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 The stadium in 1992, then known as the North Shore Sports and Leisure Centre | |
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| Former names | North Shore Events Centre (1992-2018) |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 Silverfield Ln Auckland 0627 New Zealand |
| Location | Wairau Valley |
| Owner | Regional Facilities Auckland |
| Capacity | 4,179 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1991 |
| Opened | September 1992 |
| Construction cost | NZ$6 million |
| Tenants | |
| New Zealand Breakers (NBL) (2003–2019) Auckland Tuatara (NZNBL) (2021–) | |
| Website | |
| Venue Website | |
Eventfinda Stadium[1] (known from 1992–2018 as the North Shore Events Centre) is an indoor arena located in Wairau Valley, on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. The arena opened in 1992 and has a capacity of 4,179.[2]
It was previously the home arena of the New Zealand Breakers, who play in the Australian National Basketball League. It is currently the home arena of the Auckland Tuatara, who compete in the New Zealand National Basketball League. It also hosts concerts, expos, trade shows, conferences, netball, MMA and boxing, cheerleading and dance events. It has also hosted the New Zealand Badminton Open for over 10 years.
Major events
editBasketball
editIn 2009, the arena hosted the final of the FIBA Under-19 World Championship. The final saw the United States defeat Greece 88–80.
Boxing
editIt has hosted a number of boxing events, the majority of them promoted by Shane Cameron. The most famous fight night was in November 2014 where Kali Meehan fought Shane Cameron for the WBA Pan African Heavyweight Title. Also on the card was the Super 8 Cruiserweight tournament. The event was promoted by John McRae and broadcast live on Pay-Per-View with Sky Arena in New Zealand and Main Event in Australia.
Wheelchair rugby league
editOn 1 November 2024, the arena hosted the first wheelchair rugby league international match played by New Zealand. The match was the first in a two-match series against Australia. Both matches were played at the arena with Australia winning 98–4 and 110–8 for a 2–0 series victory.[3][4]
Other Events
editThe arena has hosted The Retro Event gaming convention since 2024.
References
edit- ^ "EVENTFINDA TAKES ON NAMING RIGHTS AND TICKETING FOR NORTH SHORE EVENTS CENTRE" (Press release). Auckland, New Zealand: Australasian Leisure Management. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
- ^ "Seating Capacities". North Shore Events Centre. September 2008. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "New trans-Tasman rivalry to boost wheelchair game in Pacific". NRL. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Wheelaroos train with rivals ahead of Test as game grows in NZ". NRL. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
