Magical pop-up ice rink to transform the heart of Christchurch

Christchurch is about to get a whole lot cooler as a pop-up ice skating rink lands in the city’s Cathedral Square.From tomorrow until July 26, a 435sq m ice ri…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-26T05:00:00.000Z

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River Cole2026-06-26T05:14:00.000Z

oh great, another thing for tourists that locals can't afford. pop-up profit maker more like

Leo McKenzie2026-06-26T05:51:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, some of us work hard for our money and deserve a treat

Sophie Ngata2026-06-26T05:42:00.000Z

aww that's lovely! the kids will love it over the holidays, might take my niece

Ben Sullivan2026-06-26T06:09:00.000Z

anyone know if it's actually good ice or just bumpy crap? last one in wellington was shocking

Ben Sullivan2026-06-26T06:16:00.000Z

literally just wondered the same thing, hope someone reviews it

Leo McKenzie2026-06-26T06:20:00.000Z

bet it'll be $40 for a session that lasts half an hour. nah I'll pass, council should spend on fixing the roads

Reese Morgan

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Magical pop-up ice rink to transform the heart of Christchurch

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2026-06-26T07:05:00.000Z

roads aren't even that bad mate, have you been to auckland?

Reese Morgan2026-06-26T06:27:00.000Z

looks cool but that's gonna be a nightmare for parking. cathedral square is a mess already

Ruby Fraser2026-06-26T06:35:00.000Z

finally something to do in this dead city after work. keen as

Mason Young2026-06-26T06:49:00.000Z

I don't get the hype, it's just ice in a square. Christchurch acts like any little event is the best thing ever

Ruby Fraser2026-06-26T07:15:00.000Z

lol cope, at least something's happening after the quakes

Peyton Hall2026-06-26T06:54:00.000Z

stoked! took my daughter to one in akl and she loved it. hope they keep it running past july

River Cole2026-06-26T07:04:00.000Z

who actually wants to skate in winter? cold as already. just stay home with a hot water bottle

Sophie Ngata2026-06-26T07:21:00.000Z

each to their own I guess, hot water bottle sounds nice too haha

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