Another strand has emerged in the Auckland stadium saga.

A group of high-profile New Zealanders, including NBA star Steven Adams and former All Blacks lock Ali Williams have proposed a new 12,500-seat stadium at Western Springs.

It's understood that representation from the consortium presented their plans for the new stadium in central Auckland to a closed session of councillors last week. 

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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