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Wellington's 'Cake Tin'

Published: Aug. 30, 2011, 5 a.m.

Wellington's Westpac Stadium - known affectionately as the 'Cake Tin' - opened in 1999 to replace the former rugby venue of Athletic Park. Rugby was first played at Athletic Park in 1896, and it was the site of some memorable games, including two All Black tests against France in hurricane-strength winds. The new stadium boasts a less exposed, more central position, and seating for more than 34,000.