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Jade Stadium, Christchurch
Jade Stadium, earlier known as Lancaster Park, was founded in 1880. Since that time a remarkable variety of sporting activities and events have been held here and many memories of sporting triumphs and challenges on these grounds will live forever.

Matches:

  • 4 Dec - Festival game: vs Max Blacks
  • 1 Jan - Third ODI (day/night)


    McLean Park, Napier
    Napier was rebuilt in the early 1930s following a massive earthquake that measured 7.8 on the Richter scale. It has a wealth of Art Deco buildings.

    Matches:

  • 6-8 Dec - vs Central Districts (3-day)
  • 29 Dec - Second ODI


    Basin Reserve, Wellington
    One of the oldest grounds in New Zealand, it plays host only to Test matches. The opening first-class match on the ground was in 1873, between Wellington and Auckland, but the first Test match -- against England -- was played 47 years later.

    Matches:

  • 12-16 Dec - First Test
  • 8 Jan - Fifth ODI (day/night)


    WestpacTrust Park, Hamilton
    The modern stadium, named after the bank that paid for its construction, is located a kilometre north of the city and boasts excellent transport links. It is used only for one-day internationals.

    Matches:

  • 19-23 Dec - Second Test
  • 14 Jan - Seventh ODI (day/night)


    Eden Park, Auckland
    The ground has an uncanny resemblance to a baseball diamond. Many visiting captains find it difficult to place fields, particularly in one-day matches due to the unique dimensions.

    Matches:

  • 26 Dec - First ODI (day/night)
  • 11 Jan - Sixth ODI (day/night)


    John Davies Oval, Queenstown
    A seamer's wicket, this ground has not hosted any international matches. With the magnificent backdrop of 'The Remarkables' mountain range towering above it, the Oval certainly makes a spectacular sight.

    Matches:

  • 4 Jan - Fourth ODI Eden Park, Auckland WestpacTrust Park, Hamilton McLean Park, Napier Basin Reserve, Wellington Jade Stadium, Christchurch





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