Prince William to arrive in Akld mid January

Published: 4:43PM Monday December 14, 2009 Source: ONE News/Newstalk ZB

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Prince William will get a close look at the redevelopment of Eden Park and be briefed on Rugby World Cup plans when he visits next month.

The Prime Minister released details of the visit on Monday.

The Prince will arrive in Auckland on Sunday the 17th of January.

As well as visiting Eden Park, he'll go sailing on the Waitemata Harbour on the America's Cup yacht NZL40 and enjoy a hangi at Government House.

The next day he'll represent the Queen at the opening of the new Supreme Court building in Wellington, lay a wreath at the National War Memorial and enjoy a barbecue hosted by the Prime Minister at Premier House.

The public will have a chance to see Prince William when he does a walkabout after the Supreme Court opening.

Prince William will leave for Australia on Tuesday, 19 January.

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