Minister proposes increasing annual concert limit at Eden Park

Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 5 Nov 2025, 1:42pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Auckland Council

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has requested feedback from Auckland Council regarding a proposal to allow up to 20 medium-sized concerts at Eden Park annually. The current limit is 12 concerts per year. The move follows a review suggesting existing restrictions could cost the region hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 5 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Government to propose more concerts at Eden Park after review warns Auckland risks missing out on $432m (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 5 Nov 2025, 10:40am

   RMA Minister writes to Auckland Council to loosen Eden Park restrictions (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZWed 5 Nov 2025, 11:38am

   Minister asks Auckland Council to loosen Eden Park’s ‘stifling’ concert quota (opens in new tab)

4. The PostWed 5 Nov 2025, 1:42pm

   Will the Government override Auckland Council on concerts at Eden Park? (opens in new tab)