Te Pae Christchurch Celebrates Four Years Of World-Class Events

Four years after welcoming its first conference, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is marking a milestone moment, delivering worldclass events that have helped reshape Ōtautahi Christchurch’s global reputation and firmly position the city as a rising international business events destination.

Since opening, Te Pae Christchurch has hosted more than 865 major national and international conferences, exhibitions and cultural events, welcoming over 422,000 visitors and earning a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and seamless delivery on the world stage.

Central to that success is a highly experienced team whose professionalism, care and attention to detail continue to attract exceptional client and delegate feedback. Manaaki o Te Pae reflects how the team make people feel genuinely welcome, caring for one another and extending hospitality with heart, resulting in events delivered with warmth, precision and a strong sense of place.

The venue’s success mirrors Christchurch’s own transformation. Over the past four years, the city has reemerged as a confident, globally connected destination, valued by organisers for its walkability, compact city centre, proximity to accommodation and dining, and access to green spaces and the Ōtākaro Avon River precinct.

International organisers increasingly recognise Te Pae Christchurch as offering much more than just a venue. Events delivered at Te Pae Christchurch are purposedriven, culturally grounded and sustainably delivered, creating meaningful experiences that resonate well beyond the closing session.

Sustainability has been a defining pillar of Te Pae Christchurch’s first four years, with a sustainabilityfirst mindset embedded across every aspect of the venue. This leadership is influencing global event decisionmaking, with international organisations actively selecting Te Pae Christchurch as a venue that aligns with their environmental and social values.

“In just four years, Te Pae Christchurch has established itself among the world’s leading convention centres, delivering events that are operationally excellent and sustainably led,” says Ross Steele, General Manager of Te Pae Christchurch.

“We’re proud of the role Te Pae Christchurch has played in showcasing our city as a confident, connected and welcoming destination on the international stage.”

Four years on, Te Pae Christchurch is not only reflecting on its journey so far, but looking ahead with confidence as Christchurch continues its rise as one of the world’s most compelling business events destinations.

Te Pae Christchurch - Key Milestones

• Four years of worldclass event delivery
• Oceania’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre (World Travel Awards 2025)
• Top 50 Convention Centres worldwide (TTW 2026)
• Sustainability Leadership: Toitū Net Carbon Zero, EnviroMark Gold, Qualmark Gold
• International Standards ISO 9001 (Quality) & ISO 22000 (Food Safety) accredited
• AIPC Quality Standards - Gold Certification

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ABOUT TE PAE CHRISTCHURCH CONVENTION CENTRE

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is a crown-led major anchor project for the regeneration of Christchurch delivered by Crown Infrastructure Delivery Limited and is proudly managed by Legends Global. Te Pae Christchurch has capacity to host up to 2,000 delegates for a variety of national and international events. It features world-class purpose-built facilities including a 1,364-seat auditorium, 2,800 square meters of exhibition space and 24 meeting rooms. For more information visit tepae.co.nz.

ABOUT CROWN INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY (CID)

CID is the New Zealand Government’s dedicated infrastructure delivery agency. CID manages the full delivery of public infrastructure projects — from business case to construction and beyond — and increasingly supports agencies with asset and facilities management.

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, project development, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking. Our white-label approach ensures our partners remain front and centre while we harness the power of our global network – including over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually – to enhance their business and guest experience. To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

LEGENDS ASM GLOBAL (APAC and MENA)

From its APAC regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, Legends Global operates, manages and books a network of venues that includes:

Stadiums - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane; Kai Tak Sports Park Main Stadium, Hong Kong; and 50% ownership of VenuesLive, the operator of Optus Stadium, Perth

Entertainment and Indoor Sports Arenas - Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney; RAC Arena, Perth; Brisbane Entertainment Centre; ICC Sydney Theatre; Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Great Hall; Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai;

Live Performance Theatres - Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Bahrain, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur;

Convention & Exhibition Centres - Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Newcastle, Sydney, Christchurch, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bahrain, and Riyadh.

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