The New Zealand Masters Games ambassadors yesterday said the stadium would bring big benefits to Dunedin.
"As far as I'm concerned it will guarantee Dunedin regular rugby tests," Meads said.
"You are on to a huge winner with the stadium. It will be tremendous for the province."
Meads lives in Te Kuiti in the King Country and he emphasised that Hamilton has become very aggressive and wants to take tests away from Dunedin.
There are also challenges from Hawkes Bay, Taranaki and Manawatu.
"If Dunedin is to keep having regular tests it is essential for the city to keep ahead of the opposition," Meads said.
"I don't think that should change. It spreads rugby around New Zealand," he said.
"Rugby is a game for everyone and the opportunity should be there for young people around the country to be able to attend tests.
"If Christchurch became the only test venue in the South Island it would make it difficult for kids from Southland to watch games live."
Meads has been in Dunedin for winter tests when fine afternoon temperatures have plummeted in the evening.
"Night rugby has not helped Dunedin," he said. "This is where the stadium will be a real benefit. It will be warm and comfortable inside the covered stadium for patrons."
Tayler said he was surprised by the quality of the stadium when he and Meads visited the venue at the weekend.
"Players worldwide will love it," Tayler said. "But it is not only about rugby. It will also attract concerts to the city."
There has been criticism of the multimillion-dollar cost of the stadium, but Tayler said it would be be considered cheap in a few years' time.
"I'm looking at it as an outsider. It will become the best stadium in the country and will bring a real buzz to the city."
Tayler said weather would no longer be a disqualifying factor when rugby tests and concerts were brought to Dunedin.
