Packed stadiums provide boost for Auckland economy
Auckland was bursting at the seams with sports fans on Saturday night. About 50,000 people packed into a sold out Eden Park for the All Blacks against Ireland, while across town at around the same time 25,000 cheered on the Warriors in their win over the Dragons at Go Media Stadium. Tataki Auckland Unlimited says every All Blacks game is worth about $2.6 million to Auckland. Its chief executive Nick Hill spoke to John Campbell.
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