The season of giving: Te Pae Christchurch GM Ross Steele

As we countdown to Christmas, our city is alive with excitement, bustling with visitors attending events, including those hosted at our venue.

This season brings a unique opportunity to give back and uplift those in need, something we’re proud to take part in. Every year, our global venue management group, ASM Global, celebrates a “Month of Giving.”

This annual initiative unites team members across the world in dedicating their time and talents to volunteer in their local communities, creating a powerful collective effort to support the people and places we call home.

In celebration of International Chefs Day in October, our culinary team partnered with local chefs to create and donate lunches for “Full Bellies”, a grassroots Christchurch charity that supports families by providing nutritious meals to school children. Using locally sourced ingredients, the chefs prepared 560 lunches for our tamariki, which were met with smiles and rave reviews from the kids.

Our commitment to giving back continues with our team supporting men’s health through ‘Movember’ as well as organising our annual drive to collect food and Christmas gifts for community charities in December.

There are countless meaningful ways to give back, whether through volunteering, supporting local businesses, fundraising, meal preparation or donating items. It’s not about how much you can give but the impact even small acts of kindness can have on those around us. At Te Pae Christchurch, we’re excited to give back to the community we love and encourage everyone to find ways to make a difference this holiday season.