Arena Manawatu
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Central Energy Trust Arena is the current name of the 180,000 square meter publicly owned recreational complex just west of the Palmerston North city center in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand.
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Former names | Palmerston North Showgrounds, Manawatu Sports Stadium, Arena Manawatu, FMG Stadium |
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Location | Palmerston North Central, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 40°21′24″S 175°36′4″E |
Owner | Palmerston North City Council |
Capacity | 15,000 (Arena 1) 5,000 (Arena 2) 2,000 (Arena 3) |
Construction | |
Opened | July 1886 |
Renovated | March 2005 |
Rebuilt | April 1981 |
Tenants | |
Hurricanes Manawatu Turbos Robertson Prestige International Speedway Wellington Phoenix Manawatu rugby league team |
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It has three linked indoor stadiums with movable tiered seating. Outdoor facilities include football fields and a speedway track with a grandstand.
In June 2015, FMG Insurance chose not to renew the sponsorship deal for the main stadium name.[1]