Lower Hutt Events Centre
Lower Hutt, Wellington
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The Lower Hutt Events Centre can host anything from a conference to a Christmas party
The Lower Hutt Events Centre is a new state-of-the-art facility catering for meetings, large corporate events, concerts and weddings.
The centre has a range of spaces which can be booked individually or together to suit your needs. Each area is equipped with modern audio-visual equipment which can be set up by the in-house team.
A on-site cafe provides breakfast, lunch and snacks while the on-site caterers can be booked to create meals for larger groups.
Venue Options
Event Space - the largest space can hold up to 900 people seated theatre style, 1000 people for a standing cocktail event and 550 people for a seated dinner. The space can be divided into two smaller areas. It is suitable for gala dinners, conferences, trade shows, concerts and more.
Town Hall - the Town Hall space can seat up to 800 people theatre style and also caters to sit-down meals, standing cocktail events and exhibitions.
Function Rooms - the centre has a range of function rooms which can accommodate 30 people classroom style or up to 150 people theatre-style.
Atrium - the Atrium is suitable for more relaxed events and can hold up to 300 people for a standing event or a smaller exhibition or trade show of up to 10 booths.
The centre has a range of spaces which can be booked individually or together to suit your needs. Each area is equipped with modern audio-visual equipment which can be set up by the in-house team.
A on-site cafe provides breakfast, lunch and snacks while the on-site caterers can be booked to create meals for larger groups.
Venue Options
Event Space - the largest space can hold up to 900 people seated theatre style, 1000 people for a standing cocktail event and 550 people for a seated dinner. The space can be divided into two smaller areas. It is suitable for gala dinners, conferences, trade shows, concerts and more.
Town Hall - the Town Hall space can seat up to 800 people theatre style and also caters to sit-down meals, standing cocktail events and exhibitions.
Function Rooms - the centre has a range of function rooms which can accommodate 30 people classroom style or up to 150 people theatre-style.
Atrium - the Atrium is suitable for more relaxed events and can hold up to 300 people for a standing event or a smaller exhibition or trade show of up to 10 booths.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lower Hutt Events Centre is a modern, multi-purpose venue located in the heart of Lower Hutt's Central City Precinct. It hosts conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, concerts, community events, weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations. The venue is situated alongside the historic Lower Hutt Town Hall and offers flexible spaces suitable for both small meetings and large-scale events.
Visitors can park in the Riddiford Garden car park, located adjacent to the venue on Laings Road. This public pay-and-display car park provides approximately 40 spaces, with parking fees of $3 per hour or $10 for all-day parking. Additional parking options include: Centre City Plaza car park, approximately 250 metres away on Queens Drive. Riverbank car park, approximately 800 metres away and accessible from Daly Street. Surrounding suburban streets also offer parking, with a mix of free all-day spaces and two-hour parking limits.
The venue is easily accessible by public transport. The 83 bus from Wellington stops at Queensgate Shopping Centre, approximately a two-minute walk from the venue. Regular train services operate between Wellington Central and both Waterloo and Melling stations. From either station, the Events Centre is approximately a 20-minute walk or a short taxi ride. Wellington International Airport is approximately 22 km away, with taxi fares typically around $80, depending on travel time and traffic conditions.
Yes. The Lower Hutt Events Centre and the historic Lower Hutt Town Hall are located adjacent to one another within Lower Hutt's Central City Precinct.
No. Food served during events is provided by the venue's catering team, which offers a wide range of catering packages to suit different event styles and dietary requirements. Outside food is not permitted.
The venue is home to Tutaki Café, which serves breakfast, lunch, cabinet food, coffee, and is fully licensed. For larger functions, the commercial kitchen can cater for: Up to 550 guests for banquet-style dining. Up to 1,200 guests for cocktail-style events.
Yes. The Lower Hutt Events Centre has been designed with accessibility in mind and offers: Ground-level access at all entrances. Automatic entry doors. Ground-floor access to the main auditorium, Town Hall, café, and accessible toilets. Lift access to first-floor meeting rooms and the Town Hall stage.
Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the Lower Hutt Events Centre.
