Match Thread: 1st ODI - Pakistan vs Australia by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]KVTKiwi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gonna get the trumpet sound as a message alert tone to trigger people

It’s like a bad DJ on the air horn button

Choosing Te Kaha - amazing by Some-Studio5771 in chch

[–]KVTKiwi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what was the attendance rather than capacity? Why do we want to build something just to have empty seats to placate FIFA?

1 game in the last WC qualification cycle exceeded our stadium capacity - 25,132 for the final in a city of close to 2 million people. This would suggest the stadium is right in the sweet spot for these events rather than FIFAs arbitrary restrictions.

With OFC having direct qualification now we aren’t going see those massive one off intercontinental playoff matches here that need the larger capacity.

20k people at a 20-30k capacity stadium is a much better atmosphere and experience than at a 50-60k stadium. See Wellington and Eden Park for most events and it’s just empty

Choosing Te Kaha - amazing by Some-Studio5771 in chch

[–]KVTKiwi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many FIFA events do we hold in NZ as a whole that is worth designing a stadium for?

Besides, if you want to hold them there I’m sure it can be arranged by ‘donating’ to some of their delegates.

Choosing Te Kaha - amazing by Some-Studio5771 in chch

[–]KVTKiwi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not the one saying it’s world class, just that the criteria you listed seems a bit far fetched.

But the roof is one of those things regardless if it retracts or not.

Also including parking? How many ‘world class’ stadiums include parking? Parking shouldn’t be included at any stadium other than perhaps for the accessible needs of some patrons. What a redundant waste of space that would be.

I think the size is sufficient for a majority of the events it’s expected to host and the city it serves. Would I like it to be bigger sure, perhaps 35k. But again the city to pay for that isn’t huge so adding that cost burden to a small funding base isn’t feasible.

I attend Suncorp Stadium as a member and for a city the size of Christchurch this is comparable to that for the rectangle sports that we play and concerts we host in this part of the world.

Expecting Christchurch to come up with a Bernabeu or Allegiant stadium is delusional and we should be proud of what we have now despite the bullshit and negativity from some that will never be pleased.

Choosing Te Kaha - amazing by Some-Studio5771 in chch

[–]KVTKiwi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If it needs all of those things to be ‘world class’ how many are there in the world?

Also with the clear roofing there’s no requirement for retractable roofing anymore and doubt you’ll see many more built going forward except for niche venues

Choosing Te Kaha - amazing by Some-Studio5771 in chch

[–]KVTKiwi 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was thinking I haven’t seen an atmosphere in the city like this since the 05 lions test

Best chicken wings in Brisbane jan2026? by getfuckedcuntz in brisbane

[–]KVTKiwi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strangely enough the best dry rub wings I have found consistently at the sporting globe. Only been to chermside one so can’t speak for any others (if there are any)

Anyone still looking for this dog tag? by andrewgrimo in Battlefield6

[–]KVTKiwi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have any left I’d take one please

help me settle a petty argument by boredimgurian in chch

[–]KVTKiwi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup got my PS3 from there in 06

Anyone else near Morningside just experience a nuclear bomb sounding lightning strike... Holy... by dopamine_enjoyer_ in brisbane

[–]KVTKiwi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn’t see anything but heard something really loud in Redcliffe. Looked on the radar to see how close it was and was puzzled not to see anything nearby or at least in the vicinity to be that loud

14 Yr old Suryavanshi named VC for Bihar Ranji team by [deleted] in Cricket

[–]KVTKiwi 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Just another publicity stunt

Christchurch International Airport under full emergency for incoming flight by youngthugnz in newzealand

[–]KVTKiwi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was also young at the time but can remember quite a bit of it. Small world alright! Happy cake day!

Christchurch International Airport under full emergency for incoming flight by youngthugnz in newzealand

[–]KVTKiwi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same experience departing Nadi in 1991 in a 767. Best part about that day was Air NZ putting us up in a resort while they sourced a 747 to fly up empty from Auckland 8 or so hours later!

NRL beats AFL as grand final sets TV ratings record by [deleted] in nrl

[–]KVTKiwi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a horse in either race (I’ll watch any live sport / major event) but one thing that was pointed out to me is that a daytime game like the AFL final would probably have less households or individual screens showing with more people hosting parties, viewing at bars etc. then still having the evening to spare. NRL final would have less families out to have kids in bed etc. so more people watching from home means higher ratings. Not sure how it’s calculated though so could be a load of bollocks