Sign the petition to keep the Auckland Showgrounds open as a publicly accessible facility for the primary use of events, exhibition and concerts as it has done so for over 120 years.

The future of the iconic Auckland Showgrounds hangs in the balance as a transfer of lease is underway to close the venue to the public and to repurpose tax payer funded exhibition halls into a dedicated private film studio. The consequence is that there will be no access to the venue for the 1.2m visitors who attend events, exhibitions and concerts every year not to mention the millions in onsite trade that boosts the regional and New Zealand economy.

Some of Auckland's (and New Zealand's) favourite events such as the Royal Easter Show, Auckland Food Show, the NZ Boat Show, the Baby Show, Armageddon, Big Boys' Toys, the Auckland Home Show and countless trade shows to name a few could be lost to the venue forever.

We’re asking Cornwall Park Trustees to reconsider alternative lease bids that offer very strong financial return for the park yet do not displace exhibitions and events that our communities enjoy - allowing future generations to continue to visit this iconic venue.