Christchurch's Own World Class Convention Centre

Te Pae stands prominently with a striking architectural design, illuminated by soft lighting, as twilight casts a serene backdrop, featuring nearby greenery and a peaceful street scene.

Ngā Kaiwhakarite

Organisers

Ngā Kaiwhakaaturanga

Exhibitors

Ngā Manuhiri

Visitors

Kia ora, welcome to our gathering place

Te Pae Christchurch is a world-class convention centre, designed as our city's gathering place.

Located in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand, our award-winning venue embodies the unique culture of the Canterbury region, offering a variety of modern, flexible spaces for 50-2,000 people.

Whether you are hosting a multi-day conference, trade exhibition, live show, business meeting or a banquet dinner, our experienced team will take care of every detail.

1,364

Tiered seat auditorium, divisible into two spaces with 682 seats.

860

Seat banquet space overlooking Ōtākaro Avon River, divisible into two smaller rooms.

2,800m²

Exhibition space, divisible into three separate halls.

About Te Pae

Let us be your hosts

A unique sense of place

Reflecting our region's stunning landscape and culture

Beautiful, flexible spaces

Designed to respond to your event requirements

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Te Pae features a distinctive architectural structure with a flowing design and a large white archway. People walk through a landscaped area under a clear blue sky, enjoying the vibrant surroundings.

Te Pae, a modern architectural structure with a textured facade, stands prominently as a man walks past, surrounded by a landscaped area and urban buildings.

A striking modern building features a mix of angled, patterned surfaces in gray, black, and reflective materials. People walk by as they approach the entrance marked “Te Pae.”

Te Pae, a distinctive building with a textured facade, is surrounded by greenery and urban scenery. Bicyclists traverse the pathways nearby as sunlight casts a warm glow over the scene.

Two women ride colorful electric scooters along a paved path in front of a modern building with unique architecture. Vibrant trees and greenery enhance the lively atmosphere of the Te Pae surroundings.

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458575 delegates walking out of te pae convention centre

“For an environmental conference, Te Pae Christchurch was awesome. You’re looking out of all the windows across trees and green spaces. The word beautiful came out a lot. They loved it. Loved the venue. Loved the whole city, really.

Working with the team was great. It was the smooth running of the team at Te Pae Christchurch - the run sheets, getting stuff sorted, the flexibility to allow us to go in earlier, just those little things made a real difference. It was a god-send to be able to use the whole venue. The overall feeling was great venue, beautiful city, great organisation.”

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Conference 2025

Chris Walsh, Conference Chair & Former ISA President