The developers of the $20 million Netsal facility planned at Nga Puna Wai initially asked Christchurch City Council for a $1 million loan. However, city councillors agreed on Thursday to loan only half the amount as suggested by city council staff. The 10-court centre was granted a lease in June to be built at the city council's Nga Puna Wai hub. Once the centre is open, the Christchurch Netball Centre plans to move its games there and away from Hagley Park. City council staff said a loan of $1 million would swallow a third of its community loan scheme.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 21, 2020 23:37 UTC