Whakatane District Council has a number of community halls available for hire for sporting, social or cultural events and private functions. Please view Fees & Charges document for costs.
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Urban Halls
Future Strategy
The Council recognises that current level of use and cost associated with the four urban halls can be improved and wishes to work with the community to enhance the utility of the halls. The Council will develop a strategy for future service provision and will consult with the community.
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Whakatane War Memorial Hall
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The Whakatane District War Memorial Hall is a popular community facility, located at Rex Morpeth Park on Short Street.
The Centre was opened by the Governor-General in 1978. It was built around and over the earlier War Memorial Hall. The building has retained the original main entrance, plaques and honours scrolls.
The Centre includes the Little Theatre which seats over 270 people and is used for recitals, conferences, seminars and theatrical productions. A loop system is installed in the first four rows for the hearing impaired. The theatre is backed by a large rehearsal room.
The large carpeted entrance foyer provides bar and ticketing facilities and can also be used as a separate function room. Next to the foyer, separated by sliding sound-proof doors, is the carpeted reception lounge with a bar and kitchen facilities, and a parquet dance floor. It is available for receptions, meetings and conferences, and can seat 250 people.
The Whakatane War Memorial Hall also incorporates a sports stadium that has two full-sized basketball courts. The stadium is also used for badminton, volleyball and other indoor sports. Large concerts, functions, commercial and cultural exhibitions are often held in the stadium.
To make a booking or to find out more about the Whakatane War Memorial Hall call the Visitor Information Centre on 07 306 2030.
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Murupara War Memorial Hall
The Murupara War Memorial Hall was built in 1962 and is mainly used by sporting groups. It has an indoor basketball court, three badminton courts and a volleyball court.
Call the Murupara Service Centre on
07 366 5896 to make a booking.
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Ohope Hall
Ohope Hall was built in 2000 and is primarily a sports hall, used for indoor netball, indoor bowls, badminton, aerobics, karate and indoor soccer. The Ohope Craft Market also takes place in and around the hall. It has some fixed seating, storage space, and indoor and outdoor toilet and changing facilities.
The Hall is next to Bluett Park on Bluett Road, Ohope. To make a booking call the Visitor Information Centre on 07 306 2030.
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Edgecumbe War Memorial Hall
Sited on the corner of Kauri Street and Main Street in Edgecumbe, this hall was built in the 1950’s and extensively refurbished in 1990 following the 1987 earthquake. It features indoor sporting facilities and a supper room and kitchen for functions.
Phone Lois Smeaton on 304 8048 to make a booking.
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Rural Halls
Future Strategy
Whakatane District Council considers that the social and cultural benefit of rural halls is low compared to the cost of operating these facilities. Because of this, the Council intends to find and implement alternative ownership and operational models for rural halls, working together with hall committees and main users if individual communities wish to retain their halls. The Council will also liaise with the RSA, the community and interested parties in regard to any War Memorial status of halls.
To arrange bookings or find out more information for these halls please call the contact listed below.
| Hall |
Contact Person |
Phone No. |
|
Awakeri War Memorial Hall |
Betty Lyon |
07 308 9584 |
|
Galatea War Memorial Hall |
P Ilsley
email p.ilsley@clear.net.nz |
07 366 4764 |
|
Manawahe Hall |
Enid Valentine
email enid@cheekykiwi.co.nz |
07 322 1069 |
|
Murupara Sports Pavillion |
Council's Murupara Service Centre Office |
07 366 5896 |
|
Otakiri Hall |
Otakiri Primary School,Otakiri Road, RD3, Whakatane.
After hours & school holidays phone Kris Burn |
07 304 8101
07 304 8052 |
|
Taneatua War Memorial Hall |
Diane Yalden Supermarket, 59 Tuhoe Street, Taneatua; email yalden.m.d@xtra.co.nz |
07 312 9335 |
|
Te Mahoe Pavilion |
Contact the Council |
07 306 0500 |
|
Te Teko Pavilion |
Priscilla Morrison |
07 322 8111 |
|
Te Teko War Memorial Hall |
Priscilla Morrison |
07 322 8111 |
|
Waimana-Nukuhou War Memorial Hall |
Christine Kora |
07 312 3585 |
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Halls & Venues Provided by Other Organisations
There are a number of facilities in the district that are provided by other organisations. Some of these facilities are shown here - for more information on them please use the contact details provided.
Whakatane Community Recreation Centre
Formerly known as the Whakatane Youth Centre, the Community Recreation Centre is managed by the New Hope Community Church.
The Centre is used for a variety of youth-orientated recreational, social and cultural activities, as is the Cyber Cafe upstairs. The local youth radio station Taiohi transmits from the Centre.
Most of the ground floor is occupied by the Rock Pit Gymnasium and weight training club. This is a non-profit club totally funded by its members. It’s open to members seven days a week.
The Centre is centrally located in Canning Place, behind the sacred Pohaturoa rock.
For bookings call 07 307 1472.
| Hall |
Contact |
Phone |
|
Awakaponga Hall |
M & L Mexted |
07 322 2298 |
|
Nukuhou North Settlers Hall |
Mrs Diane Price |
07 312 3002 |
|
Otamarakau Hall (Western Bay of Plenty District) |
http://www.westernbay.govt.nz |
|
| Port Ohope Yacht Club |
http://www.sailingohope.co.nz
Contact: Derek Cassells-Brown |
07 312 6323 |
|
Taneatua School and Community Hall |
Taneatua Primary School |
07 312 9365 |
|
Thornton Hall |
Des Lloyd |
07 304 8984 |
|
Whakatane Rowing Club Hall |
|
07 308 6932 |