EPISODE · Jul 13, 2022 · 4 MIN
Sam MacDonald: Chch councillor says it would be a travesty if they don't push ahead with the stadium
from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB
A Christchurch City Councillor says it would be a travesty if they don't push ahead with the stadium.The future of the controversial facility will be decided in a meeting starting at 10am.The lead contractor has agreed to a fixed price, $683 million, for Te Kaha, meaning the average Christchurch ratepayer will initially pay $144 a year for the stadium.Sam MacDonald told Tim Dower they're in this position now because of indecision.He says if it doesn't go ahead, Christchurch residents will be disappointed, and re-litigating it may not get them any further ahead over the next ten years.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Christchurch City Councillor says it would be a travesty if they don't push ahead with the stadium. The future of the controversial facility will be decided in a meeting starting at 10am. The lead contractor has agreed to a fixed price, $683...
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Sam MacDonald: Chch councillor says it would be a travesty if they don't push ahead with the stadium
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