22/06/2026
We are proud to be part of this eco replacement strategy.
We're replacing over 5,000 embankment seats around the Arena 1 Oval - with sustainability front in mind.
These seats have been in place for more than 25 years and have started to oxidise and become brittle due to years of sun exposure.
This project is a great example of collaboration across Council, bringing together expertise from our project delivery, Venues + Events, and waste minimisation teams to find the best outcome for both Arena and our community.
Stage one is now underway, with 2,375 seats being replaced in the next month or so, with the remaining seats scheduled for later this year. The new seats are being manufactured locally by Mouldings Unlimited in Fielding - and because Council owns the moulds, we can continue replacing seats efficiently into the future.
Even better, almost everything removed from site is being recycled or repurposed.
The old plastic seats are being turned into recycled products like rubbish bag, rollers, and outdoor furniture
Timber supports are finding new life as planter boxes and garden edging
Steel bolts and fixings are also being recycled
A great result for the Arena - and for waste minimisation in Palmerston North.