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. It is currently used for dirt track Speedway and jetsprints events during summer, and various other events throughout the year. A $42 million 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

, 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 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 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.

Exhibitions and trade shows

Various exhibitions and Trade Shows are held in the Arena each year in the 4500m² TECT Auditorium and the 2,349m² Lion Foundation Centre. 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

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Transportation

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