PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYCouncillors will be asked to back a significant investment in Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium so it can stage a wider range of events. Forsyth Barr Stadium has already been the recipient of a major cash injection this year. "This provides us with the opportunity to make Forsyth Barr Stadium a much more intimate experience." The proposal was revealed in a council report that said, following engagement with promoters and event owners, both DVML and Dunedin Stadium Property Ltd were exploring ways "to make the stadium more attractive to hirers". "This includes exploring ways to adjust the capacity of the stadium for different events," the report said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 18, 2026 15:41 UTC