Events Centre

Gisborne’s premier function and entertainment auditorium

Over 1200 square metres (38m x 32m x 5m high side walls and 7.5m high at apex) with concrete floor; opened 2001
Large commercial kitchen renovated 2002; we can recommend excellent range of caterers available or bring your own
On site kitchen equipment includes:
gas oven with 6-burner hob; commercial dishwasher; 40 litre boiling unit; 1.9m x 1.65m walk-in chiller; domestic electric stove; domestic fridge/freezer; stainless steel work benches
Power availability in kitchen: 3 phase 60amp.incl. 3 double 10amp and 1 single 10amp socket outlets; one 10amp RCD socket for outside chiller unit;32amp 3-phase outlet socket. in dining room: single phase 60amp to 4 double 10amp socket outlets
Seating capacity from 50 to 1000
Roller vehicle access door - 4.25m wide x 4.25m high
The only place for flower, car, boat, home, art shows
Ideal for rural or trade exhibitions and displays
Room dividers allow for small or large conferences and seminars
Great for those once-in-a-lifetime family reunions!
Set on the 40 hectares of Showground Park and Camping grounds
Equipment available on site includes:
500 - chairs, and 50 - 1800mm x 750mm folding tables
72- 1.95m x 1m demountable dividers
36 - 2.4m x 1.2m portable stage sections capable of providing stage from 2.4m x 1.2m to 14.4mx 7.2m and all variables in-between from 300mm to990mm high, with skirt(25% cost reduction for DIY assembly and disassembly)
24 - 2.4m x 0.60m portable stage sections suitable for steps
1200 - 1m x 1m grey carpet tiles (25% cost reduction for DIY lay and lift)
PA system with CD player, remote microphone and sound mixer
blackoutdrapes for complete darkness for daytime audio visual presentations
Lighting in Event Centre: 20 - 400w Metal Halide "daylight" lamps (seperately metered)
Power availability in Event Centre: one 100amp 5-pin +N&E outlet; two 32amp 5-pin PDL outlets; 5 groups of 4 10amp double socket outlets on three walls controlled by 20amp circuit breaker (seperately metered)
Equipment available from local hire companies includes: silk ceiling and walls often used very effectively as well as round tables and all catering equipment
Rental Charges depend on area needed, duration, type of event, range of equipment needed, etc. Deposit of 25% required to secure booking. Quotations, and floor plans, available from following contacts:

Your contact is A&P Secretary and Event Centre Manager, Derek Allan or Derek's PA, Maida Akurangi

Phone: 06 868 6084
Fax: 06 868 8011

Go to the Contact page to email enquiries or bookings.