North Harbour Stadium
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North Harbour Stadium is a stadium situated in Albany, in North Shore City, New Zealand. It was opened in 1997, after nearly a decade of discussion, planning and construction. Rugby union, association football, rugby league, and baseball are all played on the main ground. The neighbouring oval plays host to the senior cricket matches. The stadium also hosts large open-air concerts.
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Former names | QBE Stadium (2014–2019) |
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Location | between Coliseum Drive, Albany expressway, Don McKinnon Drive and Oteha Valley Road, Albany, North Shore City |
Coordinates | 36°43′37″S 174°42′6″E |
Owner | Auckland Unlimited, Auckland Council (indirectly through Auckland Unlimited) |
Operator | North Harbour Stadium trustees (Auckland Stadiums) |
Capacity | 22,000 |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Opened | 8 March 1997 |
Construction cost | NZ$41 million |
Tenants | |
North Harbour Rugby Union (Mitre 10 Cup) (1997–present) Auckland Blues (Super Rugby) (1999–present) (occasional) New Zealand Knights (A-League) (2005–07) Auckland Tuatara (ABL) (2019–2023) Waitakere United New Zealand national football team |
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