Carisbrook has been confirmed as the venue for the All Blacks' extra Test this year with a match against Fiji on Friday the 22nd of July.
All profits from the match will go to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal fund.
As well Canterbury residents, including the Canterbury rugby community, will also get the chance to buy tickets before they go on nationwide public sale.
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry says the Test will be a key match for the All Blacks as the team prepares for their opening Tri Nations match a week later and then the Rugby World Cup.
NZRU CEO Steve Tew says final confirmation of Fiji as the All Blacks opponent had been delayed as the NZRU worked through issues relating to the New Zealand government's travel restrictions on some Fijian citizens.
He says they hadn't asked the New Zealand government for any exemptions to the travel ban in place and the Fiji Union will field a team within the parameters of the travel ban.
The All Blacks have played Fiji eight times since 1974, with the last Test in 2005 at North Harbour Stadium.
