New Zealand’s largest pickleball and padel centre to open in Christchurch’s old…

Ella Thompson2026-07-18T01:06:00.000Z

Finally some decent use of that building. Court Theatre was dead anyway.

Luca Reid2026-07-18T01:57:00.000Z

nah, the theatre had its day. This is better use of space

RNZ2026-07-18T01:24:00.000Z

$600k for a pickleball centre… classic council wasting ratepayer money while roads crumble. but sure, let's play ball

Jamie Fox2026-07-18T01:58:00.000Z

It's not council money, it's private investment. Read the article.

Finn Walker2026-07-18T01:42:00.000Z

Honestly this is great for Christchurch. More stuff to do in the city.

Ella Thompson2026-07-18T02:23:00.000Z

It'll be full of boomers hogging courts. No thanks

Mason Young2026-07-18T01:48:00.000Z

Jamie Fox2026-07-18T02:03:00.000Z

Can't wait to smash some paddles and have a pizza after. This is the dream.

Luca Reid2026-07-18T02:12:00.000Z

It's good to see the old theatre getting a new life. Rather this than another car park

RNZ2026-07-18T02:23:00.000Z

lol okay enjoy your overpriced paddles

Ella Thompson2026-07-18T02:28:00.000Z

Another overpriced white elephant. Watch it close within two years.

Mason Young2026-07-18T03:22:00.000Z

Facts. Two years max then it'll be a storage space.

RNZ2026-07-18T02:55:00.000Z

just what we need, more gentrification disguised as 'activity'

Finn Walker2026-07-18T03:01:00.000Z

than another empty building mate

Mason Young2026-07-18T03:12:00.000Z

Is padel even a real sport or just something rich people made up?

Jamie Fox2026-07-18T03:51:00.000Z

people enjoy things jeez

Finn Walker2026-07-18T03:37:00.000Z

Great to have a bar and pizzeria. Something for everyone

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