CID is proud to own Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre — a cornerstone of our public infrastructure portfolio and a lasting symbol of our origins in the Christchurch rebuild.
As the Crown owner, CID works closely with operator ASM Global to ensure Te Pae Christchurch is maintained to a high standard and continues to deliver strong public value.
CID's ownership and oversight of management of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre — a nationally significant venue — demonstrates CID's ability to deliver enduring public value through high-quality AM/FM practices.
The $450m facility has the capacity to host 2000 people or simultaneous smaller events. It features a 1400-seat auditorium, an expansive 2800m2 exhibition hall and 24 meeting rooms. Te Pae hosted its first events in April 2022.In 2024/25, Te Pae hosted 210 events and welcomed over 80,000 visitors. Independent analysis commissioned by CID found the centre generated $77 million in GDP and supported nearly 700 full-time equivalent jobs nationwide, with most of that impact concentrated in Canterbury.
Operationally, Te Pae continues to perform strongly, with 91% of attendees indicating they would recommend the venue. It also achieved several prestigious milestones, including AIPC Gold Certification (placing it among just 30 convention centres globally recognised for operational excellence), Toitū Net Carbon Zero status and ISO certification — reinforcing its reputation as a world-class venue that showcases the best of Christchurch and New Zealand.
The $450m facility has the capacity to host 2000 people or simultaneous smaller events. It features a 1400-seat auditorium, an expansive 2800m2 exhibition hall and 24 meeting rooms. Te Pae hosted its first events in April 2022.
