Mike ThorpeSenior journalist·NZ Herald·21 Jul, 2026 05:50 AM5 mins to read‌Southern Orcas bid is led by Sir Graham Lowe (left) and businessman Andrew Chalmers.Southern Orcas bid is led by Sir Graham Lowe (left) and businessman Andrew Chalmers.A Christchurch rich-list family will provide land to a group behind an ambitious bid to bring an NRL team to the city.

The Carter Group – one of the richest families in Canterbury – has today announced that a new development in Rolleston would include 10 hectares to be