Business Events News

The business events sector will play an important role in the tourism sector’s post-Covid-19 recovery, says Tourism New Zealand.

New Zealand’s business events industry association, CINZ is looking towards post-COVID-19 recovery by launching a new event, BE Reconnected, for December 2020.

With 90 per cent of businesses in one sector reporting significant impact from COVID-19, ChristchurchNZ welcomes the financial package announced by the government today as a great relief for the local economy.

A new business events partnership in Christchurch will transform the way the city works together to secure international conferences and events.

The braided river effect of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre’s façade is taking shape, with CPB Contractors having now installed a quarter of the 43,000 herringbone tiles.

With less than a year until its 2020 launch, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is ending 2019 on a high. Te Pae has over 50 confirmed events worth more than $30 million in direct economic value to the city.

A new Hotel Precinct next to Te Pae is set to broaden the appeal of the new convention centre. The precinct will be developed sites between Cathedral Square and the River Avon as part of the 'North of Square' development.

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is set to showcase local food and produce with a global flavour. Their new appointment, international chef Desmond Davies, is looking forward to experimenting with fresh and local foods.

Novotel Christchurch Airport welcomed its first guests with a special charity night at the $80-million hotel.