Eden Park has triumphed in its battle to be Auckland's Council's preferred stadium - over building a new facility near the city's waterfront.
The council has voted to endorse, in principle, the first stage of upgrading the park, with 17 in favour and two against with one abstention.
Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner says his team is delighted by the vote.
"We've had 125 years of history and tradition, we've had some of New Zealand's most memorable sporting moments - and this decision today is a special day in our history."
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