The Trafalgar Centre is a multipurpose events centre located in

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. The stadium was built in 1972 and opened in 1973. The main stadium holds up to 2,460 people. It can be used as two tennis courts or four basketball courts.

Tenants

The

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use the Trafalgar Centre for their home games. The stadium is nicknamed 'The Hangar' by loyal Giants fans.Nelson Giants back at Trafalgar Centre for 2016 National Basketball League
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WDF World Cup

In 1981, the

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was held at Trafalgar Centre. It was only the third ever WDF World Cup and the only one ever to be held in New Zealand. England won the overall event. Some of the tournament winners included:

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, John Lowe, Tony Brown and

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Netball

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have used Trafalgar Centre for some home matches. After partnering with

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awarded hosting rights for the Netball New Zealand Super Club to the venue. The

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and

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tournaments were all subsequently hosted at Trafalgar Centre.

Upgrades

Between 2007 and 2009, upgrades were made on the ageing venue, with a number of safety and sustainability improvements made. The upgrades included: *Improved lighting *Improved ventilation *Resealed floor *Sprinkler installation *Construction of new public toilets *New changing rooms constructed *A southern extension to the arena *Permanent stage *New storage space *460 additional mobile seats *Extra basketball/netball court Between 2014 and 2015, the venue underwent earthquake strengthening.

References

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External links

*Nelson City Council Venues Websit

Netball venues in New Zealand 1973 establishments in New Zealand Sports venues in the Nelson Region Netball New Zealand Super Club