Another milestone for Te Kaha Stadium project as roof and exterior cladding starts

Monday, 25 November 2024

Roof cladding being installed at the south end of Te Kaha stadium.

Roof cladding is under way and exterior cladding starts this week on Christchurch’s stadium, in another milestone for the project.

One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha is on track to open in April 2026, with its presence already a fixture of the city’s skyline.

The cladding installation will start on the south stand, along Tuam St, with the last sheets going on the north stand in mid-2025.

The new roof structure emerging on the stadium on November 18.

Work by local visual artist and graphic designer Morgan Darlison (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou, Tainui) will adorn the façade. The designs are inspired by hammerhead sharks and the creation story of Tāne.

Meanwhile, the fit-out inside the stands is progressing and painting crews have started on the final coat of steelwork paint.

The stadium is being built at a cost of $683m, funded by the city council and the Crown. It will have 25,000 permanent seats, with capacity for 5000 more to be added during large events.