It never really made sense for cricket but John Morrison wasn't going to let them miss out.
Should have done what Hamilton did and invest in improving the basin and a rectangle stadium of less complexity and cost.
Those are words not heard very often....
Oi watch it there, we have the best cricket and footie/rugby grounds in NZ!
As an aside to those saying a 60k stadium would be too big on AKLs waterfront, I've been to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff a few times where the upper tiers were locked out and only about 20k where in, still felt very full and better atmosphere then I've ever experienced in Eden Park or the Cake Tin. Also the cameras are located in a position that hides the upper tiers.
Was a huge fail by NZ where the waterfront stadium was not approved, but well NZ does think small town styles, always has.