VenuE hire

Located at 37 Vivian Street, New Plymouth at the base of Pūkākā, between Taranaki Cathedral's stone church and the renovated Vicarage.

Te Whare Hononga, meaning The House That Binds, is an exhibition space open for visits free of charge Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Te Whare Hononga can also be hired as a venue, making it unavailable to the public during that time of the booking.

We only take bookings for Te Whare Hononga that are aligned to its purpose of education & reconciliation and for kaupapa Māori events. Te Whare Hononga is an expression of partnership between Ngāti Te Whiti and St. Mary’s.

All bookings are subject to cancellation if the space is needed for a special Iwi event. In the rare event that a booking is canceled, every effort will be made to find an alternative venue at Taranaki Cathedral.

Guided tours are also available and can be booked here.

- onsite parking
- chairs and benches to seat 100
- Tables & whiteboard available on request.
- Accessible toilet
- Wifi
- TV with HDMI cable that can be used for presentations
- Four exhibition screens with local history.
- Kitchenette within Te Whare Hononga
- Shared use of the wharekai dining area. We ask that all guests use the wharekai for tea breaks and meals, however, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks can be brought into Te Whare Hononga in small amounts

HOURLY RATE: $200 + GST

HALF DAY (up to 4 hours): $600 + GST

FULL DAY: $1000 + GST

$200 deposit is required to secure your booking.

Discount may be available on request for Charities and Not for Profits. All fees are subject to review & change.

Set-up & cleanup must be done within your booking time.

To hire Te Whare Hononga for a private hui please fill out the ENQUIRY FORM. Please note, there is no charge for groups who are wanting to visit Te Whare Hononga along with the general public to view the exhibition.

Please carefully read through the information about the space you’d like to hire before completing the form.

The Kāhu room located within Te Manu Hononga, The Sir Paul Reeves Centre - on the first floor of the renovated vicarage. 37 Vivian Street, New Plymouth.

Accommodates up to 25 people, depending on how you choose to set up the room.

The shared use of the downstairs Wharekai (dining room) is included with the booking. We ask all guests to use the Wharekai for breaks and meals. Please do not eat meals in the Kahu Room.

Amenties Include:
- chairs
- tables on request
- whiteboard
- TV with video conferencing
- HDMI Cable
- WiFi
- Accessible toilets
- Elevator
- Shared kitchenette for self-catered hot drinks.

We charge two rates depending on the size of the group because of the impact of larger groups on our shared spaces.

SMALL GROUPS 12 people

• HALF DAY (up to 4 hours)
  $200 + GST

• FULL DAY
  $300 + GST

LARGE GROUPS 25 people

• HALF DAY (up to 4 hours)
  $300 + GST

• FULL DAY
  $400 + GST

All fees are subject to review & change.

Discount may be available on request for Charities and Not for Profits.

To book the Kāhu Room please fill out the ENQUIRY FORM.

There is a small group and large group rate for this space.

Please carefully read through the information above before completing the booking form.

Set-up & cleanup must be done within your paid booking time.

The Kōtuku room is located within Te Manu Hononga, The Sir Paul Reeves Centre - on the first floor of the renovated Vicarage. 37 Vivian Street, New Plymouth.

Accommodates up to 12 people comfortably.

The Kōtuku Room is used as a shared office space during the week, so is generally only available for hire on weekdays after 5pm or on weekends.

Amenities include:
- large table with chairs
- whiteboard
- WiFi
- a TV may be available on request
- Accessible toilets
- Elevator
- Shared kitchenette for self-catered hot drinks is located right next to the Kōtuku room. (Please do not use this area for meal prep)

The shared use of the downstairs Wharekai dining area is included with the booking. We ask all guests to use the Wharekai for breaks and meals. Please do not eat meals in the Kōtuku Room.

HALF DAY (up to 4 hours)
$200 + GST

FULL DAY
$300 + GST

All fees are subject to review & change.

Discount may be available on request for Charities and Not for Profits.

To book the Kōtuku Room please fill out the ENQUIRY FORM.

Set-up & cleanup must be done within your paid booking time.

Please carefully read through the information above before completing the booking form.

The Wharekai (Dining Area) is the ground floor of the renovated Vicarage. 37 Vivian Street, New Plymouth.

The Wharekai is a shared space for all guests on site and its use is included with bookings of Te Whare Hononga, Kāhu & Kōtuku. It is for that reason that we very rarely hire out this space separately, however we do make exceptions from time to time, but usually only on weekends.

Accommodates up to 120 (standing / casual dining), 60 (buffet dining), or 90 (seated/served dining).

Amenties Include:
- Tables & Chairs
- Wifi
- Whiteboard, TV with HDMI cable available on request
- Onsite parking
- Wheelchair accessibility

Commercial Kitchen with:
- food prep area
- large fridge
- gas stovetop
- oven
- instant hot water
- coffee makers & steriliser
- Dishes, serveware & white cotton tablecloths are available on request.

HALF DAY: $600 +GST  (available 5-10pm only)

FULL DAY: $1000 +GST (only available Saturday & Sundays for full day bookings) 

$200 deposit is required to secure your booking.

Set-up & cleanup must be done within your paid booking time.

For bookings please fill out the ENQUIRY FORM.
Please carefully read through the information about the space you’d like to hire before completing the booking form.
Discount may be available on request for Charities and Not for Profits. All fees are subject to review & change.

Located at 44 Vivian Street, New Plymouth - across the street from the main Taranaki Cathedral site.

If you're looking for a hint of ‘old town hall’ nostalgia, The Peace Hall is the place for you! Perfect for event concerts, rustic weddings, and anything in-between.

Seats 150

- 150 chairs
- Use of the Peace Lounge
- Accessible Toilets
- Street parking plus reserved parking for 20.
- Tables are available on request.
--Kitchen

If you wish to use the small kitchen for more than small prep we advise viewing first as kitchenware is limited.

FULL DAY: $500 + GST

PLUS: Set-up and pack-down fees are set based on the need.

$200 deposit is required to secure this booking.

For bookings please fill out the ENQUIRY FORM.

Please carefully read through the information about the space you’d like to hire before completing the booking form.
Discount may be available on request for Charities and Not for Profits. All fees are subject to review & change.

Located at 44 Vivian Street, New Plymouth - next to the Op-Shop, across the street from the main Taranaki Cathedral site.

Suitable for small gatherings. Friendly space with lots of natural light.

Seats 75

- 75 chairs
- Accessible Toilets (located in the hall next door)
- Street parking plus reserved parking for 20.
- Tables are available on request.
- Kitchen.

If you wish to use the small kitchen for more than small prep we advise viewing first as kitchenware is limited.

HALF DAY (up to 4 hours)
$200 + GST

FULL DAY
$300 + GST

Set-up and pack-down fees are set based on the need.

For bookings please fill out the ENQUIRY FORM.

Please carefully read through the information about the space you’d like to hire before completing the booking form.

Discount may be available on request for Charities and Not for Profits. All fees are subject to review & change.