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Coordinates: 36°47′0″S 174°44′39″E / 36.78333°S 174.74417°E / -36.78333; 174.74417
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36°47′0″S 174°44′39″E / 36.78333°S 174.74417°E / -36.78333; 174.74417

Eventfinda Stadium
The stadium in 1992, then known as the North Shore Sports and Leisure Centre
Map
Former namesNorth Shore Events Centre (1992-2018)
Address17 Silverfield Ln
Auckland 0627
New Zealand
LocationWairau Valley
OwnerRegional Facilities Auckland
Capacity4,179
Construction
Broke ground1991
OpenedSeptember 1992 (1992-09)
Construction costNZ$6 million
Tenants
New Zealand Breakers (NBL) (2003–2019)
Auckland Tuatara (NZNBL) (2021–)
Website
Venue Website

Eventfinda Stadium[1] (known from 1992–2018 as the North Shore Events Centre) is an indoor arena located in Wairau Valley, on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. The arena opened in 1992 and has a capacity of 4,179.[2]

It was previously the home arena of the New Zealand Breakers, who play in the Australian National Basketball League. It is currently the home arena of the Auckland Tuatara, who compete in the New Zealand National Basketball League. It also hosts concerts, expos, trade shows, conferences, netball, MMA and boxing, cheerleading and dance events. It has also hosted the New Zealand Badminton Open for over 10 years.

Major events

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Basketball

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In 2009, the arena hosted the final of the FIBA Under-19 World Championship. The final saw the United States defeat Greece 88–80.

Boxing

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It has hosted a number of boxing events, the majority of them promoted by Shane Cameron. The most famous fight night was in November 2014 where Kali Meehan fought Shane Cameron for the WBA Pan African Heavyweight Title. Also on the card was the Super 8 Cruiserweight tournament. The event was promoted by John McRae and broadcast live on Pay-Per-View with Sky Arena in New Zealand and Main Event in Australia.

References

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  1. ^ "EVENTFINDA TAKES ON NAMING RIGHTS AND TICKETING FOR NORTH SHORE EVENTS CENTRE" (Press release). Auckland, New Zealand: Australasian Leisure Management. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
  2. ^ "Seating Capacities". North Shore Events Centre. September 2008. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
Preceded by FIBA U-19 World Championship
Final Venue

2009
Succeeded by