Fireworks for Football World Cup

Fireworks will light up Wellington on Friday 11 August as part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup celebrations.

The fireworks on the waterfront will coincide with the tournament semi-final.

They will be visible for the thousands of northern and western suburbs residents with a view of Wellington harbour.

The display will begin at 7pm and run for 10 minutes, as part of a four-hour waterfront programme that begins at 5pm.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is happy her suggestion for the fireworks has become a reality thanks to some impressive mahi done by Council officers.

“We wanted a suitable alternative to fireworks at Matariki and thought an option could be to use them as a way to show our support of women’s sport during the FIFA Women’s World Cup – and that’s exactly what’s come about.

“Whatever happens between now and then, there are no losers in Wellington.

“The city is pumping, there’s a fun and festive spirit around with so much going on, and the Football Ferns have already exceeded expectations – so we’ll be celebrating all of that... and more,” the Mayor says.

The food truck village will be open around Odlins Plaza and along the Te Papa prom- enade from 5pm, and the Auckland-based Quarter Final will be shown in the FIFA Fan Festival in Shed 6 and on Queens Wharf from 7.30pm.

The fireworks display postponement date is Saturday 12 August at 7pm. For significant weather updates visit the Council Fireworks event Facebook page fourth on the table and despite the victory, Miramar remain in the unfamiliar depths of seventh spot.

Stop Out are well clear of the relegation zone thanks to a 3-1 away win over Whanganui Athletic.

Whanganui remain in last place on three points and realistically can only eclipse North Wellington who are on seven points with just four matches remaining.

In the Women’s Central League, the match between Mana Coach Services North Wellington and Petone was abandoned due to a serious injury to a North Wellington player.

It was all systems go however for Waterside Karori who thumped Taradale 7-0. Renee Bacon scored an impressive hat trick with Emma Narelle Kruszona and Kaley Ward both scoring a double.

Wellington United won 3-0 over Victoria University and Palmerston North Marist had no trouble, winning 4 -0 over Seatoun. Wellington United retains their one point lead over Waterside with four matches to play in the season.