Arena Manawatu, Rugby union venue in Palmerston North, New Zealand
Central Energy Trust Arena spans across 18 hectares of land and contains multiple sporting facilities, including a main stadium with 18,000 seats.
The grounds opened in 1886 as Palmerston North Showgrounds and underwent major renovations after a fire destroyed the pavilion in 1977.
The stadium hosted the inaugural Super 12 Rugby match in 1996 between Wellington Hurricanes and Auckland Blues, marking a milestone in New Zealand rugby.
The complex includes six distinct arenas, with the main stadium featuring international standard lighting systems and multiple grandstand levels for spectators.
The venue maintains a 434-meter speedway track that regularly hosts national championships alongside its primary function as a rugby stadium.
Inception: July 1886
Official opening: 1886
Capacity: 18000
Address: 63 Waldegrave St., Palmerston North, NZ 4410
Website: https://venuespn.co.nz/venue/arena-1
GPS coordinates: -40.35667,175.60111
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:09
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