Campaign to keep Sevens in Wgtn

Grant Robertson, Wgtn Central MP, campaigning to keep Sevens tournament in the capital claiming Auck/Dunedin can't match its success

The MP for Wellington Central has started a campaign to keep the New Zealand leg of the Rugby Sevens in his home town.

With hosting rights coming up for tender, Auckland and Dunedin have expressed interest in picking up the tournament, but MP Grant Robertson wants the event kept in the capital where he believes it has been a major success on a level neither Auckland nor Dunedin can match.

Mr Robertson is calling on Sevens fans to sign his petition to show rugby authorities the unique event should stay put.