Submitted by Te Pae Christchurch Convention Center
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Center is excited to announce the appointment of Melanie Gurden to the position of Marketing and Communications Manager. Ms. Gurden joins the Te Pae Christchurch team following a successful tenure with professional services organizations, bringing valuable expertise in brand management, marketing, and communications. With an impressive track record of implementing strategic marketing and communications initiatives, Mel will play a pivotal role in planning and executing the marketing and communications strategies for Te Pae Christchurch.
General Manager Ross Steele said, “We are delighted to welcome Mel to the Te Pae Christchurch team. Her experience and enthusiasm will ensure Te Pae Christchurch remains a strong and visible brand in our key markets.”
Gurden graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing, in 1999. She worked as an Internal Sales Rep for Yellow Pages in Christchurch before becoming the Marketing Coordinator for South Canterbury Finance. In 2012, Gurden started working for Aurecon, moving on to CORE Education and Interpret Geospatial Solutions before settling into Ably for 7 years, the last five as Marketing Manager. In October 2023, she made the move to Te Pae Christchurch.
About Te Pae Christchurch
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, owned by Rau Paenga Limited (formerly Ōtākaro Limited) on behalf of the New Zealand Government, was gifted its name by Ngāi Tūāhuriri, who are tangata whenua (people of the land) for the area where it is located. “Te Pae” is based on a Māori word with several definitions, including: the horizon, rest, orators’ bench, place of oratory, and place to greet people. Te Pae Christchurch was designed as one of the New Zealand Government’s anchor projects for the rebuild of Christchurch. Visit the website at www.tepae.co.nz.
