Functions & Events
Hosted by Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub
SpacetoCo Host since March 2024Located centrally in Gisborne, New Zealand, the Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub offers a stunning venue for events, meetings, workshops, hui, and weddings. With panoramic sea views, our Function Lounge seats up to 100 guests, while the Boardroom is perfect for up to 10 attendees. The Hub also features a licensed restaurant, beachside café, and hosts the Midway Surf Life Saving Club and Gisborne Boardriders. Book online or contact Hub Manager Gina at 06 867 5500.
Areas in this space (2)
This space contains 2 different areas that can be booked independently.
Functions & Events
The below areas are bookable for this space.
About this space
Mana Moana Lounge at Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub – Gisborne’s Premier Oceanfront Venue
Located on the beautiful Midway Beach in Gisborne Tairāwhiti, our brand-new Mana Moana Lounge, opened in November 2023, is the ideal location for community events, meetings, and social gatherings. This unique oceanfront venue comfortably seats up to 100 people, offering expansive 180-degree views of the sea, stretching from Te Kurī-a-Pāoa (Young Nicks Head) to Tuamotu Island – a backdrop that sets an unforgettable scene for any occasion. Nowhere else in Tairāwhiti offers a beachfront venue with a stunning backdrop such as Midway Beach.
The lounge opens onto a spacious 5-metre-deep balcony, providing stunning views over Midway Beach. With ample room for guests to mingle and enjoy the scenery, this versatile space is perfect for community gatherings, business functions, and celebrations.
A Flexible, Self-Service Venue to Make Your Own
Our function lounge is available for hire as a self-service space, providing you with the freedom to personalise the venue to your vision. When you book the Mana Moana Lounge, you’ll have full control to set up, decorate, and cater as you wish. Bring in your own food, beverages, and entertainment, or partner with vendors of your choice. We ensure the lounge is prepped and cleaned prior to your arrival, and the rest is up to you – a perfect option for those who want a truly customised experience in a beautiful setting.
More Amenities at Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub
Our hub is a vibrant community centre, complete with a licensed restaurant serving coastal cuisine, a beachside kiosk for refreshments, and versatile function spaces for a variety of events.
Ready to Book?
Secure your reservation online, or contact us to discuss details and specific needs. For inquiries, call Hub Manager Gina Carroll at 867 5500, click the chat icon to speak with us directly, or email [email protected].
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Location
40 Centennial Marine Drive, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
Opening times
Monday
7:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
7:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
7:00am - Midnight
Thursday
7:00am - Midnight
Friday
7:00am - Midnight
Saturday
7:00am - Midnight
Sunday
7:00am - Midnight
Rules
Mana Moana Lounge – Terms and Conditions of Hire
Our Function Lounge is available for hire as a self-service venue, giving you full control to set up, decorate, and cater to your preferences. You can bring your own food, beverages, and entertainment or work with your preferred vendors. We will ensure the space is prepared and clean for your arrival, leaving the rest up to you. This flexible approach allows you to create a truly personalised experience in a stunning oceanfront setting.
To ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience for all our guests, please review the following guidelines for the use of the Mana Moana Lounge at the Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub:
- Setup and Packdown: The hirer is responsible for all setup and packdown activities. While tables and chairs are provided as part of the hire cost, this is stored away for easy access alongside the lounge.
- Drink Refrigeration: There is a double glass door drink refrigerator in the lounge. Please empty and turn off at the conclusion of your hire.
- Rubbish and Recycling: All rubbish and recycling must be removed from the premises at the end of the hire period. Bins are provided for use.
- Cleaning: We ask that you leave the spaces as you found them.
- Caterers: If you are working with a caterer, please have them contact us before your event to confirm that the kitchen space meets their requirements. Note that the kitchen does not include cooking utensils, pots, or other cookware, so they will need to bring their own equipment. There are two ovens with gas hobs and 1 refrigerator. There is currently not an onsite freezer.
- No Smoking or Vaping: Smoking and vaping are prohibited on site.
- No Open Flames: For safety reasons, no naked flames, BBQs, or spit roasters are permitted on the balcony, in the kitchen or lounge.
- Fire Alarms: Any fire alarm activation deemed to have been caused from a hire space will incur a callout fee of $250.
- Decorations: Decorations must not be affixed to walls. If you need to display decorations or promotional materials, please discuss options with us in advance.
- Alcohol at Events:
- No underage drinking is permitted.
- A responsible, sober adult must be present on site throughout the event if alcohol is being consumed.
- Alcohol may only be brought on-site as part of the event’s official delivery; outside alcohol is not allowed.
- Pets: Only service dogs are permitted on the premises.
- Standard of Behavior: As this is a shared facility, we kindly ask all guests to maintain a reasonable standard of behavior, respecting both the space and other users of the Hub.
- Respect for Shared Spaces: Keep hallways and common areas clear to ensure easy access for all Hub guests.
- Balcony: This space is shared with the Midway Surf Life Saving Club alongside the lounge. Please arrange the outdoor tables in front of the Mana Moana Lounge and not the Midway SLSC lounge.
- Security: To maintain a safe environment, security cameras operate within common shared spaces and around the exterior of the facility. No cameras are installed in any hired rooms.
- Access and Security Footage: Access to security footage is securely managed by the Hub Manager and Tahu Management and will not be made public. Footage will be provided to the police if required.
We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines, which help us maintain a safe and welcoming space for all community members and users of the Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub.
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Additional details
Free parking is available in the carpark adjacent to the Hub, as well as along the surrounding roads for added convenience. We are a 5 minute drive from the airport and to the central city.