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Loren Aberhart: Christchurch NZ Head of Destination and Attraction on the unlikeliness of the city hosting a second Commonwealth Games

Published: Sept. 3, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

A second Commonwealth Games in Christchurch is unlikely for now.\xa0

Mayor Phil Mauger requested a report on the viability of bidding for the event on the 50th anniversary of the 1974 edition's opening ceremony.\xa0

It recommends Christchurch doesn't host a standalone event until a national bid is considered.\xa0

Christchurch NZ's Head of Destination and Attraction, Loren Aberhart told Mike Hosking there's accommodation and transport constraints associated with hosting, and many extra costs.\xa0

She says the city would need to invest in sporting infrastructure that it doesn't need in the long term.\xa0

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