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About Whenua Pupuke
Whenua Pupuke looks out over Lake Pupuke and is a fantastic venue for your next conference or seminar.
- Easy access to the motorway and close links to public transport.
- High spec audio-visual and video conferencing capability.
- A variety of spaces for hire, including a state-of-the-art auditorium.
- Competitive venue hire rates.
- Only a few minutes’ drive to the vibrant beachside town of Takapuna.
- An accessible building with wheelchair ramps, accessible wheelchair spaces in the auditorium and a lift to the first floor.
- Some of the rooms are interconnecting and have operable walls to either create 2 distinct spaces or when open create 1 large area to accommodate larger groups.
Whenua Pupuke is open 7am to 5pm weekdays. It is available in weekends by arrangement.
Hiring space at Whenua Pupuke
You can hire spaces within Whenua Pupuke, or the entire site itself.
Select a space to find out more.
Exclusive use of Whenua Pupuke is charged at $3,110 per day — weekends by arrangement.
The auditorium and foyer day rate is $1,480.
The auditorium seats 248 — including 2 accessible spaces for wheelchair users.
Your presenters can take advantage of the lake view as a backdrop or use all 3 screens with the latest in audiovisual technology.
The auditorium has video conferencing capability to connect with other sites and can also stream to other rooms in Whenua Pupuke.
Enquiring about using the auditorium and foyer by emailing us at whenuapupuke@waitematadhb.govt.nz
The Manuka room day rate is $180.
Manuka room accommodates 28 people seated in rows (seminar style) and has an operable wall that links it to the Harakeke room.
Together the Manuka room and Harakeke room can accommodate 45 people in a seminar style. Manuka room has audiovisual technology including smartboard and clickshare.
Enquire about Manuaka room by emailing us at whenuapupuke@waitematadhb.govt.nz
The Harakeke room day rate is $150.
Harakeke room has a capacity of 25 seated in rows (seminar style) and has an operable wall connecting with the Manuka room.
Together the Manuka room and the Harakeke room can accommodate 45 people in seminar style. Harakeke room has audiovisual technology including smartboard and clickshare.
Enquire about Harakeke room by emailing us at whenuapupuke@waitematadhb.govt.nz
The Rata room day rate is $300.
The Rata and Kawakawa rooms are interconnecting rooms with an operable wall.
The Rata Room seats 60 people in seminar style and has audio-visual and video conferencing.
The Rata and Kawakawa rooms have been designed for clinical skills training, but can be easily adapted as an exhibition area with electrical power points integrated along the flooring.
Enquire about Rata room by emailing whenuapupuke@waitematadhb.govt.nz
The Kawakawa room day rate is $300.
The Rata and Kawakawa rooms have been designed for clinical skills training but can be easily adapted as an exhibition area with electrical power points integrated along the flooring.
Video conferencing is available from the Rata room which can cover both spaces when the operable wall is opened.
Enquire about Kawakawa room by emailing us at whenuapupuke@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Self-service tea and coffee is available at $75 per day.
For information about catering preferences email the manager at whenuapupuke@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Use of Waitematā training manikins is available by arrangement only. Email us to discuss this option.