Funding grant helps with CCT’s Executive Managers salary. 7 February 2025 Hagley Oval and the Canterbury Cricket Trust (CCT) have been fortunate to receive a grant from One Foundation, to contribute towards the salary of our Executive Manager.   One of the major roles of the Executive Manger focuses on is fostering key relationships amongst the community and developing strategic initiatives that support improving community engagement, developing strong connections with charities, the wider cricketing community, other sporting codes and our community neighbors. Through this grant, these initiatives are made possible and provide memorable opportunities and experiences around the Hagley Oval Precinct.   An example of this was back in December, when CCT was able to provide local Cricket Clubs the chance to play out their respective Finals on Hagley Oval including a match under lights, which is not normally possible for club cricket.   This included: – OEM Premiership Senior Men’s T20 Semi Final and Final – Men’s Championship T20 Final (played under lights) – EV Power Women’s T20 Final. – Finals Day for the 2024 All-Nations Festival   All of the teams relished in the experience and were super grateful for the opportunity.   Thank you, ONE FOUNDATION, for this grant which made the above possible and for your ongoing support of the Hagley Oval Precinct and the Canterbury Cricket Trust.  

Funding grant helps upgrade CCTV Security System at Hagley Oval 8 January 2025 Recently, the CCTV system around the Hagley Oval Precinct has been through some much needed upgrades.   The CCTV system plays a vital role in providing safety for members of the community who use the precinct on a daily basis but also helps with player and crowd safety during match days on Hagley Oval.   The cost of installing a new system is significant but thankfully, we have been fortunate to have received some financial support.   The Aotearoa Gaming Trust have very generously provided the Canterbury Cricket Trust a contribution to ensure we are able to get the necessary work done.   Thank you, Aotearoa Gaming Trust, who with their help, is making the Hagley Oval Precinct safer for everyone!  

Support of the CCT continues.  16 December 2024 The Canterbury Cricket Trust has been very fortunate to receive funding from a variety of organisations which assist us in the operational costs associated with running and maintaining the Hagley Oval Precinct for our community to enjoy.   One of the more unknown aspects is maintaining and servicing the Emergency Beacons on top of the light towers and the and UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) system for Light Tower E. ??   Light Tower E is located very close to the flight path for the helicopters flying in and out of Christchurch Hospital. The beacon plays a vital role in ensuring the Rescue Helicopters enroute to and from the Helipad at Christchurch Hospital know exactly where the light tower is.   The UPS system ensures that even if there is a power failure at Hagley Oval or the Precinct, there is a backup system in place to keep the beacon running 24/7.   Our friends at Air Rescue and Community Services have generously come to the party to help cover some of these costs ensuring the beacon can stay on 24/7 and provide safety for aircraft getting people to the Hospital who require urgent care.   Thank you, Air Rescue and Community Services. We are extremely grateful for the help. ?

20 November 2024 The Canterbury Cricket Trust are extremely excited to share that Chairman, Lee Robinson has been appointed as a New Zealand Cricket Life Member. Amongst his many years of dedicated service to the Trust, Lee has played an instrumental role in the development of Hagley Oval Cricket Precinct including the Hadlee Pavilion and the Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Centre. The Hagley Oval Precinct would not be what it is today without Lee’s input and help. Lee was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2017 Queens Birthday Honours List for his services to the community and sport. Lee is also a Code of Conduct Commissioner for Canterbury and New Zealand since 1994. The Trust is incredibly proud of Lee and would like to thank him for all of his hard work over the years and we are grateful to see this well-deserved recognition by NZC. Once again, well done Lee!