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Venue hire

Te Tūhunga Rau is the new name for our facility on Strathmore Ave. It offers a variety of spaces for different needs.

Raukawa Community Centre is a small facility, suitable for meetings up to 8 people.

See below for rates and images of the facilities, or get in touch to enquire about a space to suit your needs.

Te Tūhunga Rau

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    Tangi te Keo

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    Kitchen

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    Te Puna o Tara

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    Whātaitai

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    Ngake

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A remarkable transformation took place in 2022/23. This post-war, wooden building is a now a stunning, modern facility, suitable for small and large group bookings, and private social functions. It has a wooden floor, open plan lounge/kitchen, meeting room and clinic room. Capacity is 115 people. Trestle tables and 90 conference-style chairs make the hall suitable for large gatherings.

Take the virtual tour here!

The booking form outlines terms and conditions of hire. Call or email us to request a long-term/regular booking.

All-day bookings, Monday to Friday, can only happen during school holidays, due to regular programming in term-time.

This information sheet provides health and safety and other practical information for hirers.

 

Te Tūhunga Rau Standard rates

Hourly Rate – Peak Hourly Rate – Off Peak Friday & Saturday 5–11pm

Whole facility

$40

$35

$250

Peak rates apply Saturday and Sunday until 5pm. With whole-facility peak rates, the 4th and subsequent hours are charged at a reduced rate of $20 per hour.

Friday and Saturday evenings are booked as a block, 5-11pm. An additional security-check charge of $60 may apply.

 

Hourly rate (anytime)

Tangi te Keo (hall)

$30

Te Puna o Tara (lounge)

$20

Whātaitai (6–8 person)

$15

Ngake (consulting room)

$15

Te Tūhunga Rau Discounted rates

Contact us to discuss if these rates are applicable for your booking. These apply where the booking is for the benefit of Strathmore Park residents (not commercial or government).

Hourly Rate – Peak Hourly Rate – Off Peak Friday & Saturday 5–11pm

Whole facility

$30

$25

$150

Peak rates apply Saturday and Sunday until 5pm. With whole-facility peak rates, the 4th and subsequent hours are charged at the reduced rate of $15 per hour.

Friday and Saturday evenings are booked as a block, 5-11pm. An additional security-check charge of $60 may apply.

Hourly rate (anytime)

Tangi te Keo (hall)

$20

Te Puna o Tara (lounge)

$15

Whātaitai (6–8 person)

$10

Ngake (consulting room)

$10

Raukawa Community Centre

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Click here for a visual tour!

During centre opening hours there is a lounge/meeting room available for small groups or private hire. The kitchenette facilities are also available.

After hours, the hirer has exclusive access to the centre, including use of the kitchenette and additional casual seating area.

The Raukawa Reserve, directly next to the community centre, provides a great outlook, and activity space during warmer months.

Raukawa rates

Group type Event Lounge Entire centre

Commercial - private

Corporate, private events.

$20 per hour

$25 per hour

Commercial group - open to public

Attendees pay fees.

$15 per hour

$20 per hour

Private event

Non-commercial, e.g. birthday party, family meeting

$10 per hour

$15 per hour

Community group - open to public

A group for community benefit and does not charge attendees.

$10 per hour

$15 per hour

Key bond (refundable)

For after hours bookings.

$150

Local community groups may be eligible to use the Raukawa Community Centre at no charge. Contact the coordinator.

Lockable cupboards are available for short or long term use. Charges may apply.