Government provides $5 million for Auckland tennis arena roof project

Friday 3 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 3 Oct 2025, 9:50am

In this story Louise Upston

The Government has announced a $5 million investment toward a new Centre Court roof at Auckland's Manuka Doctor Arena. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston stated the funding will help Tennis Auckland co-fund the estimated $15 million project. The covered venue is expected to be completed in 2027.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldFri 3 Oct 2025, 9:30am

   ASB Classic: Government puts $5m towards roof for Manuka Doctor Arena (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 3 Oct 2025, 9:30am

   Govts injects $5m into covered roof project at Auckland tennis centre (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 3 Oct 2025, 9:41am

   Taxpayers to fund $5 million for roof at Auckland tennis stadium (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 3 Oct 2025, 9:50am

   Government announces new $15m roof for Auckland's Manuka Doctor Tennis arena (opens in new tab)