Rotorua International Stadium — Attraction in North Island

A free two day event. The haka at the start of every game from each team was moving. The team spirit and crowd support was incredible. A great whanau, hapu, iwi, representing - event from all over the motu, Pacific and Australia too. The food trucks I personally loved served paua - pockets (large fried bread, filled with creamed paua), another served strawberry smash (large tall cup filled with vanilla ice cream on the bottom, real chocolate sauce on the top with fresh strawberries in-between) they were delicious. I recommend you arrive early for a park, and if possible park between fields 1 - 6. A program showing Teams playing, times and what field. Pack a water, wear sneakers, take a piece of warm clothing, be sun safe and a camera. An...

This should not be named as an international stadium. Took 56 minutes just to get from our car park to the gate of the car park !!! Lines of cars trying to get out. Security guards were useless - groups of people standing were asked FOUR times to sit down but didnt so the guards walked away. Result? One man shoved down the stairs and a second altercation involving 2 stupid drunk kiwis and a Lions supporter who was trying to see a game he paid for. Where was security??? Nowhere!! Peopke slipped trying to get out the stadium. HEALTH & SAFETY !!! No paths just mud. Lighting to the carpark was almost non existent .......

Very disappointing evening watching the Maori ABs v Fiji. We had great seats but the entire evening was ruined by 8 spectators a few rows in front who were smoking and drinking alcohol that was brought in off site. After a few drinks they became verbally abusive and making hand gestures. Security approached them several times but then left soon after only for the behaviour to continue without punishment. Several more approaches from the venue security staff just ended with talking and no action was taken. Very disappointing and it pretty much ruined a good game. Waste of time paying money to see...