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Unlimited possibilities under one roof


Designing foodservice for a destination stadium that serves both premier hospitality guests and high volumes of sports fans and concert-goers is no small undertaking. At One New Zealand Stadium, that complexity has resulted in an operation built to stand at the heart of its community for decades to come. Lauren Hurrell speaks to the teams who brought this vision to life


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he One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha is Christchurch’s premier central-city stadium, set to host elite sports, major music concerts, and entertainment events from summer 2026. Located in the heart of the city, the stadium was rebuilt after its predecessor was demolished in 2019 following damage caused by the 2011 earthquake. The new venue is designed


to be a full-service, year-round destination for community engagement, entertainment and top-tier hospitality, all housed under one roof. Designing the stadium was a complex task. The


fully roofed facility seats more than 30,000 and can be expanded for major events, operating year-round regardless of weather. It required high-capacity hospitality and foodservice solutions to serve both large crowds and VIP guests within tight timelines. “One NZ Stadium is an incredibly important piece of infrastructure for Ōtautahi, Christchurch, so it was important that the food and beverage offering genuinely reflects our city,” says Caroline Harvie-Teare, chief executive of Venues Ōtautahi. “At Venues Ōtautahi, we have a strong local procurement ethos and that played a key role in our vision for the stadium. When it came to the culinary facilities, it was important to build infrastructure that supports high-quality


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