ulu Posted July 28, 2022 Report Posted July 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Victorian said: Sorry but Victoria is not a country. It is a state. Even so, New Zealand isn't much bigger than Victoria so it could be viable. Quote
Victorian Posted July 28, 2022 Report Posted July 28, 2022 https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/commonwealth-games/129405691/government-looks-into-hosting-commonwealth-games-at-some-point Quote
Alexjc Posted July 28, 2022 Author Report Posted July 28, 2022 17 hours ago, Victorian said: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/commonwealth-games/129405691/government-looks-into-hosting-commonwealth-games-at-some-point Herein lies the rub...oh and by the way the country's name is NEW ZEALAND...not Aotearoa... Most New Zealanders want Christchurch to host the 2034 games as the central city to a nationwide event or at least have some major participation in them. It's going to cost a packet. We cant predict the world 12 years from now, but I would expect King Charles, being well into his 80s by then, would send out the Prince and Princess of Wales to open them. Quote
Victorian Posted July 28, 2022 Report Posted July 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, Alexjc said: Herein lies the rub...oh and by the way the country's name is NEW ZEALAND...not Aotearoa... Most New Zealanders want Christchurch to host the 2034 games as the central city to a nationwide event or at least have some major participation in them. It's going to cost a packet. We cant predict the world 12 years from now, but I would expect King Charles, being well into his 80s by then, would send out the Prince and Princess of Wales to open them. If 2034 is the aim, they have more than enough time to plan and prepare for the Games. The CGF is probably going to look to lock in Hamilton for 2030 in the next year or two with 2034 possibly being announced in 5-6 years time? Enough time for NZ to argue and come up with a plan. Quote
Victorian Posted December 15, 2022 Report Posted December 15, 2022 I was speaking to a NZ Swimming Official here at the World Short Course Championships. She was saying there are no pools in NZ that meet FINA International Swimming Facility requirements. The corridors in the NZ National Aquatics Centre are not long enough. The new pool in Christchurch they are hoping will meet FINA requirements however Councils are continuing to cut the budget of projects so this may be impacted. Quote
Alexjc Posted December 18, 2022 Author Report Posted December 18, 2022 On 12/15/2022 at 3:55 PM, Victorian said: I was speaking to a NZ Swimming Official here at the World Short Course Championships. She was saying there are no pools in NZ that meet FINA International Swimming Facility requirements. The corridors in the NZ National Aquatics Centre are not long enough. The new pool in Christchurch they are hoping will meet FINA requirements however Councils are continuing to cut the budget of projects so this may be impacted. Christchurch lost the opportunity to build a new "QEII multisport" complex years ago. The new swimming pool aquatic complex has been delayed into oblivion and may never be built. as you mentioned, there are now no FINA standard pool facilities left in NZ. A new facility is planned for Auckland but would need a push and govt support. Currently Auckland has a very conservative mayor who is all about cutting costs and reducing debt... He's not interested in providing sports stadiums. Such a shame as NZ Swimming is going through a rebirth after decades of stagnation in performances and results. There are, of course FINA standard 50m pools, just not the five star hotel expected facilities that have to go with them nowadays. Quote
Alexjc Posted April 19, 2023 Author Report Posted April 19, 2023 Official bid by the NZOC to host 2034 CWGs. This has pricked up the ears of the powers that be in Christchurch. ALREADY the lines are going hot that the city be a MAJOR venue for sports if the REGIONAL concept is adopted. https://t.co/5cfqXEywVg?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^embeddedtimeline|twterm^screen-name%3ATheNZTeam|twcon^s1_c14 Quote
Alexjc Posted January 23, 2024 Author Report Posted January 23, 2024 50 years since Christchurch hosted one of the most popular games. And it's current Mayor wants to look into the feasibility of hosting the 2030 Games. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjjoKLXsfSDAxUza_UHHUPXB4QQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rnz.co.nz%2Fnews%2Fnational%2F507397%2Fchristchurch-council-looks-into-viability-of-hosting-commonwealth-games&usg=AOvVaw0oAJNNIyldPdaiCRNyTXuL&opi=89978449 The legacy of the 1974 Games is still fresh in memories and above all, merchandise. There was just something special about them. Sadly, it's most visible legacy, QEII Park was destroyed in the 2011 Earthquake, but there are still signs of where events were if you look for them. Quote
Alexjc Posted September 8, 2024 Author Report Posted September 8, 2024 Christchurch 2030 bid study group told to end immediately by the NZOC. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiU-aGE87OIAxU9hlYBHdByKasQxfQBKAB6BAgIEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odt.co.nz%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fchristchurch-urged-not-pursue-commonwealth-games&usg=AOvVaw3_qNB8Qfz7wkmgKRcyNFL3&opi=89978449 It looks like the NZOC has knowledge of the future of the Commonwealth Games Federation's future. Telling the Christchurch 2030 pushers to not bother and it looks likely the NZ wide 2034 bid could be quietly dropped. Quote
Alexjc Posted October 2, 2024 Author Report Posted October 2, 2024 Christchurch has been shortlisted as the potential host of a proposed bid by the NZ Athletics Federation for the World Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2028 This bid already has the backing of the NZ Government. The new "One Te Kaha" roofed stadium would have a 200m track laid in it for the duration. Quote
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