Parakiore is being delivered by Rau Paenga for the eventual owner, Christchurch City Council. At over 30,000m², Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre will feature a 50-metre, 10-lane competition swimming pool and a separate diving pool, large aquatic leisure area, five hydroslides, fitness spaces and nine indoor courts for sports such as netball, volleyball and basketball. The facility will cater for the needs of the recreational, educational and high performance sporting communities.