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The free public transport initiative starts with the Hurricanes v Waratahs game on March 17 and covers all Sky Stadium games, finishing with the Hurricanes v Crusaders on June 3.
Rugby fans can travel to and from Hurricanes home games at Sky Stadium for free this season on Metlink trains and buses.
Punters just need to show train crew and bus drivers a match ticket or Hurricanes membership card.
Greater Wellington Regional councillor and rugby commentator Ken Laban hoped the initiative would help more families get to the stadium.
“We’re delighted to make it more affordable for families to go to games.
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“This is a win for rugby fans and a win for the climate. Catching Metlink trains and buses means fewer cars on the road and fewer transport emissions.”
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Hurricanes chief executive Avan Lee said as well as helping more people go to the stadium, it would get them home safely too.
“This all means match goers can leave their cars at home, enjoy the game and get home for free.
“Hopefully, it also means bigger home crowds to help lift the team to success.”
The free ticketing initiative starts with the Hurricanes v Waratahs game on March 17 and covers all Sky Stadium games, finishing with Hurricanes v Crusaders on June 3.
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