Global sporting events require a significant amount of planning and readiness work, and even then require a large quantity of good luck to ensure a successful outcome.

Therese will explore the careful planning required to ensure good luck and good management collide on an international stage including what happens when disaster strikes.

The Rugby World Cup tested New Zealand’s infrastructure, spirit and capability as a small country hosting many other nations.  The biggest event ever held in New Zealand, it attracted thousands of international fans, a substantial broadcast audience and demonstrated New Zealand’s capability in this area.  While it proved to be a very successful event the impact of the Christchurch earthquakes was significant and tested the Tournament’s processes, flexibility and approach.

Now New Zealand is on the eve of hosting the Cricket World Cup with Australia, another mega sporting event and, while some things stay the same, organisers face a raft of new and different challenges and opportunities.

Hear about how teams, players, match officials, broadcasters, media, sponsors and fans all play their part in bringing to life world cup events and what New Zealand needs to do to maximise the benefits for the country.