All true but I was more looking at the design. A smaller version but it could be done and not as expensive as some are suggesting.
Screw it lets hit up Bill Gates and Build us the NZ National Stadium of pure awesomeness and entertainment. 50 thousand seat rectangular stadium with a roof. Home of NZRU, NZF, CF, Phoenix, WRU.
Could give it a scary name like "The Gates Of Hell"
Done and Done
Screw it lets hit up Bill Gates and Build us the NZ National Stadium of pure awesomeness and entertainment. 50 thousand seat rectangular stadium with a roof. Home of NZRU, NZF, CF, Phoenix, WRU.
Could give it a scary name like "The Gates Of Hell"
Done and Done
Why Bill Gates? We have our own Wairarapa local (well, almost) gazillionaire in James Cameron.
Just the potential film rights to the depths of the abyss that was SunCorp Stadium last Sunday is bound to get him interested!
Any chance James Cameron would go to the ring of fire?
Screw it lets hit up Bill Gates and Build us the NZ National Stadium of pure awesomeness and entertainment. 50 thousand seat rectangular stadium with a roof. Home of NZRU, NZF, CF, Phoenix, WRU.
Could give it a scary name like "The Gates Of Hell"
Done and Done
Why Bill Gates? We have our own Wairarapa local (well, almost) gazillionaire in James Cameron.
Just the potential film rights to the depths of the abyss that was SunCorp Stadium last Sunday is bound to get him interested!
Oi watch it there, we have the best cricket and footie/rugby grounds in NZ!
Ahem. Somewhat pedantic I know, but Dunedin would raise a tentative hand to question that statement.
Mostly irrelevant to the current conversation, but the covered roof has made going to sport in this city such a different experience. Whether or not it's affordable is a different question.
yeah and you get Rod Stewart too
Bonus!
Anyway, despite the fact that not many people use the stadium than desirable, it's definitely more appealing to consider planning a trip to it on a damp friday night compared to Carisbrook. The rook takes away much of the 'walk up on the day' factor.
James Cameron could do a movie - Raise the Phoenix instead of Raise the Titanic.
James Cameron could do a movie - Raise the Phoenix instead of Raise the Titanic.
long as he's not the Terminator!
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Screw it lets hit up Bill Gates and Build us the NZ National Stadium of pure awesomeness and entertainment. 50 thousand seat rectangular stadium with a roof. Home of NZRU, NZF, CF, Phoenix, WRU.
Could give it a scary name like "The Gates Of Hell"
Done and Done
Why Bill Gates? We have our own Wairarapa local (well, almost) gazillionaire in James Cameron.
Just the potential film rights to the depths of the abyss that was SunCorp Stadium last Sunday is bound to get him interested!
estimated net worth $US700,000,000 (wiki)
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Screw it lets hit up Bill Gates and Build us the NZ National Stadium of pure awesomeness and entertainment. 50 thousand seat rectangular stadium with a roof. Home of NZRU, NZF, CF, Phoenix, WRU.
Could give it a scary name like "The Gates Of Hell"
Done and Done
Why Bill Gates? We have our own Wairarapa local (well, almost) gazillionaire in James Cameron.
Just the potential film rights to the depths of the abyss that was SunCorp Stadium last Sunday is bound to get him interested!
estimated net worth $US700,000,000 (wiki)
...all food at the new stadium would be vegan, locally sourced. Not sure if we want that.
Better be quick or Keinzley will nobble him first.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Screw it lets hit up Bill Gates and Build us the NZ National Stadium of pure awesomeness and entertainment. 50 thousand seat rectangular stadium with a roof. Home of NZRU, NZF, CF, Phoenix, WRU.
Could give it a scary name like "The Gates Of Hell"
Done and Done
Why Bill Gates? We have our own Wairarapa local (well, almost) gazillionaire in James Cameron.
Just the potential film rights to the depths of the abyss that was SunCorp Stadium last Sunday is bound to get him interested!
estimated net worth $US700,000,000 (wiki)
...all food at the new stadium would be vegan, locally sourced. Not sure if we want that.
Some would, me included, really appreciate more vegan food. Currently vegetarian options aren't great, vegan even worse.
Ode to a small lump of green putty I found under my armpit.
"Phoenix till they lose"
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Genuine opinion: FTFFA
Screw it lets hit up Bill Gates and Build us the NZ National Stadium of pure awesomeness and entertainment. 50 thousand seat rectangular stadium with a roof. Home of NZRU, NZF, CF, Phoenix, WRU.
Could give it a scary name like "The Gates Of Hell"
Done and Done
Why Bill Gates? We have our own Wairarapa local (well, almost) gazillionaire in James Cameron.
Just the potential film rights to the depths of the abyss that was SunCorp Stadium last Sunday is bound to get him interested!
estimated net worth $US700,000,000 (wiki)
...all food at the new stadium would be vegan, locally sourced. Not sure if we want that.
Some would, me included, really appreciate more vegan food. Currently vegetarian options aren't great, vegan even worse.
I wonder if that showed up in the big data research project. Maybe pure gourmet vegan food options would bring in more croud.
Non vegan food also appreciated by some -
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Non vegan food also appreciated by some -
Mmmm yes nothing beats lips and asshole extract
2. Reconfigured to allow conversion to a rectangular viewing platform - to help increase spectator viewing experience and help attract more to rugby, football and league games.
Is there an opportunity to dig down and lower the playing surface so that you can then add seating around the outside to make it rectangular for when you need it. If you could lower the playing surface 5m (for example).....
Heck, while we're at it remodelling the RoF get Huawei on the job to sort the WiFi /comms in the stadium too.
Imagine ...your vegeburger and Yeastie Boys, bought, paid for and delivered right to your seat via your mobile. Hmm no more queues!
I had that when I whent to see the Giants play in AT&T stadium, the seats had menus in the back of them and there were staff that you could call over to order from.
Anchor Steam Beer was the best on offer.
Hi all,
A good friend of the Fever is looking for some help. He wants people's opinion on the following questions to help him with some work he is doing on stadiums. looking for just opinions rather than any debate and why someone's opinion is wrong.
Thanks team
Did you enjoy the Hutt Rec experience? If so, why?
Would you like to see more games scheduled at Hutt Rec?
Was transport and access an issue at Hutt Rec?
Should Wellington have its own dedicated boutique football only venue?
Do you prefer a stadium in the city or the suburbs?
If Wellington Phoenix was to have its own venue where would be the most appropriate place to locate it?
Hutt Rec was much better
Did you enjoy the Hutt Rec experience? If so, why?
Yes, closer to the players, better range of food
Would you like to see more games scheduled at Hutt Rec?
Maybe
Was transport and access an issue at Hutt Rec?
Transport was major issue living North of Wellington meant two trains to get there (Or take a car)
Should Wellington have its own dedicated boutique football only venue?
Definitely should have a boutique rectangular stadium, whether football only or not is up for debate
Do you prefer a stadium in the city or the suburbs?
In the City, is easy for access.
If Wellington Phoenix was to have its own venue where would be the most appropriate place to locate it?
Close to Wellington Train Station, as this is the hub of all transport in the region.
+2
Did you enjoy the Hutt Rec experience? If so, why?
Yes, better atmosphere, closer to the players, less yellow seats. Less so when it was raining though.
Would you like to see more games scheduled at Hutt Rec?
Maybe. Definitely if it was a more permanent option with some cover, more toilet blocks, better walkways etc. In present configuration it's still a good option for 2-3 games per year in the summer.
Was transport and access an issue at Hutt Rec?
Not for me, but I live in Upper Hutt.
Should Wellington have its own dedicated boutique football only venue?
Absolutely, but doesn't have to be just football. Happy to share with league, club rugby, even Lions etc.
Do you prefer a stadium in the city or the suburbs?
Doesn't bother me because I'm in the suburbs, but strategically I think it would be better for the Nix for it to be in the city.
If Wellington Phoenix was to have its own venue where would be the most appropriate place to locate it?
Present stadium is perfect location, it's just the stadium that is wrong.
What ground do you prefer for home games, Westpac Stadium or Hutt Rec?
Hutt Rec was much better but needs a roof for the stands and a higher angle for viewing
Did you enjoy the Hutt Rec experience? If so, why?
Yes, closer to the players, better range of food
Would you like to see more games scheduled at Hutt Rec?
Maybe
Was transport and access an issue at Hutt Rec?
Transport was major issue living North of Wellington meant two trains to get there (Or take a car). Fine for coming from the City.
Should Wellington have its own dedicated boutique football only venue?
Definitely should have a boutique rectangular stadium, whether football only or not is up for debate
Do you prefer a stadium in the city or the suburbs?
In the City, is easy for access.
If Wellington Phoenix was to have its own venue where would be the most appropriate place to locate it?
Close to Wellington Train Station, as this is the hub of all transport in the region.
Modified first and fifth questions (italic font)
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
What ground do you prefer for home games, Westpac Stadium or Hutt Rec?
Hutt Rec was much better but needs a roof for the stands and a higher angle for viewing
Did you enjoy the Hutt Rec experience? If so, why?
Yes, closer to the players, better range of food
Would you like to see more games scheduled at Hutt Rec?
Maybe
Was transport and access an issue at Hutt Rec?
Transport was major issue living North of Wellington meant two trains to get there (Or take a car). Fine for coming from the City.
Should Wellington have its own dedicated boutique football only venue?
Definitely should have a boutique rectangular stadium, whether football only or not is up for debate
Do you prefer a stadium in the city or the suburbs?
In the City, is easy for access.
If Wellington Phoenix was to have its own venue where would be the most appropriate place to locate it?
Close to Wellington Train Station, as this is the hub of all transport in the region.
Modified first and fifth questions (italic font)
Both fair edits, and I'd even agree with them for my own as well. If there was a transport option through Petone - Grenada (Bus?) then it'd be sweet from North as well :)
What ground do you prefer for home games, Westpac Stadium or Hutt Rec?
Hutt Rec was much better but needs a roof for the stands and a higher angle for viewing
Did you enjoy the Hutt Rec experience? If so, why?
Yes, closer to the players, better range of food
Would you like to see more games scheduled at Hutt Rec?
Maybe
Was transport and access an issue at Hutt Rec?
Transport was major issue living North of Wellington meant two trains to get there (Or take a car). Fine for coming from the City.
Should Wellington have its own dedicated boutique football only venue?
Definitely should have a boutique rectangular stadium, whether football only or not is up for debate
Do you prefer a stadium in the city or the suburbs?
In the City, is easy for access.
If Wellington Phoenix was to have its own venue where would be the most appropriate place to locate it?
Close to Wellington Train Station, as this is the hub of all transport in the region.
Modified first and fifth questions (italic font)
Point on Transport, getting there was fine but Parking was a bit of an issue for people coming from out of town due to no Parking Structure. Otherwise agree wholeheartedly on all of this
Parking was all good - we drove twice and only took the train once. Had no issues finding a park. Worst case scenario we had to walk 5mins, but it was free of course.
Parking in the schools around the ground (Hutt Valley High & Sacred Heart) - $10.
"Phoenix till they lose"
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And for the pissheads, how good is having a drinking establishment across the road from the entrance?
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
What ground do you prefer for home games, Westpac Stadium or Hutt Rec?
Personally, Hutt Rec because I live close by - though from a Wellington perspective, Westpac is ideal.
Did you enjoy the Hutt Rec experience? If so, why?
Yes... atmosphere, accessibility of the match, food & bevvy options and value, portaloos, close to home.
Would you like to see more games scheduled at Hutt Rec?
Personally, sure (refer above)
Was transport and access an issue at Hutt Rec?
Personally, no (refer above).
Should Wellington have its own dedicated boutique football only venue?
Soccer football? No (unsustainable)... any football? Hell yes!
Do you prefer a stadium in the city or the suburbs?
City is more suitable/accessible for many more people.
If Wellington Phoenix was to have its own venue where would be the most appropriate place to locate it?
Log City (aka: across the road from Westpac).
So, in summation - the Brendan Foot Kia Hutt Rec experience at Westpac's location. Good luck.
So, in summation - the Brendan Foot Kia Hutt Rec experience at Westpac's location, with a roof. Good luck.
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So, in summation - the Brendan Foot Kia Hutt Rec experience at Westpac's location, with a roof. Good luck.
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This is my own opinion, I know some won't agree with it but I really loved the Hutt Rec experience. Even if it did mean getting soaked at the last game.
What ground do you prefer for home games, Westpac Stadium or Hutt Rec?
Hutt Rec.
Did you enjoy the Hutt Rec experience? If so, why?
Yes, The closer to the pitch, closer to parking, closer to a pub that supplied decent food. Easier to get in and out of.
Would you like to see more games scheduled at Hutt Rec?
Every game and if not, the games that were being sent around the country. It was a great experience.
Was transport and access an issue at Hutt Rec?
It was brilliant, no issues at all.
Should Wellington have its own dedicated boutique football only venue?
Yes - Hutt Rec! Otherwise a smaller stadium that is beside Westpac in the rail yards.
Do you prefer a stadium in the city or the suburbs?
In the city, whether it be in Wellington or Lower Hutt city.
If Wellington Phoenix was to have its own venue where would be the most appropriate place to locate it?
Hutt Rec or near Wellington Railway station.
I think the fact that the Huttrec didn't cell out despite the team flying high and all the unique aspects of it shows that the location is not suitable or sustainable for the club. Just too far for walk up / apathetic fans.
I think the fact that the Huttrec didn't cell out despite the team flying high and all the unique aspects of it shows that the location is not suitable or sustainable for the club. Just too far for walk up / apathetic fans.
I think the fact that the Huttrec didn't cell out despite the team flying high and all the unique aspects of it shows that the location is not suitable or sustainable for the club. Just too far for walk up / apathetic fans.
I think Ryan's point is that if a novelty gets a couple hundred extra tickets sold then it probably wouldn't work on a permanent basis. A boutique stadium would be great but location is crucial.
