Tag: New Zealand


New Zealand Omicron outbreak hit sport events

Strict rules apply on venues in New Zealand

Looking to manage the outbreak of the Omicron variant in the community, the New Zealand Government has introduced ‘red traffic light’ restrictions that will impact sporting activities across the nation. The Omicron variant is wreaking havoc in the country. New Zealand has recorded 15,104 COVID... » Read more


Canterbury Arena first design unfolded

New Zealand Canterbury Arena design published

The classy new fully enclosed arena is being delivered for the Christchurch City Council (New Zealand) by the Kōtui team, led by BESIX Watpac (Australian construction and civil engineering company). The ‘BESIX Watpac’ stated that the versatile multiuse venue will seat 30,000 fans in sporting... » Read more


New Zealand bags 29 FIFA World Cup™ games

2023 FIFA Womens WC schedule released

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is coming to the Oceanian countries – Australia and New Zealand – out of which the Kiwis will get a total of 29 games split between four stadiums. The ‘RNZ’ stated that each country gets an equal share of group matches with four groups based on... » Read more


Estate ace to lead Christchurch venue work

New director appointed to deliver Christchurch Stadium

The Christchurch City Council (New Zealand) recently confirmed a new permanent Chair and Director to the Board of the company overseeing work on the City’s $523 million Canterbury Multi-Use Arena. The ‘Australasian Leisure Management’ stated that Barry Bragg, a Chartered Accountant who has... » Read more


Australia, New Zealand venues as vax sites

Major venues in Australia and New Zealand becoming vaccination centers

Major venues across Australia and New Zealand has swapped sport and entertainment for vaccines, becoming sites for mass vaccinations against the dreaded COVID-19 disease which is causing havoc in Australia while the situation has stabilized in New Zealand a little. The ‘Australasian Leisure... » Read more


Canterbury Multi-Use Arena capacity increase

Christchurch arena with 30000 seats approved

The Christchurch City Council (New Zealand) has voted to restore the seating capacity of the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena to 30,000. The ‘Christchurch City Council’ stated that the arena will be able to host up to 41,000 people for concerts. The Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA) is a multiuse... » Read more


Rachel Taulelei new Chair of Sky Stadium

New Zealand Sky Stadium new chair person

Rachel Taulelei has been appointed Chair of Sky Stadium in New Zealand. An announcement in this regard was made by the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust on Thursday. She will assume the role of Chair from July 1st, 2021. ‘Sky Stadium’ stated that Taulelei has been a Trustee of Sky Stadium for... » Read more


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