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New Zealand residents can now request tickets for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as New Zealand's official ticketing portal is now open. 

With tickets available in a range of sports those New Zealanders lucky enough to be successful with their requests will be able to experience the excitement of the worlds greatest sporting event live. Opening and closing ceremony tickets for the Rio Olympic Games are also available.

Like all Olympic Games, demand for tickets at the Rio Olympic Games will be high and ticket numbers are limited, particularly for events like track cycling and swimming.

New Zealand Olympic Committee CEO Kereyn Smith says she is delighted the ticket request process is underway and looks forward to seeing New Zealand supporters in the stadiums in Rio.

 

The magic of the Olympic Games is second-to-none and we know some lucky New Zealanders will have the experience of a life-time at the Rio Olympic Games, she said.

 

It is also a huge inspiration for athletes to have supporters from home right there, cheering them on.

 

The initial individual ticket request process will conclude on June 10. From June, confirmed packages including tickets, flights and accommodation will also be available.

 

A second individual ticket allocation will take place later in the year as additional tickets from Rio 2016 are expected to become available.

New Zealanders should visit www.nzolympictravel.co.nz to register and make their initial ticket requests. The ticket portal opens at 1pm. 

 

New Zealanders are urged to ensure they book accommodation early, as hotels are expected to be in high demand during the Rio Olympic Games. Initial allocations for individual tickets are by random ballot. Any initially unsuccessful ticket requests will be prioritised in the second round of allocations later in 2015. It is expected a Rio 2016 Friends and Family ticket programme will be announced by the games organisers in August. New Zealand Olympic Travel is the official Authorised Ticket Reseller (ATR) for New Zealand. Tickets sold through New Zealand Olympic Travel are for New Zealand residents only. 

 

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