New Zealand / Auckland Region

Eden Park likely to remain Auckland's top stadium

07:06 am on 19 May 2018

Eden Park looks set to remain Auckland's prime sporting stadium for decades, in new reports released by the council.

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One report on costing, withheld from RNZ for five months, is inconclusive on the viability of a new downtown stadium.

The consultant's report, costing $930,000, says more detailed work is needed.

The council has blacked out possible locations and costs.

A seperate, updated stadium strategy, largely confirms the status quo for Auckland's major venues, apart from a possible new motorsport park.

Confidential negotiations continue over the council's guarantee for a $40 million loan held by Eden Park, and the strategy says further investment is possible.