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Wellington facing loss of the Rugby Sevens

Wellington mayor Justin Lester isn't ready to concede defeat.

Jenny Ruth and Grant Walker
Mon, 30 Jan 2017

Wellington is probably going to lose hosting the Rugby Sevens after attendance at this year’s event dwindled to 10,000 a day.

NBR understands the Sevens need more than 15,000 people a day attending to break even.

But Wellington Mayor Justin Lester isn’t ready to admit the event looks on its

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Jenny Ruth and Grant Walker
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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