Upper Hutt Meeting and Conference Space

Discover an arts centre that does more than just exhibit paintings! Whirinaki Whare Taonga has been designed with flexible spaces that can be adjusted depending on the event and numbers of people attending.

Whether you’re holding a conference, a public meeting, providing corporate training, hosting a business dinner or giving a presentation, Whirinaki Whare Taonga can meet your needs. Ask us how we can help you host a memorable event.

THE PROFESSIONALS RECREATION HALL
With all the space you’ll need and more, The Professionals Recreation Hall, with its generous 990m2 sprung matai floor and up to 600 seating capacity, is the perfect location to cater to those larger events.

The Professionals Recreation Hall has easy load in access and is supported by a servery /bar with the option of also booking a fully equipped commercial kitchen and the adjacent Creative Classroom for breakout/support space if required or the theatre for your key note speaker.

Capacity
Seats 600 in rowed seating
750 standing
500 at round tables

PROFESSIONALS RECREATION HALL FOYER
The Professionals Recreation Hall Foyer is a beautiful modern meeting space, featuring classy red tiles and concrete floors. This space houses 50 people comfortably and is perfect for drinks and nibbles and intimate functions.

Available weekdays after 4pm, any time in the school holidays, weekends and evenings.

Capacity
50 people informal standing

ROTARY FOYER
Looking for the catered touch for your intimate family celebration or seated dinner? Need a venue with a difference for a special meeting? Our foyer with its native wooden floors, natural river stones, elegant tiles facade and stunning carving Te Manawa by carver David Te Hira will meet the needs of your event.

The foyer is available for corporate evenings and private viewings of our galleries after 4pm every day and can be hired separately or together with the Theatre, Hall and Creative Classroom.

Capacity
80 - 100 seated theatre style or seated at tables
150 people standing

GIBBS SCULPTURE COURT
Our beautiful open air courtyard, on the first floor, provides one of the best views in Upper Hutt for your summer evening rooftop experiences, social functions, meetings and work do’s. This space has an intimate indoor area and large covered outdoor area crating fabulous indoor and outdoor flow. Our licensed café can meet your needs with flexible food and drink options catered onsite whilst your guests enjoy one of the sunset views.

Capacity
50 people informal standing
20 people seated

CREATIVE CLASSROOM
The Creative Classroom is a multipurpose, intimate meeting space.
It is available weekdays after 4pm, anytime in the school holidays, weekends and evenings. This space seats 30 to 40 people comfortably and is equipped with adjustable tables and chairs.

GILLIES GROUP THEATRE
Our prestigious theatre allows great flexibility to accommodate everything from theatre performances, dance and ballet showcases, live bands, classical concerts, and seminars to product and programme launches.
Any booking in the theatre comes with an experienced technical production team.

Capacity
210 seats, wheelchair spaces available

GREEN ROOM
The Green Room is a self-contained workshop space bookable for short or full day meetings, workshops and break-out activities. This space seats 20 to 30 people around the board room table and has views of the hills of Upper Hutt. Please note this area is up several flights of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.

Contact us today to discuss your meeting or conference.