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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 13 MIN

Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on Apollo Projects Stadium, New Brighton's redevelopment, and the outgoing Council CEO

from Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald · host Newstalk ZB

The Mayor of Christchurch thinks the site of soon to be retired Apollo Projects Stadium should be sold on when it's returned to the council's ownership.  Phil Mauger told Canterbury Mornings he believes the land is best suited for housing, stressing that any redevelopment should respect the site’s past.  "The common-sense use is for housing. Not massive intensive housing, just normal intensification. It'll need a bit of a green area in the middle, it needs to be done properly."  They also discussed the departure of outgoing CEO Mary Richardson, the New Brighton Mall redevelopment, and if Christchurch roads need more cheaper cycleways.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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