  
      • UPDATE AT 12 MAY, 1.00pm Cricket Wellington and the Basin Reserve would like to take the opportunity to clarify information about the impact of COVID-19 on events held at the Basin Reserve and public access to the ground. In line with advice from the government, the Cricket Wellington offices are currently closed and staff are working remotely. When New Zealand transitions to Level 2, the Cricket Wellington offices will re-open from Monday 18th May, however most staff will continue to work remotely until further notice. Access to the Cricket Wellington offices, the Old Pavilion Stand and RA Vance Stand is only available to Cricket Wellington and Basin Reserve staff and pre-arranged contractors. As the Basin Reserve ground staff are currently completing on-field renovations, there is currently no public pedestrian access to the Western walkway side of the ground. However, the walkway on the Eastern side of the ground is open for public access. A further update on the re-opening Cricket Wellington’s indoor training centres will be provided over the coming weeks.

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