Te Manawa
Description
Te Manawa 'the heart' of Westgate, is Auckland Council’s first, fully integrated community hub. Opened in 2019, Te Manawa offers a range of community services including a library, Council services, rooms for hire, commercial kitchen, studios, 1GB free wifi, creative resources, programmes, events, work and study areas and a Citizens Advice Bureau.
Getting here
Bus services operate from the Westgate shopping centre, about a 10 minute walk from Te Manawa. The Te Manawa carpark is located around the back of the building (access from Kohuhu Lane) and daytime parking is limited up to 180 minutes. After 6pm time restrictions don’t apply in the Te Manawa carpark.
Last minute bookings
If your booking is within five days, please contact Te Manawa directly at temanawa@aucklandcouncil.govt.nzPeak and Off-peak times
| Key | Off-peak | Peak |
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| 7am to 930am | |||||||
| 930am to 12pm | |||||||
| 12pm to 6pm | |||||||
| 6pm to 8pm | |||||||
| 8pm to 9pm | |||||||
| 9pm to 11pm |
Available for bookings
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This bright spacious auditorium is the perfect place to host events such as wedding and birthday celebrations, conferences, and group activities.
Bookable between: 7am and 11pm Monday to Sunday
Hire time must include set up, pack-down and clean up. We recommend viewing the venue and testing any equipment before hiring. If you require cooking or catering space, the adjoining commercial kitchen can be hired separately. Tea and coffee making facilities are located in the foyer.
The auditoriums are located on level 3, accessible lift available. Click here for a 360° virtual tour of this room.
Hourly rates
- Off-peak: $148.80
- Peak: $186.00
Capacity
- Standing/seated capacity: 200
- Dining capacity: 160 using provided tables
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Equipment
- Lectern
- Microphone
- Projector
- Tables and chairs available: 20 tables and 200 chairs
- Whiteboard
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Kōkiri is suitable for medium-sized group events, meetings and functions.
Bookable between: 7am and 11pm Monday to Sunday
Hire time must include set up, pack-down and clean up. We recommend viewing the venue and testing any equipment before hiring. If you require cooking or catering space, the adjoining commercial kitchen can be hired separately. Tea and coffee making facilities are located in the foyer.
Please note, partitions separate this room from Ngātahi auditorium which are not completely soundproof.
The Kōkiri auditorium is located on level 3, accessible lift available. Click here for a 360° virtual tour of this room.Hourly rates
- Off-peak: $85.10
- Peak: $106.40
Capacity
- Standing/seated capacity: 100
- Dining capacity: 80 with provided tables
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Equipment
- Lectern
- Microphone
- Projector
- Tables and chairs available: 10 tables and 100 chairs
- Whiteboard
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Ngātahi auditorium is a great space for group events, medium-sized functions, and meetings. Bookings include a large break-out room suitable for up to 8 people.
Bookable between: 7am and 11pm Monday to Sunday
Hire time must include set up, pack-down and clean up. We recommend viewing the venue and testing any equipment before hiring. If you require cooking or catering space, the adjoining commercial kitchen can be hired separately. Tea and coffee making facilities are located in the foyer.
Please note, partitions separate this room from Kōkiri auditorium which are not completely soundproof.
The Ngātahi auditorium is located on level 3, accessible lift available. Click here for a 360° virtual tour of this room.Hourly rates
- Off-peak: $85.10
- Peak: $106.40
Capacity
- Standing/seated capacity: 100
- Dining capacity: 80 with provided tables
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Equipment
- Microphone
- Projector
- Tables and chairs available: 10 tables and 100 chairs
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The perfect room for business meetings and workshops, Hinengaro comfortably seats up to 30 people.
The room includes an outdoor terrace area with views across Te Pūmanawa Square.
Bookable between: 7am and 11pm Monday to Sunday
Tea and coffee making facilities are located in the adjoining room. This venue adjoins a quiet study space with no sound proofing. Please be mindful of others while using this space.
Hinengaro is located on level 2, accessible lift available. Click here for a 360° virtual tour of this room.
Hourly rates
- Off-peak: $50.70
- Peak: $63.40
Capacity
- Capacity: 30
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Equipment
- Projector
- Tables and chairs available: 6 tables and 30 chairs
- Whiteboard
Room features
- Balcony
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Suitable as a catering space for an event, prepping food for your business or for small workshops.
Hirers must bring their own pots, pans and other cooking utensils.
Hirers must supply their own cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Bookable between: 7am and 11pm Monday to Sunday
Hire time must include set-up, pack-down and cleaning of the kitchen.
The commercial kitchen is located on level 3, accessible lift available. Click here for a 360° virtual tour of this room.
Hourly rates
- Off-peak: $30.00
- Peak: $30.00
Capacity
- Capacity: 5
Kitchen facilities
- Fridge
- Hot water zip
- Oven
- Sink
- Steriliser
- Stove
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This small meeting room is designed for private meetings of up to five people.
Bookable between: 7am and 11pm Monday to Sunday
Tea and coffee making facilities are located in the adjoining room.
This room is situated on level 2, accessible lift available. Click here for a 360° virtual tour of this room.
Hourly rates
- Off-peak: $20.00
- Peak: $25.00
Capacity
- Capacity: 5
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Equipment
- Tables and chairs available: 1 table 5 chairs
- TV screen
- Whiteboard
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The studio is a dual control room and live recording room equipped for audio/video recording and editing.
Equipment:
- 1x Focusrite Scarlet Solo
- 2x Presonus Eris monitor speakers (model: E5 XT)
- Cables to suit (XLR, TS, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, IEC)
- Inter-studio patching
- iMac computer, headphones, microphones and other AV equipment available to use
Please note, walls and windows are not completely sound proof.
Studios can be booked during opening hours only. For more information or to book, please email temanawa@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Hourly rates
- Off-peak: $40.80
- Peak: $40.80
Capacity
- Capacity: 3 per room
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Located on our ground floor, studio 2 is an ideal meeting space for one on one or online meetings.
Please note, Studio 1 and 2 are connected by a control room window and are visible through to each other.
Studio 2 is located on the ground floor. Bookable during opening hours only
Hourly rates
- Off-peak: $20.00
- Peak: $20.00
Capacity
- Capacity: 3
Equipment
- Tables and chairs available: 1 table 2 chairs
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