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.
LISTEN ABOVE

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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