Declining stats for Auckland's Eden Park, as the number of major events coming to this country reduce. 

Revenue fell from $44.3 million in 2023 to $29.7 million in 2024 and major event attendance fell from 881 thousand to 540 thousand. 

Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking one of the factors to blame is the lack of seed funding. 

He says there’s been limited funds available from Auckland Unlimited and the central government, and they’ve missed out on a number of events over the last 12 months. 

Sautner says Eden Park went through a 125 year journey to get concerts, and now we’re in a situation where artists are bypassing New Zealand. 

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Declining stats for Auckland's Eden Park, as the number of major events coming to this country reduce.&nbsp;
Revenue fell from $44.3 million in 2023 to $29.7 million in 2024 and major event attendance fell from 881 thousand to 540 thousand.&nbsp;
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking one of the factors to blame is the lack of seed funding.&nbsp;
He says there’s been limited funds available from Auckland Unlimited and the central government, and they’ve missed out on a number of events over the last 12 months.&nbsp;
Sautner says Eden Park went through a 125 year journey to get concerts, and now we’re in a situation where artists are bypassing New Zealand.&nbsp;
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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the declining attendance, revenue for the stadium

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A couple of weeks ago, Mike received a gift and a lovely note from one of his youngest fans – 10-year-old Feddie. 

In all his decades of being on the air, he thought it was the first time he’s ever been sent a gift from someone so young. And, it was excellently decorated by Freddie’s 7-year-old sister, Harriet.  

The show is now a big fan of Freddie, so they decided to give him a call and extend a special invitation. 

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A couple of weeks ago, Mike received a gift and a lovely note from one of his youngest fans – 10-year-old Feddie.&nbsp;
In all his decades of being on the air, he thought it was the first time he’s ever been sent a gift from someone so young. And, it was excellently decorated by Freddie’s 7-year-old sister, Harriet. &nbsp;
The show is now a big fan of Freddie, so they decided to give him a call and extend a special invitation.&nbsp;
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Mike extends a special initiation to one of his youngest fans

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The Crusaders are back in their brand-new stadium. 

After christening the One NZ Stadium with a 35-20 victory over the Waratahs during Super Round, tonight's clash will see them go head-to-head with the Blues. 

Over 73 thousand fans walked through the stadium during its opening weekend, and it looks like it will be packed out tonight, tickets expected to sell out.  

Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge told Mike Hosking they expect to keep selling-out based on demand to date, which will be great for the club.  

He says moving into the new stadium is a sea change for them, and it’ll have a very positive result.  

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The Crusaders are back in their brand-new stadium.&nbsp;
After christening the One NZ Stadium with a 35-20 victory over the Waratahs during Super Round, tonight's clash will see them go head-to-head with the Blues.&nbsp;
Over 73 thousand fans walked through the stadium during its opening weekend, and it looks like it will be packed out tonight, tickets expected to sell out. &nbsp;
Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge told Mike Hosking they expect to keep selling-out based on demand to date, which will be great for the club. &nbsp;
He says moving into the new stadium is a sea change for them, and it’ll have a very positive result. &nbsp;
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Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO on tonight's game against the Blues, selling out the stadium

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of May, Finance Minister Nicola Willis discusses the OECD report on the future impact of our current Superannuation settings.  

NZR Chairman David Kirk answers questions about the new CEO, new President, and the economic state of rugby in this country. 

And on Wrapping the Week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson listen in as Mike calls a young fan with a special invite! 

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 8th of May, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-the-oecd-report-looking-at-the-impact-of-our-current-superannuation-settings-on-the-economy/">Finance Minister Nicola Willis</a> discusses the OECD report on the future impact of our current Superannuation settings. &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-kirk-nz-rugby-chairman-on-the-appointment-of-steve-lancaster-as-ceo/">NZR Chairman David Kirk</a> answers questions about the new CEO, new President, and the economic state of rugby in this country.&nbsp;
And on Wrapping the Week, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson listen in as Mike calls a young fan with a special invite!&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2026 

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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the declining attendance, revenue for the stadium

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