National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Avarua, Cook Islands. It is currently used mostly for rugby and football matches. The stadium holds 3,000 people and was built in 1984/85. The Stadium is managed by the National Stadium Trust Board made up of individuals from CISNOC, the Private Sector and Government. The Stadium Trust Board employs a full time manager, Mr Rae Dyer.It is the home stadium for the Cook islands national Football Team.
Coordinates: 21°12′21″S 159°48′25″W / 21.20583°S 159.80694°W / -21.20583; -159.80694
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