Marriott to debut Sheraton in Christchurch

Marriott International has announced it will bring Sheraton Hotels and Resorts to the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

30 September, 2025

Legends and ASM Global rebrand following merger

Venue management and events companies Legends and ASM Global are rebranding a year after their merger.

29 September, 2025

TV star to MC PCOA conference

The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has announced an award-winning TV presenter will be the master of ceremonies at PCOA25 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on 7-9 December 2025.

17 September, 2025

NZ business events industry taking on the world

With the MEETINGS 2025 trade show taking flight on 11 June in Auckland, the spotlight is on New Zealand’s evolving business events sector that has entered an era of prosperity on the international stage.

4 June, 2025

A landmark centre for building lasting connections

Since opening in May 2022, New Zealand’s Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been a leader in the innovation, sustainability and cultural spaces, writes its general manager, Ross Steele.

19 February, 2025

A new frontier for large-venue catering

The landscape has changed for large-event conference venues when it comes to food and beverage. Sustainability, innovation, curated menus and a local focus is shaping how catering is delivered to suit modern expectations from planners and their delegates, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

29 January, 2025

Christchurch to host PCOA Conference in 2025

Christchurch has been announced as host city of the 2025 Professional Conference Organisers’ Association (PCOA) Conference.

3 December, 2024

Commitment to carbon-neutral sustainability

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre general manager Ross Steele writes that the New Zealand venue is leading by example in its goal to reduce its carbon footprint.

9 April, 2024

Net-zero status for Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has achieved Toitū carbonzero certification as part of its commitment to addressing climate change.

7 March, 2024

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre GM joins AIPC board

Ross Steele is the first New Zealand-based member to hold a board position with AIPC.

27 July, 2023

Te Pae Christchurch goes for CarbonZero

The initiative marks the Centre’s next step in its commitment to reduce its environmental footprint.

15 February, 2023

Christchurch to host major international astronomy conference

The five-day conference will bring the world’s top astronomers to the New Zealand city and is expected to make an economic impact of NZD 1.1 million for the region.

24 January, 2023

Te Pae Christchurch recognised for environmental management

The Centre has been named as a finalist in the Toitū Brighter Future Awards 2022, which acknowledge Toitū certified businesses that are leading the way in environmental sustainability.

9 November, 2022

Te Pae’s “dirty” work for cleaner, greener future

The Centre has strengthened its commitment to sustainable practices by supplying local gardening association with “soil food” generated by its onsite food dehydrator.

2 November, 2022

TRENZ set for comeback in 2023

New Zealand’s most significant international tourism trade event returns for the first time since 2019.

1 November, 2022

Te Pae’s owner company appoints new manager

Kirstie McNulty joins Ōtākaro Limited and will work alongside Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre general manager Ross Steele and his ASM Global team.

18 October, 2022

Te Pae Christchurch announces new director of event services

Highly experienced event professional Nicolette Elia joins the stellar team this week, bringing a wealth of experience to her new role.

8 August, 2022

Christchurch wins bid to host 1,500 surgeons in 2024

As large-scale international conferences return to New Zealand shores, so do high-value visitors.

16 June, 2022

MEETINGS 2022 opens to record numbers in Christchurch

Last held in Ōtautahi Christchurch 14 years ago, MEETINGS has returned to the South Island city with a bang, welcoming a record number of exhibitors to its shiny new convention centre, Te Pae.

15 June, 2022

NZ’s largest ever business events trade show opens next week

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will welcome more than 500 buyers from across New Zealand and Australia at the record-breaking event.

9 June, 2022