Host Cities
Auckland Hamilton Wellington ChristchurchMatches were played in four New Zealand cities:
- The Auckland conurbation, New Zealand's largest metropolitan area, hosted the final and 3rd place playoff. The designated host stadium is located in North Shore City.
- Hamilton hosted two of the quarter-finals.
- Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, hosted two of the quarter-finals.
- Christchurch, the only host city in the South Island, hosted the semi-finals.
Pool matches were spread evenly among these cities. The host nation, New Zealand, was based mostly in Auckland but played one pool match in Wellington.
| North Harbour Stadium Location: Auckland (North Shore City) |
Waikato Stadium Location: Hamilton |
Wellington Stadium (Westpac Stadium) Location: Wellington |
Queen Elizabeth II Park Location: Christchurch |
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