Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Tournament partners have reluctantly announced that Christchurch will be unable to host the seven matches currently scheduled to be played at the AMI/Lancater Park Stadium in Christchurch. This follows a detailed assessing of damage to the Stadium, grounds and infrastructure caused by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake ...
A vide of an interview with Darren Shand, the manager of the All Blacks, about the upcoming test match at the Christchurch Stadium in Addington. Shand talks about the team's excitement about returning to Christchurch. The video also includes footage of the All Blacks training at Linfield Park.
The ticket office at Lancaster Park (AMI Stadium), not used since the February 2011 earthquake. Windows broken and door boarded up. We are still waiting to see what the outcome is for this stadium. Government want a new one closer to the CBD, so there is talk of this being demolished, while others want it repaired.
A Press Box graphic, featuring an item on the proposal to roof the temporary stadium in Addington.
The layout for a Marshall Lore column featuring an item on the debate over the proposed stadium.
The top of the water slides in the QEII swimming pool, exposed by its demolition. The slides themselves have been broken off, leaving only the entry points. The photographer comments, "After assessment of the damage caused by the numerous earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand they decided to demolish the QEII stadium and it's swimming pool".
Christchurch has a big bill to contend with, if it still wants the multi-use stadium that's been in the works since the earthquakes 11 years ago. The problem-plagued project has blown out another $150 million, meaning it's going to cost $680 million and counting. The finish date's been pushed out too - to April 2026. Christchurch City Council's punting the hefty decision making back to the ratepayers. The options - increase the budget, scale back the project, or halt work altogether. Tessa Guest reports, and Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge talks to Lisa Owen.
The contents page for the Your Weekend section of The Press, featuring a photograph of the damaged AMI Stadium.
A page banner promoting an article about the Christchurch City Council irrigating playing fields at the damaged AMI Stadium.
A video about members of the Irish rugby team touring the Christchurch central city Red Zone. The team is in Christchurch for a test match against the All Blacks at the new Christchurch Stadium. The video includes interviews with scrum coach Greg Feek and coach Declan Kidney. It also includes footage of Irish construction workers meeting the team in Cathedral Square.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School play football at AMI stadium with members of The Phoenix".
A second round of earthquake simulations, using explosives are to begin in Christchurch today; upsetting some residents in the area.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Chris Greenacre (Phoenix striker) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Chris Greenacre (Phoenix striker) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Chris Greenacre (Phoenix striker) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Chris Greenacre (Phoenix striker) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Shows a huge glass bell representing a 'Cone of silence' over the City Council. Context: Refers to ructions in the City Council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ben Sigmund (Phoenix defender and local Cantabrian) referees a fun match at AMI Stadium with pupils from quake-affected St Pauls School".
A video of a CERA press conference unveiling the 100-day blueprint produced by the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU). The video includes presentations by Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Warwick Isaacs, the Director of the CCDU. Brownlee and Isaacs announce the acquisition of properties within the central city, and the creation of a green space bordering the central city. They also announce the building of a convention centre, stadium, and sports facility.
Christchurch will lose its Rugby World Cup games with a report finding the city's stadium is unfit to host matches in the wake of last month's earthquake, British media is reporting.