Cricket officials will visit New Zealand in their quest to ensure the sport can be played under a roof at Tasmania's contentious new waterfront stadium.

Cricket Australia and Cricket Tasmania have previously flagged significant concerns about the effect of shadows on the playing surface at the proposed Macquarie Point venue.

They have said it is unlikely the sport will be able to be played under the current cross-hatch roof design.

Construction of a 23,000-seat roofed stadium, slated to be finished in 2029, at the site is a condition of Tasmania being granted a licence for AFL and AFLW entry in 2028.

Cricket Tasmania chief executive Dominic Baker said a lighting solution for the roof problem was still being worked on, months after concerns were raised.

"We're investing a lot of time a

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