Christchurch still seems like a more viable second kiwi team to me. Getting a new stadium which should be a good size, shape and location, have a history of getting behind sports teams, a lot of ex-pat poms down there, and most importantly in Slava Meyn they have a rich guy who will back them. To Aussies who aren't aware of local dynamics Auckland may look more attractive based on population size but knowing the issues with stadiums and transport there I don't think it really makes sense
Christchurch still seems like a more viable second kiwi team to me. Getting a new stadium which should be a good size, shape and location, have a history of getting behind sports teams, a lot of ex-pat poms down there, and most importantly in Slava Meyn they have a rich guy who will back them. To Aussies who aren't aware of local dynamics Auckland may look more attractive based on populationsize but knowing the issues with stadiums and transport there I don't think it really makes sense