As an internationally recognised stadium, Eden Park increasingly competes with other stadia in New Zealand, as well as Australia, for major events.
The events we host have considerable economic benefits for our community. Each year, events held at Eden Park contribute a significant $25m to Auckland's regional GDP.
The 2005 Lions Tour is a recent example of the positive impact major sporting events can have for both our city and country. The Tour contributed an additional $132m to New Zealand's GDP - $43m of this in Auckland alone.
Eden Park will be the finals venue for Rugby World Cup 2011. It is expected that through hosting several pool matches, semi-finals, Bronze final and the Final, the region will gain an additional $240m in GDP.
Eden Park is a supporter of the wider Auckland regional community
The Park is proud to be an active member of the community. We are committed to working with groups to extend the benefit Aucklanders receive from Eden Park.
We are proud to support: Kids Foundation, Westpac Rescue, Radio Lollipop, Koru Care, Variety Club, North Shore Hospice and the World Festival of Magic for special needs children.
Eden Park is a major employer
On match days, the Park becomes a major employer. Depending on anticipated crowd size, the Park employs up to 250 security staff, and from 300 to 1300 catering staff.
To learn more about Eden Park's management team, visit our Governance section.
Relationships
Eden Park values its community relationships
We value the relationships we have with our neighbours and the wider community, and are committed to working closely with them to incorporate their feedback into the Park's operations wherever possible.
We work hard to be an active, valuable member of our community, and a good neighbour. On match days, we operate a hotline service (09 815 4820) that offers immediate responses should Park activities impact on the neighbourhood.
We also have an email service for neighbours to share their thoughts about the operations of the Park, feedback@edenpark.co.nz, and we employ a Community Liaison Officer to act as a conduit between the Park and our neighbours. To contact the Community Liaison Officer, email feedback@edenpark.co.nz or call (09) 815 5551.
We work closely with a number of community groups to ensure that the Park's actions and operations are in harmony with its environs.
We have relationships with:
Auckland City Council - Eden Park is located within Auckland City Council's jurisdiction. The Council currently has a concept plan in place for Eden Park, which sets out a framework for the activities and developments that are allowed to take place on the site. The Council also manages all regulatory activity at the Park including resource and building consent applications. The Trust Board and Auckland City work together to plan traffic management for events held at the Park. http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/
Auckland Regional Council - The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) manages the region's natural and physical resources. It is responsible for a wide range of issues including regional growth and development, and transport. Eden Park works closely with the ARC and its subsidiary, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority, to improve public transport to and from the Park. http://www.arc.govt.nz/
ARTA - The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is charged with getting Auckland moving and aims to deliver a world-class transport system that makes Auckland a better place in which to live, work and play. ARTA is currently developing a passenger transport plan for special events with a particular focus on Eden Park in readiness for RWC 2011. The overall aim is to change travel behaviour and promote passenger transport through a combination of better services and integrated ticketing. http://www.arta.co.nz/
Eden Albert Community Board - The Community Board's principal role is to represent the community within its boundaries in relation to all matters which are of community interest. As Eden Park has a significant influence on its community, there is meaningful and ongoing dialogue with the Community Board on ways in which the Community Board and the Park can work together.
Eden Park Neighbours' Association (EPNA), Eden Park Residents' Association (EPRA) – The principal role of these two groups is to represent the Park's immediate neighbours in issues involving the Park. There is significant and ongoing dialogue between the Park and both associations to ensure that the voice of the neighbourhood is heard. www.epna.org.nz www.edenparkresidents.org.nz
Community Liaison Group (CLG) - The CLG monitors the management of night time events at Eden Park and provides a forum for discussion on any issues that may arise. Its membership includes Auckland City, the Eden Albert Community Board, EPNA, NZ Police, Eden Valley Mainstreet, Kingsland Business Association and Kowhai School as well as representatives from the Eden Park Trust Board.
Eden Park Advisory Group - the purpose of the Eden Park Advisory Group is to provide a forum for communication between Auckland City officers, the Eden Albert Community Board, the Eden Park Trust Board and key stakeholders adjacent to Eden Park over ongoing development of Eden Park and it's integration with the surrounding area.
Communications
Eden Park's communications
Eden Park distributes its community newsletter, Commentator, to 7,000 households in its immediate neighbourhood. Commentator keeps neighbours informed of activities at the Park, including match details, developments, news and events.
We actively encourage our neighbours, and other interested parties, to sign up for email updates. Feedback is our email update service, which, like Commentator, provides news about developments at the Park, including the updated fixtures list. Those registered for Feedback also receive email editions of Commentator. Sign up here.
As part of our event planning for game days, we advertise travel information in the New Zealand Herald, local community newspapers and on Radio Networks Timesaver Traffic. These advertisements explain how to get to the Park on game days and outline the traffic restrictions in place. More information on our Variable Traffic Management plan can be found under Accessing Eden Park under the Events/Match Day section.
Vision
The Trust Board's long-term vision for Eden Park is to develop a world-class stadium that provides a legacy to both our neighbours and our patrons.
