Greetings from Wellington! This is a city that loves its sport – and we are very much looking forward to welcoming teams, supporters and officials for the Vintage Cricket Carnival in 2012.

I can’t think of a better place for the Carnival. We have great cricket locations across the city and a network of clubs to offer support.

We have a proud sporting heritage. Wellington is New Zealand’s centre for test cricket, with the iconic Basin Reserve – a national treasure as well as a Wellington one ­– at its heart.

We have a great record of hosting big sporting and cultural events, from test matches to Golden Oldies rugby, and arts festivals to street carnivals.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy Wellington’s famous hospitality every year – we love showing off our many attractions, from the national museum Te Papa to our shops and cafes, beaches, hills and bush walks.

Come and see for yourselves – I know you’ll have a fantastic time in Wellington. We’re looking forward to seeing you in 2012.



Kerry Prendergast

MAYOR

On behalf of Cricket Wellington and your hosts the Tawa Turtles, I warmly invite you to attend the 2012 edition of Vintage Cricket here in Wellington.

Home to Blackcap legends such as Ewen Chatfield and Stephen Fleming, Wellington has a proud and rich cricket heritage. This heritage is most importantly signified by the Basin Reserve. Nestled in the heart of the city, the Basin is New Zealand’s premier Test venue and one of only 11 worldwide to have hosted more than 50 tests. Situated with the Basin is the New Zealand Cricket Museum, the spiritual heart of Cricket in this country and home to its most important treasures.

The carnival games will be played on some of Wellington’s premier club grounds, each with its own traditions and unique atmosphere. Timed for mid-March, the Carnival is well placed to take advantage of Wellington’s settled late summer weather.

Known as the ‘Events Capital of New Zealand’, the city provides a wide range of entertainment after the days play. So regardless of how the cricket goes, visitors to Wellington will leave with fond memories of their time here. We welcome your involvement in the Wellington tournament and hope to see you in 2012.

Yours Sincerely


Gavin Larsen
CEO

I am honoured to be selected by my Tawa Turtles colleagues to be the Patron of the 6th International Vintage Cricket Carnival which takes place in Wellington in 2012.

Wellington in March can be a spectacular place to play cricket with numerous club grounds in ideal settings around the city. I trust that some of you will get the opportunity to play at my own club at Naenae Park, where I will be ready to greet you with an over or two.

As a player who is still playing this great game of cricket each season the concept of Vintage cricket carnivals is a significant attraction. I am excited about participating in Wellington in 2012 and meeting all of you as you enjoy the cricket against players from all around the world with friendship and fun in mind. I can assure you of a memorable time.