So whats the logical equivalent in auckland? Vic Park?I agree we need a proper (RECTANGULAR) stadium, but disagree that it needs to be anywhere near the waterfront.
If you look at the great stadiums around the world, they tend to be in central locations but not in absolutely prime space - the likes of Twickenham, MCG, Suncorp, the various grounds in Sydney. I would argue that Melbourne, London, Sydney and Brisbane are definitely proper cities.