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An historic weekend for womens rugby awaits. A record crowd is expected at Te Kaha tomorrow for the Super Rugby Aupiki final between hosts Matatu and defending champions the Blues. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Matatu Head Coach Blair Baxter joins the show to chat Aupiki 2026, state of the competition, preview the home final vs Blues Women at Te Kaha, expectations, Black Ferns XV & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I would like to get your feedback on whether or not we should be upgrading our warships. New Zealand's two main warships will reach the end of their working lives within about a decade, and Cabinet must decide by 2027 what should replace them. The way we're going it'd be a fleet of jet skis. The choice will shape the country's ability to help keep its trade routes open for a generation, according to retired Major General John Howard, who's a Senior Fellow at the New Zealand Initiative. He argues the decision about what to buy, if to buy, deserves far more scrutiny than it's ever done before. He says almost everything New Zealand sells and buys travels by ship. About 99% of its trade, measured by volume, moves by sea: dairy, meat, fuel, machinery. We're also responsible for one of the world's largest stretches of ocean, about 4.1 million square kilometres. He says if the decision on the frigates is delayed or the wrong capability is chosen, New Zealand could spend years without a warship able to operate in contested waters alongside its allies, and the skills, the systems, and the experience behind that capability would take a generation to rebuild. If we don't have a navy and then decide that we want one, it's not going to be as simple as buying ships. You have to train up a whole generation of command structure, troops, sailors, the like. No argument from me there, but you would have to wonder why we spent $600 to $700 million on upgrades to the Te Mana and Te Kaha if they're going to be obsolete within a few years. Major General Howard retired says we are a serious maritime nation – what we decide here will show whether we intend to stay one. Now I've had no argument with his thoughts so far, but this one I would have to dispute. Can we seriously be considered a serious maritime nation if our naval fleet comprises two frigates, two support vessels, and four basically cop cars for the sea? We have of course one at the bottom of the ocean, but that was a survey ship and wouldn't have really counted. Norway, which is the same size as New Zealand, has a naval fleet of 69 vessels: submarines, frigates, corvettes, minesweepers, minehunters, you know, pick a ship, any ship, and they've got it. And sure, they are far, far richer than we are, and the Russian bear is close enough to them that they can feel its fur. But come on, a serious maritime nation does not have two warships and one survey ship at the bottom of the ocean. I can understand why we haven't made our defence and our interoperative capability a priority over recent years when we have been lucky enough to have lived in a relative state of peace and calm. But the way we are now, the way the world is now, we need to decide whether we want to be part of serious alliances and play our part or whether we just bludge off our mates, who may or may not choose to help us depending on whether they can be arsed or what we've got that they want. There'll be no guarantees. You only have to look at Europe to see what happens when you rely on another country for your defence. All of a sudden, they pull the plug and Europe is left scrambling. All of a sudden, they're having to play catch up for the past 30-odd years on their defence spending, on their defence capability, because they cannot rely on the US anymore. We don't have to have a traditional navy. It doesn't have to look like it did 50 years ago. With changes to technology, the way wars are fought, wars are won – if you could ever say that wars can be won. But the way wars and battles are fought now, you'd need different technology, different capability, but we have to do some spending surely. For those who say we don't need to, look at Europe. The US said you've done nothing for us, you haven't spent any money, look after yourselves. And now they really are playing catch up. We can stand on the shores to the beat of rhythmic drums and sing 'Give Peace a Chance' while people take what they want, and that is a valid option. Even with a fleet we could afford, we're not going to be able to repel a serious invader. But surely, we have to play our part if we want to be considered a serious maritime nation? I would consider that playing our part in an interoperative alliance. That's what we have to do, or that's what we have to make the decision on. I'm all for doing our bit and not bludging off our mates. I'd love to hear your thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!Does high climate risk actually destroy residential property value, or does it create a structural entry point for desperate buyers? This week on the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Head of Research Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson unpack a groundbreaking new analytics release tracking the long-term price impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle across Hawke's Bay and Auckland. The data exposes a fascinating climate paradox: high-risk homes are retaining immense price resilience purely because their discounted entry points attract intense demand from affordability-squeezed buyers. Check https://www.cotality.com/nz/insights from Tuesday morning.The guys also deliver a full, high-stakes preview of Wednesday's structural Official Cash Rate (OCR) decision. With major trading banks split down the centre, we map out the exact economic crosswinds - including a sharp rebound in business confidence, marginally increasing filled jobs, and a structural potential oversupply of global oil - that will decide the outcome. Plus, Kelvin reports back on his live experience under the roof at Christchurch's brand-new Te Kaha stadium for the All Blacks' season opener.This week we discuss:The June HVI Breakdown: Assessing the national 0.2% monthly dip and the ongoing underperformance of Auckland and Wellington City.The Cyclone Gabrielle Audit: Unpacking the data proving why flood-prone properties hold their values stubbornly against natural hazard warning systems.The Government Insurance Backstop: Why the days of automated state buyouts are ending and what it means for long-term un-insurability.The July OCR Split: Analysing the 3-2 bank economist division and the voting mechanics required to break a three-all committee deadlock.The Green Electrification Shift: How the permanent structural drop in global fossil fuel demand is quietly putting downward pressure on domestic inflation.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Christchurch rugby fans are fizzing over the return of test rugby to the city after four years. The new Te Kaha stadium is sold out for the All Blacks opening game of the season against France tomorrow night. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane live from the Whisky Library at Bloody Mary's at the Rydges Latimer to preview the All Blacks against France at Te Kaha (00:00)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (20:40)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZB Sports experts Adam Cooper and Jason Pine join Nick Mills for an All-Blacks special edition of Friday Sport Kick-off. This is the first test of Dave Rennie's new All Blacks, and our first chance to see how this side will work under his reign. The team make their debut at Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium against France on Saturday. The crew take a look at the Dave Rennie's first positioning of the squad and his statement with moves like shifting around flankers, Beauden Barret at 23 and Ruben Love starting at 10. And Piney squashes the rumours this will be an easy game playing France. With comments swirling it is a B team, how does this team really stack up against our All Blacks? And will the Hurricanes bomb squad be the thing France need to fear the most? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are gearing up to face off against France in the first game in the Nations Championship. They'll play in front of a sold-out Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch tomorrow night. Starting prop Fletcher Newell spoke to John Campbell.

Welcome to Episode 69! This is another chat from our time in Ōtautahi during OpenCHCH, where we had a tour of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha and spoke to the project architect and Warren and Mahoney's Sport and Recreation Sector Lead Matt Body. Te Kaha is a project of immense scale and complexity and we were lucky to see the public and player areas in detail. The building was also open for very well attended open days during OpenCHCH. We talk with Matt about the complexities of the design process, the impact of Aotearoa's first inner city stadium, and the science and technology behind the outcome. Before our talk with Matt, we remember Pip Cheshire who passed away in February. Our thanks to Finn and Nat Cheshire, who allowed us to feature the clip from Pip Cheshire's service. Theme Music: The Cosmic Wheels Cover photo: 76 Small Rooms

On today's episode of The Agenda, Tony Lyall joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the weather bell ringing for all the news organisations today (00:00)...Next, the fellas discuss the impending break up between Ben Stokes & Baz McCullum (07:00) and the White Ferns keeping their World Cup defence alive (20:40). Plus, they chat about Aussie media going gaga about Te Kaha and putting the 20th NRL team in Christchurch (22:50). Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (39:40) Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch's new stadium has put its stamp on the city, pumping $21 million into the economy in just 60 days. One NZ Stadium was forecast to generate $50 million in a year. The project was also completed six weeks early and $26 million under budget. Venues Otautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare told Mike Hosking they're absolutely flying – it's well beyond what they had forecast. She says things will flatten off a bit now that Super Rugby Pacific is over, but they have a really strong event pipeline, so those numbers are going to continue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele & Manaia Stewart are joined from across the ditch by Sydney Rugby League Correspondent Joel Harrison, aka The Notorious Pantsman, to discuss the Wahs at Te Kaha (00:00)!They discuss Charnze getting 4, Jaskson Ford tearing his pec, and what exactly happened between Manaia and Willie Mason... Plus, they preview the Warriors against the Dolphins this weekend (18:50) and pay tribute to former Warrior Marcelo Montoya, who announced his retirement from the NRL at the end of this season (27:45)...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's special episode of The Agenda/Mad Monday, Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane live from the Whisky Library at Bloody Mary's at the Rydges Latimer to recap the carnage in the capital in the Super Rugby Final and preview the Wahs at Te Kaha (00:00)!Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's special episode of The Agenda/Mad Monday, Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane live from the Whisky Library at Bloody Mary's at the Rydges Latimer to recap the carnage in the capital in the Super Rugby Final and preview the Wahs at Te Kaha (00:00)! Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, James McOnie joins ACC Head G Lane live from Christchurch to preview the Wahs against the Cowboys at Te Kaha on Sunday (00:00).Next, the fellas recap Day 2 of the 2nd Black Caps vs England Test, with Zippy from Rainbox scoring a 100 to save New Zealand (04:05), discuss Steve Corica leaving AFC and Tim Payne leaving the Phoenix (07:40), and preview the Super Rugby Grand Final this weekend (12:00). Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (25:20)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors Assistant Coach Richie Agar joins the show to chat about their upcoming Round 16 match against the Cowboys in Te Kaha, his thoughts on how they've been performing this season, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele & Manaia Stewart are joined from across the ditch by Sydney Rugby League Correspondent Joel Harrison, aka The Notorious Pantsman, to discuss the Warriors getting robbed by those bloody refs once again (00:00)!Then, they preview this weekend’s clash against the Cowboys in Christchurch and what Te Kaha can do to make things more uncomfortable for the visitors (12:30).... Plus, they preview State of Origin II (17:45)...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of One New Zealand and self-confessed Rugby League tragic Jason Paris joined Canterbury Mornings ahead of a massive weekend of Warriors action in Christchurch. Paris discussed One NZ's longstanding sponsorship of the Warriors, as well as the telco's partnership with Te Kaha, whether his loyalty to the “Wahs” would be tested if the South Island were to secure its own NRL team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders have marched past the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final, running out winners 52 to 31. While he's wary of getting too comfortable, coach Rob Penney says his players are loving life playing under the Te Kaha roof, just as much as their fans are. Crusaders fullback Johnny McNicholl joined Piney to break down the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs have arrived. Christchurch is a sellout, with tickets going in twenty minutes for the Crusaders v Blues clash at One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha. Four Kiwi sides make up the top six —the Hurricanes, the Blues, Crusaders, and Chiefs— with officials deciding to stick with the controversial “lucky loser” format. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley told Heather du Plessis-Allan that while some might see the outcome of the finals as predictable, he doesn't think that's the case. He says last year saw the 6th placed Blues knock off the 1st placed Chiefs in the qualifying final, and they went within a whisker of beating the Crusaders in the semi-final, so he's not sure it's quite as done and dusted as some people might be commenting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crusaders Assistant Brad Mooar catches up with Ric & Chappy to preview their Super Rugby Pacific quarter final against Blues at Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie is joined by ACC Head G Lane to check in on the most famous footballer in the world, Tim Payne and debate just how high his follower numbers could go (00:00)...Then, the fellas review the weekend's Super Rugby action and discuss the hotbox at Te Kaha (07:35), and chat about the Blackcaps stewing the Irish ahead of Lord's (12:55). Plus, discuss the Wahs going down to the Panthers in a Grand Final preview (16:00), PSG winning the Champions League (18:15), and tee up the NBA and NHL Finals (22:30).Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (29:40)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I get it. Within the loose structure of Super Rugby Pacific edicts, the allowance for teams to ‘pull a Hurricane', as it will be known from this point on, is readily available. If a team deem it to be prudent to rest players for a fixture, they can. Tonight the Chiefs are ‘pulling a Hurricane' against the Blues. Finishing at the top of the table, in a position where the result of the final round robin game cannot affect the team's final series placement, has afforded both the Hurricanes and the Chiefs the opportunity to rest key players for their final games versus the Crusaders and the Blues. Which of course both teams did. Legal, understandable, and accepted by most. The chance to rest tired carcasses and minds, which is insane, the season is short, this is not an NRL 27-week journey. It's 16. With byes. Yes, this is unusual, it's not often, if ever, that the first and second teams find themselves in a space where their final games have no bearing on their final round robin placement. I expect that forcing teams to play their top 23 would be nigh on impossible to police, so we are stuck with abominations like last night's pie fight. The clown. The Crusaders-Hurricanes clash should have presented the sold-out stadium with a stunning display of top rugby from some of the best players the game has to offer. The fans at home on the couch should have been treated to a high-quality exchange, celebrating the dizzying heights of our national game. But they weren't. We were served up a lukewarm plate of leftovers, masquerading as a restaurant quality main. Sure, some key ingredients still made their way to the plate, like Sevu Reece having a field day at Te Kaha, sorry Tahi Aotearoa Whare Hākinakina, no, um One New Zealand Stadium. The integrity of Super Rugby Pacific was compromised last night, and I'd suggest that tonight's Battle of the Bombays will be no different. The ‘Canes deserved to be spanked last night, and I hope the Blues dish up the same punishment to the Chiefs this evening. The fans should feel ripped off, the coaches ashamed. That's not high-quality sport entertainment. That was an abomination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, James McOnie joins Finn Caddie & ACC Head G Lane to discuss if they agree with Bryson DeChambeau that the Moon landing footage was fake (00:00)... Then, they preview Kids Round of Super Rugby this weekend, including the big clash between the Crusaders and Chiefs at Te Kaha (06:30), and preview the AFC Grand Final at Go Hard Stadium (15:05) and check in on the NBA Playoffs! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (29:10)... Have you joined our Facebook Group 'The Caravan' yet? - JOIN HERE Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 62, our guest is Caroline Harvie-Teare, who is the CEO of Venues Otautahi in Christchurch, home of the new One New Zealand Stadium. She started life as a farm girl,but moved to the city as a youngster and became a heart and soul champion for the city of Christchurch. The farm girl lingered though as her passion for horses took her to eventing success. That start reflects a toughness that has been reflected in every challenge she has taken on. When the earthquakes hit her city her job in the events industry was under threat. So she stepped up to join the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, doing her bit to help her city repair itself. Her success there led her to Christchurch International Airport as the city tried to recover its lost sparkle and resultant loss of tourists. Her return to Venues Otautahi, the city’s main events hub, just a week before the first of the Covid 19 enforced lockdowns, provided another challenging chapter to a career that had already had it’s share. But she has thrived. Venues Otautahi is now New Zealand’s largest events and venue company, and the organisation owns or manages some of the country’s most sought after venues including the revitalised Christchurch Town Hall, Woolfbrook Arena, Hagley Oval, and New Zealand’s newest and already arguable best stadium, One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. Caroline’s story encompasses many characteristics. Resilience and strength are obvious. But she is also someone who thinks very clearly about where her best skills lie and how she can apply those skills to make the best contribution. She is unashamedly a proud and passionate cheerleader for her chosen city and her story provides countless lessons for any aspiring leader. During the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast Caroline Harvie-Teare speaks to Bruce Cotterill about the tough days after the earthquakes and the memories that return as each step in the city’s recovery is taken. She’s very open about the tough decisions enforced as a result of Covid 19. But the main story here is about a stadium. One that is so much more than a venue for sports and music. It’s a venue that represents the recovery of a once broken city and provides the ‘icing on the cake’ as that long rebuilding process nears completion. Caroline Harvie-Teare has a great leadership story, and she tells it well. As is so often the case, the best leadership experiences occur when the circumstances are genuinely difficult. There are lessons aplenty from every step she has taken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss the latest strange update from Kevin Pietersen that even has the Universe Boss concerned (00:00)...Then, the fellas discuss the Black Caps Test squad named for the tour of England & Ireland, featuring Steady The Ship (03:00), the Crusader horses have been spotted at Te Kaha (14:00), and the latest in the Moana Pasifika drama (24:10)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (35:10)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa, New Zealand Music Month every day this May On Wednesday, K'lee, Azura and Charlie celebrated the 03 legend, Scribe. Taking a trip down memory lane to where he first started all the way through to his most recent performance opening Christchurch new stadium, Te Kaha. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Coach Rob Penney is hopeful the Crusaders will harness the energy of a stunning Super Round for Friday's blockbuster showdown against the Hurricanes in Wellington. Penney says christening the new One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha has been great for the team's spirit. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Round heads to the brand-new Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch… and what a way to christen it. A full weekend of footy, packed stands, cracking atmosphere, and a proper festival feel — the kind of rugby showcase Super Rugby dreams about. The stadium? Unreal. The crowds? Even better. The results? Well… depends which side of the Tasman you're sitting on. The Kiwi teams absolutely ran the table. The Crusaders kicked things off by beating Waratahs, sending the Christchurch faithful home very happy in game one. The Blues nearly gave their fans heart failure but somehow scraped past the Queensland Reds in full squeaky-bum, extra-time chaos — thanks in part to a late penalty from Fraser McReight that went the wrong way. The Highlanders got the job done over Moana Pasifika, while the Chiefs handled the Fijian Drua. And the Hurricanes? Fehi Fineanganofo, WHAT A FREAK, too bad he's going to Newxastle. All in all — an absolute belter of a weekend, unless you're Australian… in which case, maybe skip this one. We crack a couple of beers, break down the action, butcher a few names, and talk a healthy amount of nonsense along the way. Grab a beer and enjoy

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!The Q1 2026 CPI data is finally in, landing at a ho-hum 3.1%. While it's technically above the target band, the market has already moved on to the next big question: exactly when will the RBNZ hold its nerve no longer and lift the OCR?This week, Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson break down the inflation stats and why July vs September is the current 50/50 bet for the first rate hike. We also dive into the latest Chart Pack data showing a soggy 4% year-on-year drop in sales volumes for the quarter, and respond to a listener request for a dedicated rural property market roundup.This week we discuss:Q1 CPI data: Why 3.1% was exactly what the market expected and why the calm before the storm remains the theme for the beginning of 2026.OCR timing: July or September? We look at the data gaps facing the Monetary Policy Committee in their upcoming meetings.Soggy sales volumes: Breaking down the 4% quarterly decline in transactions and what it says about buyer/seller capitulation.Lending rule speculation: Could the RBNZ use LVR or DTI settings as a relief valve while the OCR stays high?Rural roundup: A deep dive into agricultural debt, input costs vs output prices, and why farm sales might actually be looking up.Te Kaha stadium: Kelvin reports back from the opening Super Round at Christchurch's new world-class venue.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Anyone who didn't feel excited for and proud of Christchurch over the long weekend might need to check if they've still got a pulse. Because what a ripper. And anyone who thinks our brand new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha isn't going to be Christchurch's greatest asset then, maybe, they were at home all weekend and didn't see what was going on. Thousands of visitors in town for the Super Rugby Super Round. Numbers thrown around say 14,000 people visited - 4,000 of them from Australia. ChristchurchNZ had estimated it would pump $6 million into the economy. But it's now saying that it will probably be more than that. I'm in no doubt about that. I see the church pub alone sold 50 kegs of beer on Friday night. We did some numbers over dinner last night and worked out that that would have been at least $50,000 in beer sales. At one pub. On one night. That doesn't count the beer sold on Saturday and sunday. Naturally, Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge is pushing for Christchurch to host the Super Round again. I think he's got a multi-year deal in his sights. And, crucially, Super Rugby Chief Executive Jack Mesley isn't ruling it out. Although, he's hardly going to poo-poo it when he's here and everyone's on a high because of how well it went. But he did say before jumping on the plane back to Sydney that Christchurch definitely has a head start over other New Zealand cities. Which we do. Tell that to the Mayor of Dunedin, though, who is saying this morning that they're going to be looking into the viability of hosting the Super Round in Dunners. One ting that occurred to me at the weekend, was who needs Russell Coutts and Sail GP now we've got this brilliant stadium facility? Which is why I think it is going to be Christchurch's single greatest asset. If it isn't already. I know that Friday night, especially, was a milestone. It was the end of a very long wait. It was another one of those symbolic and emotional moments when we realise just how far we have come as a city. And I know not every Crusaders game at One New Zealand Stadium is necessarily going to attract 25,000 people. And I know that not everyone is a rugby fan. But you can't deny the good the Super Round did for our city over the weekend, and the good the stadium is going to continue doing. Just imagine what it's going to be like next month when Six60 headlines the first big concert at the stadium. Which is sold out. You imagine what it's going to be like when the Warriors play here in June. Again, another sell-out. And imagine what it's going to be like in July when the All Blacks play France under the roof. That match is well on its way to being sold out too. So the weekend was just the start. And what a brilliant start it was too. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha officially opened this weekend with a sold out match between the Crusaders and Waratahs on Friday night. The All Blacks' first test at the venue on July 4, and the Warriors' first NRL match at the stadium in June both quickly sold out, while Robbie Williams and the Foo Fighters are set to perform in late 2026 / early 2027. Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge says the One New Zealand Stadium is ready to replace Eden Park as New Zealand's national stadium, despite being half the size. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of anticipation, Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium is finally open for business, and the city's food and drink scene is ready to reach a new audience. The stadium opened with Super Rugby Pacific's Super Round, and one new delicacy on the menu has caught the attention of the wider public. Sunday Session investigative reporter Claire Sherwood got to try the deep-fried pie sandwich and she's outlined her thoughts. "The pie itself was pretty significant, like a good inch thicker, a big steak and cheese pie - then double deep-fried. It was super, super crispy." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's special episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane live from the Grizz Wylie Memorial Studios in Christchurch to preview the weekend of all weekends for rugby heads, Super Round at Te Kaha (00:00)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (22:30)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make no mistake, today is a massive day for Christchurch. Normally, you'd say the official opening - when the ‘hoi-polloi' gather to cut ribbons and make speeches - is massive. But today's the day. Because today, the stadium becomes ours. And I'm with Mayor Phil Mauger who is saying that it has been worth every penny. It's a spend that not everyone has been and will be happy about. But as the mayor is also saying today, he doesn't think people realise yet the benefits it's going to bring the city. Primarily, he's talking about the economic benefits. And who can argue with the benefits from this weekend alone? 25,000 people at the stadium tonight. Tens of thousands more tomorrow and Sunday. And, as ChristchurchNZ boss Ali Adams is saying today, the stadium will bring people here who will leave with a changed view of the city and some of them will come back. Not just for another visit - but to study, work and invest here. But it's also the social benefits that the stadium is going to bring us. It's a bit of a cliche - but, isn't it amazing, how things change over time? I can still vividly remember going to the old AMI stadium at Lancaster Park with my mate, Adam, taking our two first-borns to see the Crusaders play under the lights. My daughter and my mate Adam's son were preschoolers and we had it all organised with enough snacks to keep them happy and enough clothes to keep them warm and all of that. Sometimes, of course, half a game would be enough for the wee ones, and we'd shoot off home at half time. I can still see the photo. My little girl in her black and red poncho and black and red beanie. Fast forward to today and it's the kids arranging to take me to the big opening game. Buying me a ticket for Christmas, telling me the social plan beforehand and afterwards. Which I suspect will see me heading home to bed long before they're ready to call it a night. And just like Lancaster Park or Jade stadium or AMI stadium (whatever you want to call it), I know that our new stadium is going to be the place where future generations of Cantabrians fall in love with the thrill of rowdy togetherness. Because this isn't just a massive pile of concrete and steel in the centre of town. This is going to be the place where we will celebrate the wins. Together. Where we'll accept the losses. Together. Where we'll be moved by the artists and performers who will come to Christchurch from all over the world. We'll do all of that together. And if you're going to any of the super round matches this weekend - or whenever you end up going - I guarantee that's one of the first things you will feel. I know that because, even at the crusaders training run last week, the overwhelming thing that got me as I walked through those shiny new doors was “here we all are again”. 15 years later - here we all are again. And that's why I am absolutely fizzing today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parakiore. Ngā Puna Wai. Hagley Oval and now Te Kaha. Ōtautahi Christchurch now has the full deck of first class, top notch, bee's knees sporting facilities. It will be, if it's not already, the envy of the country. This has not come without a fight, there are citizens of that city that really didn't want a bar of any of it, or the price tag they came with. But good things come to those who ask and in One New Zealand Stadium's case, those who wait. The stadium at Te Kaha is the jewel in Christchurch's sporting crown. The paragon, the masterpiece, the crowning glory, the pièce de résistance. Plainly, these facilities were all borne of the calamitous quake of 2011, a city defining disaster that flattened the metropolis in the blink of an eye. A barely comprehensible natural disaster which the city will carry in its hearts and minds for generations to come. Although it has taken many years for the populace to haul itself back to its feet physically and mentally – the reconstruction, redevelopment, and reimagining of their proud town have been stunning. Uplifting even. Sport is the beating heart of Canterbury. Unless you've lived there, which I did for the first 30 years of my life, you can't possibly grasp the deep-seated passion that drives the outrageous success that the red and black athletes have sustained for, well, forever. This continuum of achievement has never waned, and now with the proliferation of world class sporting facilities, it's incomprehensible that it won't continue. Tahi Aotearoa whare hākinakina kei Te Kaha. What a stunner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Round is just one more sleep away. All sides will converge on Christchurch this weekend to mark the opening of the new Te Kaha Stadium. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

This weekend sees the first events at Christchurch's new and long-awaited stadium. Tom Newfield, owner of Earl restaurant which is a near-neighbour of the new stadium spoke to John Campbell.

Christchurch's long-awaited new stadium is opening its doors to the public this weekend for its first ticketed event. Venues Otautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The pitch is ready and waiting for the doors to open at Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium. The stadium's hosting Super Rugby's Super Round over the next three days, with the Crusaders taking on the Waratahs in front of a 25 thousand strong crowd in tonight's opening match. Construction on the $683 million venue started in 2022 after Lancaster Park was destroyed in the 2011 quakes. Venues Otautahi CEO Caroline Harvie-Teare told Mike Hosking the city's waited a long time for this day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now say goodbye to what was only ever supposed to be a temporary venue but has become a fortress for the Crusaders and a graveyard for anyone who tried to go there and win. Seven championship winning seasons were played there from 2017 to 2023 – another one last season. A place that came to represent something far greater than a place to watch the Crusaders. It's only when you go to Christchurch to watch the Crusaders play that you fully realise what this team means to its region. For a city that's had to endure so much, the Crusaders have been a uniting force. A symbol of togetherness. And they have provided a distraction from the often challenging lives of those who inhabit that great city. It feels like the new stadium is the final piece in the rebuild puzzle. After what they've endured in the 15 years since that dreadful day in February 2011, the opening of a new stadium signifies the completion of a long road back to normality. Christchurch is now complete once more. Now of course there's a tendency to look at things like this with a sense of misty-eyed romanticism and overlook the faults of Addington. It's a bit hard to get to. Very, very cold. Short on modern-day facilities for the teams, sponsors, media, and the fans. But the legacy of that so-called temporary stadium will be as significant as what Lancaster Park was, and what Te Kaha will almost certainly become. In the midst of difficulty and destruction and despair, Addington brought people together. It provided pockets of joy to a city that badly needed them and came to represent much, much more than just a place to watch a game of rugby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tribute to the Crusaders now former home from CEO Colin Mansbridge in the wake of the Super Rugby team's final match there. Apollo Projects Stadium housed the team for 14 years and saw them take home multiple Super Rugby titles. It has been farewelled with a 69-26 thumping of the Fijian Drua – hooker Codie Taylor scoring four tries in what was his 150th game for the franchise. Mansbridge told Piney it's always going to be a place that every time he walks past, no matter what shape or form it takes in the future, it'll be a place that grabs the heart. “I think it'll always be like our folks' home – you know, it'll always be that thing that you hope they don't sell.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before yesterday, I can honestly say I'd never heard the word grouse. Well, actually that's not true, I'd heard the word grouse. I knew it as a bird. As game for a hunter. But I'd never heard it used in the slang form. “It is grouse,” said Christchurch Mayor, Phil Mauger, as he cut the ribbon in his city's brand new $683m stadium. So long as you mean it's excellent, I thought, then I'm with you Phil. I was born and raised in Christchurch. I'll always have an affection for the ‘03 that comes from having had a great childhood based in a place. It's never been perfect, but it'll always be home. We could see the old stadium from our family home. The first time I was ever on TV was while sitting with my dad on the old embankment at Lancaster Park for a test between Pakistan and New Zealand in February 1994. The cameraman came and got a little cutaway shot of us, and the next day at school various people excitedly came to tell me. There's no doubting the new stadium is a huge upgrade. Lancaster Park (or Jade Stadium as it was) was in a semi-industrial spot in the city fringes. At Te Kaha, you walk across the road and you're straight into the bars and restaurants. If you had the wrong seat at Jade Stadium, you'd pounded by the cruel Easterly. Te Kaha's roof means there are no such concerns. I often feel as though I have the experience of viewing Christchurch as a sort of time lapse. I know the city, I'm there fairly often, but I'm not living it every day. It means I get an interesting sense of progress. Even for someone on the outside, progress has been agonizingly slow. For the longest time, it was measured only in empty lots. Of the 17 anchor projects defined back in 2012, none was delivered to the original timeframe. But they have been delivered, and almost all of them are excellent. Te Pae, the convention centre, is fantastic. Tūranga, the central library is surely one of the country's best. Add to it Parakiore, the metro sports facility, the Canterbury University rebuild, the new QEII, the Margaret Mahy playground… there are so many great public facilities in the city, and each of them is better than the one it replaced. There have just been two outstanding projects. The Christchurch Cathedral, and what I suppose could be described as a cathedral of a different kind. The thing about Te Kaha is that by design, it brings the greatest number of people together, whether for Six60 or yet another Super Rugby title. For so many years, Christchurch was sad and sorry. But Te Kaha's completion, costly as it may have been, is such a big milestone. It's more than a stadium. It's more than a construction project. It is the crowning of what is surely most vibrant city in the country. It is grouse. To those who've lived through it all and are counting down the days to their first match at Te Kaha… enjoy being envied. You deserve it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 28 March 2026, legendary British comedian Eddie Izzard joins Jack to discuss her most iconic moments, playing all 23 characters in Hamlet, and gracing stages across NZ this year. Jack reflects on what the opening of the Te Kaha stadium means for Christchurch as a city. Chef Nici Wickes chats fancy sea salts and shares a deliciously easy recipe for Salted Caramel Baked Apples. Sustainability expert Kate Hall discusses her latest project: a suburban homestead. Plus, Swedish mega-popstar Robyn has released her new album ‘Sexistential'. Music reviewer Chris Schulz joins Jack to admire her impact and share his favourite tracks. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Years of waiting are nearly over for Christchurch, with the city's new stadium on the brink of opening. Ministers and city leaders will attend this morning's official launch of One NZ Stadium ahead of its first major event – Super Rugby's Super Round on Anzac weekend. Venues Ōtautahi Chief Executive Caroline Harvie-Teare told Mike Hosking residents have put up with a compromised stadium for years. She says the focus is now on locking in top-tier events and securing long-term partnerships. Harvie-Teare told Hosking they're lucky to already have partnerships with the Crusaders as well as the Warriors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 18 February, 2026, we hear from the new Reserve Bank Governor on the first big call of her tenure - keeping the official cash rate at 2.25 percent. We talk to Northland MP Grant McCallum about Shane Jones' call to kill "homicidal" dogs. The head of Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium hints there's more than just the Foo Fighters to come. And on the Huddle, do Jack Tame and Tim Wilson support Heather's call that the Foo Fighters are the greatest modern rock band? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a view that Government funding for major events is a smart investment. The first round of events in its $70 million package has been unveiled, including the first ever concert at Christchurch's One NZ Stadium at Te Kaha next May. Other events include Linkin Park in Auckland and the Ultra Music Festival in Wellington. Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive Nick Hill told Mike Hosking this funding is designed to make existing events bigger. For example, he says, the Readers and Writers Festival in Auckland is a fantastic event, but could they use the funding to make it more international? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch has been added to the list of cities hosting games for next year's Rugby League World Cup. The city joins Australia and Papua New Guinea as hosts for the event, and although the addition is a surprise for fans, it has been in the works for a while. New Zealand Rugby League CEO Greg Peters told Mike Hosking that, 'it's been on the cards for a little while now, obviously, with the opening of Te Kaha down there.' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand enviousIn the last 14 years Christchurch has been to hell and back - now it's finally emerging from the rubble as the country's most vibrant place to beGuests: Phil Mauger - Christchurch mayorAnthon Matthews - Hustler Group directorLearn More:Paddy Gower raves about ChristchurchTV3's Juliet Speedy takes a peek into the Te Kaha stadium, set to open on time and within its $683 million budgetFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details