Auckland FC investors withdraw proposal for Western Springs stadium

Tuesday 8 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 8 Jul 2025, 11:11am

In this story Auckland FC, Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray

Investors backing Auckland FC have cancelled their plan to build a 12,500-seat stadium at Western Springs. The group, which included Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams, Bill Foley, and Steven Adams, cited unique challenges for the decision. The proposal for the privately funded venue has now been withdrawn.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 8 Jul 2025, 10:00am

   Auckland Arena pulls out of Western Springs stadium project (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 8 Jul 2025, 10:54am

   Rich-listers pull out of Western Springs Stadium project (opens in new tab)

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3. StuffTue 8 Jul 2025, 11:11am

   Auckland FC investors pull the plug on bid for new stadium at Western Springs (opens in new tab)