Local board vote against more Eden Park concerts sparks outrage

Thursday 27 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 27 Nov 2025, 7:20pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Auckland Council

An Auckland business association is angry after a local community board voted against increasing the number of concerts at Eden Park. While the government aims to expand the venue's capacity from 12 to 32 annual gigs, Auckland Council has expressed support for the plan in principle.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZThu 27 Nov 2025, 5:33pm

   Businesses outraged at local board vote against having more events at Auckland's Eden Park (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 27 Nov 2025, 5:39pm

   Auckland Council backs more Eden Park concerts ‘in principle’ after debate (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 27 Nov 2025, 7:20pm

   Outrage as local board votes against more events at Eden Park (opens in new tab)