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CHRISTCHURCH IS HOME TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL ARENAS
Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium has been named one of the world’s most beautiful sports venues by the Prix Versailles.
The stadium is one of just seven venues worldwide on this year’s list.
Sports arenas were among the world’s most important gathering places and increasingly reflected the identity, vibrancy and aspirations of the communities they served, Prix Versailles secretary general Jérôme Gouadain said.
CHRISTCHURCH NAMED AMONG TOP WORLDS TOP 10 TRAVEL DESITINATIONS
“Christchurch offers the rare combination of a dynamic urban experience and extraordinary natural beauty, all within easy reach.”
The predictions were based on research involving 28,230 travellers across 32 countries and territories, including 1008 New Zealanders.
NEW STADIUM DROPS JAWS
As Australian governments haggle over new stadiums, our neighbour has put us to shame faster than we could hold a meeting.
It’s fair to say OneNZ Stadium looks an absolute treat with a permanent roof letting in plenty of light as Kiwi fans packed in to modern grandstands, making themselves heard through the broadcast.
