Black Ferns celebrations continue with nationwide tour

Weeks on from their historic Rugby World Cup victory in Auckland, fans across the country will have the opportunity to meet their heroes and celebrate #LikeABlackFern.

Public events, including a reception at Parliament in Wellington, skills and drills, street parades and meet and greets will officially start on Monday 5 December and run through to the World School Sevens tournament in Auckland on Sunday 18 December.

See below dates and locations of the events, some details will be confirmed in the coming days.

Many New Zealanders have already celebrated with their home-town stars, with parades and events in Kaiatāia with Krystal Murray, Ōpōtiki with Luka Connor, Murupara with Natalie Delamare, while Ruby Tui is set to take part in the Greymouth Santa Parade this weekend.

Players have also given back in pacific communities with Maiakawanakaukani Roos and Theresa Fitzpatrick returning to their roots in Rarotonga and Samoa respectively and taking part in public events.

Thanks You Aotearoa Tour
*players to be confirmed

Location: Bay of Plenty
Date: Monday 5 December
Time: 4pm
Details: Rip Rugby Finals Night at Omokoroa Sports Ground, Omokoroa

Location: Hamilton
Date: Tuesday 6 December
Time: 3.30pm
Details: A public Meet and Greet at Hamilton Old Boys Rugby Club, Hamilton 

Location: New Plymouth
Date: Wednesday 7 December
Time: 4pm
Details: Skills and Drills at Yarrow Stadium

Location: Palmerston North
Date: Thursday 8 December
Time: 3.30pm
Details: A public Meet and Greet at The Square, Palmerston North

Location: Christchurch
Date: Saturday 10 December
Time: from 4.30pm
Details: Players to make an appearance at the Six60 concert at OrangeTheory Stadium

Location: Christchurch
Date: Monday 12 December
Time: 4pm
Details: A public Meet and Greet at Victoria Squad, Christchurch

Location: Wellington
Date: Tuesday 13 December
Time: 12pm
Details: Public reception at New Zealand Parliament Building

Location: Ruatoki
Date: Wednesday 14 December
Time: 11am
Details: A public Meet and Greet and Fun Day at Tiwi Black Park, Ruatoki

Location: Whakatane
Date: Thursday 15 December
Details: To be confirmed

Location: Omaio
Date: Friday 16 December
Time: 2pm
Details: An event to be held at the Ōtūwhare Marae

Location: Gisborne
Date: Saturday 17 December
Time: 4pm
Details: A public Meet and Greet at the Grey St Food Festival, Gisborne

Location: Auckland
Date: Sunday 18 December
Time: 12pm
Details: Meet and Greet at the World Schools Sevens at Pakuranga Rugby Club

*Further Black Ferns celebration events will be added in the New Year when players return from annual leave