Location & Venue
VENUE | TE PAE
Te Pae Christchurch is the city's gathering place — an architectural and social landmark designed as a welcoming heart in the centre of the city.
The meaning of ‘Te Pae.’
Our name, ‘Te Pae’ draws inspiration from several phrases in te reo Māori:
Te Pae Maunga – our mountain views.
The source of our origin and central to our land and people, mountains are a key element on the southern landscape, just as Te Pae is a central point within our city.
Te Pae Whenua – the vast plains we inhabit.
With our strong ties to mountains and the rivers and plains they create, it is only natur al this influence can be found in the building’s design, where shapes and lines represent the contours of our Southern Alps and braided rivers of Canterbury.
Te Pae Tangata – a place to meet and converse.
To talk, to be hosted, to share, entertain and inform… for Christchurch, Te Pae Christchurch is a gathering place.
ŌTAUTAHI CHRISTCHURCH
Ōtautahi Christchurch is a place of transformation – where change and innovation have been embraced, creating a strong economy, a vibrant place to visit and an exceptional place to live.
Ōtautahi Christchurch is a vibrant, energetic city where urban regeneration, creativity and innovation thrive. Picture amazing street art, innovative projects, a booming hospitality scene and state-of-the-art architecture that is changing the way the city looks, feels and functions – all the while staying true to its heritage and traditional English feel.
Take time to explore the city by double-decker bus, vintage bicycle, gondola, tram or classic Edwardian punt – or grab your walking shoes and discover bars, eateries and an eclectic mix of boutique shops by foot.
The city's award-winning Christchurch Botanic Gardens offer a relaxing inner-city escape and are found near The Arts Centre, one of the most significant collections of heritage buildings in New Zealand. The serene Otakaro/Avon River meanders through the beautiful gardens before continuing through the CBD and out to sea.
