Stadium noise to be monitored
Stadium noise to be monitored
The Dunedin City Council will attend a sound check at Forsyth Barr Stadium today after complaints about noise levels reverberating from a concert on Tuesday night.
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2012 'thin year' for stadium-filling acts
2012 'thin year' for stadium-filling acts
The economic impact of Elton John's Dunedin concert will assist negotiations with other major artists, but those touring acts capable of filling the venue appeared to be "thin" this year, the stadium's boss says.
Elton John provided $14.9m boost
Elton John provided $14.9m boost
The Elton John concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium is estimated to have pumped $14.9 million into the wider Dunedin economy, a survey reveals.
Tourism Dunedin jobs response to opportunities
Tourism Dunedin jobs response to opportunities
The potential of Forsyth Barr Stadium and the lucrative Chinese market has resulted in new appointments for the organisation charged with marketing Dunedin to the world.
Surprise over stadium debt repayment
Surprise over stadium debt repayment
The revelation last week the Dunedin City Council's stadium debt is being paid off over a 40-year, rather than a 20-year, period has surprised some councillors.
Fiscal reality drove stadium loan term
Fiscal reality drove stadium loan term
The reality of the council's financial situation, rather than a decision by either the council or council staff, was behind the repayment period for stadium debt extending from 20 to 40 years, council finance and corporate support general manager Athol Stephens says.
New centre to churn out champions
New centre to churn out champions
A multimillion-dollar Dunedin sports excellence academy could be a factory for future world champions.
Football: Crowd for Phoenix as expected
Football: Crowd for Phoenix as expected
Forsyth Barr Stadium boss David Davies says he was satisfied with the crowd that turned up to watch the Phoenix on Wednesday night, and talks have begun to get the All Whites to play at the stadium.
Mayor unhappy at ORFU release
Mayor unhappy at ORFU release
A "premature" press release from the Otago Rugby Football Union is behind controversy and "conspiracy theories" about Dunedin Venues Management Ltd's dalliance with the business of running rugby, Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says.
Stadium handover after short debate
Stadium handover after short debate
The Forsyth Barr Stadium was handed over to Dunedin Venues Ltd yesterday, and public access by the Water of Leith was ensured, following an extraordinary meeting and a short debate.
Walkway issue in stadium handover
Walkway issue in stadium handover
A final decision on the handing over of the Forsyth Barr Stadium to council-owned company Dunedin Venues Ltd (DVL) is on the agenda today, with only a riparian walkway holding up the process.
Pupils take stage in stadium
Pupils take stage in stadium
Some of 437 dancing and costume-wearing pupils from George St Normal School, in Dunedin, take part in their school show on the Forsyth Barr Stadium playing arena last night.
Disability access at stadium 'fantastic'
Disability access at stadium 'fantastic'
Forsyth Barr Stadium has earned praise, plaudits and a platinum award for the quality of its disability access features.
Stadium handover hitch
Stadium handover hitch
A sliver of windswept land that snakes alongside the Water of Leith has stymied the handover of Forsyth Barr Stadium, after a surprise decision by a Dunedin City Council committee
Stadium sound and wind fixes likely
Stadium sound and wind fixes likely
Steps to improve sound quality, block wind and speed up service at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium could be in place within months, stadium boss David Davies says.
Stadium worth $225 million
Stadium worth $225 million
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium has been officially confirmed as being worth $225 million, as the Dunedin City Council prepares to hand the facility over to one of its companies.
DVML chasing headline performers
DVML chasing headline performers
Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and Radiohead are among top international acts emerging as possible music acts to follow Elton John's sell-out show at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium.
South lauded over performance of stadium as sporting venue
South lauded over performance of stadium as sporting venue
The organisation behind the 2011 Rugby World Cup has praised the South for its involvement in the tournament.
Deal ties up taxi access to stadium
Deal ties up taxi access to stadium
A Dunedin taxi operator is crying foul after being ordered to stay off the Forsyth Barr Stadium grounds by a rival company.
Exclusive taxi access to stadium defended
Exclusive taxi access to stadium defended
A sponsorship agreement between Forsyth Barr Stadium and Dunedin Taxis will not compromise access for any elderly or disabled passengers choosing to use alternative cab services, the venue's commercial manager says.