VenuE hire
Taranaki Cathedral is a place of hospitality for groups small and large, offering a variety of rooms and spaces for hire. Our historic site is centrally located in New Plymouth, with wheelchair accessibility and designated parking. You can find details and photos about what each space has to offer below. Please carefully read through the information about the space you’d like to hire before completing the enquiry form.
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.
All fees are subject to review & change.
TE WHARE HONONGA
Te Whare Hononga is a focal point of The Sir Paul Reeves Centre, an integral part of Taranaki Cathedral and is used for events, tours, wānanga, kapa haka practice and pōwhiri. Visitors are welcome to explore the exhibitions free of charge during opening hours.
Private events that align with this kaupapa are welcome to enquire about hiring Te Whare Hononga.
All bookings are subject to cancellation if the space is needed for a special Iwi event. In the rare event that a booking has to be cancelled, every effort will be made to find an alternative venue at Taranaki Cathedral.
Guided tours are also available and can be booked here.
HOURLY RATE: $200 + GST
DAY RATE (9am-5pm): $1000 + GST
EVENING RATE (5pm till late): $600 + GST
CBD LOCATION
37 Vivian Street, New Plymouth, at the base of Pūkākā, between Taranaki Cathedral's Church of St. Mary and the renovated Vicarage, with a wharekai on the ground floor.
VENUE INCLUDES
- Award-winning architecture & exhibition screens with local history
- On-site accessible parking
- Sound system with music licensing
- 2 microphones (wired & wireless)
- TV with HDMI cable for presentations
- Wifi
- 40 chairs - additional chairs available at extra cost
- Tables & whiteboard available at extra cost
- Accessible toilet - additional toilets on site available at extra cost
- Small kitchenette (wharekai dining area available to hire at additional cost if event requires catering)
KĀHU CONFERENCE ROOM
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.
INCLUDES:
- chairs
- tables on request
- whiteboard
- TV with video conferencing
- HDMI Cable
- WiFi
- Accessible toilets
- Elevator
- Shared kitchenette for self-catered hot drinks.
COST
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
Set-up & cleanup must be done within your paid booking time.
All fees are subject to review & change.
Set-up and pack-down fees may apply.
KŌTUKU BOARD ROOM
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.
INCLUDES:
- 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
Set-up & cleanup must be done within your paid booking time.
All fees are subject to review & change.
Set-up and pack-down fees may apply.
WHAREKAI - DINING AREA & KITCHEN
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).
INCLUDES
- 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)
Set-up & cleanup must be done within your paid booking time.
All fees are subject to review & change.
Set-up and pack-down fees may apply.
PEACE LOUNGE
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. Seats 75. Friendly space with lots of natural light.
INCLUDES:
- 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 & cleanup must be done within your paid booking time.
All fees are subject to review & change.
Set-up and pack-down fees may apply.
