Te Pae Christchurch

What Te Pae Christchurch does

Te Pae Christchurch is a purpose-built convention centre in central Christchurch, New Zealand, that opened in 2020. The venue serves corporate conferences, association conventions, medical and academic congresses, cultural exhibitions, and large-scale banquets. Its physical capacity comprises a 1,364-seat tiered auditorium (divisible into two 682-seat spaces), 860 banquet seats, and 2,800 square metres of exhibition space. The facility is operated by Legends Global (NZ) Limited under the ASM Global management network and is owned by Crown Infrastructure Delivery Limited, a New Zealand central-government entity.

The venue generates revenue through three primary streams: venue hire (typically bespoke per-event pricing with multi-year contracting available), event services, and in-house food and beverage catering. It targets a diversified customer base spanning international associations, corporate clients, government bodies, and cultural and arts organisations. Recent and confirmed forward bookings include the Adaptation Futures 2025 conference, a Michelangelo exhibition, a Banksy touring exhibition, the ASID 2026 conference, Garbh Rangtaali 2026, and the Traumatic Brain Injury Conference 2027.

Commercially, Te Pae is supported by an ecosystem of partnerships including Tourism New Zealand Business Events, Business Events Christchurch, The Conference Company, the University of Canterbury, The Stetson Group (touring exhibitions), and a Vatican Museums licensing arrangement. It holds a deep certification stack including AIPC Gold Certification, Qualmark Gold (awarded 2024 for the fourth time), Toitū Carbon Zero certification, and multiple ISO certifications, and was a finalist at the 2026 NZEA Event Awards. The business does not publicly disclose revenue, headcount trends, or utilisation metrics.

Name

Te Pae Christchurch

Legal name

Legends Global (NZ) Limited

Website

https://tepae.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Te Pae Christchurch is a purpose-built New Zealand convention centre, opened 2020, that hosts corporate conferences, association conventions, cultural exhibitions, and banquets for international, government, and corporate clients under ASM Global management and Crown ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention Centre Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Convention centre services
• Event venue hire
• Conference facilities
• Exhibition spaces
• Event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire and Event Services: Revenue generated from hiring out versatile event spaces including auditorium, banquet halls, exhibition halls, and meeting rooms. Includes comprehensive event management services.
2. Food and Beverage Catering: In-house catering services with refreshed menus featuring local Canterbury provenance, from high country lamb to Akaroa salmon, reflecting regional culinary identity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre provides purpose-built venue hire for conferences, exhibitions, banquets, and live events. Its facilities include a 1,364-seat auditorium, an 860-seat banquet space, and 2,800m² of exhibition space, supported by in-house food and beverage catering, audio-visual services, and end-to-end event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auditorium Venue Hire 1,364-seat auditorium available for hire to conference organisers, associations, and event planners for plenary sessions, conferences, performances, and large-scale presentations.
• Banquet Hall Venue Hire 860-seat banquet space available for hire for gala dinners, awards nights, banquets, and seated dining events as part of conference and event packages.
• Exhibition Hall Hire 2,800m² of exhibition floor space available for hire for trade shows, exhibitions, expos, and large-scale display events.
• Food and Beverage Catering In-house catering service for events held at the convention centre, covering conference catering, banquets, receptions, and refreshments, with refreshed menus introduced in July 2026.
• Refreshed Menus Refreshed in-house food and beverage menus launched in July 2026, providing updated catering options for conferences, banquets, and events held at the venue.
• Audio Visual and Event Production Services Audio-visual and event production services supporting conferences, presentations, performances, and exhibitions held at the venue.
• Event Management Services End-to-end event management services provided to clients hiring the venue, supporting event planning, coordination, and on-site delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosting major international conferences including Adaptation Futures 2025, showcasing scale and capability for world-class events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Stetson GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibition promoter bringing Michelangelo: A Different View to Te Pae Christchurch. Previously brought The Art of Banksy exhibitions to Christchurch.
• Business Events ChristchurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for destination marketing and business events promotion. Business Events Christchurch supports Te Pae Christchurch in attracting international conferences to Ōtautahi Christchurch.
• The Conference Company LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Conference management company that partnered with Te Pae for hosting Adaptation Futures 2025 major international conference, providing conference management expertise.
• Tourism New Zealand Business EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025National tourism body supporting business events sector. Partnered for Adaptation Futures 2025 conference showcasing New Zealand's capabilities for international events.
• University of CanterburycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic institution partner contributing to Adaptation Futures 2025 conference, representing local collaboration between education and business events sectors.
• Legends Global (NZ) LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue management company operating Te Pae Christchurch as ASM Global venue. Provides global venue management expertise and operational excellence standards.
• ASM GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational venue management company with global portfolio of convention centres and entertainment venues. Te Pae Christchurch is proudly managed under ASM Global banner.
• Crown Infrastructure Delivery LimitedcoreOthersCrown entity that owns Te Pae Christchurch building as part of post-earthquake Christchurch rebuild and regeneration initiative.
• Vatican MuseumsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensing partner for Michelangelo: A Different View exhibition, providing authentic reproduction rights for Sistine Chapel frescoes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adelaide Convention Centre: Adelaide Convention Centre is a South Australian tier-1 convention venue with integrated exhibition, banqueting and meeting space. Closely comparable to Te Pae on scale, customer segments and pursuit of mid-sized international conferences in the APAC market.
• Vancouver Convention Centre: Vancouver Convention Centre is a tier-1 waterfront convention and exhibition venue holding international association conferences. Comparable to Te Pae on purpose-built construction, riverside/waterfront location, strong sustainability credentials, and pursuit of international mid-to-large association events.
• International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney): ICC Sydney is a flagship Australian convention centre operated by a major venue management group. Comparable to Te Pae as a tier-1 purpose-built APAC convention venue competing for the same rotating international association conferences.
• Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC): PCEC is Western Australia's flagship convention and exhibition centre hosting international conferences, exhibitions and banquets. Directly comparable to Te Pae on tier, scale and target market of international association buyers.
• Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC): MCEC is Australia's largest convention and exhibition centre, hosting major international conferences, exhibitions and banquets. Directly comparable to Te Pae in target customer base (association conference buyers), tier of venue, and mix of space types (plenary halls, exhibition halls, meeting rooms).
• Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre: BCEC is a purpose-built convention and exhibition centre in Brisbane hosting major international and medical conferences. Comparable to Te Pae in operating model (convention + exhibition + banqueting under one roof), target market (international associations), and award-winning positioning.
• Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC): HKCEC is Asia's largest purpose-built convention and exhibition centre hosting major international conferences and trade exhibitions. Directly comparable to Te Pae as a tier-1 government-linked venue competing for Asia-Pacific-bound international association conferences.
• Singapore EXPO: Singapore EXPO is a major purpose-built exhibition and convention venue hosting international conferences and trade exhibitions. Comparable to Te Pae as a regional tier-1 purpose-built venue competing for the same APAC association and trade-show rotation cycles.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Facilities: AEG Facilities is a major global venue operator with a portfolio of convention centres, arenas and stadiums. Comparable to ASM Global as a broad incumbent competing for venue management mandates and providing operational standards and international conference access relevant to Te Pae.
• ASM Global: ASM Global is the world's largest venue management company and Te Pae's parent operating group. Comparable as a broad incumbent across the global convention and exhibition venue sector — it sets operational benchmarks and global booking-access patterns relevant to Te Pae's commercial positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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