The victorious All Blacks will be welcomed home with a trio of parades this week.
Local body officials were staying tight-lipped in the build-up to this morning's final about any plans to roll out the red carpet for the Richie McCaw-captained heroes.
Auckland mayor Len Brown said he was looking forward to New Zealand Rugby "giving clear instructions" on when this would be, when he spoke on TVNZ's Q&A this morning.
The Herald on Sunday understands Auckland is likely to be the first city to officially welcome home the All Blacks, and has a parade pencilled in for Wednesday.
A source said Christchurch would follow on Thursday, and Wellington would celebrate on Friday.