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TECT Arena

The highly anticipated TECT Arena is one of the most versatile and multi-purpose venues built in New Zealand. The premier $42 million facility gives Tauranga the ability to host any type of event – from community and national sporting fixtures through to trade shows, conferences, gala dinners, corporate hospitality and international musical acts.

TECT Arena comprises two spacious auditoriums, four meeting suites and two circulation areas joined together by an expansive entry foyer and cafe.

The first auditorium (the Lion Foundation Centre) is a premium 2400sq m space featuring three sports courts and climate control technology to keep both athletes and spectators cool. The main centre court has a lighting capacity of 1100 lux which is bright enough for television broadcasting. This auditorium is specifically designed to cater for big events and features a stage recess, fixed and retractable seating, changing rooms, technical infrastructure and media facilities . It can hold up to 4600 people during a concert performance or up to 1500 guests for gala dinners.

Engineered acoustic treatment means indoor events can be held without breaching noise restrictions and any sound coming from the adjacent speedway track outdoors cannot be heard inside.

The second auditorium spans 4500sq m and comprises six courts to cater for a variety of sporting codes including basketball, netball, volleyball, soccer and turbo touch. Each court has an electronic scoreboard and features state-of-the-art timber sprung floors. Skylights run the length and breadth of the auditorium to let in natural daylight . This space doubles as an ideal exhibition hall.

The roof covering both auditoriums has been constructed using a special clear span truss system so there are no beams or poles present which could interfere with your potential exhibition or concert space.

The circulation areas enjoy expansive views towards the Papamoa Hills and out across Mount Maunganui. Two control rooms (ideal for officials when running a tournament) and offices complete the interior, while dedicated ticketing booths and a landscaped plaza enhance facilities at the eastern end of the building.

Click here for more details about the TECT Arena Meeting Suites.

TECT Arena also houses works from the Civic Art Collection... more details here

TECT Arena is located a convenient 10 minute drive from downtown Tauranga, and has ample parking directly outside the front entrance. This premier sports and community facility is capable of hosting any event you may have in mind.