Economic ambition: ChristchurchNZ CEO, Alison Adams
If you’ve been in the central city this past week, you will probably have been lucky enough to experience the vibrance of the World Buskers Festival. It’s one of the highly anticipated events on Ōtautahi’s summer calendar, and, since 19 January, the city has been buzzing with its gasps and laughs. Something we […]
Business events: Te Pae General Manager, Ross Steele
Since opening in May 2022, Te Pae Christchurch has hosted almost 450 events, driving significant economic benefits to the city and wider region. With direct international flights almost back to pre-Covid levels, we’re attracting visitors from all around the world to our city for business events. In November, Te Pae Christchurch held the […]
Striking central city build
Cutting-edge construction and eco-friendly techniques are contributing to a spectacular new inner city build on Tuam Street. Construction is already well underway on the new Lexus dealership building, designed by Warren and Mahoney. The standalone retail outlet, due to open in the first quarter of 2024, will operate across two levels with 572sqm […]
Another award for Ravenscar
Christchurch’s Ravenscar House Museum beat a $138 million concert venue in San Diego, a $450 million state-of-the-art convention centre, and a new art museum in Milan, to win a prestigious global award for best new cultural building. The museum, designed by Patterson Associates Architects for Susan and Jim Wakefield’s Ravenscar Trust, won the […]
New year, new kitchen: MF Turnbull
Studies show we spend more than 400 hours in the kitchen each year. It’s home to our tired selves, our just waking up and scrambling for a coffee selves, it sees the meals and mess we make, and it hears our late night chats in the light of the fridge. A space that […]
Upgrading your outdoors
Indulge in the delights of your garden sanctuary this summer by elevating your outdoor experience. Consider splurging on key elements that will transform your garden into an area of relaxation and entertainment. If you’re planning to host extended gatherings, investing in a robust table and chairs is essential. Picture an evening dinner party […]
Creating home-based memories: Knuddy Homes
Moving into your new-build home is really only the end of the first chapter. The story continues with the moments lived there, moments that translate into memories, which build on one another to create the tale of your life. This is the philosophy that drives Ben Knudsen, owner of Canterbury building company Knuddy […]
Top awards for Te Pae
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been acknowledged with a 2023 New Zealand Public Architecture Award. Te Pae was funded by the Crown and delivered by the Government infrastructure delivery company, Rau Paenga. Kirstie McNulty, Rau Paenga’s General Manager of Te Pae Christchurch, emphasises the significant contribution by architects Woods Bagot in association […]
International Chefs Day: Te Pae Christchurch General Manager, Ross Steele
As we countdown to Christmas, it is great to see our city buzzing with national and international delegates attending a variety of events we’ve hosted in our venue recently. With that comes the opportunity for our chefs at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre to showcase Canterbury’s finest food and beverages to the world […]
Homes you’d love to live in: Brooksfield Townhouses
Christchurch is renowned for its heritage homes. While many of these have been lost in time, new classics are being built by local specialist company, Brooksfield. Classical timeless homes are their forté. Strong foundations Building on Christchurch’s housing heritage, Brooksfield is helping to shape the future of the city for decades ahead with […]
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