The Trusts Stadium, Waitakere to host the 2007 Netball World Championships

26 January, 2007
Media Release

New Zealand and Waitakere this morning congratulate Netball New Zealand for its professionalism in securing the 2007 Netball World Championships.

“This was done on very short notice but Netball New Zealand has pulled it off brilliantly and the eyes of the world will be on this city and this country in October,” says Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey.

“We’re absolutely committed to helping Netball New Zealand deliver a true success at the Trusts Stadium where the Silver Ferns have never lost – a tradition we are confident will continue.”

Mayor Harvey says the world championships were awarded in part to Waitakere because of The Trusts Stadium, New Zealand’s premiere indoor arena and connected to the newly completed motorway system.

Fully extended the stadium has six netball courts and the layout can be contracted to a centre court with 6,000 seats.

“I thank everyone who has helped us bid for the event including my own council, The Trusts Stadium, Tourism Auckland, Netball Auckland Waitakere and the Auckland City Council.

“This is also great news for the local and regional tourism and hospitality industries.”

Councillor Ross Dallow, the Trusts Stadium chairman, echoed Mayor Harvey’s sentiments.

“This is good for netball – but it is also very good for the young people of the Auckland region. Sport builds good citizens for the future and I am very, very proud of all the opportunities that this stadium is giving to youngsters. To be able to present the Netball World Championships is the icing on the cake. It offers great sport and entertainment, great role models to inspire our youth, an economic boost for the city and puts our region on the world stage,” he says.

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