Venue Hire at Whare Manaaki
Whare Manaaki offers a welcoming space in the heart of Māwhera for community groups, providers, and organisations to come together.
Grounded in tikanga and guided by manaakitanga, our whare supports connection, learning, and shared experiences.
Whether you are hosting a hui, workshop, or programme, this is a space held with care for all who enter.
Our Spaces
Room 1
Ideal for smaller groups, meetings, and focused kōrero
Room 2
Flexible space for workshops, wānanga, and group sessions
Whole Whare
Suitable for full day bookings, larger groups, or multi-room use
A Space Held with Care
Whare Manaaki is more than a venue.
It is a shared space grounded in tikanga and guided by manaakitanga.
When you hire the whare, you are stepping into an environment that values respect, connection, and collective care.
We welcome kaupapa that align with these values and contribute positively to our community.
All bookings are reviewed to ensure alignment and availability.
We ask that all who use the space uphold the shared responsibility of caring for the whare, respecting others, and leaving the space as they found it.
Our Values in Practice
To guide our kaupapa and keep our whare grounded in the values that bring us together as a community.
Whanaungatanga
The way our whare is used and shared is guided by the values that bring us together.
Manaakitanga
We ask all who use the whare to show respect, care for the space, and contribute to a warm, welcoming environment.
Rangatiratanga
We encourage groups to lead their kaupapa with integrity, taking responsibility for their people and how they use the space.
Ako
Our spaces support shared learning, kōrero, and growth for all who gather here.
Taonga
We honour our people, our culture, and the space itself as taonga to be respected and protected.
Venue Hire Pricing
Our pricing is structured to support accessibility for community while reflecting the nature of each booking.
Community Groups
$20 to $60
Providers / Commercial
$40 to $100
Government Agencies
$60 to $160
Pricing varies depending on duration and room use.
Booking
Request
Submit a request to use Whare Manaaki for your kaupapa, hui, or programme.
All bookings are carefully reviewed for alignment with our values and availability of the space.
Our team will be in touch to confirm next steps.
What to expect:
• Submit your request
• We review alignment and availability
• We confirm your booking if suitable
This is a booking request only and does not confirm your booking.
