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    A group of Special Olympians is the latest to test Christchurch's new Parakiore metro sports centre - ahead of its official opening

    A group of Special Olympians is the latest to test Christchurch's new Parakiore metro sports centre - ahead of its official opening


    Christchurch City Council's expecting to announce a public opening date next week - with the potential it won't be until after December's Special Olympics.

    Events director Liz Fitzgerald says it has the athletes' approval.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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