Strategic case says Wellington region needs a new indoor arenaSUPPLIED A concept design for the indoor arena, which was touted to attract international acts. Wellington misses out on large performances, family and sport events because it does not have an appropriately-sized venue, so a $200m indoor arena was proposed. SUPPLIED A report presented to regional mayors at a meeting of the Wellington Regional Strategy Committee on Tuesday puts forward a strategic case for a new indoor arena. READ MORE:* No indoor arena for Wellington in the near future* Vision for new indoor arena revealed as mayors push ahead with plan* Does Wellington really need a 10,000-seat indoor arena? The city would also need Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) support for a regional rate - but GWRC had not included the arena in its Long-Term Plan.

Source: Stuff April 24, 2018 01:41 UTC