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
  • Landsdowne 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) $19.00
Smaller community spaces (hourly rate) $17.00
Not-for-profit community hires
For community groups where attendees are charged a fee or payment.
 
Larger community spaces (hourly rate) $34.00
Smaller community spaces (hourly rate) $26.00
Commercial and private social event hires
For auctions, meetings, birthdays, weddings, funerals, private events, private tutor-paid classes, etc.
 
Larger community spaces (hourly rate) $94.00
Smaller community spaces (hourly rate) $42.00

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) $507.00
Templeton Community Centre $507.00
Harvard Community Lounge $319.00
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre (Mohoao and Hao function rooms) $507.00

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

Venue Fee
The Gaiety – weekend rate $627.00

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

Venue Fee
The Gaiety – daily rate $627.00

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 all events Cost recovery up to $150.00
Replacement keys and access cards $62.50