Charges for Hall Hire
Memorial Halls - Ngātea, Paeroa and Waihī
The fees are based on a minimum booking period of two hours and then by the hour thereafter.
The value of the fees set for the ‘Not for Profit’ category are retained at a level to encourage use of the hall by that category, which have to date been the main group hiring the hall facilities.
If you are booking an event that involves alcohol you may need to apply for a Special Alcohol Licence. View more about Alcohol Licensing.
Category of User
User | Description |
Commercial | Primarily business entities i.e. individuals or organisations whose prime goal whilst using the hall is to derive an income for personal or shareholders gain. |
Social | Individuals, clubs or organisations that are using the facilities for a social function such as weddings, birthdays, fund raising, funerals, celebrations etc. |
Not for Profit | These are individuals or organisations that may be an informal club or are registered as incorporated societies established as not for profit. This includes commercial entities which are using the hall for matters that are not for profit (e.g. meetings). The fees set for the ‘Not for profit’ category are at a level to encourage use of the hall by that category, which have to date been the main group hiring the hall facilities. |
Civic | An activity that is "sponsored" by the Mayor or the Chairman of the Ward Committee for a community associated purpose. |
Hall Hire - Commercial User
All Halls | Commercial user charge (including GST) | |
Minimum Hire | Per additional hour | |
Small Hall - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $50.00 | $25.00 |
Main Hall - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $70.00 | $35.00 |
Whole Complex - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $100.00 | $50.00 |
Additional cleaning fee if alcohol is to be consumed during hire | $50.00 per booking |
Hall Hire - Social User
All Halls | Social user charge (including GST) | |
Minimum Hire | Per additional hour | |
Small Hall - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $30.00 | $15.00 |
Main Hall - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $40.00 | $20.00 |
Whole Complex - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $60.00 | $30.00 |
Additional cleaning fee if alcohol is to be consumed during hire | $50.00 per booking |
Hall Hire - Not for Profit User
All Halls | Not for profit user charge (including GST) | |
Minimum Hire | Per additional hour | |
Small Hall - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $25.00 | $5.00 |
Main Hall - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $30.00 | $5.00 |
Whole Complex - Minimum booking of 2 hours | $40.00 | $10.00 |
Additional cleaning fee if alcohol is to be consumed during hire | $50.00 per booking |
Hall Hire - Kitchen Use
Item | Charge (including GST) |
Use of kitchen | $5.00 per booking |
Use of crockery | $10.00 per booking |
Damage Guarantee Bond
User | Charge (including GST) |
All users | $500.00 (refundable)* |
*All users must sign damage/cleaning guarantee form OR pay a refundable cash bond prior to the use of the hall. This is to meet all damage and after function cleaning costs associated with a respective hire. Bond payment may be waived if the risk of damage is considered to be low (based on the intended use of the hall). Users are required to meet all such damage/cleaning costs that exceed the value of any bond paid.
Waihī Event Centre
The fees are based on a minimum booking period of two hours and then by the hour thereafter.
Not For Profit Users | Charges (including GST) | |
2-hour minimum rate | Additional base hourly rate | |
Category 1 (regular sports users) | $40.00 | $25.00 |
Category 2 (casual sports users) | $50.00 | $30.00 |
Category 3 (where admission charge applies) | $60.00 | $35.00 |
Commercial Users | ||
Category 4 (events events) | $160.00 | $90.00 |
Category 5 (where admission charge applies) | $180.00 | $100.00 |