New Zealand’s largest pickleball and padel centre to open in Christchurch’s old Court Theatre building

Jazlyn WhalesJournalist·NZ Herald·18 Jul, 2026 01:00 AM3 mins to read‌KJ Randall, partner in Picklepadel and renovation contractor, says the company wants to maintain the theatrical character of the Christchurch Court Theatre's old building.Christchurch’s former Court Theatre will soon become home to New Zealand’s largest pickleball and padel centre.The $600,000-plus transformation of the building involves the installation of eight pickleball courts, three padel courts, and a licensed bar and pizzeria, creating the country’s largest facility of its kind. The venue is