Business View Oceania | Volume 3, Issue 8

59 60 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 I LT Stadium Southland is a multipurpose venue that has quickly become a cherished hub for the Southlands community. Originally opened in 2000 as an indoor space for winter sport, the stadium decided to undergo significant redevelopment in 2014, which allowed the space to expand and become truly versatile. Today, the stadium continues to show great commitment to the presentation of local and international sport, as well as recreational, cultural, corporate and entertainment events. The adaptability of ILT Stadium Southland’s facilities and the team that runs them has allowed the centre to become a positive focal point for the Southland community. Nigel Skelt (General Manager) and Alex Morrison-Bailey (Programmes and Events Manager) share their expert knowledge on ILT Stadium Southland’s current vision, operations, challenges, and plans for the future. Skelt comments on the evolution of ILT Stadium Southland since its founding. “In the early days we committed to 12 events a year. Fast-forward to 2010, we were having upwards of 70 events in the venue per year. The operations of the venue have ILT STADIUM SOUTHLAND Heart of Events in the Southern Community. AT A GLANCE ILT STADIUM SOUTHLAND WHAT: Multipurpose events facility providing a flexible host location for international and domestic events in the Southland region WHERE: ILT Stadium Southland is located in Invercargill, New Zealand WEBSITE: http://www.stadiumsouth.co.nz/Home-1