Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is transforming the city’s traditional shoulder season, with more than 32,000 delegates expected to attend over 80 events between August and November 2025.
General Manager Ross Steele emphasised the centre’s role in supporting year-round visitation: “The colder months, which are typically the shoulder seasons for leisure tourism, are extremely popular for conference organisers – providing a major opportunity to build visitation across the whole year.”
Across the four months, Te Pae will host 36 multi-day conferences, including six major international gatherings such as the UroGynaecological Society of Australasia Annual Scientific Meeting, the International Society of Arboriculture Conference, and the 10th IWA-ASPIRE Water New Zealand Conference. Together, these will generate around 50,000 guest nights in Christchurch and a further 20,000 across New Zealand.
The wider impact will be felt across the region, with retailers, hospitality providers, and transport operators benefiting from delegate spending, while many overseas visitors are expected to extend their stay across the South Island.
Steele concluded: “Christchurch is now reaping the benefits of an extraordinary team effort to bring Te Pae to life.”