Christchurch Parakiore recreation centre to open on 17 December

Wednesday 26 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 26 Nov 2025, 12:37pm

In this story Phil Mauger

The new Parakiore recreation and sport centre on Moorhouse Avenue will open to the public on 17 December. The facility includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, five hydroslides, and various sports courts. The complex is valued between $300 million and $500 million.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldWed 26 Nov 2025, 10:26am

   Christchurch’s Parakiore centre confirms December 17 opening date (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 26 Nov 2025, 10:36am

   Opening date finally set for Christchurch’s ‘world class’ sports facility (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 26 Nov 2025, 12:37pm

   $500 million indoor sport and aquatics centre to open in Christchurch next month (opens in new tab)