Construction is continuing on the Metro Sports Facility, which will soon have a new name. Local rūnanga have gifted the name Parakiore to Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility. Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri chose the name Parakiore as a tribute to the youngest son of Tūrākautahi, the Ngāi Tahu chief who built Kaiapoi Pa in the 1700s. Ōtākaro Ltd Roof trusses go up at Christchurch's long-awaited Metro Sports Facility. A public council report described Parakiore as a man of great strength and amazing speed as a runner.

Source: Stuff April 04, 2021 08:26 UTC