Holding up to 3,700 people with tiered grandstand seating for 2,300, this community-run indoor arena hosts everything from regional sports tournaments and martial arts meets to conferences and large wedding receptions for up to 1,000 guests. The expansive main floor has high ceilings and unobstructed 360-degree sightlines, making it a natural setup for basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball, tennis, wheelchair rugby, and cheerleading. Smaller setups are catered for too, with equipped lounges and meeting rooms on site for business workshops, as well as regular children’s programmes and court scrimmage bookings for local clubs.
Run as a non-profit trust dedicated to affordable community access, event organisers consistently praise the hands-on management team for accommodating complex requirements and keeping tournament logistics smooth. Recent notices highlight that rising upkeep costs and an ageing roof are posing challenges, though community hire remains active. Located on Kohimarama Road in Kohimarama, it sits ten kilometres from central Auckland and serves as the eastern bays’ primary multi-purpose indoor sports hub.