Supporting Sports
Our venues have a variety of spectator capacity and opportunities. Please see below for what is available at each sport/venue for spectators and how to secure your access.
| Sport | Venue | Spectator Facilities | Spectator Access | Catering Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub | Covered stadium seating / Grass embankment | Free and public access | Onsite café in operation |
| Basketball | Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre | Limited side of court bench seating | NSG accredited access only | Onsite café in operation |
| Bocce | Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub | Covered stadium seating | Free and public access | Onsite café in operation |
| Equestrian | Riding for the Disabled Arena | Covered arena viewing – limited seating | Priority accreditation seating | N/A – please bring your own |
| Football | Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub | Covered stadium seating | Free and public access | Onsite café in operation |
| Golf | Harewood Golf Club | On green viewing | Free and public access | Onsite café in operation |
| Indoor Bowls | Canterbury Indoor Bowls | Off court seated viewing | Priority accreditation seating | N/A – please bring your own |
| Powerlifting | Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub | Very limited venue seating | NSG accredited access only | Onsite café in operation |
Travel & Parking
The NSG transport will only be available for athletes and team management and will not be able to accommodate family and friends.
There is good and free carparking facilities at the following venues:
Canterbury Indoor Bowls
Harewood Gold Club
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub
Riding for the Disabled Arena
Zone Bowling
Though there is plenty of carparking at the Parakiore Sports and Recreation please note this is on a user pays basis.
Bluebridge Offer
Bluebridge have offered NSG Families an exclusive discount code if you're travelling by ferry from the North Island. Please use NSG2025 for 10% fares from 1 - 15 December 2025 and follow the instructions in this link.
