Rangiora Recreation Ground

Rangiora Recreation Ground (also known as the MainPower Oval through a sponsorship deal with local company MainPower) is a cricket ground in Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand.

The Recreation Ground is recorded as being in existence since the early 1870s, and used for cricket since 1891.

[1][2] It first held a first-class match when Canterbury played Central Districts in the 2003/04 State Championship.

[3] Since the 2011 Christchurch earthquake damaged Lancaster Park beyond repair, Canterbury have played many of their first-class home matches in Rangiora.

[7] The ground has also been used a home venue for Canterbury Women in the State League since the 2006/07 season.