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.