Facility hire
For more information visit the new Venues by Nelson City Council website at venues.nelson.govt.nz.
Bookings for Council facilities - halls, pools, meeting rooms and parks
Many Council owned facilities are available for hire.
All prices include GST.
Other community hall bookings
Visit the FOUND Directory to find other community hall (non-Council owned) booking information, the It's On website also has venue information for event organisers.
Amplified Sound Application
You will need to apply for consent if your event or activity involves amplified sound. Application form for amplified sound. (232KB PDF)
Broadgreen Centre
Admin block - meeting room - up to 50 people. The Broadgreen Centre is adjacent to Broadgreen Historic House in Stoke. More information on the Broadgreen Centre.
Contact Diane Ramsay 547 3363
Founders Heritage Park
Create a unique function amongst the beautiful gardens, charming streets and character buildings of Founders Heritage Park. With a variety of venues it is the perfect location for weddings, parties, meetings and conferences.
Please note there are different rates depending on if you're a community group, or a private or commercial gathering.
Community
| Venue | 3 Hour | Full Day | Evening |
| Energy Centre | $52 | $105 | $527 |
| Granary | $100 | $211 | $527 |
| Jaycee Room | $52 | $105 | $300 |
Private Social
| Venue | 3 Hour | Full Day | Evening |
| Energy Centre | $100 | $200 | $1000 |
| Granary | $120 | $320 | $844 |
| Jaycee Room | $60 | $160 | $422 |
| St Peters Church | 2 hours $150 | ||
Commercial and Weddings (includes cleaning)
| Venue | 3 Hour | Full Day | Evening |
| Energy Centre | $250 | $500 | $1580 |
| Granary | $300 | $600 | $1000 |
| Jaycee Room | $125 | $250 | $500 |
| St Peters Church | 2 hours $150 | ||
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre
Bookings can be made by contacting CommunityVenues@ncc.govt.nz or calling 03 265 6519.
Tūī Room
Includes kitchen.
| Commercial Use | Private Social Functions (Weddings/Birthdays) |
Meeting- Non-Commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
| Full Room | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| All day | $679 | $570 | $376 |
| Half day | $448 | $376 | $248 |
| Half Room | |||
| All day | $285 | $285 | $188 |
| Half day | $340 | $188 | $124 |
Kererū Room
| Commercial Use | Private Social Functions (Weddings/Birthdays) |
Meeting- Non-Commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
| All day | $372 | $320 | $93 |
| Half day | $245 | $211 | $63 |
| Evening | $269 | $229 | $67 |
Mātuhi Room
| Commercial Use | Private Social Functions (Weddings/Birthdays) |
Meeting- Non-Commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
| All day | $83 | $73 | $20 |
| Half day | $42 | $37 | $20 |
| Evening | $42 | $37 | $20 |
Kārearea Room
Includes Bar and Kitchenette and Southern Deck
| Commercial Use | Private Social Functions (Weddings/Birthdays) |
Meeting- Non-Commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
| All day | $336 | $288 | $221 |
| Half day | $222 | $190 | $146 |
| Evening | $241 | $207 | $159 |
Kōtuku Room
Includes Northern Deck.
| Commercial Use | Private Social Functions (Weddings/Birthdays) |
Meeting- Non-Commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
| All day | $188 | $161 | $124 |
| Half day | $124 | $107 | $81 |
| Evening | $134 | $116 | $89 |
Korimako Room
| Commercial Use | Private Social Functions (Weddings/Birthdays) |
Meeting- Non-Commercial/ Cultural and Community Events |
|
| All day | $67 | $55 | $44 |
| Half day | $34 | $28 | $22 |
| Evening | $34 | $28 | $22 |
Melrose House
- Morning room - 16 - 20 people.
- Dining room - seating for 24 people
- Ball and bar room - seating for 50 people, buffet for 60
- Ballroom with adjoining servery area for drinks and nibbles, comfortably caterers for groups of up to 40 people seated for presentations
- The Boardroom available upstairs, which seats 10-12 people.
Contact the Manager Melrose Historic House on +64 3 548 7269
Riverside and Nayland Pools
Riverside +64 3 546 3221
Nayland +64 3 547 0292
Also check out the swimming page for more information on Nelson pools.
Saxton Cricket Oval
| Hire | from 1 July 2021 |
|---|---|
| Saxton Oval - commercial (charged) event | $5,682 Venue hire will be negotiated based on the scale of the event, set up and pack down days etc. |
| Saxton Oval - community (no charge) event | $488 |
Commercial means that the public pay to enter the facility and includes the whole venue. Community means that it's free for the public to attend or spectate or all the proceeds go to charity.
The Tasman Regional Sports Trust manage the Saxton Stadium. Phone is +64 3 538 0072 or e-mail.
Saxton Oval Pavilion
| Hire | 2021-22 Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
|
Private Social Functions (e.g. weddings and birthdays) |
|
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Full Pavilion (all day) |
$771 |
|
Pavilion (morning/afternoon/evening) |
$507 |
|
Meeting- Non-Commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
|
Saxton Oval Pavilion (all day) |
$254 |
|
Saxton Oval Pavilion (morning/afternoon/evening) |
$90 |
|
Commercial Use |
|
|
Full Pavilion (all day) |
$771 |
|
Pavilion (morning/afternoon) |
$349 |
For more information go to the Saxton Stadium page. The Tasman Regional Sports Trust manage the Saxton Pavilion. Phone is +64 3 538 0072 or e-mail.
Stoke Hall
For enquiries contact Community Leisure Management (CLM) by email sle@clmnz.co.nz or by phone 0275860107
Stoke Memorial hall is not taking any new bookings. It will be closed from 31 March while a decision is made on earthquake strengthening. Customers can contact CLM for assistance in finding an alternative venue.
Stoke Memorial Hall is located at 548 Main Rd, Stoke.
Trafalgar Centre
Just a five-minute stroll to the vibrant city centre and a 15-minute ocean drive from the airport, is the Trafalgar Centre. Recently reopened after extensive refurbishment, it contains two key spaces — the main arena and the new northern extension. . Your event will be cared for by our professional onsite team.
If you would like to enquire about availability and get a quote, please contact the Venue Manager on TrafalgarVenues@ncc.govt.nz or call 03 539 1301.
50% community discounted rate available for events until December 2020 *terms and conditions apply
| Hire (Additional event service charges will apply) |
2021-22 Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Ticketed Events, Trade Shows and Expos, Private Social Functions (incl. Events/Shows/Games / Conference Dinners / Weddings / Birthdays) | |
| Stadium only (Full Day only) | $2,454 |
| Northern Extension only (Full Day) | $1,240 |
| Northern Extension only (Half Day) | $806 |
| Stadium and Northern Extension (Full Day only) | $3,874 |
| Stadium, Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Full Day only) | $4,081 |
| Stadium and Rutherford Park (Full Day only) | $2,661 |
| Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Full Day) | $1,056 |
| Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Half Day) | $806 |
| Cultural / Community Events, Sporting Activities | |
| Stadium only (Full Day) | $1,792 |
| Northern Extension only (Full Day) | $906 |
| Northern Extension only (Half Day) | $589 |
| Stadium and Northern Extension (Full Day) | $2,828 |
| Stadium, Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Full Day) | $2,978 |
| Stadium and Rutherford Park (Full Day) | $1,943 |
| Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Full Day) | $1,446 |
| Northern Extension and Rutherford Park (Half Day) | $739 |
| Sports Practise | |
| Basketball Court (per hour) | $40 |
| Netball Court (per hour) | $40 |
Trafalgar Park
Just a 5-minute stroll to the vibrant city centre and a 20-minute ocean drive from the airport. Trafalgar Park and Pavilion sit on the East bank of the Maitai River, opposite Nelson’s largest indoor events arena, the Trafalgar Centre. Your event will be cared for by our professional onsite team.
If you would like to enquire about availability and get a quote, please contact the Venue Manager on TrafalgarVenues@ncc.govt.nz or call 03 539 1301.
| Hire | 2021-22 Fees (excl GST) |
|---|---|
| Commercial charge Commercial means that the public pay to enter the facility. Charge includes the whole venue but excludes the Trafalgar main field lights |
$5,682
Venue hire will be negotiated based on the scale of the event, set up and pack down days etc. |
| Community charge Community means that it’s free for the public to attend or spectate or all the proceeds go to Charity. Includes access to the outdoor areas and public toilets behind pavilion. Excludes all other services. |
$488 |
| Portable ticket office | $207 per day |
| Portable scoreboard | $207 per day |
| Toilet blocks and ticket offices | $207 per day per facility used |
| Tower lights (minimum of 2 hours) | $207 per hour |
Trafalgar Park Pavilion
For enquiries contact Community Leisure Management (CLM) by email sle@clmnz.co.nz or by phone 027 586 0107
| Hire (Additional event service charges will apply) | 2021/22 |
|---|---|
Private Social Functions (eg Weddings & Birthdays) |
|
| Pavilion (Full Day) | $707 |
| Pavilion (Evening) | $466 |
| Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) | $407 |
Meeting-Non Commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
| Pavilion (Full Day) | $466 |
| Pavilion (Evening) | $353 |
| Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) | $247 |
| Meeting Room (Per hour) | |
Commercial Use |
|
| Pavilion (Full Day) | $803 |
| Pavilion (Evening) | $535 |
| Pavilion (Morning/Afternoon) | $535 |
| Miscellaneous Hires are agreed with the operator |
Trafalgar Street Hall (previously known as "Old Folks' Hall")
Trafalgar Street Hall is located at 67 Trafalgar Street, opposite Trailways Motel. Miscellaneous Hires agreed with operator.
For enquiries contact Community Leisure Management (CLM) by email sle@clmnz.co.nz or by phone 0275860107
| Hire | 2021/22 |
|---|---|
Ticket Performance Events/Shows |
|
| Whole Building (Full Day) | $428 |
| Whole Building (Evening) | $214 |
| Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) | $214 |
Private Social Functions (eg Weddings & Birthdays) |
|
| Hall (Full Day) | $428 |
| Hall (Evening) | $214 |
| Hall (Morning/Afternoon) | $214 |
Meeting-Non Commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
| Hall (Full Day) | $306 |
| Hall (Evening) | $153 |
| Hall (Morning/Afternoon) | $153 |
| Small Meeting Room (Full Day) | $122 |
| Small Meeting Room (Evening) | $61 |
| Small Meeting Room (Morning/Afternoon) | $61 |
| Small Meeting Room per hour | $12 |
Sport Activities & Practice |
|
| Hall (Full Day) | $306 |
| Hall (Evening) | $153 |
| Hall (Morning/Afternoon) | $153 |
| Hourly rate (Evening) | $25 |
| Hourly rate (Morning) | $19 |
Shows - Commercial & Trade Shows |
|
| Whole Building (Per Day) | $764 |
Commercial Use |
|
| Hall (Per Day) | $509 |
| Hall (Evening) | $306 |
| Hall (Morning/Afternoon) | $306 |
| Miscellaneous Hires agreed with operator |
Wakapuaka Hall
For enquiries contact Community Leisure Management (CLM) by email sle@clmnz.co.nz or by phone 0275860107
| Hire | 2021/22 |
|---|---|
Ticket Performance Events/Shows |
|
| Whole Building (Full Day) | $299 |
| Whole Building (Evening) | $202 |
| Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) | $103 |
Private Social Functions (eg Weddings & Birthdays) |
|
| Whole Building (Full Day) | $202 |
| Whole Building (Evening) | $165 |
| Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) | $88 |
Meeting-Non Commercial/Cultural and Community Events |
|
| Whole Building (Full Day) | $152 |
| Whole Building (Evening) | $103 |
| Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) | $54 |
Sport Activities & Practice |
|
| Whole Building (Full Day) | $88 |
| Whole Building (Evening) | $59 |
| Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) | $39 |
| Hourly rate (Evening) | $16 |
| Hourly rate (Morning/Afternoon) | $13 |
Shows - Commercial & Trade Shows |
|
| Whole Building (Per Day) | $516 |
Commercial Use |
|
| Whole Building (Per Day) | $362 |
| Whole Building (Evening) | $207 |
| Whole Building (Morning/Afternoon) | $186 |
Sports Parks
| Hire | 2021/22 |
|---|---|
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General Sports Fields and Parks (Commercial charge) Commercial means that the public pay to enter or the intention of the event is to sell products & services |
$1,107 per event day Venue hire will be negotiated based on the scale of the event, set up and pack down days etc. |
|
General Sports Fields and Parks (community charge) Community means that it is free for the public to attend or spectate or all the proceeds go to charity. |
$248 per senior field (markings and posts extra if not already in place) $509 per booking if area hired is not on a sports surface. |
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General Sports fields (Allocation charge) This is used for regular users that require fields over a seasonal period |
10% of the programmed maintenance costs |
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Commercial Races/Events (e.g. Mountain bike races) Entry level activity promotion events excluded from charges (defined as non-competitive sporting/ recreational activities to encourage physical activity |
$3 per competitor |
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Circus and other similar events that need to stay on site overnight |
$558 per event day or Venue hire will be negotiated based on the scale of the event, set up and pack down days etc |
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Reserve Booking including workshops with and without power supply |
$53 per booking $0 for community events/community benefit |