Eden Park wins big at EVANZ Awards
Auckland venues Eden Park and the Q Theatre have been double winners at the 2017 Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) Awards presented at St James Theatre in Wellington last night.
Eden Park won the Ticketmaster Large Venue of the Year and the Supreme Venue of the Year awards while Q Theatre was named Eventfinda Small Venue of the Year with Chief Executive James Wilson receiving the Priava Supreme Venue Person of the Year Award.
Eden Park launches new era in venue-based sporting events
In a significant new stadium-based innovation, Auckland’s Eden Park is to convert its hallowed turf into a unique nine-hole golf course for five days this November.
Nick Sautner returns to sport in new position at Eden Park
Industry executive Nick Sautner has returned to sport and venue management, taking up the position of General Manager Commercial at Eden Park, New Zealand’s largest sports stadium.
Welcoming the new appointment, Eden Park Trust Chief Executive Guy Ngata stated “Nick’s achievements are considerable and he brings deep and broad experience to the team. “His efforts will be focused towards the continued sustainable commercial management of our iconic venue. I am delighted to welcome Nick to the team.”