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DunedinNovember 17

It'll soon be here

Dunedin is ''bulging at the seams'', with many out-of-towners among the about 35,000 people heading to the Fleetwood Mac concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
It'll soon be here
It'll soon be here
DunedinNovember 17

Fleetwood Mac to play Stadium

The rumours are true -- Fleetwood Mac is coming to Dunedin.
DunedinMay 15

Stadium sound on agenda

A fix to Forsyth Barr Stadium's troublesome public address system could be on the way.
DunedinDecember 3

Stadium needs more ratepayer cash: review

Forsyth Barr Stadium needs another $1.8 million a year from ratepayers if its financial position is to be secured, a Dunedin City Council review has found.
DunedinDecember 3

Stadium review 'kick in the guts for ratepayers'

Dunedin city councillors are preparing for a fresh war of words over Forsyth Barr Stadium, following confirmation it needs another $1.81million a year from ratepayers.
Stadium review 'kick in the guts for ratepayers'
Stadium review 'kick in the guts for ratepayers'
DunedinNovember 24

DCC votes 'Yes' on stadium

A judge will decide the immediate fate of the $198 million Otago stadium within days, after Dunedin councillors yesterday voted to sign a construction contract despite the threat of a High Court injunction.
DCC votes 'Yes' on stadium
DCC votes 'Yes' on stadium
DunedinApril 2

Stadium act wishlist: And the winner is . . .

ODT columnist Dave Cannan asked which musical act you would most like to see at Forsyth Barr Stadium. He was surprised by the feedback.
Stadium act wishlist: And the winner is . . .
Stadium act wishlist: And the winner is . . .
DunedinMarch 30

DVML's new head seeks iconic events

The new broom in charge of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium says the venue can still find success by attracting more big concerts and creating ''iconic'' events.
DVML's new head seeks iconic events
DVML's new head seeks iconic events
DunedinFebruary 24

Major stadium losses looming

Major ongoing losses are predicted by the company running Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium following a review identifying operating costs and expenditure.
Major stadium losses looming
Major stadium losses looming
DunedinFebruary 21

Big numbers expected for sporting double-header

Thousands of sporting fans are expected to converge on Forsyth Barr Stadium for this weekend's sporting double-header.
DunedinFebruary 11

Review as council seeks stadium solution

The Dunedin City Council is to do a fundamental review of the operating and funding models of the Forsyth Barr Stadium, which continues to be unable to meet its budget.
Review as council seeks stadium solution
Review as council seeks stadium solution
EditorialJanuary 31

Business, or community asset?

The Dunedin City Council has been grappling with Forsyth Barr Stadium issues this past week.
DunedinJanuary 29

Targeted rate for events dropped

The Dunedin City Council has scrapped an ''unworkable'' plan to hike rates for some businesses - but not others - to help pay for the Forsyth Barr Stadium's events fund, deputy mayor Chris Staynes says.
Targeted rate for events dropped
Targeted rate for events dropped
DunedinJanuary 29

Rates focus in review of stadium

The Dunedin City Council's review of the Forsyth Barr Stadium operating model will have to grapple with the potential to fuel a money-go-round that could drive up rates across the city, council staff say.
DunedinJanuary 24

Stadium model contributors defend decisions

Those who contributed to Forsyth Barr Stadium's operating model have defended their decisions in the wake of an announcement it will be reviewed.
DunedinDecember 10

Toilets, lift added to stadium space

A fresh war of words has broken out over suggestions Forsyth Barr Stadium has been caught short by missing toilets inside the venue.
DunedinDecember 10

Stadium defections, bookings prompt review

The board overseeing Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium has launched a management review amid high-profile defections and concerns the entertainment cupboard for this summer is ''a little bit bare''.
DunedinDecember 4

Media queries now to DVML chairman

The outgoing chief executive of Dunedin Venues Management Ltd, which runs Forsyth Barr Stadium, has been stripped of most of his media duties ahead of his premature departure from the role.
Media queries now to DVML chairman
Media queries now to DVML chairman
EditorialNovember 21

Stadium's hard act to follow

Making a success of Forsyth Barr Stadium was always going to be difficult, and to all appearances it has become even harder.
DunedinOctober 13

Stadium PA fix up to $800,000

Permanently fixing problems with Forsyth Barr Stadium's public address system would cost between $500,000 and $800,000.
Stadium PA fix up to $800,000
Stadium PA fix up to $800,000
DunedinOctober 2

Stadium to be renamed for defence

Forsyth Barr Stadium is to be renamed for Otago's first defence of the Ranfurly Shield against Hawkes Bay on Sunday.
DunedinOctober 2

Stadium cost may blow out to $260m

Heads will not roll over the Forsyth Barr Stadium budget blowout, but the total bill could rise again to more than $260 million, it has been revealed.
Stadium cost may blow out to $260m
Stadium cost may blow out to $260m
DunedinOctober 1

Mayoral war of words heats up

The temperature is rising in Dunedin's mayoral race as incumbent Dave Cull and one of his fiercest rivals go head-to-head over credit for slashing the Forsyth Barr Stadium interest bills by $128 million.
DunedinSeptember 15

Beer and food festival gets cracking

The organisers of today's inaugural Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival are confident it will be a success and expect a crowd of about 2500.
Beer and food festival gets cracking
Beer and food festival gets cracking
DunedinAugust 5

Stadium to host Girls of Gridiron

Another national first is being staged at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Stadium to host Girls of Gridiron
Stadium to host Girls of Gridiron