Hobsonville Studio Space - Sunderland Lounge

The Sunderland Lounge – Te Rere was built in the late 1940s and was initially used as the airbase’s cinema. It is comprised of a large community hall, a community space with a large kitchen, and a new meeting room. Event lighting is available in the Hall. Acoustic lining has bee professionally installed.

The maximum capacity of the Sunderland Lounge across all hirers/rooms is 374 due to fire safety ratings.

With various spaces at The Sunderland Lounge, this space is perfect for dance classes, yoga classes, art, community groups, workshops and photography.

Sunderland Hall
230 seated (200 chairs available)
AV Equipment available for hire. Hall hirers must provide access to accessible toilet for other users requiring facility. Provides direct access to kitchen.
Commercial cleaning is required for groups 100+ ppl (or 50+ ppl if food/drinks are involved).
Hourly Rates:
Personal / Business: $53 p/hr | Not for profit / Community Event: $31.80 p/hr

Meeting Room
60 seated
Provides direct access to kitchen. Portable Ballet Barre available for small hire fee.
Personal / Business: $37 p/hr | Not for profit / Community Event: $22.20 p/hr

Community Lounge
30 seated
Includes dedicated kitchenette
Personal / Business: $23 p/hr | Not for profit / Community Event: $13.80 p/h

Whole Venue
374 total fire capacity across whole venue
Personal / Business: $110 p/hr | Not for profit / Community Event: $66 p/hr

Get in touch today for more information or take a virtual tour at hobsonville.org.nz/virtual-tour-Sunderland