The boss of Eden Park remains hopeful of convincing the Government to help fund a major expansion. 

Auckland councillors have voted to back the upgrading of the stadium over the building of a new arena near the waterfront. 

But Eden Park has yet to secure any public funding. 

Chief Executive Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking work will now begin on making a case to government. 

He says while everyone's doing it tough right now, there are opportunities for money to be re-allocated and invested in New Zealand's national stadium. 

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