Auckland's Eden Park stadium's been picked as the host for New Zealand's first ever State of Origin game.

The Government's also announced new rules kicking in from April, allowing night-time sport on any day, as long as games wrap up by 10.30pm.

The new rules will also boost the number of concerts allowed without the need for resource consent - up from 12 to 32.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the changes further - and discussed what this could do for Auckland's economy.

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Auckland's Eden Park stadium's been picked as the host for New Zealand's first ever State of Origin game.
The Government's also announced new rules kicking in from April, allowing night-time sport on any day, as long as games wrap up by 10.30pm.
The new rules will also boost the number of concerts allowed without the need for resource consent - up from 12 to 32.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the changes further - and discussed what this could do for Auckland's economy.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new rules for Eden Park

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