An audacious idea was hatched 18 months ago in Nelson, when city chiefs and private sector heads got together to bid for the first home All Blacks test of 2018. With a stadium that only seated 7,000 people, lots of money and work would be required to get the facilities up to standard - but they were, and this weekend (Saturday Night) sees the Pumas take on the ABS at Trafalgar Park, with plenty of other activities planned for the expected crowds during the day. Jim speaks to Nelson deputy Mayor, Paul Matheson, who has championed the plan despite some vocal opposition from ratepayers.
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