Podcast appearances and mentions of Eden Park

Former All Blacks Prop John Afoa joins the show to preview the Classic All Blacks match at Eden Park & All Black v France 3rd test, expectations, Manu Samoa v Scotland & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Ofisa Tonu'u joins Rick & Chappy to breakdown the All Blacks team naming ahead of the French third test and the International head to head between Scotland and Samoa at Eden Park to open the weekend of rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blues' contract with Eden Park is drawing to a close, and a decision on where they will move their home games to is yet to be made. In a survey sent to supporters, the franchise asked fans whether they would be more likely to attend Blues matches if they were moved to Mt Smart instead of Eden Park next Super Rugby season. Sportstalk host Jason Pine weighs in on the discussion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eden Park has been home ground for the Blues since the inaugural Super Rugby season in 1996 - but change could be on the horizon. The Auckland rugby franchise has asked for public feedback on moving their home games to Mt Smart Stadium for the 2026 season. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner joins Jason Pine to discuss his concerns about the potential move, and how the stadium can deliver the best fan experience. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State of Auckland report says the city has stalled, has fewer millionaires, a tough job market, and calls for urgent action to fix systemic issues. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner spoke to Morning Report.

The Blues are weighing up their future at the hallowed turf of Eden Park, with their contract coming to an end. The Super Rugby franchise have asked for public feedback on moving their home games to Mount Smart Stadium for the 2026 season. CEO Andrew Hore told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've seen an increase in broadcast numbers, but they've seen a much smaller increase in crowds over the last three years and they want to accelerate that. He says that moving from Eden Park may not be the answer, but it could be, and they've got to investigate all avenues. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 15th of July, the Government has revealed their plan to dissolve Te Pukenga and return 10 polytechs to regional governance. The Blues are exploring whether they should move their home games away from Eden Park. Heather's onboard and details what she thinks the issues are. Legendary All Blacks coach Mike Cron has a new book out, so we get the lowdown from one of our best rugby minds right before he helps Australia take on the Lions this weekend. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's probably sensible, don't you think, for the Blues to consider leaving Eden Park for Mt Smart? It's not going to fix the attendance issues, though they seem to be hoping it will. In the consultation they're doing, the question they're asking fans is whether moving to Mt Smart will make them “more or less likely to attend Blues Super Rugby [mens] home games”. The fans might say yes, but they won't. Mt Smart is no better than Eden Park. It's not easier to get to there with public transport, it's about the same. If you drive you still have to find a park somewhere on the road, or on private property. You're still exposed to the elements in the stand. You're still paying for your beer and chips instead of getting them out of your kitchen. Maybe you could argue Mt Smart has a slight advantage in that you're coming straight off the motorway instead of fighting to get down Dominion Road, but I don't think that's enough of a difference to supercharge the crowd. Maybe you could argue that because the Warriors and Auckland FC are there, fans form a habit, so they go because they know how to go. But again, I don't think that's the problem. I think the problem is Super Rugby You're seeing poor turnout for Super Rugby regular season games around the country. 6000 are turning up for Moana Pasifika games. 13,000 for the Crusaders. 11,000 for the Blues. 11,000 in a 50,000 capacity stadium looks horrible. 11,000 in a 25,000 capacity stadium like Mt Smart looks less bad. But it's giving up, isn't it? The Blues leaving the home of rugby is basically accepting that this is how it is, that the crowd size of 11,000 is simply how it's going to be. What they should really be doing is finding smart ways to get us to come to Super Rugby games again. Find ways to get families along. Eden Park's kid zone with the bouncy castle is the right kind of thinking. Find ways to get us excited about the game of rugby. I'm sorry, but it's a boring product. Unless they do that, crowds that only fill quarter of a stadium are the future, in which case, move to Mt Smart. A smaller stadium will hide the empty seats better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As the All Blacks took to the field at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin last night to stagger over the line against the French, I thought about the calls I had on Marcus Lush Nights on Friday, talking about the future of our large stadiums - and in particular of Forsyth Barr Stadium and Wellington's Sky Stadium. It doesn't seem to matter which city you're in across the country, stadiums are problematic. Auckland continues its decade-old debate about whether we need a new multipurpose waterfront stadium and now, what to do with Western Springs. Christchurch rate payers are unhappy about the cost blowouts for their new stadium, Te Kaha - although when it opens I reckon they'll be won over and pretty happy. Wellington has a stadium that's not well designed for rectangle sports - rugby or football - suffers for the city's inclement weather and rarely looks full. Te Kaha has them all spooked. As fans took their seat at Forsyth Barr last night they may have wondered how likely, after Christchurch's shiny new stadium opens next year, they will be to see concerts from artists such as Pink and Ed Sheeran, or All Black tests, in their city again. And they are right to be worried. There is only so much sport to go around, and with more global acts skipping New Zealand, competition is only going to get tougher. We tend to think of large outdoors stadium as a must for a city of a certain size - a required piece of civic infrastructure like a library, theatre or art gallery - but perhaps we're more ambitious than we need to be. Does the South Island really need two covered stadiums? Perhaps not. But if you live in Christchurch you're thinking about Christchurch, not contemplating what it means for the stadium down the road. Forsyth Barr was conceived before the Christchurch Earthquake, opening in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. So Forsyth Barr always expected to compete with Christchurch, and obviously there was confidence it could. You could say Dunedin has had an unexpected advantage over the last 14 years. But now with competing stadiums, it's on the council and stadium management to step up and find a way to ensure the stadium remains an asset for the city and not a white elephant. The saying ‘built it and people will come' doesn't apply to stadiums. You need to convince people to choose your stadium and your city to perform in, and then convince the locals to attend. Everyone has a role in making stadiums work. Look at Eden Park. The recent change to allow up to 12 concerts a year to be held there has seen a surge in fondness for the place - even if it's mind-blowing how long it's taken to happen. The benefit are obvious on show weekends. Last night looked like a great night in Dunedin. The crowd in full voice, clearly enjoying the entertainment - both the stadium and the All Blacks got the job done. Gee, I hope it lasts. It's going to be really difficult, but hopefully Dunedin will find a way to make sure Forsyth Barr remains a source of pride. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the action from our 12 hour broadcast from the bowels of Eden Park! STAMP TIMES(00:00) Keyzie & Manaia(04:06) Storm Purvis (12:51) Tom Abercrombie(21:57) Greg Prebble(24:09) Denise from Cotton Softs(27:35) Pluto live performance (36:29) Simon from Cotton Softs(42:12) Jason Pine(47:13) Angie & Bec(49:00) Claudia Bunge(54:30) Robert from Kelloggs (58:45) The Big Show(1:05:22) Niko Eden Park's Turf Manager (1:10:11) Charlie Gubb (1:21:13) Grant Fox(1:31:35) Pug's MumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the action from our 12 hour broadcast from the bowels of Eden Park! STAMP TIMES:(01:25) Intro: Steve Devine (17:00) Nick Sautner CEO of Eden Park(31:34) Dai Henwood(47:49) Laura McGoldrick & Matt Heath (59:06) Bowel Cancer CEO Peter Huskinson (1:04:36) Ian Jones(1:17:30) Monty Betham(1:26:12) Ben O'Keefe (1:34:35) The ACC Takeover(1:45:30) James Marshall(1:56:25) Leigh Hart(2:10:10) Martin Guptill(2:21:01) Tom Doyle(2:30:08) Who's Getting Rooda'd?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the action from our 12 hour broadcast from the bowels of Eden Park! STAMP TIMES(00:00) Keyzie & Manaia(04:06) Storm Purvis (12:51) Tom Abercrombie(21:57) Greg Prebble(24:09) Denise from Cotton Softs(27:35) Pluto live performance (36:29) Simon from Cotton Softs(42:12) Jason Pine(47:13) Angie & Bec(49:00) Claudia Bunge(54:30) Robert from Kelloggs (58:45) The Big Show(1:05:22) Niko Eden Park's Turf Manager (1:10:11) Charlie Gubb (1:21:13) Grant Fox(1:31:35) Pug's Mum Follow The Big Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haurakibigshow Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki. Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns. Download the full podcast here: iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-hauraki-big-show-71532051/?follow=true Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hauraki-big-show/id1531952388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20OF8YadmJmvzWa7TGRnDI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the action from our 12 hour broadcast from the bowels of Eden Park! STAMP TIMES:(01:25) Intro: Steve Devine (17:00) Nick Sautner CEO of Eden Park(31:34) Dai Henwood(47:49) Laura McGoldrick & Matt Heath (59:06) Bowel Cancer CEO Peter Huskinson (1:04:36) Ian Jones(1:17:30) Monty Betham(1:26:12) Ben O'Keefe (1:34:35) The ACC Takeover(1:45:30) James Marshall(1:56:25) Leigh Hart(2:10:10) Martin Guptill(2:21:01) Tom Doyle(2:30:08) Who's Getting Rooda'd?! Follow The Big Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haurakibigshow Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki. Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns. Download the full podcast here: iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-hauraki-big-show-71532051/?follow=true Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hauraki-big-show/id1531952388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20OF8YadmJmvzWa7TGRnDI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane live from the bowels of Eden Park for Radio Hauraki's Day In Loo (00:00)! A collection of Great New Zealanders join the fellas to help raise money and awareness for Bowel Cancer New Zealand, including Leigh Hart, James Marshall, Martin Guptill, and Tom Doyle. Text LOO to 3779 to instantly donate $3 to Bowel Cancer Awareness! Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are hoping Chiefs fans will come check out the action at this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch - but they've suggested leaving the cowbells at home. In a LinkedIn post, Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge promised this would be a game fans would enjoy, but there's no room for cowbells in the stadium. Mansbridge jokingly claimed they'd be melted down and turned into a trophy - but he's serious about the risks. "You go to Eden Park, you go to FMG, you go to any other venue in the country and you've got a bit of leg room and a bit of bum room, but you don't in this place." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pluto joined us at Eden Park for Day In Loo 2025, as well as playing an acoustic version of a song from their first album, the fellas gave us an insight into the upcoming Full Metal Orchestra show in July and the celebrations they've got planned for a momentous anniversary of Pipe Line Under The Ocean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re live from the ‘Bowels of Eden Park’ for the annual Radio Hauraki Day in Loo with Bowel Cancer NZ. We’re doing this because every day, 9 Kiwis are diagnosed with bowel cancer If caught early, bowel cancer is highly treatable in more than 90% of cases You can also help out by making an instant $3 donation right now to Bowel Cancer NZ Text LOO to 3779. Bowel Cancer NZ is a charity that is 100% community-funded. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Radio Hauraki's Day in Loo event returns for the third year in a row. Taking place from 6am to 6pm on Wednesday June 18, this year's event is set to take place in 'the bowels of Eden Park', with all proceeds going to Bowel Cancer NZ. Bowel Cancer NZ chief executive Peter Huskinson joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland Cricket is looking to make some changes and take the first steps towards leaving Eden Park. The cricket association will seek permission from the Ōrākei Local Board to get Colin Maiden Park in St Johns redeveloped - and if approved, they'll leave Eden Park. Auckland Cricket CEO Ian Francis joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a week off from illness, Marcus returns to talk the upcoming military tattoo event at Eden Park, 65 years of TV broadcasting in NZ, and whether cash use is back on the rise. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eden Park has been ruled out for hosting the A-League men's finals series. Auckland FC will stage the second leg of their semifinal series at Go Media Stadium – allowing the team to retain their home field advantage. CEO Nick Becker joined Piney to discuss what the news means for the club. “It's what we were pushing for.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After speculation football's A-league final would be held at Eden Park, it's been confirmed it will go ahead at Mt Smart's Go Media Stadium if Auckland FC make it. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the show to discuss the advantage of the decision and the Crusaders hosting the Chiefs tomorrow night. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues have moved into Super Rugby's Top 6 with a bonus point 40-19 takedown of the Western Force at Eden Park. The defending champions led 12-7 at halftime before scoring four tries in the second stanza to extend their advantage. Coach Vern Cotter says his side are starting to believe they can overcome a sluggish start to their title defence. Piney caught up with Blues hooker Kurt Eklund after their hard-fought win. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Declining stats for Auckland's Eden Park, as the number of major events coming to this country reduce. Revenue fell from $44.3 million in 2023 to $29.7 million in 2024 and major event attendance fell from 881 thousand to 540 thousand. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking one of the factors to blame is the lack of seed funding. He says there's been limited funds available from Auckland Unlimited and the central government, and they've missed out on a number of events over the last 12 months. Sautner says Eden Park went through a 125 year journey to get concerts, and now we're in a situation where artists are bypassing New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues women made history last weekend by beating South Island franchise Matatu in the final at Eden Park to become the first back to back Super Rugby Aupiki champions. However, there is still one job to do for the Auckland based side, who host the Australian champion NSW Waratahs in tonight's inaugural trans-Tasman Super Rugby Women's final at North Harbour Stadium. Former Black Ferns forward Charmaine McMenamin spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the clash between the Blues and Moana Pasifika at Eden Park on Saturday and the Blues Women becoming the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki champions, after playing in a prime time slot at the biggest stadium in the country.

The Blues and Moana Pasifika will battle for city supremacy this Saturday, both sides with contrasting fortunes so far this season. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Today on the show we talk to Blues Kurt Eklund & Anton Segner as well as Hurricane Pasilio Tosi before The Blues host the Hurricanes at Eden Park this weekend looking for their first win of the season.

All out for 26 in a cricket test, Friday marks the 70th anniversary of that unwanted record for the New Zealand cricket team. At Auckland's Eden Park they were bowled out for the lowest score in a men's test, a record that still stands. Jimmy Ellingham looks back, and his report begins with a radio summary from the day.

Auckland Council has overwhelmingly decided to vote in support of plans to upgrade Eden Park. Auckland Council's been debating which option it wants to back - the other main one being a Waterfront stadium. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Lisa Owen.

Is a new waterfront stadium on the cards for Auckland or will Eden Park get a revamp? Auckland Council is currently debating which option it wants to back - with councillors spending the last hour going over the fine details of the plans. RNZ Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's episode, we speak to two Auckland Councillors after they voted to develop Eden Park as the city's main stadium, the Tauranga District Council is under fire over a coffee contract amid rate rises, European leaders have met to discuss Russian sanctions, Liam Lawson has been dropped by F1 team Red Bull after just two races, we have our weekly political panel and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Auckland councillors voted 17-2 with one abstention to endorse a staged redevelopment of Eden Park over a waterfront stadium. Councillors Shane Henderson, who supported the Eden Park redevelopment, and Chris Darby, who opposed it spoke to Corin Dann.

All but two Auckland councillors have endorsed redeveloping Eden Park to become the city's main stadium and the country's national stadium. Eden Park Residents Association spokesperson Shona Tagg spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland Council has endorsed the redevelopment of Eden Park into the city's main stadium, with the majority of councillors supporting plans for a business case. Maia Ingoe reports.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 28th of March, it's official – Eden Park will be getting a revamp, and Auckland won't be getting a new stadium. Kiwi's trust in our public institutions is eroding over time – a survey revealing it's at its lowest point since 2022. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Bob Geldof with Mike as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boss of Eden Park remains hopeful of convincing the Government to help fund a major expansion. Auckland councillors have voted to back the upgrading of the stadium over the building of a new arena near the waterfront. But Eden Park has yet to secure any public funding. Chief Executive Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking work will now begin on making a case to government. He says while everyone's doing it tough right now, there are opportunities for money to be re-allocated and invested in New Zealand's national stadium. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The University of Auckland has said it was unaware of plans for a student hostel at Eden Park, despite the stadium trust claiming it would be developed "in conjunction" with the university. Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Auckland Council staff say neither proposal for a new or upgraded "main stadium" is viable. Councillors will decide on Thursday whether to endorse upgrades to Eden Park or a new stadium by the waterfront. But advisors have reviewed the options and can't recommend either. Felix Walton has more.

In the battle between an Eden Park upgrade and a new national stadium on Auckland's waterfront - apparently there's no real winner. Shane Henderson is the councillor leading the stadiums working group, and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There's a belief the bigger problem with Auckland's stadiums is not having the right sized venues. Councillors are set to vote tomorrow on whether to back Eden Park 2-point-1 or build a new Quay Park site. The latter project can be scaled down to 20-thousand for smaller events, from 50-thousand for big ones. But Rugby World Cup 2011 chief executive Martin Snedden told Mike Hosking they can't keep putting smaller events like test cricket into big stadiums. He says even if they build the new stadium and it gets five-thousand people to smaller games, they'll have the same problem. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekend of highs and lows in sport, here to wrap it all up on what could be a very special night for the All Whites at Eden Park is RNZ's Jamie Wall.

Aucklanders are split on whether the council should approve a new stadium in the city centre or upgrade Eden Park instead. This week councillors will vote on which of the competing proposals should go ahead. Felix Walton has more.

Footballing history will be made at Eden Park tonight when the All Whites play New Caledonia. The winner will be the first team from Oceania to gain direct qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup. For the loser the world cup dream will still be alive. Sports reporter Felicity Reid talks to Lisa Owen from Eden Park.

Miss any of the coverage of 3rd T20 between the Black Caps & Pakistan? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of 3rd T20 between the Black Caps & Pakistan? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Peacock, Alyssa Healy and special guest Mitchell Starc join you for another episode of Willow Talk. Mitch talks about the personal reasons why he isn't playing in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Mitch & Heals discuss the idea of international vs franchise cricket and how it is changing through different generations. The crew discuss the Australian golf trips whilst training, which song Inglis & Connolly sung after their debut Test wins, IPL 2025 and more. Plus, we look back at the 10-year anniversary of the epic game at Eden Park between Australia and New Zealand in the 2015 World Cup and open the floor to have some listener questions from the Secret Cricket Club on Instagram. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a description that was blatantly written by AI Join Clint, Meg, and Dan for an eventful episode of The Edge Breakfast as they kickstart 2025 with new hits and quirky antics. This episode includes everything from a new cat on the show to discussions about family bombshells and the worst t-shirt designs ever. Catch their interview with the streaker from an Eden Park rugby game, and hear from their international fans visiting the studio. Plus, laugh along with them as they navigate through work-related jargon and plan for Electric Avenue with some wild and embarrassing t-shirt ideas. It's a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and surprises! 01:46 Clint's Son's Illegal Request02:01 Coffee Catch Up and Family Goals05:21 Get to know ya09:56 What You Watching Wednesday: White Lotus13:55 DJ Cyril's Real Name and Name Bullying Stories20:13 Wilkinson Interview24:52 Gen Z Quiz with Bella29:34 Dan's Embarrassing Intro Song30:54 Max's Streaking Tips for Dan34:44 Electric Ave Weekend Plans36:19 Designing Embarrassing T-Shirts43:35 Family Bombshells and Secrets52:46 Job Jargon Bingo56:33 Special Guests from Ireland