Rugby Stadium

[Toaster]

Funny how we come up with hundreds of millions for a new (and extra) stadium to watch over paid pretty boys play with each other, yet they don't have the money to work on a decent public transport system for our most congested city. I guess that just ain't cool.

I wonder if Uncle Helen will be able to get to the games in time through the traffic?

[MSTRS:Me]

Funny how we come up with hundreds of millions for a new (and extra) stadium to watch over paid pretty boys play with each other, yet they don't have the money to work on a decent public transport system for our most congested city. I guess that just ain't cool.

I wonder if Uncle Helen will be able to get to the games in time through the traffic?

Two pertinent points!!
1. But who are 'they'?
2. Strike force is gone, but RNZAF still has options for transport.

[Toaster]

Two pertinent points!!
1. But who are 'they'?
2. Strike force is gone, but RNZAF still has options for transport.

.....gotta good laugh outta that one mate.

1. Govt.
2. yeah but they are always broken.

[Indiana_Jones]

In light of recent press commentary around ****'s involvement in both the Eden Park Trust Board and Waterfront Stadium projects, the following statement will be issued to select members of the media and other interested parties today. It is important that we clarify our position at this time.

It is also a timely reminder to you all of ****’s role as an independent advisor and our professional responsibility to our clients. I must stress that **** cannot have a company view on the Rugby World Cup stadium selection or its process. ****’s reputation relies on the sound judgement of our people and I am confident you share this view.

For this matter in particular, *** ***** will be the **** spokesperson, and all calls from the media and other interested parties should be referred to ***.

Therefore I am unable to state a preference...

I'm in the same company and boat as Col

-Indy

[Squeak the Rat]

Good points. But I can't be arsed with rugby, so I'm not swayed.
As long as this doesn't turn into another "Auckland is the powerhouse of NZ, so the rest of you can pay for it" situation.
Build it if you must, anywhere you like, for as much $ as necessary. But don't expect the country as a whole to support paying for it. We don't all like rugby/see any other need for such an arena.

Perfectly valid opinion, see you do care what happens!

Though I guess there should have been an option for "Stuff the stadium, spend the money on xxxxxx"

[MSTRS:Me]

I only care if my hard-earned goes towards paying for it. Let the users pay for it. Gore would be a good site....plenty of parking there.
I would have voted for your option

[Colapop]

I reckon Carlaw Park is the best option, already has all the links for transport, parking, and isn't going to need stabilising before any work starts and the port doesn't need moving.
Owners have already agreed to in principle, extra land available and no 2 year delay get started.
Eden park is already messed up enough why make it worse, Downtown is just silly and hideously expensive, the Government says if not Auckland then Jade stadium is the next obvious choice. I say if you're not going to do it right in Auckland then by all means do it in Christchurch.

My personal opinion is that the area required is not big enough...

[dnos]

We all know its gonna cost a fricken hell of a lot more than what is predicted.
I say any of the current stadiums would be fine.
All we need is a fricken big grandstand that can be suspended underneath a bloody big blimp or zeppelin. Then when its all done we can have one choice fireworks display. YEEEEHAAW

[Deano]

What I think sucks is that everyone else in the real world needs resource consent under the RMA to do this sort of stuff, yet Govt in their wisdom, decides to do it and will create specific legislation that allows them to do it without any RMA considerations.

[98tls]

Couldnt give a toss where they have it as long as its in the north island...just where thousands of pissed tourists belong...........

[rogson]

Couple of points:

To those who say the taxpayer shouldn't pay for it, you should have told Helen that before she stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Jock Hobbs in front of the IRB and said, yes we can do it. Now she - oh, of course she was speaking on our behalf - we, are holding the bag.

On the waterfront stadium - where is everyone going to park? I've been told "the people" will take the train and bus. So, the half of the stadium that is sober is going to be forced to go home with the half that is drunk. One time doing that and the sober half will exercise their real choice - which is not whether they should take the car or public transport - but whether to go or stay home and watch it on tele.

[The_Dover]

and herein lies the problem with kiwi sportsfans.

bunch of fuckin armchair critics with no real desire to get behind their teams.

I hope the all blacks never win another game.

[yungatart]

If there is $700 m to spare on a sports stadium, why is my dear old dad still wiating for his hip operation, why aren't there enough teachers, doctors, nurses or better pay for the ones we do have, why have I been waiting a year for a scan, why are the roads in such disrepair?
Oh, that's right, frivolities are so much more fun than necessities..
is it any wonder that people stuggle to pay the rent, yet can afford to eat McD's, when we have such shining examples of sensible budgeting leading our country?
Screw the stadium, state owned digital tv channels, Americas Cup yachting etc etc and let's get our priorities right for once!

[The_Dover]

damn right yungatart.

fuck this stadium. let's build a decent racetrack in auckland.

[98tls]

and herein lies the problem with kiwi sportsfans.

bunch of fuckin armchair critics with no real desire to get behind their teams.

I hope the all blacks never win another game.

Worrying when a man with a pink handbag in his avatar starts talking about getting in behind...................