Auckland councillors have finally decided what to do with Western Springs Stadium after years of debate. Photo: Auckland CouncilPlans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Springs Stadium have been given the green light by Auckland Council. Eccles said with a few tweaks, Western Springs could become a world-class concert venue, attracting overseas artists. The Speedway Association was represented by their lawyer Bronwyn Carruthers KC, who argued the council had not given speedway at Western Springs adequate consideration. That was despite an upcoming legal challenge over the decision to end Speedway at Western Springs.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 31, 2026 18:24 UTC