Welcome to Hygge! With sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Cape Kidnappers as the backdrop, Hygge at Clifton Bay has become one of the most popular function venues in Hawke’s Bay. Chat with Hygge about a function or wedding of any size, from a small intimate affair to a large Marquee party. At Hygge […]
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Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, Boardroom Venue For a modern boardroom venue in the heart of Havelock North, do consider The Redwoods Room in Porters Boutique Hotel. Meet your people in this brand new, luxury hotel and enjoy a smart reception, quiet meeting room, superb restaurant/cafe on site, outdoor courtyard and accommodation if required. Room hire […]
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Havelock North Hawke’s Bay: meeting room The Exchange is modern meeting room in Porters Boutique Hotel in Havelock North, a smart space to get your team together to focus on business. The meeting room opens out through glass doors directly onto the sunny central courtyard. There is a classy hotel reception to greet your guests. […]
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Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, Conference Venue The smart new Porters Boutique Hotel is the venue Havelock North has been waiting for. Like the village at the foot of Te Mata Peak, it is sophisticated and relaxed – a place people come to talk and engage. The hotel offers luxury accommodation and top class catering. If […]
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Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, Outdoor Room If you’re looking for somewhere to gather in the heart of Havelock North village in the summertime, as the heat of the day starts to cool and your friends get in the mood to mingle, the Outdoor Room at the Loading Ramp is your spot. This is an open […]
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Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay: Function Room. The Function Room of the Loading Ramp Bar and Restaurant in Havelock North is a well appointed space for a meeting or evening function. There’s everything you need for a business presentation with a projector and screen, seating for theatre or cafe style, and plenty of choice for break […]
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Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay: Party Room This is a party room at the popular Loading Ramp restaurant/bar in Havelock North. It’s a good space for mingling and is private, with always a happy, atmospheric buzz through the curtain at the main bar. Arrange seating or have a standing function, there’s a fireplace, wooden floor, funky […]
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Hawke’s Bay: function & wedding space The River Room is a jewel of a venue perched above the eastern bank of the Tuku Tuki River with dramatic views of the river valley, Hawke’s Bay Hills and Te Mata Peak. The function room and wedding space is part of Black Barn’s luxury retreat location, Riverside. There […]
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Hawkes Bay: Riverside field venue Take your wedding off the grid and step into nature in this utterly charming venue on the banks of the Tuki Tuki river in Hawke’s Bay. Just 15 minutes from Napier and Hastings, totally private, overlooked only by the majestic Te Mata peak. Take your vows in a magical riverside […]
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Havelock North, Hawkes Bay: wine cellar Totally romantic and unworldly, the Underground Cellar at Black Barn is a unique venue where imagination trips up the dust on the floor to create something wonderful. It is an ethereal setting for a wedding, a themed party, photography, wine tasting or a wicked underground gathering with nefarious intent. […]
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Porirua, Wellington: Homestead venue Gear Homestead is an elegant historic home set in photogenic gardens – the whole homestead is available as a gorgeous venue for weddings, parties, corporate functions and team building meetings. The house dates from 1882 and is surrounded by rose gardens and manicured lawns with a backdrop of native trees and […]
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Havelock North, Hawkes Bay: restaurant venue The mezanine room at renowned Hawke’s Bay St George’s restaurant is a beautiful setting for a wedding or special event. St George’s is a restaurant full of provincial charm and the private room runs the length of the building, with romantic balconies at either end looking over the stunning […]
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A fabulous location raised above the Havelock North Village with breathtaking views from Te Mata Peak to Mt Erin, this club venue is a valuable space for a great variety of village events. It’s a flexible space for conferences, exhibitions, club meetings, parties and weddings. It has a large main function area with a dance […]
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Wellington Central, function room The Arborist is a trendy venue in central Wellington with a private function room for parties, ceremonies, 21st birthdays – celebrations of all kinds. The space also works well for seminars, workshops, meetings and product launches. AV equipment, event advice and planning are part of the deal, there are professionals on […]
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Napier, party or gig venue This iconic art deco Californian bungalow situated in central Napier (directly opposite the Municipal theatre) is home to Groove Kitchen Espresso Cafe and Bar. Groove is available for: Private early morning/late afternoon meetings and gatherings Pre show dinners Parties and celebrations Events and music gigs At night the lights go […]
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Hawke’s Bay, wine cellar. This room is sheer magic. Under the iconic Elephant Hill winery is a glass walled room – pitch black until the lights flick on one by one sparkling in the smooth surfaces of the room and through the glass, picking out the barrels in long rows under the arches stretching away […]
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Hawke’s Bay, meeting room This smart modern meeting room is on the corner of the 1st floor offices at Elephant Hill Winery in Hawke’s Bay. It has floor to ceiling windows on two sides looking over the vines and the sparkling Pacific to the Cape Kidnapper cliffs. This surely must be one of the best […]
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Ahuriri Napier, event venue Full of locals which is always a good sign, the F.G. Smith venue in Napier’s cool Ahuriri district has a nice vibe for a party or a relaxed event and what they call good indoor-outdoor flow. Great fun for an intimate wedding or special occasion. The interior, a cafe by day […]
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Hastings, cafe venue Hawke’s Bay’s iconic Opera Kitchen is in a modern restoration of one of Hastings’ historic treasures, the Municipal Power House building from 1912. It is one of the few major remaining architectural structures that predate the 1931 earthquake. A popular cafe during the day, in the evenings this space is available to […]
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Miramar Wellington, cinema venue Add a bit of Art Deco style to your Wellington presentation and hire Cinema 2 at the famous Roxy Cinema for your event. 55 plush seats, gorgeous surroundings, a big screen and bucket-loads of glamour. Your guests will remember you. There is a podium and a hand held mike, with additional […]
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Miramar Wellington, event venue The Grand Lobby at The Roxy Cinema in Wellington is a gloriously ostentatious Art Deco meeting space with chandeliers, grand wooden arches, plush furnishing and a spectacular sci-fi painted ceiling. There’s even a reclining futuristic statute, in a high alcove. The large mirror swaps for a screen if required. The Grand […]
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Brooklyn Wellington, nook venue Here’s a comfortable space in Wellington’s art deco Penthouse Cinema, available for private hire for book or poetry clubs, movie clubs, or as a meeting space with the feel of a rather lovely old world sitting room. Seats up to 12 people. The room flows out into the main foyer. Meet […]
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Brooklyn Wellington, function space One of Wellington’s original Arthouse cinemas, the Penthouse opened in 1939 as the Vogue Theatre. There have been many refurbishments and embellishments over the years, modernising and expanding while preserving the original art deco character of the cinema. Within the Penthouse Cinema complex, the Vogue Suite is a luxurious 30-seater lounge […]
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Central Wellington, brewery venue Crafters & Co is a craft beer gem in Wellington, with an intimate atmosphere and rave reviews. The beautifully painted mural covering the outside of the historic building gives a good indication of the venue interior – a solid space given the “wow” factor with curved wooden ceilings, relaxed lighting and […]
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Wellington Central, cafe venue At Flight Coffee’s Hangar in Wellington they do functions the same way they do coffee – well. Available for evening hire for work parties, birthdays, club social occasions, book, music or poetry clubs, the venue switches easily when the lights go down from hip coffee shop during the day to a […]
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– DRAFT ENTRY – A vibrant bar on Wellington’s Cuba Street, Laundry has a colourful and ecclectic mix of objects hanging from the ceiling and cheerful staff, the combination lifts your spirits as soon as you open the door. Licensed ’til late with a good selection of craft beers on tap and a well stocked […]
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Trentham Wellington, Golf Club venue The George Bennett Lounge in the Trentham Golf Club House is first floor function room with sliding doors out on to the deck above the course. Available for weddings, 21st birthdays, other significant parties and a whole range of corporate events this is a relaxed space with a full kitchen […]
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Wellington Central, bar venue Up a narrow staircase above Manners Street in Wellington is Caroline; a dive bar with an ecclectic retro vibe. Separate from the main bar, behind a curtain and down a corridor is a back room available for private hire. This intimate space has a “gin bar” (they offer craft beers and […]
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Wellington Central, brewery venue This isn’t a craft beer brewery. It’s a revolution. Here’s a venue in central Wellington where you can bring your group to gather to talk in a relaxed space, plan, strategise, reflect and communicate. Then you can divide into groups and brew some beer. From scratch. It’s your choice of beer, […]
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Days Bay Wellington, event venue The Pavilion in Day’s Bay is a lovely venue on the sunny side of the harbour, a ferry ride from Wellington City or drive around the bays. The Pavilion Room has been recently redecorated and is a well loved party venue with space for a band, high ceiling and a […]
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Petone Wellington, clubroom venue A cheerful clubroom with views over the 70 par golf course, the Lounge at the Shandon Golf Club in Petone, Wellington, is a great space to get together and socialise. The doors open onto a wide balcony where umbrellas offer shade from the afternoon sun. Popular for everything from birthday parties, […]
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Petone Wellington, large meeting room With big windows giving natural light and a fine view of the golf course, this room is a calm space where you can focus on your business. You may set up theatre or cafe style, there is a screen, projector and large whiteboard. There are plenty of opportunities for work […]
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Hawke’s Bay, private dining room The Kidnapper Cliffs Room is a private dining & board room at Te Awa Winery, a stunning vineyard that provides a unique location for meetings, conferences and events. This is a lovely room for all seasons – on colder days it has it own fireplace and sun pours in through […]
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Miramar Wellington, restaurant venue La Boca Loca in Mirimar is available for private hire Tuesday – Thursday lunchtimes. This is a great spot for a working lunch or day time meeting in a handy location between the airport and Weta studios on the Miramar Peninsula. Lovely, too, for a large family party or celebration. There […]
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Hutt Valley Wellington, clubroom venue Generous , bright dual club rooms which can be closed for two rooms or combined into one long space. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the golf course. Quiet and peaceful, and well equipped for business functions with a projector and screen (BYO laptop and sound), lectern, white board, surround sound […]
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Manor Park Wellington: Board Room venue This is a private first floor board room with large windows and an uninterrupted view of the Manor Park Golf Sanctuary. Calm and full of natural light, this is a smart board room for your next strategic planning or board meeting. The golf club has an enviromental planning certification from […]
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Hawke’s Bay, studio venue Cape South is a treat, and to use the studio at this wonderful holistic retreat is to feel very spoilt. The studio is a building apart from the main lodge, raised up with a large deck and a view down the valley to the sea – from the windows there are […]
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Hastings, rural pub venue The Puketapu is a traditional pub, winner of numerous awards, and well known as a iconic destination on the local cycling network. Summer wouldn’t be the same without it. The restaurant may be hired for private use and is a great spot for a party, celebration or special birthday. Come for […]
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Hastings, cafe venue On trend cafe with a reputation for hosting very cool evening events in central Hastings, Little Blackbird has an atmosphere made for getting together with simple decor, good acoustics, a corner fire place, alcove spaces and a well stocked bar. This is a classy space for a function, tasting, talk, product launch […]
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Hastings, Cinema venue This art deco style cinema complex in central Hastings, Hawkes Bay, is intimate and friendly – well suited for corporate events needing theatre style presentation and a smart reception area. There are three theatres seating 80, 115 or 225 people, all of which are equipped with a presentation podium, AV and big […]
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Hawke’s Bay, vineyard venue de la terre winery is a destination visit, and well worth the 20 minute drive from Hastings towards the ranges. The Dining Room is a rural retreat, with a rustic atmosphere framed by pastoral views and birdsong. Come for a private party or an away session for your work team – […]
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Hawke’s Bay, vineyard venue The Cellar Door at de la terre is the real thing – the front room for a working winery where the winemaker offers a full and informative tasting session, including de la terre winemaking techniques and philosophy – which may include a tasting of unfinished wines from tanks or barrels. There […]
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Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay: restaurant venue In the mornings, before the restaurant opens at 10am, the large, open restaurant space at Off The Track is available to hire for business breakfast meetings. The area is well set up to deal with up to 100 guests and staff are well practised and efficient at providing fast, […]
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Hastings Hawke’s Bay, Bar venue The Bar at No 5 Café & Larder is friendly and inviting. Your party can start in the bar and flow out to the deck overlooking Golfland’s Mangateretere Golf Course. Birthdays, hen & stag parties, corporate, social occasions of all kinds – “Life is Grand” is the motto and the […]
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Hawke’s Bay: historic house venue. The Jane Austen Room at Belmount House is an elegant space for a tea or lunch and fine discussion, and you can follow your gathering with a stroll around the pretty gardens. Belmount is a historic homestead with gorgeous landscaped gardens on the east side of the Tuki Tuki River in […]
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Hawke’s Bay: Lodge venue. The Kaweka Hunting Lodge offers a warm, relaxed ambience in a wide, uncrowded space with views to let your creative juices soar. Set in remote North Island hill country, approximately 45 minutes from the beautiful seaside city of Napier in the heart of Hawke’s Bay Wine Country, this a a place […]
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Hawke’s Bay: luxury venue. The Owner’s Cottage at Cape Kidnappers is a space apart, a calm and relaxing environment where you can entertain your guests in luxury. This cottage is set along the ridge from the main lodge in a quiet location with perfect views. Socialise in the large living room with a stone fireplace, […]
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Hawke’s Bay: luxury venue. The Library at Cape Kidnappers Luxury Lodge is an elegant room with an open fire place and good natural light. You may reserve the Library for a private meeting or function set up to suit with tables, comfortable couches or open for a party. Use one of the many private patios […]
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Hawke’s Bay: wine cellar venue. The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is an iconic venue set on a spur of land jutting out in to the Pacific Ocean, which marks the southern end of Hawke’s Bay. The cluster of luxury lodge buildings suggest a working farm with the buildings combining rustic and textured materials with comfortable modern […]
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Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay: restaurant venue. Book the Conservatory at Off The Track for your function and enjoy the gorgeous, imposing backdrop of Hawke’s Bay’s Te Mata Giant. Set peacefully well back from the road with a landscaped garden and modern facilities, this is a great space for a relaxed get together. The Conservatory is […]
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