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Coldplay performed at Eden Park in front of an expected crowd of 150,000 over three shows. Photo / Hayden Woodward.

'Flexibility': Eden Park head supports Govt call for more concerts and events

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025, 5:20pm

The debate over Eden Park events has reignited, as the Government has proposed letting it almost triple its annual concerts from 12 to 32.

It's also recommending more timing flexibility, with the park currently unable to host events on a Sunday - and it's asking Auckland Council for feedback.

Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says they've engaged with the residents in the area to get their views, and they're hoping for a positive outcome.

"There's a variety of events that are impacted by our regulations - last Sunday night, we had to apply to Auckland Council at a cost of $15,000 to get an extension to the operating so we could have the league fixture."

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