Hinerākau Room
Hosted by HDC Libraries
SpacetoCo Host since April 2025 · 500 bookingsHastings District Libraries offer free meeting rooms for not-for-profit and community-focused groups. If you are looking for somewhere to hold a community meeting then you are welcome to make a booking request for the use of one of our spaces. To ensure fair access, rooms aren’t for commercial use or ongoing private office space.
Areas in this space (1)
This space contains 1 different area that can be booked independently.
Hinerākau Room
About this space
Hinerākau Room – Havelock North Library
Havelock North Village | Inside the Library
The Hinerākau Room is a compact, quiet meeting space located inside Havelock North Library—perfect for small group discussions, one-on-one meetings, or focused project work.
Capacity
- Seats 6–8 people comfortably around a central table
About the Space
This room includes:
1 rectangular table and 6 chairs (more available on request)
Fixed TV screen with HDMI and audio visual capability for online meetings
A fixed whiteboard
A blank projectable wall
It’s ideal for team planning, tutoring, or quiet community use in a calm and central setting.
Please Note
This space is available free of charge for non-commercial use. This is defined by the primary purpose of the booking, not necessarily the group or organisation using the space.
If you're not sure whether your booking qualifies as non-commercial, or you'd like to check availability for equipment, feel free to get in touch—we're here to help!
If you require additional equipment such as a TV or projector, these can be booked for a small fee, subject to availability—just let us know at the time of your request.
Booking schedule
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, New Zealand
Opening times
Monday
10:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Rules
Fair Use of library meeting rooms
Hastings District Libraries proudly offer free meeting rooms to support not-for-profit and community-focused groups. These spaces are intended to foster collaboration, learning, and connection within our community. To ensure equitable access, we kindly ask that rooms are not used for personal business activities, commercial ventures, or ongoing private office use. Our goal is to prioritise genuine community initiatives and ensure these shared spaces remain available for those working to benefit the wider public.
Space rules
Leave the space as you found it. Please return furniture to its original layout and remove any items or materials you brought in.
Allow time for setup and pack-down within your booked time slot.
This is a shared public space. If you've booked a partial area, please be respectful of other library users nearby.
Supervise children at all times.
You are responsible for your group’s behaviour while using the space.
Damage or mess may incur a cleaning or repair fee.
Please notify us of cancellations as early as possible so the space can be made available to others.
Additional details
Free parking on the surrounding streets.
Bus stops are located at the Havelock North Clock Tower and along Te Mata Road.