Venue hire
Strathmore Park and Raukawa Community Centres are both available for hire, offering a variety of spaces for different needs.
See below for rates and images of the facilities, or get in touch to enquire about a space to suit your needs.
Strathmore Park Community Centre
This post-war, wooden building is currently closed while undergoing a major renovation. Find out more here
Reopening is anticipated to be in November 2022. The hall with a sprung wooden floor, lounge/kitchen, meeting room and clinic room will then be available for hire. Trestle tables and 64 conference-style chairs make the hall suitable for large gatherings.
Strathmore rates
Group type | Event | Hall | Smaller room |
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Commercial - private |
Corporate, private events. |
$37 per hour |
$10-20 per hour |
Private event |
Non-commercial, e.g. birthday party. |
$27 per hour |
$10-$20 per hour |
Commercial group - open to public |
Attendees pay fees e.g. dance class. |
$22 per hour |
$8-$15 per hour |
Community group - open to public |
A group for community benefit and does not charge attendees. |
$17 per hour |
$8-$15 per hour |
Chair hire - off site use |
$3 per chair, plus bond |
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Table hire - off site use |
$5 per table, plus bond. |
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Key bond (refundable) |
For after hours bookings |
$150 |
$150 |
Whole of Centre Hire
Where a user requests to hire the entire Centre for a booking, a discount on the combined above amounts is available.
Longer bookings (over four hours) will also likely have a reduced rate.
Locker Hire
Locked cupboards are available for short or long term use. Charges may apply.
Raukawa Community Centre
Click here for a visual tour!
During centre opening hours there is a lounge/meeting room available for small groups or private hire. The kitchenette facilities are also available.
After hours, the hirer has exclusive access to the centre, including use of the kitchenette and additional casual seating area.
The Raukawa Reserve, directly next to the community centre, provides a great outlook, and activity space during warmer months.
Raukawa rates
Group type | Event | Lounge | Entire centre |
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Commercial - private |
Corporate, private events. |
$20 per hour |
$25 per hour |
Commercial group - open to public |
Attendees pay fees. |
$15 per hour |
$20 per hour |
Private event |
Non-commercial, e.g. birthday party. |
$10 per hour |
$15 per hour |
Community group - open to public |
A group for community benefit and does not charge attendees. |
$10 per hour |
$15 per hour |
Key bond (refundable) |
For after hours bookings. |
$150 |
Local community groups may be eligible to use the Raukawa Community Centre at no charge. Contact the coordinator.
Lockable cupboards are available for short or long term use. Charges may apply.