The real issue here is that Greater Wellington Regional Council expects the stadium to cover its own costs, rather than being seeing it as a vital community asset worthy of some ratepayer cash. Given the fact that it's a recreational space (viewing sport is recreation) used by thousands and thousands of people from the region, and generates significant economic input into the region as well, surely there's a valid case to bring costs to users down and to make up the shortfall with rates money.
Nailed it. It's unbelievable that they've put no money into the stadium. Maybe this whole nix licence saga will finally push them into doing so. They may also make a better effort with public transport on game days, if we're lucky.