The Cloud, Auckland facts for kids
The Cloud is a special building in Auckland, New Zealand. It's located on Queen's Wharf, right by the Auckland waterfront. This building is used for many different events.
The Cloud was built to be a main spot for visitors during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. It could hold up to 6,000 people at once. The building was designed by a company called Jasmax. It was built by Fletcher Construction.
Building The Cloud caused some debate. Some people called it 'The Slug'. They were worried because it was going to replace two old storage buildings. These old buildings were important to people who wanted to save historical places. In the end, a deal was made. One of the old buildings was saved. It is now used as another event space right next to The Cloud.
The work on The Cloud and the old building (called Shed 10) also included fixing the wharf itself. New power, data, water, and waste pipes were added. Most of these were placed underneath the wharf.
A report by Nielsen said that events at The Cloud helped change how international visitors saw New Zealand. They felt New Zealand could be very creative and modern.
Today, The Cloud is still on the wharf. It is used for many different events.
Rugby World Cup Events
The Auckland Regional Council has used The Cloud for many big events. This includes the Rugby World Cup.
Watching the Rugby Final
In 2015, Auckland's mayor, Len Brown, decided to show the Rugby World Cup final at The Cloud. This game was between New Zealand and Australia. The area around The Cloud has many cafes, restaurants, and bars. This made it a great place for people to gather and watch the game together.
