Anna LeaskSenior Journalist - Crime and Justice·NZ Herald·23 Jun, 2026 11:21 PM5 mins to readSenior journalist Mike Thorpe takes a tour of the 30,000-capacity stadium. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYIt was forecast to generate $50 million in a year.But Christchurch’s new stadium has already delivered $21 million in just 60 days, underscoring its rapid impact on the city’s economy.
The figures, revealed at a Christchurch City Council Finance and Performance Committee meeting this morning, paint a picture of








