Tag: New Zealand

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

Fixed price deal for Christchurch venue

Article posted by Coliseum, July 15^th, 2022

The Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited has advised the Christchurch City Council (New Zealand) that it has succeeded in negotiating a fixed price for the multiuse arena with its lead contractor BESIX Watpac (Australian construction and civil engineering company). The Canterbury Multi-Use Arena is a... » Read more

New Zealand sports venues’ COVID rules eased

Article posted by Coliseum, March 25^th, 2022

The Government of New Zealand is scrapping the limit on outdoor gatherings from March 25th and has revealed the end of vaccine pass use and mandates for some industries from next month. The ‘New Zealand Herald’ stated that the number of people allowed gathering inside increases from 100 to 200... » Read more

Stadia ace to oversee Canterbury Arena work

Article posted by Coliseum, February 23^rd, 2022

The former Chief Executive of New Zealand property development and investment specialists Ngāi Tahu Property, David Kennedy, has been appointed Chief Executive of Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited – the company overseeing the delivery of Te Kaha – Canterbury Multi-Use Arena. Kennedy... » Read more