Street parties, pot-luck dinners and games on the big screen at rugby clubs will all kick into action throughout the country for the New Zealand - Tonga match on Friday night.
At the East Tamaki tennis club, Tongan people will be gathering to watch the game on a big screen.
Kalolo Akoten says many people will not be able to afford to attend the matches, so they are celebrating with street parties or gatherings in churches.
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