The Tōtara Event Space, located in the main Council building, is available to hire for after-hours events. The areas available include Room Tōtara (Council Chambers) and Rooms Kiwi, Miro and Kererū.
Capacity
Room Tōtara has capacity to seat 110 guests and can be set up in four different layouts, dependent on the style of function that is being hosted.
Rooms Miro and Kererū can seat 25 guests and is designed for smaller-scale meetings.
Facilities
- Tea and coffee provided if required
- Kitchen available for use
- Note: catering is not available as part of the hire agreement and will need to be arranged and brought in by those hiring the space.'
- Audio-visual equipment available for use in all rooms
- Tables and chairs
- Lectern
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair-friendly
Availability
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
Please contact us to confirm availability.
Hire fees
| Room hire | Fee |
| Bond | $200 |
| Tōtara / Kiwi space - general use | $330 per evening |
| Miro / Kererū space - general use | $240 per evening |
| Entire space - general use | $500 per evening |
| Entire space - registered non-profit / charitable organisation | $240 per evening |
Please read the general information document before completing your application for hire.
- DocumentTōtara Events Space - General information - (639.72 KB)
- DocumentTōtara Event Space - Application for hire - (144.89 KB)
For any further enquiries, please email openplacesadmin@whakatane.govt.nz or phone 07 306 0500.