This centre comprises of a large room with a separate kitchen and a bar area. The centre is situated on Wigram Green and offers an outside courtyard with a childrens playground adjacent.

Harvard Community Lounge(external link)

Address(external link)

Corsair Drive, Wigram, Christchurch (next to Wigram Gymnasium)(external link)

Bookings

For hiring requests and information contact us on (03) 941 8999.

 

Cost
  • $13.50 per hour community group, committee meetings
  • $25.50 per hour self employed tutor
  • $47.00 per hour private social functions
  • $90.00 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events
  • $47.00 per hour community events and fundraisers
  • $255.00 on a Friday or Saturday evening social booking (6pm-midnight only), outside these times the hourly rate applies
  • $30.00 security charge for social functions
  • $50.00 deposit (non refundable) required for social bookings with a value of $150 or more
  • $400 bond required for social bookings.
Capacity
  • Standing - 150
  • Seated - 100.
Conditions of hire

Conditions of use agreement Hiring a Council Facility [PDF, 915 KB]

You must be over the age of 18 to legally hire a Council Facility.
Hours of hire

Harvard Community Centre is available for hire Monday-Sunday, 9am-midnight.
Note. Hours outside of the above may be negotiable.
Alcohol

The consumption of alcohol is permitted in this facility.

A Special Licence may be required if alcohol is part of your event, e.g. if alcohol is being sold, or if your event is ticketed and alcohol will be consumed at the event.

In general BYO is permitted at private functions such as Weddings or Birthdays. A Special Licence generally is not required for these types of events.

For most other events BYO may not be a permitted activity (i.e. is unlawful and prohibited)

Find out more about whether you require a special licence by checking the Alcohol Licencing information and checking with the Alcohol Licencing Team directly. Please note that a Special Licence does not authorise BYO.

As the venue hirer and/or event host where alcohol is present at the event, regardless of whether your event requires a special licence or not you still have the responsibility to ensure that you are providing a safe drinking environment at your event. Please read Host Responsibility Guidelines and Tips.

You risk having your venue booking cancelled if you do not meet alcohol licencing requirements. Please note that applications for special licences must be made with the Alcohol Licencing Team at least 20 working days before the date of your event and should where possible be made before you advertise your event.

Equipment available

Main room

  • Two Heat pumps
  • 100 chairs (stackable)
  • 20 tables (folding).

Kitchen

  • Microwave oven and oven
  • Two fridges (one in kitchen and one behind bar area)
  • Zip water heater
  • Two large teapots
  • Assorted cups and saucers
  • Small plates (20) and large plates (10).

Individuals and hire groups are required to supply their own extra crockery, cutlery, tea towels, wash up cloths, rubbish bags and cleaning liquids.
Catering

We do not organise or offer catering.
Wheelchair access This centre has wheelchair access.
Parking

On-street parking available.