Performers play part in electric atmosphere
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 6:07p.m.
Precious Clarke as the caller
By Jane Luscombe
For those who made it to the stadium on time and for a 60 million viewers around the world, the opening ceremony didn't disappoint.
Steeped in Maori culture, the organisers say it went far beyond their expectations.
Ethan Bai is the envy of the nation's school kids.
Sharing the limelight with rugby star Jonah Lomu, the 13-year-old played a key part in the opening ceremony and today he shared a little of Lomu's fame.
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