Christchurch’s new stadium was completed almost six weeks early and millions under budget - which is set to be good news for the ratepayers.

It has also been revealed that the project surpassed targets for engaging local workers and businesses on the build.

New reports show the stadium also came over $26 million under budget

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says this is good news for everyone - and there's things other councils can learn from this.

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Christchurch’s new stadium was completed almost six weeks early and millions under budget - which is set to be good news for the ratepayers.
It has also been revealed that the project surpassed targets for engaging local workers and businesses on the build.
New reports show the stadium also came over $26 million under budget
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says this is good news for everyone - and there's things other councils can learn from this.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Phil Mauger: Christchurch mayor on Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium finishing early and under budget

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There's growing speculation about Keir Starmer's future as the Prime Minister of the UK.

British media claims the leadership position is no longer tenable, with Starmer expected to resign in the coming hours.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it would be best if Starmer left with his head held high, given the leadership challenges. 

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There's growing speculation about Keir Starmer's future as the Prime Minister of the UK.
British media claims the leadership position is no longer tenable, with Starmer expected to resign in the coming hours.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it would be best if Starmer left with his head held high, given the leadership challenges.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on whether Starmer will announce his resignation today

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Iran and the US are trying to work out a peace deal, but discussions have hit some snags.

Iran's team left talks in Switzerland today, after Donald Trump posted threats against Iran - but technical talks will continue through the week. 

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly unpacked the market reactions.

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Iran and the US are trying to work out a peace deal, but discussions have hit some snags.
Iran's team left talks in Switzerland today, after Donald Trump posted threats against Iran - but technical talks will continue through the week.&nbsp;
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly unpacked the market reactions.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the peace talks in the Middle East

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fun CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

The Greens have admitted to making some maths errors in their new tax policy. How embarrassing is this? What will this tax plan do for voters, anyway? 

National's Simeon Brown compared coalition partners ACT and NZ First to children - is this a sign of things to come later in the campaign? What did we make of this?

Do we think changes need to be made to KiwiSaver? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fun CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
The Greens have admitted to making some maths errors in their new tax policy. How embarrassing is this? What will this tax plan do for voters, anyway?&nbsp;
National's Simeon Brown compared coalition partners ACT and NZ First to children - is this a sign of things to come later in the campaign? What did we make of this?
Do we think changes need to be made to KiwiSaver?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Was Simeon Brown really out of line?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d4ed6bcb-50bf-4d01-a2fe-b47100810696/transcript

Phil Mauger: Christchurch mayor on Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium finishing early and under budget

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