It is a multi-purpose stadium that primarily holds sports events and music concerts.

The Arena was opened by then Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark on 11 September 2004.

Adjacent to the stadium is an outdoor athletics facility known as the Douglas Track and Field, which has a capacity of 3,000 people.

The outdoor stadium attached to The Trusts Arena is known as the Douglas Track and Field.

The stadium was home to the now-defunct rugby league team Waitakere Rangers of the Bartercard Cup competition, and has also served as a training ground for the New Zealand Warriors of the NRL.