Rugby fans in the three main cities will get their chance to celebrate the All Blacks' historic World Cup win with the team itself later this week.
All Blacks Kieran Read, left, and Richie McCaw lift the Webb Ellis cup Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The players arrive at Auckland airport on Wednesday morning, before a lunchtime public celebration in Victoria Park.
They then head to Christchurch to celebrate with the city on Thursday afternoon.
They will parade along the east side of Hagley Park ahead of a mayoral welcome at Carlton Mill corner.
Friday's celebrations in Wellington are yet to be confirmed.