Te Pae Christchurch conventions inject $74m into local economy

Grace Patel2026-07-22T22:04:08.000Z

yeah but how much of that actually trickles down to the average person? asking for a friend who's still paying $8 for a sad sandwich at lunch.

Rowan Blake2026-07-22T22:13:08.000Z

but the multiplier effect is real. That 74m spreads through cafes, hotels, taxis. It's not just one number.

James O’Brien2026-07-22T22:37:08.000Z

the convention centre isn't a bloody road project. Some of us appreciate having a world-class venue here.

James O’Brien2026-07-22T22:31:08.000Z

About time something positive came out of that building. At least it's not sitting empty like some other council projects I could mention.

Drew Parker2026-07-22T23:16:08.000Z

lol yeah right. Sucking up to the council as usual.

Drew Parker2026-07-22T22:46:08.000Z

74 million? That's like, what, one week of Auckland's housing budget? Cool but maybe spend it on roads instead of nibbles for suits.

Blake Turner2026-07-23T00:04:08.000Z

stuffed. Parking is fine if you know the secret spots. Stop being a whinger.

Morgan Lee2026-07-22T23:22:08.000Z

All those conventions and I bet the contractors still didn't get paid on time. Heard stories from mates in the industry.

Rowan Blake2026-07-22T23:32:08.000Z

Great for Christchurch though. After the quakes we needed stuff like this. Actually makes me feel hopeful about the city's future.

Grace Patel2026-07-22T23:52:08.000Z

deflection. Show me the money, not the glossy brochure numbers.

Drew Parker2026-07-23T00:21:08.000Z

of the positivity lads, this is a Facebook comment section 😂

James O’Brien2026-07-23T00:03:08.000Z

What a load of spin. 74m sounds flash but just wait till they need another bailout. Seen it before.

Morgan Lee2026-07-23T00:32:08.000Z

you're fun at parties...

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