Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton explores Christchurch's new stadium, inspiring Canberra Airport to propose a similar venue at Commonwealth Park.
It was a far cry from a cold winter's night at Canberra Stadium, shivering in minus 2 degrees.
Instead, Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton was sitting in Christchurch's new "toasty and warm" stadium on the other side of the Ditch.
It's the stadium that inspired Canberra Airport to investigate building one next to Lake Burley Griffin - and it has even employed the same architect.
Canberra Airport chief executive Stephen Byron will announce on Wednesday morning Populous will do concept design and feasibility work for the stadium they propose to be built on the archbishop's former residence in Commonwealth Park.