Government to investigate rules restricting events at Eden Park

Monday 15 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 15 Sep 2025, 4:48pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Louise Upston

Ministers will investigate whether current planning rules and red tape are limiting the economic potential of Auckland's Eden Park. The inquiry will look at restrictions, such as the limit of 12 concerts per year, to see if changes could boost tourism and job growth.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldMon 15 Sep 2025, 3:50pm

   Watch: Government to look at changing rules to allow more Eden Park concerts (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostMon 15 Sep 2025, 4:00pm

   Govt orders inquiry into whether Eden Park being held back by red tape (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 15 Sep 2025, 4:02pm

   More concerts for Eden Park? Government looking into it (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 15 Sep 2025, 4:14pm

   Govt to consider changing rules to allow more Eden Park events (opens in new tab)

5. RNZMon 15 Sep 2025, 4:48pm

   Watch: Government announces investigation into changing rules around Eden Park use (opens in new tab)