City Council fees and charges for Council-managed community halls for 2024/2025.

  • Fees and charges set under section 12 Local Government Act 2002
  • GST inclusive (15%)
  • Head of Department has the discretion to change fees in response to external funding/sponsorship opportunities. 

Larger community spaces with capacity for more than 70 people.

Community halls and spaces

  • Fendalton Community Centre (Auditorium)
  • Fendalton Community Centre (Hall)
  • Harvard Lounge
  • Hei Hei Community Centre
  • Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre (Puoro-nuku Hall)
  • North New Brighton War Memorial & Community Centre (Upstairs)
  • Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre (Main Hall)
  • Parklands Community Centre (Recreation Hall)
  • Rārākau: Riccarton Centre - Hall
  • South Brighton Community Centre
  • Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre (Hao Lounge)
  • Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre (Mohoao Auditorium)
  • Templeton Community Centre (Hall)
  • The Gaiety Akaroa (Main Hall)
  • The Gaiety Supper Room
  • Hire of Recreation and Sport Centre rooms and spaces(external link)

Smaller community spaces with capacity for less than 70 people.

Community halls and spaces

  • Abberley Park Hall
  • Avice Hill Arts & Crafts Centre - Activities Room
  • Avice Hill Arts & Crafts Centre - Crafts Room
  • Fendalton Community Centre (Seminar Room)
  • Landsdowne Community Centre
  • Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre (Puoro-raki Activity 1)
  • Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre (Pariroa Activity 2)
  • North New Brighton War Memorial & Community Centre (Downstairs)
  • Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre Meeting Room 1
  • Parkview Community Lounge
  • Rārākau: Riccarton Centre - all rooms except the Hall
  • Richmond Cottage
  • St Martins Community Centre Hall
  • Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre (Piharau Business Suite)
  • Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre (Aua, Inaka, Kōkopu and Kōaro - four small meeting rooms)
  • Templeton Community Centre (Supper Room)
  • Waimairi Road Community Centre (Large Room)
  • Waimairi Road Community Centre (Small Room)
  • Woolston Community Library Meeting Room
  • Woolston Community Library - Hall
  • Hire of libraries meeting rooms and public spaces
  • Hire of Recreation and Sport Centre rooms and spaces(external link)

Usage type

Fee per hour

Not-for-profit community hires

  • For community groups, for community benefit, with no charge for attendees, including fundraising events
  
Larger community spaces (hourly rate) $18.00
Smaller community spaces (hourly rate) $16.00

Not-for-profit community hires

  • For community groups where attendees are charged a fee or payment.
  
Larger community spaces (hourly rate) $33.00
Smaller community spaces (hourly rate) $25.00

Commercial and private social event hires

  • For auctions, meetings, birthdays, weddings, funerals, private events, private tutor-paid classes, etc.
  
Larger community spaces (hourly rate) $90.00
Smaller community spaces (hourly rate) $40.00

Friday and Saturday night hire from 6pm to midnight for the following venues.

Venue Fee
North New Brighton War Memorial Hall and Community Centre (Upstairs) $487.00
Templeton Community Centre $487.00
Harvard Community Lounge $306.00
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre (Mohoao and Hao function rooms) $487.00

Friday night from 6pm to midnight, all-day hire on Saturday and Sunday hire from 8am to 2pm.

Venue Fee
The Gaiety – weekend rate $602.00

From 8am to midnight on weekdays, not including public holidays.

Venue Fee
The Gaiety – daily rate $602.00

Cleaning charge - to ensure the facility has been left fit for purpose.  Additional cleaning charges may apply if required. Costs will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Item Fee
After-hours building inspection and security charge for social events including birthdays, weddings, and celebrations where the hire is:
  • booked after 6pm Monday to Friday for 4 hours or longer
  • booked after 5pm Saturday, Sunday or a Public Holiday for 4 hours or longer
  • at the discretion of Council staff and not limited to the events above
 Cost recovery up to $88.00
Replacement keys and access cards $60.00