09 Feb 2010 10:03 a.m.
Authorities are continuing to get the Bay of Plenty prepared for next year's Rugby World Cup.
An action group's been set up, called 2011PLUS to identify and help develop business opportunities for the Bay of Plenty region.
Bay of Plenty Rugby Operations Manager Mike Rogers says key stakeholders are working to address what needs to be done in the region before the event.
He says they're currently working through an option of a 'fan-zone' in Whakatane to allow the local community to get involved in the event.
Mike Rogers they're still looking at how they can get teams based in the Bay of Plenty more involved in the Eastern Bay.
The next meeting will be held in Whakatane on Thursday.