The Company

All your bases covered

The Christchurch Convention Centre, The Christchurch Town Hall for Performing Arts, CBS Canterbury Arena and AMI Stadium are four of New Zealand's premier sporting, entertainment and convention venues. They all come under the umbrella of leading venue management company, Vbase.

Our high quality array of facilities along with dynamic and driven event specialists, technical professionals and award-winning in-house catering makes the decision easy - Christchurch, New Zealand is the perfect choice for your next event.
 

Corporate Profile

Vbase is 100% owned by the Christchurch City Council and is responsible for the ownership and management of four major venues - Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch Town Hall for Performing Arts, CBS Canterbury Arena and AMI Stadium

Vbase employs around 250 full and part-time staff.

Vbase is a member of the following professional groups:

• MEA Meeting and Events Australia
• CINZ Convention and Incentive New Zealand
• CCB Christchurch Convention Bureau
• ICCA International Congress and Convention Association
• NZIM New Zealand Institute of Management
• EEAA Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia
• EVANZ Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand

Vbase has staff who are members of VMA Venue Management Association

Vbase has an independent Board and management structure. 

Board of Directors: 
Gill Cox - Chairman
David Cox
Dominique Dowding
Chris Doig
Simon Mortlock
James Keegan
Greg Campbell
Tom Treacy
Bryan Pearson (CEO)
Brent Ford (General Manager, Corporate Services).