One NZ Stadium heat: Operators acknowledge more work needed after 32.5C high

Home / New ZealandUpdatedHerald ReportersNZ Herald·26 Oct, 2026 10:49 PM4 mins to read‌On the rooftop of One NZ Stadium is a walkway that takes those who are brave enough around the seating perimeter and within touching distance of the roof. Video / Alyse WrightOperators of Christchurch’s One New Zealand stadium have acknowledged more work could be done to mitigate heat inside the venue, as parts of the stadium reached a sweltering 32.5C yesterday. Two events were centre stage at the stadium during the long weekend, with the Rugby League World Cup held on AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.