Tag: New Zealand

Developers pitch for major Auckland venue

Article posted by Coliseum, October 30^th, 2023

Eight private developers have pitched plans for a major stadium in Auckland (New Zealand), in a quickie process which the Council hoped would let it move on to deciding the future of Eden Park versus building new. ‘Stuff’ stated that six relative newcomers have joined the privately-owned Eden... » Read more

FIFA women’s soccer show smash hit start-off

Article posted by Coliseum, July 24^th, 2023

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has kicked-off in stunning style with a number of attendance records set on the opening day in Auckland (New Zealand) on July 20th. ‘FIFA’ stated that New Zealand commenced the ninth edition of the tournament at the Eden Park in... » Read more

‘Quiet Rooms’ at FIFA women’s extravaganza

Article posted by Coliseum, July 19^th, 2023

Spectators at the Eden Park in Auckland (New Zealand)/Tāmaki Makaurau (Māori word for Auckland), Stadium Australia in Sydney/Wangal (‘Inner West’ of Sydney) and the Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane/Meaanjin (another name for Brisbane) (both in Australia) will have gameday access to ‘Quiet... » Read more

Orangetheory Stadium local naming rights deal

Article posted by Coliseum, July 4^th, 2023

The local design and commercial construction company Apollo Projects has secured naming rights to the Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand, through a new partnership with Venues Ōtautahi. ‘Newsline’ stated that the agreement will be in place from August 1st, 2023 until the end of... » Read more

Mount Smart Stadium now Go Media Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, May 17^th, 2023

After being without a naming rights sponsor since 2006, the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, was officially renamed the Go Media Stadium Mt Smart on May 15th. ‘Stuff’ stated that Auckland Stadiums, which is a part of the Council’s Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (economic development... » Read more

Ambitious ‘Eden Park 2.0’ vision unveiled

Article posted by Coliseum, May 4^th, 2023

A new, multimillion-dollar vision to turn Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, into a 60,000-capacity all-weather fortress is set to spark a major public discussion and debate. ‘nzherald.co.nz’ stated that a retractable roof, three new grandstands and a pedestrian promenade are features of a... » Read more

FIFA women soccer showpiece brisk ticket sale

Article posted by Coliseum, January 20^th, 2023

FIFA announced that more than 500,000 tickets were sold to fans from more than 120 countries to attend the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ matches in Australia and New Zealand. ‘QNA’ stated that the tournament is scheduled to take place from July 20th to August 20th, and ticket sales began... » Read more