The Southern Trust, the New Zealand Community Trust and the Lion Foundation have all made significant financial contributions to the development of Forsyth Barr Stadium.

The Southern Trust donated $50,000 towards the playing surface system.

The Community Trust contributed $905,000 towards the installation of the Desso Grass Master playing surface system and the stadium's media suite.

And the Lion Foundation donated $300,000 to the provision of moveable seating in the East Stand.

Dunedin Mayor, Dave Cull, expressed appreciation to the three organisations, saying the citys ratepayers are fortunate to have benefited from such generous support in increasingly difficult financial times.