CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What change to Eden Park has recently been approved by Auckland Council?
A
It can now host concerts
B
It is getting an extra 20, 000 seats
C
It is being renamed and with a sponsor’s name
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Eden Park stadium could host up to six concerts a year. The trust board believed concerts would generate new revenue crucial to its future viability after requiring a $63 million bailout package of loans and a grant from the council.

Detailed explanation-2: -A panel of three independent commissioners have decided that resource consent can be granted for concerts at Eden Park, subject to conditions of consent. The Eden Park Trust will be able to hold up to six concerts in any 12-month period.

Detailed explanation-3: -With a seating capacity just under 50, 000 seats, Eden Park creates an unmatched atmosphere to experience LIVE sport in New Zealand. The Park is located in the heart of Auckland, and is well served by arterial roads, buses and trains. It is centrally located in the vibrant suburb of Kingsland less than 3km from the CBD.

Detailed explanation-4: -Curfew A scheduled finish time of 11.00pm on Fridays, Saturdays and any day preceding a public holiday and 10.30pm on all other days.

Detailed explanation-5: -Eden Park is the home ground for the Auckland cricket team. The ground regularly hosts international fixtures, including Tests, ODIs and Twenty20 Internationals, while the Outer Oval also hosts WODIs, domestic List A and Twenty20 games. It first hosted a test in 1930.

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