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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 12 MIN

Blair Christiansen: Eden Park Turf Manager on preparing the grounds to host three sports in four days

from Kerre Woodham Mornings Podcast · host Newstalk ZB

Next week will see three sporting codes play Eden Park in the span of four days.  A T20 international double header on Friday, a clash between the Blues and the Crusaders on Saturday, and then on Monday the stadium is hosting the FIFA Oceania Qualifier.  It’s a massive undertaking for the grounds staff, involving months of planning.  Eden Park Turf Manager Blair Christiansen told Kerre Woodham that 40 years ago, there was no chance of this tight of a turnaround being possible.  He says it’s an evolution from people, but also the technology grounds staff now utilise.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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