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  • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

    @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

    @shark said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

    I'm getting sick of all this stadium garbage. Auckland needs a flash new stadium in an appropriate spot and it may as well be a 'national stadium' and get all the big games. This also makes the debate I envision for Christchurch around the size and nature of our stadium to be a lot simpler as there won't be an argument for winning tier 1 tests and needing 35,000+ seats, which currently isn't in the plan.

    It is reasonably central, the right shape, and is an excellent venue to watch league and see concerts. It is in the middle of industrial land so no pesky neighbours to complain about the noise.

    Not yet at least...people like moving next to these facilities and then moan about them.

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    @taniwharugby said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

    @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

    @shark said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

    I'm getting sick of all this stadium garbage. Auckland needs a flash new stadium in an appropriate spot and it may as well be a 'national stadium' and get all the big games. This also makes the debate I envision for Christchurch around the size and nature of our stadium to be a lot simpler as there won't be an argument for winning tier 1 tests and needing 35,000+ seats, which currently isn't in the plan.

    It is reasonably central, the right shape, and is an excellent venue to watch league and see concerts. It is in the middle of industrial land so no pesky neighbours to complain about the noise.

    Not yet at least...people like moving next to these facilities and then moan about them.

    Not this time. Harness the unitary plan and set the rules now. Fuck people moving into the area, they should know the rules before they buy in

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    • canefanC canefan

      @taniwharugby said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

      @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

      @shark said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

      I'm getting sick of all this stadium garbage. Auckland needs a flash new stadium in an appropriate spot and it may as well be a 'national stadium' and get all the big games. This also makes the debate I envision for Christchurch around the size and nature of our stadium to be a lot simpler as there won't be an argument for winning tier 1 tests and needing 35,000+ seats, which currently isn't in the plan.

      It is reasonably central, the right shape, and is an excellent venue to watch league and see concerts. It is in the middle of industrial land so no pesky neighbours to complain about the noise.

      Not yet at least...people like moving next to these facilities and then moan about them.

      Not this time. Harness the unitary plan and set the rules now. Fuck people moving into the area, they should know the rules before they buy in

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      @canefan rules dont stop people moaning...

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        https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12204726

        Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

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          Need some central government intervention to stop the Auckland councils conflict of interest and smash the local residents ability to restrict events being held.

          Never will happen thanks to the wowsers

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          • canefanC canefan

            https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12204726

            Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

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            @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

            Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

            I know an Eden Park resident, park at their place for big games, and I think it's a myth that the 'residents' are anti events etc. There's a minority of stick in the muds but most residents knew what they were getting in for when they moved into the area.

            They had a big shindig before the 2011 RWC at Eden Park where NZR/AKL council took them through everything that was going to happen etc and they had a bit of a meal and drinks etc.

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            • NepiaN Nepia

              @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

              Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

              I know an Eden Park resident, park at their place for big games, and I think it's a myth that the 'residents' are anti events etc. There's a minority of stick in the muds but most residents knew what they were getting in for when they moved into the area.

              They had a big shindig before the 2011 RWC at Eden Park where NZR/AKL council took them through everything that was going to happen etc and they had a bit of a meal and drinks etc.

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              @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

              @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

              Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

              I know an Eden Park resident, park at their place for big games, and I think it's a myth that the 'residents' are anti events etc. There's a minority of stick in the muds but most residents knew what they were getting in for when they moved into the area.

              They had a big shindig before the 2011 RWC at Eden Park where NZR/AKL council took them through everything that was going to happen etc and they had a bit of a meal and drinks etc.

              Ok, lets test that and double the number of events at Eden Park and let them trade out of debt.

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              • KirwanK Kirwan

                @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

                I know an Eden Park resident, park at their place for big games, and I think it's a myth that the 'residents' are anti events etc. There's a minority of stick in the muds but most residents knew what they were getting in for when they moved into the area.

                They had a big shindig before the 2011 RWC at Eden Park where NZR/AKL council took them through everything that was going to happen etc and they had a bit of a meal and drinks etc.

                Ok, lets test that and double the number of events at Eden Park and let them trade out of debt.

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                @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

                I know an Eden Park resident, park at their place for big games, and I think it's a myth that the 'residents' are anti events etc. There's a minority of stick in the muds but most residents knew what they were getting in for when they moved into the area.

                They had a big shindig before the 2011 RWC at Eden Park where NZR/AKL council took them through everything that was going to happen etc and they had a bit of a meal and drinks etc.

                Ok, lets test that and double the number of events at Eden Park and let them trade out of debt.

                Of course I wasn't suggesting that they would be open to everything, a resident can still be pro Eden Park (or any events centre) while not supporting a stupid escalation of events. However, just vilifying all the residents off hand is stupid.

                Also, what events do you propose are going to want to suddenly switch to Eden Park to satisfy this doubling?

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                  Just knock the fucker down and turn if into a bunch of old folks homes. Worked in NZs greatest city after all.

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                  • NepiaN Nepia

                    @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                    @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                    @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                    Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

                    I know an Eden Park resident, park at their place for big games, and I think it's a myth that the 'residents' are anti events etc. There's a minority of stick in the muds but most residents knew what they were getting in for when they moved into the area.

                    They had a big shindig before the 2011 RWC at Eden Park where NZR/AKL council took them through everything that was going to happen etc and they had a bit of a meal and drinks etc.

                    Ok, lets test that and double the number of events at Eden Park and let them trade out of debt.

                    Of course I wasn't suggesting that they would be open to everything, a resident can still be pro Eden Park (or any events centre) while not supporting a stupid escalation of events. However, just vilifying all the residents off hand is stupid.

                    Also, what events do you propose are going to want to suddenly switch to Eden Park to satisfy this doubling?

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                    @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                    @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                    @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                    @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                    Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

                    I know an Eden Park resident, park at their place for big games, and I think it's a myth that the 'residents' are anti events etc. There's a minority of stick in the muds but most residents knew what they were getting in for when they moved into the area.

                    They had a big shindig before the 2011 RWC at Eden Park where NZR/AKL council took them through everything that was going to happen etc and they had a bit of a meal and drinks etc.

                    Ok, lets test that and double the number of events at Eden Park and let them trade out of debt.

                    Of course I wasn't suggesting that they would be open to everything, a resident can still be pro Eden Park (or any events centre) while not supporting a stupid escalation of events. However, just vilifying all the residents off hand is stupid.

                    Also, what events do you propose are going to want to suddenly switch to Eden Park to satisfy this doubling?

                    Concerts, sports (like the Cricket that could play at night because of the lights, stuff live that. More rugby, more of everything.

                    You can't be pro Eden Park and not want it used enough to pay it's bills.

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                    • MN5M MN5

                      Just knock the fucker down and turn if into a bunch of old folks homes. Worked in NZs greatest city after all.

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                      @MN5 said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                      Just knock the fucker down and turn if into a bunch of old folks homes. Worked in NZs greatest city after all.

                      Read above. Current rules won't allow it without all of the residents approving zone changes and consents. In other words NUTS

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                      • NepiaN Nepia

                        @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                        @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                        @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                        Talked with a mate who has good knowledge of the EP problem. He was saying that under the current system the residents not only block the number of events, they can block any attempt to bowl the place and build houses. Something about the land being zoned for a stadium. It will take a big fuck you from local and maybe even central government to push it through

                        I know an Eden Park resident, park at their place for big games, and I think it's a myth that the 'residents' are anti events etc. There's a minority of stick in the muds but most residents knew what they were getting in for when they moved into the area.

                        They had a big shindig before the 2011 RWC at Eden Park where NZR/AKL council took them through everything that was going to happen etc and they had a bit of a meal and drinks etc.

                        Ok, lets test that and double the number of events at Eden Park and let them trade out of debt.

                        Of course I wasn't suggesting that they would be open to everything, a resident can still be pro Eden Park (or any events centre) while not supporting a stupid escalation of events. However, just vilifying all the residents off hand is stupid.

                        Also, what events do you propose are going to want to suddenly switch to Eden Park to satisfy this doubling?

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                        @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                        However, just vilifying all the residents off hand is stupid.

                        There's a few that oppose it. Under the RMA, they have the right (and the means it appears) to challenge resource consents. So, basically, no late events at EP until either the Unitary Plan changes (not happening), or everyone locally rolls over.

                        Note that EP tried to get 6 late events a year when the Unitary Plan rolled out. They failed, so each one now needs a RC application -w hich costs a pile of money, and has no guarantee of success. Basically, they are farked.

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                        • nzzpN nzzp

                          @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                          However, just vilifying all the residents off hand is stupid.

                          There's a few that oppose it. Under the RMA, they have the right (and the means it appears) to challenge resource consents. So, basically, no late events at EP until either the Unitary Plan changes (not happening), or everyone locally rolls over.

                          Note that EP tried to get 6 late events a year when the Unitary Plan rolled out. They failed, so each one now needs a RC application -w hich costs a pile of money, and has no guarantee of success. Basically, they are farked.

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                          @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                          @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                          However, just vilifying all the residents off hand is stupid.

                          There's a few that oppose it. Under the RMA, they have the right (and the means it appears) to challenge resource consents. So, basically, no late events at EP until either the Unitary Plan changes (not happening), or everyone locally rolls over.

                          Note that EP tried to get 6 late events a year when the Unitary Plan rolled out. They failed, so each one now needs a RC application -w hich costs a pile of money, and has no guarantee of success. Basically, they are farked.

                          Yup. And it only needs one objector

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                          • nzzpN nzzp

                            @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                            However, just vilifying all the residents off hand is stupid.

                            There's a few that oppose it. Under the RMA, they have the right (and the means it appears) to challenge resource consents. So, basically, no late events at EP until either the Unitary Plan changes (not happening), or everyone locally rolls over.

                            Note that EP tried to get 6 late events a year when the Unitary Plan rolled out. They failed, so each one now needs a RC application -w hich costs a pile of money, and has no guarantee of success. Basically, they are farked.

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                            @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                            There's a few that oppose it.

                            I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

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                            • canefanC canefan

                              @MN5 said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                              Just knock the fucker down and turn if into a bunch of old folks homes. Worked in NZs greatest city after all.

                              Read above. Current rules won't allow it without all of the residents approving zone changes and consents. In other words NUTS

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                              @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                              @MN5 said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                              Just knock the fucker down and turn if into a bunch of old folks homes. Worked in NZs greatest city after all.

                              Read above. Current rules won't allow it without all of the residents approving zone changes and consents. In other words NUTS

                              In true fern fashion I didn't bother reading the majority of the posts above....

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                              • NepiaN Nepia

                                @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                There's a few that oppose it.

                                I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

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                                @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                There's a few that oppose it.

                                I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

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                                • KirwanK Kirwan

                                  @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                  @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                  There's a few that oppose it.

                                  I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                  Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

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                                  @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                  @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                  @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                  There's a few that oppose it.

                                  I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                  Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

                                  I don't believe your claim it's a majority, I also don't think your comments on how many extra events could be scheduled is realistic - where are these new rugby games going to come from?

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                                  • NepiaN Nepia

                                    @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                    @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                    @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                    There's a few that oppose it.

                                    I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                    Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

                                    I don't believe your claim it's a majority, I also don't think your comments on how many extra events could be scheduled is realistic - where are these new rugby games going to come from?

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                                    @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                    @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                    @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                    @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                    There's a few that oppose it.

                                    I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                    Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

                                    I don't believe your claim it's a majority, I also don't think your comments on how many extra events could be scheduled is realistic - where are these new rugby games going to come from?

                                    Concerts

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                                    • canefanC canefan

                                      @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      There's a few that oppose it.

                                      I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                      Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

                                      I don't believe your claim it's a majority, I also don't think your comments on how many extra events could be scheduled is realistic - where are these new rugby games going to come from?

                                      Concerts

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                                      @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                      There's a few that oppose it.

                                      I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                      Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

                                      I don't believe your claim it's a majority, I also don't think your comments on how many extra events could be scheduled is realistic - where are these new rugby games going to come from?

                                      Concerts

                                      Fair enough, but wouldn't Western Springs and it's more natural amphitheatre be a better venue still for concerts?

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                                      • NepiaN Nepia

                                        @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        There's a few that oppose it.

                                        I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                        Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

                                        I don't believe your claim it's a majority, I also don't think your comments on how many extra events could be scheduled is realistic - where are these new rugby games going to come from?

                                        Concerts

                                        Fair enough, but wouldn't Western Springs and it's more natural amphitheatre be a better venue still for concerts?

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                                        @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                        There's a few that oppose it.

                                        I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                        Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

                                        I don't believe your claim it's a majority, I also don't think your comments on how many extra events could be scheduled is realistic - where are these new rugby games going to come from?

                                        Concerts

                                        Fair enough, but wouldn't Western Springs and it's more natural amphitheatre be a better venue still for concerts?

                                        Yes. In my view EP is a lost cause and should be chopped up and developed to help fund development of a site that can host all rugby codes, football and outdoor concerts. Any red tape that stops this from happening should be swept aside. The waterfront stadium has too many ifs, and the port is not willing. I would develop Mt Smart and all the infrastructure around it to make the journey to and from as easy as possible, to offset the downside of not being in the city centre. Besides, it's not that far out

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                                        • canefanC canefan

                                          @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                          @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                          @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                          @Kirwan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                          @Nepia said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                          @nzzp said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                          There's a few that oppose it.

                                          I didn't say that there weren't some that oppose it. I was noting that not all do. They shouldn't all be thrown into the same boat.

                                          Who cares? Enough oppose it that it's just sematics to point out a minority of non-wowsers.

                                          I don't believe your claim it's a majority, I also don't think your comments on how many extra events could be scheduled is realistic - where are these new rugby games going to come from?

                                          Concerts

                                          Fair enough, but wouldn't Western Springs and it's more natural amphitheatre be a better venue still for concerts?

                                          Yes. In my view EP is a lost cause and should be chopped up and developed to help fund development of a site that can host all rugby codes, football and outdoor concerts. Any red tape that stops this from happening should be swept aside. The waterfront stadium has too many ifs, and the port is not willing. I would develop Mt Smart and all the infrastructure around it to make the journey to and from as easy as possible, to offset the downside of not being in the city centre. Besides, it's not that far out

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                                          @canefan said in Eden Park - the fortress no one wants:

                                          Yes. In my view EP is a lost cause and should be chopped up and developed to help fund development of a site that can host all rugby codes, football and outdoor concerts. Any red tape that stops this from happening should be swept aside

                                          So how farking terrible is our planning that we invest 200M dollars in it ten years ago, can't manage a concourse aroudn the ground, can't develop the outer oval as a test venue, and now think we'll just bulldoze it?

                                          Shameful.

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