Auckland Stadiums

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Auckland Stadiums is a division of Regional Facilities Auckland, a unit of Auckland Council in New Zealand [1] [2] that manages Auckland's regional stadiums. Auckland Stadiums manages, operates and promotes Mount Smart Stadium, [3] QBE (North Harbour) Stadium, and Western Springs Stadium [4]

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References

  1. "Name change for Mt Smart? Auckland Stadiums offers naming rights for home of Warriors". Stuff.co.nz. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  2. "Auckland venues gear up for record-breaking summer". OurAuckland. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  3. "NZ Media News: February 16, 2018". Mediaweek. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  4. "Cricket: Western Springs Stadium takes its next test step". NZ Herald. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.