Waiaroha Whare Ako
Hosted by HDC Waiaroha
SpacetoCo Host since February 2025
Areas in this space (2)
This space contains 2 different areas that can be booked independently.
Waiaroha Whare Ako
About this space
Private Booking – Whare Ako at Waiaroha Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre
Host your next meeting, workshop, or presentation in the welcoming and versatile Whare Ako space, available for private bookings during our regular opening hours.
Available Room Configurations:
Hui / Boardroom Style: One large table with seating for up to 20 people – ideal for meetings or collaborative sessions.
Theatre Style: Rows of chairs for up to 40 attendees – perfect for presentations, lectures, or information sessions.
Workshop Style: Separate tables arranged for group work – accommodates up to 28 participants.
Is your event free for attendees, or is it a hui hosted by a not-for-profit or educational organisation? A discount may apply. Please contact us with details of your booking before proceeding to confirm eligibility.
Booking schedule
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
301 Hastings Street South, Hastings HKB 4122, New Zealand
Opening times
Monday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Rules
General conditions of use
The Waiaroha Water Discovery Centre (Whare Ako) is available for hire to external parties based on availability and intended use, ensuring alignment with our values and compliance with safety standards. Hirer must agree to and follow the procedures and responsibilities outlined in this policy.
The Hirer must not allow any illegal activities to take place in or on the Whare Ako.
Unless general public are invited to the event, it’s the Hirer’s responsibility to ensure that the general public do not have access to the Whare Ako, including the toilets, during the hire period.
The Whare Ako is available for hire between 6:00am and 6:00pm. Any booking requests outside of these hours will be considered at the discretion of the manager.
The space must be used in accordance with the stated purpose the hirer intended.
Hirers are responsible for ensuring attendees comply with capacity limits, safety protocols and facility rules.
No swimming in the water features.
No alcohol permitted on the premises.
Included in hire
Private use of the Whare Ako
6 tables
40 chairs
Large screen with HDMI input (at no extra cost)
Cleaning, rubbish and lock up.
§ The Hirer must ensure doors are completely closed and locked on exiting.
§ The access card must be left on the table closest to the office door.
§ Removal of all rubbish and recycling is the responsibility of the Hirer.
To connect to the TV with a laptop:
connect via the HDMI 2 (labelled) port under the TV
Use remote to change Input to ‘HDMI 2’
On laptop, ensure your display settings are set to 1920 x 1080, and 30 HRZ.
All computers are different and will have different frame-rates and resolution.Volume is controlled by the TV remote control.
Additional details
Carparking on road. Two disabled parks are available via Hatings Street.