Welcome home
The new stadium is the last of the 16 anchor projects considered necessary to regenerate the city centre. It will add to the city’s vitality, catalyse further development, and help re-establish Christchurch as a sporting and cultural capital. With the rain hosing down outside and gale-force winds buffeting the city, the decision to […]
Healthcare decision-making moves closer to home: MP Vanessa Weenink
Local authorities to have greater say on healthcare decisions that impact Cantabrians. As a doctor who has worked on the frontlines, I know that healthcare works best when decisions are made by those who understand their communities and work directly with patients. It is incredibly promising that from 1 July, we are shifting […]
Events line-up
You don’t need any more convincing of One New Zealand Stadium’s welcome influence on our entertainment industry than the epic line-up of concerts and games already locked in for the year ahead. 2026 24-26 April: Super Round 2026 2 May: One NZ Stadium Community Open Day 8 May: Crusaders v Blues 16 May: […]
Touch & texture
Use of texture this autumn and winter isn’t just about fashion, the trend is also taking centre stage to create interiors that feel warm, expressive and inviting. To use texture in your home this season think layering: mixing materials, finishes, and fabrics to create visual and tactile richness. Grounding with rugs Rugs are […]
A team project: Barry Bragg
The stadium at Te Kaha was built and finished on time, on budget, with no lost time to injury. Last month, the Council opened the One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, with zero lost time to injuries, and handed over earlier than scheduled, fully meeting specifications, and on budget. As chair of […]












