The ECB Rugby Club has a function and bar complex situated at Windsor Park in Mairangi Bay on Auckland’s North Shore and is one of the only clubs in the Auckland region to own its own fields through the Windsor Park Community and Multisport Hub Inc (WPCMH, previously Windsor Park Trust Board). Both the grounds and the facilities are managed independently by the WPCMH, of which Rugby is a 50% stakeholder and is represented by 4 directors on the board.
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23 September 2026 
We are pleased to provide an update on the next significant stage in securing the long-term future of Windsor Park and the sporting community it serves.
As many of you will be aware, the Windsor Park Community & Multisport Hub Incorporated Board has been progressing a strategy to unlock the value of a designated portion of land within Windsor Park. This initiative follows several years of planning, consultation, rezoning and project preparation, all undertaken with a single objective: delivering modern, sustainable facilities for future generations of Rugby, Cricket and the wider community.
Following a competitive selection process, the Board has formally appointed Josh Coburn, Director of Site Sales at Colliers New Zealand and his team, as exclusive selling agents for the property. This marks the commencement of the third and final stage of the project: the sale of the land and conversion of that value into a lasting community asset.
Windsor Park has been home to East Coast Bays Rugby and Cricket for decades. While the clubs continue to thrive, many of the existing facilities are approaching the end of their useful life and no longer reflect the expectations of a modern sporting environment. Significant investment is required to support growth in participation, improve accessibility, enhance the player and spectator experience, and ensure the park remains fit for purpose over the decades ahead.
The land identified for sale comprises approximately 1.28 hectares and currently accommodates the existing clubrooms and a junior training area. Importantly, all existing playing fields will be retained and in addition, the sale will ultimately significantly increase field usage, with the installation of lighting across all fields as part of the facility redevelopment .
Funds generated from the sale will enable the delivery of a new multi-sport hub and related infrastructure, including:
These improvements represent a once-in-a-generation investment in Windsor Park and the wider East Coast Bays community.
Colliers will shortly launch a structured Expression of Interest (EOI) campaign designed to engage the market and maximise participation from qualified development groups. All offers received will be presented to the Board for consideration. The process has been intentionally designed to preserve flexibility and ensure that all commercial structures, development approaches and pricing outcomes can be properly evaluated.
The Board's objective is to achieve the strongest overall outcome for Windsor Park. While financial return is clearly important, it is not the sole consideration. Any proposed purchaser will also be assessed on capability, track record, alignment with community values and their vision for the future development of the site.
Timing remains an important consideration. Progressing the sale enables the next phase of design, consenting and delivery planning for the new facilities, while also facilitating the legal and administrative work required to complete the transaction. The marketing campaign is expected to commence within the next two weeks.
The Board acknowledges that discussion around the future of Windsor Park has generated strong views over many years. The decisions made to date have been approached carefully, responsibly and with a long-term perspective. Our focus remains unchanged: creating facilities that will support Rugby, Cricket and the broader community for generations to come.
Members with questions are encouraged to contact the Board directly or speak with:
Josh Coburn
Director | Site Sales & Capital Markets
Colliers New Zealand
+64 21 990 691
josh.coburn@colliers.com
On behalf of the Board, we thank you for your ongoing support and engagement as we take this next step toward delivering a modern community sporting hub for Windsor Park. The work undertaken over recent years has established a strong foundation. The sales process now represents the final stage in turning that vision into reality.
Warm Regards
The Windsor Park Community & Multisport Hub Incorporated Board
Presentation detailing the redevelopment proposal
Previous Information
19 June 2026
Dear Rugby Club & Cricket Club Members,
Following our recent communication about Auckland Council’s decision approving the rezoning, we are pleased to advise that the appeal period has now closed with no appeals lodged.
This clears the way for us to proceed with the sale of the identified land, with all proceeds reinvested directly into upgrading and modernising the remaining facilities at Windsor Park.
Our Vision for the Future
To ensure Windsor Park remains a thriving hub for future generations of cricketers, rugby players, and the wider community, we have developed a bold redevelopment plan. The proposed upgrades include:
• Modern, inclusive changing rooms designed for all ages and genders
• A versatile community clubhouse suitable for club events and external hire
• Fully renewed playing fields with sustainable irrigation systems
• State-of-the-art floodlighting to safely extend playing hours across all fields
• A new four-lane indoor cricket facility for year-round training and multi-sport use
• Additional community amenities including a perimeter walking path, outdoor gym, terraced seating, a 3x3 basketball court, and a children’s playground
These improvements will make Windsor Park more accessible, inclusive, resilient, and better equipped to serve the evolving needs of both our rugby and cricket communities for decades to come.
Upcoming Steps
We have begun the process to appoint a real estate agent and expect to confirm the appointment within the next couple of weeks.
We will also begin engaging directly with the Cricket and Rugby Clubs to gather detailed requirements for the new facilities, ensuring the final design reflects the needs of all users.
We will continue to provide regular updates as the project progresses.
In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to any of the following people:
• Andrew Diver – andrewdiver02@gmail.com
• Graham Stuart – treasurer@baysrugby.com
• Andrew Cordes – acordes@wiha.co.nz
• Rod Schmulian – rod_cricket@xtra.co.nz
Thank you for your continued support and patience. We are genuinely excited about delivering facilities that our clubs and community can be proud of at Windsor Park.
We look forward to keeping you up to date with our progress.
Warm regards,
Andrew Diver Chairman WPCMH
Rod Schmulian Chairman ECBC
Gary Howarth Chairman ECBRFC
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496 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630
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