The naming rights sponsor was Vodafone New Zealand, but after it was purchased by the Due Drop Foundation, the centre was subsequently renamed.
The Sir Woolf Fisher Arena has an end theatre stage capacity of 3,000 people utilising a combination of terraced and flat floor seating.
It is home to the Manukau Symphony Orchestra while hosting other concerts, plays, musicals, recitals, weddings and conferences.
The Vector Wero Whitewater Park (opened 2016) is the first purpose-built man-made river and white-water facility of New Zealand, offers water activities including rafting, kayaking and standup paddleboarding as well as for the 2017 World Masters Games.
[4] Mayoress Charity Gala Ball raised $300,000 for Kidz First[5] NZ$ 544,000 given in direct community sponsorship 9,020 students attended our Schools Programme[6] Home to the Manukau Symphony Orchestra[7] Home to The Original Art Sale,[8] Auckland's largest art market Host to the Southside Arts Festival[9] Over 1.3 million visitors since opening 65% of events were community-based Design completed for Stage 2[10] The Due Drop Events Centre has won a number of awards over the years:[11]