 There was a letter in NZ Herald the other day, about Queens Wharf, and the writer had been at Valencia for the America's Cup.She said she couldn't understand all the fuss about the Queens Wharf sheds, because at Valencia everybody got together inside the "Woolshed". |
 This looks to have been a huge space with all sorts of things going on in different areas....People could shelter from direct sunshine, or rain, or wind - but there was plenty of air blowing through... |
 And big screens strategically placed. Some areas had seating, others a bit more casual... |
 I appreciate that a lot of people will actually go to rugby matches (unlike the yachting where it's hard for people to get out there and watch a race - TV is better for most).But with seat tickets going for a King's Ransom for NZ's Rugby World Cup, and with matches happening all over the country, a lot of Aucklanders will be watching TV screens, just as they did in Valencia.... |
 And it's quite fun to do that in a big group, especially when there are fans around from other countries doing the same - in the same space.So far, it is planned that surplus Rugby fan accommodation will be provided by Cruise Ships moored at Queens Wharf. Those boats will provide a critical mass of rugby fans, rights on the spot - could a be a few thousand - the Queens Wharf shed(s) could become their TV viewing room. Places where they can invite NZ guests, places where Aucklanders can go to enjoy the fun too. Because Queens Wharf will be very busy place with the comings and goings of fans and their friends and guests. |
 We need to get with the action on this, and use the opportunity that the Queens Wharf sheds provide. We could do a lot worse than copy the Valencia example. |
 Sure September 2011 runs the risk of being wet, maybe windy, so it makes a lot of sense to have the party indoors - but with the big sliding doors that can be opened in a lull, let the sunshine in, bit of fresh air.... |
 The Queens Wharf sheds have character. They can assist Auckland to host an event with character. A memorable, international, and very sociable event. |
Friday, February 19, 2010
The Woolshed at Valencia
| There was a letter in NZ Herald the other day, about Queens Wharf, and the writer had been at Valencia for the America's Cup. She said she couldn't understand all the fuss about the Queens Wharf sheds, because at Valencia everybody got together inside the "Woolshed". |
| This looks to have been a huge space with all sorts of things going on in different areas.... People could shelter from direct sunshine, or rain, or wind - but there was plenty of air blowing through... |
| And big screens strategically placed. Some areas had seating, others a bit more casual... |
| I appreciate that a lot of people will actually go to rugby matches (unlike the yachting where it's hard for people to get out there and watch a race - TV is better for most). But with seat tickets going for a King's Ransom for NZ's Rugby World Cup, and with matches happening all over the country, a lot of Aucklanders will be watching TV screens, just as they did in Valencia.... |
| And it's quite fun to do that in a big group, especially when there are fans around from other countries doing the same - in the same space. So far, it is planned that surplus Rugby fan accommodation will be provided by Cruise Ships moored at Queens Wharf. Those boats will provide a critical mass of rugby fans, rights on the spot - could a be a few thousand - the Queens Wharf shed(s) could become their TV viewing room. Places where they can invite NZ guests, places where Aucklanders can go to enjoy the fun too. Because Queens Wharf will be very busy place with the comings and goings of fans and their friends and guests. |
| We need to get with the action on this, and use the opportunity that the Queens Wharf sheds provide. We could do a lot worse than copy the Valencia example. |
| Sure September 2011 runs the risk of being wet, maybe windy, so it makes a lot of sense to have the party indoors - but with the big sliding doors that can be opened in a lull, let the sunshine in, bit of fresh air.... |
| The Queens Wharf sheds have character. They can assist Auckland to host an event with character. A memorable, international, and very sociable event. |
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