Christchurch $400M stadium to host first match after quake rebuild
The new $400 million venue — long seen as a symbol of Christchurch’s post-earthquake recovery — will host its inaugural match to a sold-out rugby crowd.
A new $400 million stadium in Christchurch, built as a symbol of the city’s struggle to rebuild after a deadly earthquake, will hold its first match Friday. The opening event is a sellout rugby game, marking a milestone in the city’s recovery efforts.