One New Zealand Stadium is the premier and most accessible, inclusive, sustainable and flexible venue in Aotearoa.
OUR STORY
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OUR STORY
OUR STORY
One New Zealand Stadium opens in April 2026, ushering in a new era for stadium experience in Aotearoa. The Stadium is operated by Venues Ōtautahi.
For generations, Lancaster Park was the beating heart of Christchurch’s sporting spirit, a historic stadium that witnessed countless unforgettable moments in rugby, cricket, and community events.
It was a place where families, fans, and athletes came together to celebrate the game and the city’s passion. However, the devastating Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 brought an end to Lancaster Park’s long legacy, leaving a gap in the city’s sporting landscape. In response, Apollo Projects Stadium emerged as a vital interim home for Christchurch’s sports teams and events, keeping the city’s sporting heartbeat alive through resilience and community spirit. The temporary stadium was opened in 2012 with an expected lifespan of three to five years, but it would admirably serve the region for 14 years.
In 2020, the New Zealand Government and Christchurch City Council confirmed the build of a new state-of-the-art fully roofed stadium.
With the countdown on for opening, One New Zealand Stadium stands proud as a world-class, multi-purpose venue at the heart of Ōtautahi. Designed for inclusivity, sustainability, and unparalleled fan experiences, it carries forward Christchurch’s rich sporting heritage while offering state-of-the-art facilities for sport, entertainment, and community. One New Zealand Stadium is more than a venue, it’s a symbol of regeneration, pride, and the unbreakable spirit of Christchurch.
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Through purchasing from the people who come to and support the venues not only allows our guests to share and experience beverages from the region.
Helping to form that almost natural ecosystem of supporting our local suppliers who in turn support us by attending corporate events, tradeshows, or concerts. VŌ is the only venue and event management company in Australasia that delivers its food and beverage services in house with all other companies contracting this core part of the business to third party catering service providers. This is a unique point of difference for VŌ.
Our Local Procurement Strategy was established in 2020 to focus on culinary innovation, reduce cost and control where products were sourced.
This change had a significant impact on the business. It has underpinned the company’s ethos and has delivered significant regional economic, as well as cost and revenue benefits.
Championing Ōtautahi and sourcing local underpins VŌ’s approach to all procurement with 80% of food across the venue portfolio and 70% of all contractors and service providers sourced from Canterbury. This is a direct contribution each year of around $13m to local suppliers, producers, contractors and service providers.
With the addition of One New Zealand Stadium in 2026, it is expected this direct contribution through sourcing locally will increase to $30m each year.
Championing Ōtautahi will continue to underpin the way the company does business throughout the course of this Statement of Intent and beyond.
Through purchasing from the people who come to and support the venues not only allows our guests to share and experience beverages from the region.
Helping to form that almost natural ecosystem of supporting our local suppliers who in turn support us by attending corporate events, tradeshows, or concerts. VŌ is the only venue and event management company in Australasia that delivers its food and beverage services in house with all other companies contracting this core part of the business to third party catering service providers. This is a unique point of difference for VŌ.
Our Local Procurement Strategy was established in 2020 to focus on culinary innovation, reduce cost and control where products were sourced.
This change had a significant impact on the business. It has underpinned the company’s ethos and has delivered significant regional economic, as well as cost and revenue benefits.
Championing Ōtautahi and sourcing local underpins VŌ’s approach to all procurement with 80% of food across the venue portfolio and 70% of all contractors and service providers sourced from Canterbury. This is a direct contribution each year of around $13m to local suppliers, producers, contractors and service providers.
With the addition of One New Zealand Stadium in 2026, it is expected this direct contribution through sourcing locally will increase to $30m each year.
Championing Ōtautahi will continue to underpin the way the company does business throughout the course of this Statement of Intent and beyond.
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