Certainly understand why and accept a few games need to be taken around the country and don't really have a problem with it. My gripe is more that Hamilton and Auckland in the 2 consecutive weekends before Christmas is a bit rough on a lot of people at the most expensive time of year, particularly families. Understand Westpac is out of action at that time but could there have been an available stadium a bit closer for one of those games rather than both of them requiring a big expense to get to and from? Maybe somewhere close enough to drive to so that flights and hotels weren't required - say Palmerston North for example.
Wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people have to choose between those 2 games and possibly may not get to either.