Christchurch is getting a stripped-back version of its planned indoor stadium. But the budget-friendly pick could cost the city in the long run. The initial plan was for the indoor stadium to have 30,000 seats, but councillors voted to reduce it to 25,000 seats to keep a lid on costs. It was estimated the original design could run $88 million over budget. Some Cantabrians think scaling back could be short-sighted. Christchurch councillor Yani Johanson told Checkpoint he voted against the reduced stadium as he believes there is huge risk with the project.