Centennial_Park_(Oamaru)

Centennial Park, Oamaru

Centennial Park, Oamaru

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For other uses, see Centennial Park (disambiguation).

Centennial Park (known for sponsorship purposes as Whitestone Contracting Stadium) is a sports complex on Taward Street in Oamaru.[1] The main sports played there are rugby union, cricket, and hockey. In 2007, the main ground was renamed Whitestone Contracting Stadium, after naming rights were granted to Whitestone Contracting Limited.

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Rugby union

It is the home ground for the Heartland Championship team North Otago. It has hosted NPC finals and semi-finals. One of the more notable finals was in 2002, when North Otago finished their successful season by beating Horowhenua-Kapiti 43–19. The last final held at Centennial Park was the 2007 Heartland Championship Meads Cup against Wanganui, with North Otago winning. The Highlanders also hold occasional pre-season matches at the ground.

Cricket

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The North Otago district cricket team play home matches at the cricket oval, which also hosts local club matches.

References

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    "Sports facilities - Waitaki District Council". www.waitaki.govt.nz. Waitaki District Council. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2019.


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