Stadium construction enters challenging phase

In the July construction update video, Christchurch City Council Project Director Kent Summerfield shares the latest news from Te Kaha – which is also to be known as One New Zealand Stadium.

“On site we’ve hit another exciting milestone during the month. We’re now halfway through the radial truss installation, with 20 of the 40 total now fabricated and in place,” says Mr Summerfield.

“Installation of the radial diaphragm modules which cantilever off the radial trusses is also progressing well and is substantially advanced in the southern area.”

Six of the prefabricated modules are now in place and work to infill each module is also underway in the south stand.

Work on the roof supports will lead into one of the most complex parts of the project – installing the roof of the covered stadium.

“The roof installation represents a particularly challenging aspect of the build, and the team are working very hard and proactively to ensure we stay on track,” says Mr Summerfield.

There are now around 350 people working on site each day to make it happen. Collectively, the team has now clocked over 900,000 work hours. 

The video also offers a look inside the corporate boxes in the west stand. The four-storey stand is a hive of construction activity, with crews currently working on service installations, wall framing, and glazing. 

Overall, the project remains within budget and on track to open in April 2026.For more information, regular updates, and to our e-newsletter about Te Kaha’s construction, visit tekahaproject.co.nz.