Labour announces $300m for Christchurch rebuildSTACY SQUIRES/STUFF A large crowd of cheering Labour supporters greeted Jacinda Ardern at the party's rally in Christchurch on Sunday. Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has pledged a $300 million capital fund for Christchurch if her party gets into government. The Christchurch City Council will put $253m towards the arena, but the stadium it wants to build is expected to cost $496m. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF Party faithful packed the Showgate at Riccarton Racecourse for the launch of Labour's plan for Canterbury on Sunday. Labour Canterbury issues spokeswoman Megan Woods said the National Government had "taken the foot off the gas" with the Christchurch rebuild.

Source: Stuff August 27, 2017 01:41 UTC