Aaiotanga Community Space
Hosted by Aaiotanga The Peace Place
SpacetoCo Host since August 2020 · 250 bookingsA peaceful city sanctuary promoting creative community, healthy urban ecology and a welcoming neighbourhood where we can all belong.
About this space
The Aaiotanga Community Space (ASC) provides a rare option for gatherings in Auckland City Centre.
Very affordably priced, we offer a warm and welcoming environment that is particularly handy for city centre apartment dwellers who might be looking for extra space for their hosting.
Our venue is a large lounge type environment with plenty of clear space to set up chairs or tables. It is perfect for meetings, workshops, classes, presentations, meet-ups, yoga, community groups, meditation, chess groups, kids classes, rehearsals, book readings, poetry, acoustic music performances - and much more. It could even be used as intimate wedding venue.
It comfortably holds 40 people seated and 50 people if standing. We have 2 toilets and a small kitchenette located in the foyer adjacent to the venue. Please note, this is a heritage building so diability access is limited and needs to be arranged prior with the venue hosts.
If you are an unfunded community group, we offer discounted rates. Please email [email protected] to find out more.
The hire of the space includes:
WiFi
Whiteboard
Projector & Screen (HMDI cable included)
Tables
Chairs
Power
Bluetooth Speaker (a larger sound system can be accessed by arrangement)
Use of the small kitchenette
Couches & arm chairs
40 padded meeting style chairs
Our space is an inclusive and respectful environment. Whoever you are, will be celebrated in this space. We are proud supporters of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are a safe space for the rainbow community.
Please note that the building is not yet wheelchair accessible though we do have a portable ramp that we are able to put in place when required. Use of this requires supervision by the venue hosts.
Catering and Alcohol
You are welcome to self cater your event at Aaiotanga. We have a small kitchen space with cups and glasses for up to 40 people. Plates, bowls and cutlery to serve up to 20. You are also welcome to use external caterers.
Please note that however you cater your event, you need to leave the space as you found it. Please book enough time to clean up the space and kitchen.
It's OK to bring small amounts of alcohol for a private gathering, but not to sell it. Any events that are open to the public / publically adverstised, must seek permission from Auckland Council for a liquor licence.
Evening Bookings
There is a minimum booking time of 3 hours after 6pm.
Booking schedule
Extra items and charges
This space has extra items and charges that can be added to your booking. Some may be required depending on your booking time and type, which will be shown at the checkout.
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
Shop 2F, 22 Emily Place, Auckland City Centre AUK 1010, New Zealand
Opening times
Monday
6:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
6:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
6:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
6:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
6:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
6:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
6:00am - 10:00pm
Rules
Please treat this space like your own home - enjoy it and take care of it!
Taking care of it means:
Returning furniture to how you found it (ready for the next person)
Vacuum if you need to (vacuum is handy in the corner)
Wash dishes that you use and put them away how you found them.
Sorting your rubbish properly into the correct bins: recycling, landfill, soft plastics, compost (located in freezer)
Rinsing recycling items in the kitchen before putting them in the recycling bin
If you know you will have a lot of rubbish (i.e. stacks of pizza boxes) let us know and we can arrange for these to be put straight into the large rubbish bins which serve the whole building.
A venue host will be there to greet you in-person and show you around the first time you book the space. For additional bookings you will recieve door code access. If you require additional hosting support for your event (eg. Set up and pack down, food serving, and welcoming of your guests) please email [email protected]. There is an additional charge for event hosting support.
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Additional details
Train - We is a 2 minute walk from the Britomart Transport Centre via the Tangihua St Entry/Exit point.
Bus - A number of buses stop close to us at 2 Anzac Ave (it is a three minute walk from there to 22 Emily Place).
Ferry - It is a ten minute walk from the Auckland Ferry Terminal to 22 Emily Place.
Car - There is no free or reserved parking for the Aaiotanga Community Space. Parking can obtained via Pay and Display in the surrounding streets or in the nearby parking buildings in Shortland St or Anzac Avenue.
The following parking buildings are close by:
· Tournament Parking at 71 Shortland Street (a two minute walk).
· The Britomart Car Park at 88 Quay Street (a six minute walk).
· Wilson Car Park – 53-73 Anzac Ave (a five minute walk).
· Wilson Car Park Cnr Short St and Eden Cres (a two minute walk).