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 |
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Not-for-profit community hires
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| Larger community spaces (hourly rate) | $18.00 |
| Smaller community spaces (hourly rate) | $16.00 |
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Not-for-profit community hires
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| Larger community spaces (hourly rate) | $33.00 |
| Smaller community spaces (hourly rate) | $25.00 |
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Commercial and private social event hires
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| 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:
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Cost recovery up to $88.00 |
| Replacement keys and access cards | $60.00 |