Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre is our newest centre which was opened in November 2015.

Te Hāpua: Halswell CentreMeeting spaces are available for a variety of social, education and recreational activities.

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre includes two large spaces catering for up to 450 people (300 in one space and 150 in the other), a medium-sized room for up to 30 people, and four smaller meeting rooms.

Kitchen and function centre facilities are included.

Please be aware that this facility has noise control systems in place that may affect your event if noise exceeds the limitations. Please discuss this with us at the time of booking.

There is a learning centre(external link) at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre providing excellent facilities for the community and school groups.

Address

341 Halswell Road, Christchurch(external link)

Bookings

All spaces are bookable and available to the public and community groups.

Bookings and enquiries about the spaces for hire can be made by calling Council on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169.

Cost

Mohoao (max 300, seating for 250 available). Hire includes use of the kitchen.

  • $15.30 per hour community group
  • $31.50 per hour self-employed tutor
  • $84.10 per hour private social functions
  • $105.10 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events
  • $66.00 per hour community events and fundraisers

  • $420.00 on a Friday or Saturday evening social booking (6pm to midnight only), outside these times the hourly rate applies

Hao (max 150, seating for 150). Hire includes use of the kitchen.

  • $15.30 per hour community group
  • $31.50 per hour self-employed tutor
  • $84.10 per hour private social functions
  • $105.10 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events
  • $66.00 per hour community events and fundraisers
  • $420.00 on a Friday or Saturday evening social booking (6pm to midnight only), outside these times the hourly rate applies

Piharau (max 30 people)

  • $12.30 per hour community group
  • $21.00 per hour self-employed tutor
  • $31.50 per hour private social functions
  • $63.00 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events
  • $30.50 per hour community events and fundraisers

Meeting rooms: Aua and Inaka (seat 6 each)

  • $12.30 per hour community group
  • $21.00 per hour self-employed tutor
  • $31.50 per hour for private social functions
  • $63.00 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events
  • $30.50 per hour community events and fundraisers

Meeting Room: Kōkopu (seats 8) 

  • $12.30 per hour community group
  • $21.00 per hour self-employed tutor
  • $31.50 per hour for private social functions
  • $63.00 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events
  • $30.50 per hour community events and fundraisers
Meeting Room: Kōaro (seats 12)
  • $12.30 per hour community group
  • $21.00 per hour self-employed tutor
  • $31.50 per hour for private social functions
  • $63.00 per hour commercial events, seminars and corporate events
  • $30.50 per hour community events and fundraisers

General fees:

  • $66.50 security charge to ensure that the facility has been left fit for purpose
  • $500.00 bond required for social bookings
  • $50.00 bond required for wireless microphones
  • $150 cleaning charge retained from the bond if the venue is not left fit for purpose
Capacity
  • Mohoao: 300
  • Hao: 150
  • Piharau: 30
  • Meeting Room Aua: 6
  • Meeting Room Inaka: 6
  • Meeting Room Kōkopu: 8
  • Meeting Room Kōaro: 12
Conditions of hire

Conditions of use when hiring a Council facility
Health and safety

As part of the rental agreement the hirer accepts legal responsibilities to meet evacuation plans, health and safety responsibilities and to act as the facility warden. All users are required to complete a pre-use form before they use the venue. These must then be signed, dated and left in the plastic drop box in the foyer of the centre. The box is cleared once a week.
Hours of hire

Monday to Sunday, 8am to midnight.
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

Library free Wifi available in all rooms

AV system: How to guide [PDF, 1.5 MB]

Mohoao (capacity 300, hard floor):

  • 250 chairs 
  • 20 tables
  • small stage
  • AV equipment: video wall comprising 4 x 55" video screens suitable for connecting laptops/other devices (HDMI connection only, cable not provided)
  • audio input to PA system for music devices (3.5 mm stereo cable not provided)
  • lectern with a wireless microphone also lecture without microphone (both bookable)
  • mobile whiteboard available
  • sack barrow to transport gear from the car park

Hao (capacity 150, carpeted):

  • 150 chairs 
  • 18 tables
  • AV equipment: 2 x AV screens suitable for connecting laptops/other devices (HDMI connection only, cable not provided)
  • audio input to PA system for music devices (3.5 mm stereo cable not provided) 
  • lectern with wireless microphone, lectern without microphone (both bookable)
  • mobile whiteboard available

Piharau (capacity 30):

  • 5 tables
  • 24 chairs
  • AV equipment
  • 55" AV screen suitable for connecting a laptops/other devices (cable not provided)
  • mobile whiteboards available
  • vacuum cleaner
Small meeting rooms
  • Tables and chairs
  • phone and table
  • 48" AV screen suitable for connecting laptops/other devices (HDMI connection only, cable not provided) (Inaka, Kōkopu and Kōaro only)

Kitchens (Mohoao and Hao have one each):

  • wall-mounted water heater
  • fridge
  • 2 ovens (with induction cooktops which require specific cookware, stainless steel cookware supplied, four saucepans, one frypan) 
  • microwave
  • dish sterilizer 
  • trolley
  • hot water urn (30 litres)

Kitchenette: Piharau:

  • wall-mounted hot water heater
  • sink and benchtop
  • dish sterilizer
  • combi oven

Crockery:

  • Some crockery and cutlery are available in Mohoao, Hao and Piharau.
  • Users are required to supply their own extra cutlery, crockery, tea towels, washing up cloths, rubbish bags and cleaning liquids.

Meeting rooms:

  • chairs and tables
  • AV equipment 
  • phones

Cleaning cupboard:

  • vacuum cleaner
  • mop and bucket
  • small brush and dustpan
  • broom
Catering

No organised catering offered.
Wheelchair access

This centre is fully accessible.
Parking

There are 157 on-site car parks. This car park is shared with the library and pool.
There is a ramp at the after-hours entrance.
On-street parking is also available.