Aorangi Stadium reopens as $24.2m park redevelopment continues

January 13, 2026

Thompson Construction and Engineering’s site manager, Nathan Tubb, left, hands the keys back to Aorangi Stadium team leader, Sarang Phalke
Seismic strengthening and fire system upgrades of Aorangi Stadium have been completed, allowing recreation staff and stadium users back into the building.

The building was handed back to the Timaru District Council on Monday after a Certificate of Public Use (CPU) was issued to builders Thompson Construction and Engineering last week.

The stadium had been out of bounds since work began on October 1, 2025, as part of the council’s $24.2m Aorangi Park redevelopment.

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