The oddest thing about Nelson Suburbs is that they're chucking nearly 40 grand into flying for every MPL game.
I'm fairly certain the 7 Chch clubs bus (at least for the most part) in the reverse situation?
Obviously there are issues re what bussing does to the body, but surely the CC is more prestigious than the MPL, and they could find some balance? Suburbs could probably beat 4/7 Chch clubs while being less than their best.
I think most of the Christchurch teams fly to Nelson when playing Suburbs.