2010 to 2011
Christchurch earthquakes significantly damage Lancaster Park.
2012
New multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue identified in Central City Recovery Plan.
Land designated by Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for Multi-Use Arena.
2013
Cost-share agreement adopted between Crown and Council.
2015
Initial scoping study commissioned.
Council Long Term Plan allocates $253m to the project.
2017
Pre-feasibility study and strategic assessment completed.
Scope and affordability review completed.
2018
Independent review finds both CMUA and Metro Sports Facility projects should proceed.
Geotechnical investigations begin.
2019
Investment Case approved by Council December 2019.
2020
Investment Case approved by Crown March 2020.
On-site enabling works begin April 2020.
Council-owned company and board that will project-manage the build is established May 2020.
CCRP draft amendment approved by Minister Woods and funding agreement between Crown and Council finalised August 2020.
2021
BESIX Watpac was confirmed as lead contractor for the project and construction March 2021.
On-site decontamination works completed June 2021.
Agreement reached with NG Building owners to relocate building June 2021.
Barry Bragg appointed as interim CMUA board chair July 2021.
Updated design direction with 30,000 seats approved by Council August 2021.
2022
Preliminary design and gifted name 'Te Kaha' approved by the Council in January 2022.
Developed design completed in May 2022.
Early Works begins June 2022.
Council holds a public consultation regarding adding a further $150 million to the project, bringing the total to $683 million. 77% of almost 30,000 people supported the increase.
Council approves Design and Construction contract on 14 July 2022.
2023
Substructure works and major concrete pours begin in January 2023.
First of the steel for the vertical construction is lifted into place in June 2023.
Substructure works and major concrete pours are completed in July 2023.
First of 40 radial truss roof supports is installed in December 2023.
2024
Construction hits halfway mark in May 2024.
Naming rights sponsor, One New Zealand, announced in July 2024.
Water and road work upgrade project around stadium begins August 2024.
Façade and seating bowl artwork revealed in October 2024.
2025
The final steel module for the superstructure installed in January 2025.
The construction project enters its final year in April 2025.
2026
The stadium is expected to open in April 2026.
2010 to 2011
Christchurch earthquakes significantly damage Lancaster Park.
2012
New multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue identified in Central City Recovery Plan.
Land designated by Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for Multi-Use Arena.
2013
Cost-share agreement adopted between Crown and Council.
2015
Initial scoping study commissioned.
Council Long Term Plan allocates $253m to the project.
2017
Pre-feasibility study and strategic assessment completed.
Scope and affordability review completed.
2018
Independent review finds both CMUA and Metro Sports Facility projects should proceed.
Geotechnical investigations begin.
2019
Investment Case approved by Council December 2019.
2020
Investment Case approved by Crown March 2020.
On-site enabling works begin April 2020.
Council-owned company and board that will project-manage the build is established May 2020.
CCRP draft amendment approved by Minister Woods and funding agreement between Crown and Council finalised August 2020.
2021
BESIX Watpac was confirmed as lead contractor for the project and construction March 2021.
On-site decontamination works completed June 2021.
Agreement reached with NG Building owners to relocate building June 2021.
Barry Bragg appointed as interim CMUA board chair July 2021.
Updated design direction with 30,000 seats approved by Council August 2021.
2022
Preliminary design and gifted name 'Te Kaha' approved by the Council in January 2022.
Developed design completed in May 2022.
Early Works begins June 2022.
Council holds a public consultation regarding adding a further $150 million to the project, bringing the total to $683 million. 77% of almost 30,000 people supported the increase.
Council approves Design and Construction contract on 14 July 2022.
2023
Substructure works and major concrete pours begin in January 2023.
First of the steel for the vertical construction is lifted into place in June 2023.
Substructure works and major concrete pours are completed in July 2023.
First of 40 radial truss roof supports is installed in December 2023.
2024
Construction hits halfway mark in May 2024.
Naming rights sponsor, One New Zealand, announced in July 2024.
Water and road work upgrade project around stadium begins August 2024.
Façade and seating bowl artwork revealed in October 2024.
2025
The final steel module for the superstructure installed in January 2025.
The construction project enters its final year in April 2025.
2026
The stadium is expected to open in April 2026.