Those were the promises but many have failed to eventuate as it appears it's a rugby stadium; a business, funded by ratepayers.
In time and having witnessed the submission processes where numerous competitors pleaded with council to accommodate their passionate sport in the "multi-events centre" it is pleasing to see the above-mentioned Northland Athletics and Gymnastics Trust stadium under way. Many of these different sporting codes were in the original plans and only some have had their wishes fulfilled.
Would it not have been financially prudent to have gone with the original plan and had a truly "multi-events centre", or is it all about having one's own patch?
Indoor bowls was one of those original pawns who were promised a lower level area to be only offered space on the third floor with no storage facilities whatsoever.
Wasn't that telling them they weren't wanted by council at the stadium? There are large numbers who compete in indoor bowls and where are being accommodated?
Who would know, they are all hiding away in some out of the way facility struggling to survive.
Hopefully one day the golden eagle will see some light and hatch a much-needed plan for them.
Warren Slater stood as a mayoral candidate in 2007 and 2010.
