Vector is the premier destination for events in Auckland. I've been here for basketball games,…read moreconcerts and even black tie dinners. It's one of those multipurpose venues that does a great job of catering to all situations. I'm not sure on exact numbers are but for a sports game I think capacity is around 8000 and a sit down dinner closer to 1500. Also, it's useful to note that they also have a smaller music venue called The Tuning Fork. Here they host less mainstream concerts feat. up and coming artists. Acoustically, it's a great space and well worth checking out if the opportunity arises!

Great venue. I came here for the first time to see Walking with Dinosaurs (I don't get out much…read moreapparently). Awesome event and easy to get to by foot or by public transport. Great seating and venue layout. Would totally recommend to anyone!

For me Eden Park definitely fits in the 'Woohoo! As good as it gets!' category!…read more So many great memories....Dad and I used to go here most Fridays when I was growing up. He had season tickets by the tunnel, right in the thick of the action, back when the Blues used to win.... Ol' Eden Park has come a long way since then. Post World Cup refurb, it's now a world class stadium that holds up to 50,000 people and has seen new events brought to Auckland, such as the Auckland Nines. I would argue that it's now the best stadium in NZ, but I may be biased.

The lights are blinding! Literally they are pointed right at you on both sides of the field I don't…read moreknow how anybody can stand sitting there for long. The lights need to be up higher and come down so that they aren't in your eyes. Nice food service options.

Oh god where to begin. I don't doubt this place is great for netball but it SUCKS badly as a music…read morevenue. I've had to come here twice; the first time was the all round disappointment that was The Cult but that was only a taster of how shit things could really get. The Cult had general admission standing room and allocated seating up the sides. Except when you got there it was actually a free for all so you got whatever seat you could find. Then most recently I saw Blondie here who blew my mind and restored my faith that you can indeed be painfully achingly cool even 35 years on from your heydey. And for the haters who didn't enjoy it; heard of irony? For this gig the whole thing was seated and what this meant was cheap plastic chairs with numbers sellotaped on them (I kid you not) lined up in "rows" that people just moved out of the way. There was standing in the aisles, even some obnoxious child smoking and barely any security to speak of. Even without the smoking it would have been a fire hazard. OSH anyone? The queue for the bar was ridiculous and the whole set-up was a frickin debacle that should never be repeated. It gets better. I received an email from Trusts Stadium the following week requesting feedback that included a shitload of questions on everything from the food to the toilets. I attacked it with fervent vigour, happy that I would get to tell them everything they were doing wrong. Ten minutes later I clicked on Submit..... and nothing. I don't know if it timed out, I don't know if it went through and I've heard nothing from them since. Please please please music promoters stop using this place for concerts!

Unequivocally my FAVOURITE venue in Auckland! There is something quite magical about this place…read more From the beautifully themed entrance lobby to the star covered ceiling in the theatre itself the Civic never fails to impress. Their line up of musicals, orchestral performances, theatre and Opera are the best of the best too! Close to public transport and parking close by it is an easy place to get to as well which is a convenient bonus

I have a special bond with the Civic, when I was a kid my grandmother worked there and I would…read moreoften get to go into the Civic and the Wintergarden theatres and run through the back halls and rooms, this was during the days of the St James theatre when no-one had even heard of a multiplex. I've been up to the top and seen the stars, I've played with the glowing eyed lions. In part I think the bond I have with the Civic is a little more intense but no less symbolic then the one the rest of Auckland has with it. The Civic is possibly more iconic than the Auckland Town Hall and it seems to sit astride the heart of the Auckland CBD. Inside the Civic, the entrance hall remains mostly unchanged with the exception of the candy bar that used to sell Tangy Fruits, with a glass of wine or beer being the order of the day. Yes folks the Civic ascended from its cinema roots and matured to be an actual Theatre. In all its changes, its not lost its Grandiose 1940's charm and while the seats are still packed in there, you can sit in the Civic and know you're part of Auckland's long history with the Arts. Wellington is still considered the cultural capital of New Zealand, but its got competition here.

Well at least it's not called Ericsson Stadium anymore. Of course now it's "home of The Warriors"…read more I don't really care too much for sport but have been here many times over the years for concerts, including of course the now sadly defunct Big Day Out. We loved to hate The Supertop so now we miss those sweaty times in The Boiler Room, never to be had again. My brother actually used to work here as the groundsman so had his 21st birthday party in the function rooms. Fun times. I came here during high school for Athletics Days. Less fun times. Still, Mt Smart Stadium is one of those places in Auckland that just ARE - and despite its generic nothing special-ness, it's a part of our city and we are fond of it. Well I am anyway.

We were at the Foo fighters last last night. First off could not get a drink and we were there 40…read moreminutes before hand. Four tills to serve a whole stand is unbelievable. The sound was terrible also and out of sync could not make out what Grohl was saying half the time. I would recommend not going to a concert here ever!. Because I live near the stadium I will try to see the warriors I hope that experience is better.

North Harbour Stadium Oval played host to the Tuborg Sounds On this past weekend, and I had the…read morebest NZ music outdoor concert in a long time. Situated at North Harbour Stadium, in the oval next door is where one would usually watch a game of cricket, on this weekend night, a transformation took place as crowds filled in to watch top NZ musical stars perform for 11 hours. I loved the designated area that was assigned for the food vendors, the section for the thrill rides, and that the masses of people attending the festival could be assured not a long wait as the stadium bathrooms catered well for the crowd. The kitchen/bar area was again easy to access, as it is also used for the same reason when the cricket is on show too. I think the oval at North Shore Stadium is just a really well planned and accessible venue. I hope to return for another event one day soon.

Commonly derided as a white elephant, North Harbour Stadium is one of those things that seemed like…read morea good idea back in the 90s when they were building it before they realised there probably weren't enough events to justify a 25,000-seat stadium this side of the bridge. Because of this, the stadium often sits unused looking a little bit unloved, and the local Harbour rugby team struggle to pull crowds given their inability to win a game. In spite of all this, I maintain Harbour is the best rugby stadium in the city simply because it is rectangular unlike Eden Park which is kind of square in an attempt to fit a cricket oval in. Because of this there aint a bad view in the house, and you're nice and close to the action. Good atmosphere when full - the Samoa vs South Africa World Cup game I attended here attested to that - what a memory! A decent open air concert venue too - saw The Who here in 2009 and that's quite a story. Managed to get into the VIP area for free with a mate by simply helping a roadie carry some security fencing into the stadium - pretty sweet night!

This is a racetrack for horses (which I often see regularly used in the early mornings from the…read moreAvondale train station viewpoint), it is a very big track, and a very dry one at the moment with the summer we have just had. It can also be used to walk your dog/s, note the above - DO NOT WALK YOUR DOG IN THE EARLY MORNINGS, COULD BE A DISASTER;) I (insert sigh) don't have a dog, but I would walk one here like so many other people do that I pass when out walking with my husband after work sometimes. Occasionally you might also walk pass a drunk guy hanging out here, but he seems friendly enough, he might even offer you a drink. This is a nice easy place for a stroll, run or cut through to get to the markets on a Sunday if you know the back streets well enough. If you do get lost, most of the streets all lead out to a main road anyway.

I remember coming here a couple times as a kid with my parents, and I never really got the whole…read morehorse racing thing. I just wanted to see the dog races, but I never saw any of those. I remember coming here and getting heaps of food and soft drinks, and watching my parents go crazy over the races. I've never come as an adult, but I know people who have and they always seem to have had a good time. It's a really large race track, and if you come here on Sunday's for the markets the whole place will be extremely busy. Sometimes kids come here to race their cars, so be wary of that. Probably be a sweet place to go for a run on the weekends or after work, but I probably wouldn't walk here alone at night.

This is a great little venue. I attended a P.O.D/ Rapture Ruckus affair here, and it was perfect…read morefor either moshing or sitting punters. The gallery is far above everyone, so you can see the stage without fighting the crowds of circle pit ravers. Or, if you are a circle pit raver, you have plenty of room to swing around in! It's dark and mystical in there, like you've found yourself a little cave filled with screaming, singing people. Great for any rock concerts, or a very small scale version of Phantom of the Opera. (you wouldn't want to try and fit the Andrew Lloyd Webber band in here!) My downside was what a rip off the parking was. Logan Campbell is located at the ASB Showgrounds, and they charge $8 (cash - no hopers for eftpos) for the evening with no security promises. I'd expect that from the city, but for Greenlane, it's super steep.

Nice intimate hall size however it lacked in appropriately accommodating for The 1975 concert, with…read moreinadequate water supply & no sort of air conditioning or ventilation needed especially for the moshpit area where several people fainted! I would recommend better methods of cooling down the intense crowds & better management of parking and exiting the venue at the end of the night!

Great new live venue. Awesome staff who know their drinks. Has an outdoor area with views of the…read morecity. I had a fun night of live music and interesting folks, recommend to all.

Cool "underground" venue. Came here to see a great DnB DJ, which I enjoyed very much. The drink…read moreprices are reasonable, typical club prices. There is a lot of room. There is NO COAT CHECK, which was annoying, but at least no one stole my coat. Nice staff.