Mercury Baypark Stadium and Arena
Mercury Baypark Stadium (formerly known as Trustpower Baypark Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. It is currently used for dirt track Speedway and jetsprints events during summer, and various other events throughout the year.
 Aerial view of Stadium | |
| Former names | Trustpower Baypark, ASB Baypark, Bluechip Stadium, TECT Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 37°41′6″S 176°13′34″E |
| Owner | Tauranga City Council |
| Operator | Bay Venues Limited |
| Capacity | 19,800 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2000 |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Tenants | |
| Bay of Plenty Speedway Association | |
| Website | |
| mercurybaypark | |
A $42 million[1] multi-purpose facility, the Mercury Arena, is situated next to the stadium.
The arena also has a cafe and provides catering services through the onsite caterer Bay Catering.
Facilities
Mercury Arena
Mercury Arena is a multi-purpose venue in Tauranga, New Zealand which arrived to the area in 2011, providing versatile options for sports, business, leisure and entertainment events. The $42 million facility has hosted events from national sporting fixtures, trade shows and conferences, to gala dinners, corporate hospitality and international music acts.
Mercury Stadium
A roof over the south stand completed in 2011, means more than 90% of grandstand seating at the stadium is covered[2] ensuring that fans can enjoy the event entertainment in the comfort of shelter whatever the weather.
Outdoor area
The Plaza, located at the eastern end of Mercury Baypark, is a 700 m²[3] courtyard.
A second sports field onsite at Mercury Baypark provides additional turf for training and event requirements.
Activities
The Mercury Arena and Stadium play host to a range of events and activities making use of the various facilities available. With its proximity to Mount Maunganui and Tauranga city it is a very popular events destination in the Bay of Plenty.
Sports
Mercury Arena is capable of hosting a number of sporting events from professional level games right down to community sports leagues. The multi purpose courts are able to host indoor netball, indoor football, fastnet, volleyball and basketball games.
Conferences and meetings
The Arena is able to host gatherings for 12 to 1,200 people.[4]
Exhibitions and trade shows
Various exhibitions and Trade Shows are held in the Arena each year in the 4500m² TECT Auditorium[5] and the 2,349m² Lion Foundation Centre.[6] In the past these have included the Tauranga Spring Home Show, the Seriously Good Food Show, Tauranga Career and Business Expo, Women's Lifestyle Expo, the Tauranga Wedding Show and an Active Retiree Expo.
Concerts
Various concerts have been held at the Mercury Arena in the past including performances from the Bryan Adams, Beach Boys, 10CC, Sol3 Mio and Savage. Mercury Baypark has also played host to Bay Dreams, a festival held over New Years.
Baypark Speedway
The Mercury Stadium is home to speedway in Tauranga.
Transportation
Located on the junction of major state highways, only minutes from the Tauranga Airport, Mercury Baypark provides parking on site for up to 5,000 vehicles.[7] It is within easy reach of the CBD, hotels, motels, shopping and entertainment. The region is linked by services to international airports in Rotorua, Hamilton and Auckland.
References
- "ASB Arena - Conference & Sporting Facility | ASB Baypark Tauranga". ASB Baypark. Archived from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- "Mercury Baypark Stadium | Mercury Baypark Tauranga". Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- "Outdoor Space & Facilities | Mercury Baypark Tauranga". Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- "Conferences and Meetings - Our Venues | Mercury Bayparks". Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- "Mercury Arena TECT Auditorium | Mercury Baypark Tauranga". Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- "Lion Foundation Centre | Mercury Arena Tauranga". Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- "Visiting Information| Mercury Stadium and Arena Tauranga". Retrieved 19 June 2023.