The Cloud, Auckland

Built as one of the centrepieces of the hospitality and 'party zone' facilities for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, it can host up to 6,000 people, and was originally expected to cost $NZ7.9 million.

[1] The venue's location and construction was at times controversial, being nicknamed 'The Slug' by opponents,[2] and for intending to displace two historical storage warehouses that were considered worth saving by heritage campaigners.

In the compromise solution, rather than demolishing both sheds, one was saved and will be retained as a separate venue space directly next to The Cloud.

The work around The Cloud (construction $9.8 million) and Shed 10 (repairs for around $4 million) also included structural repairs to the wharf's piling, as well as significant installation of new services, including power and data cabling, water and wastewater lines, with most of the utilities fastened to the underside of the wharf.

[5] Auckland Regional Council has held this multifunction building as a party central for many events including the Rugby World Cup.