Before attending an event at Forsyth Barr Stadium, make sure you know what you can bring. Please note that these guidelines may change for specific events at the venue’s discretion. Items not specifically covered below will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Be sure to check specific event pages for any unique rules or restrictions.

Permitted Food & Beverage Items

  • Bottles of water with unbroken seals less than 1 litre
  • Empty reusable water bottles (these can be refilled once inside the venue)
  • Homemade food – sandwiches, cakes, fruit
  • Special foods for dietary requirements
  • Baby food and liquids
  • Small tetra-pak fruit juices

Items Not Permitted Include

  • Signs or banners that are obscene, offensive or abusive.
  • Flag poles of more than one metre in length.
  • Glass – this includes perfume bottles
  • Tin cans
  • Hard Plastic Cups
  • Weapons
  • Fireworks
  • Any type of camera with a detachable or extended lense regardless of size
  • Lasers and laser pens
  • Audio/visual recorders (not including mobile phones)
  • Bags larger than 42cm x 42cm
  • Ipad’s, tablets & GoPro’s