Councillors approved the stadium investment case when they met on Thursday. Councillors approved the stadium investment case on Thursday. READ MORE:* Christchurch stadium: How much ratepayers will contribute* Christchurch's $473m stadium plan revealed: 25,000 seats, finished in 5 years* Christchurch stadium plan facing funding shortfall of up $60mStaff replied that when talking to New Zealand Rugby, they had been told 25,000 seats "wasn't seen to be a deal-breaker" for getting those matches. The stadium will be owned by the council and operated by council events company Vbase. Without a stadium, Christchurch faces reduced tourism and economic activity, less vibrancy, and delays to other investment in the area.

Source: Stuff December 12, 2019 02:48 UTC