Waipuna is one of New Zealand’s most comprehensive conference centres, with 17 flexible function rooms and a purpose-built 410 seat tiered theatre.
The majority of our function rooms have plenty of natural light and many have views of the stunning Panmure lagoon, providing a calming outlook. We have all the facilities of an inner-city venue, without the traffic and parking hassles.
We have a wide variety of delicious seasonal menus available for morning and afternoon teas, lunches, plated dinners and buffet dinners, to suit a range of dietary requirements, tastes and budgets.
Over many years, we have perfected the art of a hosting a great event which means you can relax knowing that your conference or meeting will be handled by an experienced, passionate Event Coordinator, who will work together with you to deliver a successful event.
Our staff are extremely proud of how we serve our community, and some have been with us for many, many years. This pride is reflected in all we do, in every part of the hotel. You can feel proud that your stay helps us to help others - who wouldn't feel good about that?
Our profits are channelled back into our local community supporting initiatives such as local parks and playgrounds, sports fields, local education, historic places and conservation.
We have two fully operational kitchens including a bakery on site and can provide any catering requirements. We do not allow outside Food or Beverage to be brought on site.
We have more than 400 complimentary car parks on site for hotel and conference guests.
Yes! Most of our conference venues are single level without obstructions to floor spaces affording you the flexibility to customise your set up to suit your individual requirements.
Depending on times and availability we are happy to look at early access times for set up.
We are happy to cater for special dietary needs on request and just ask that requirements and delegate names are provided prior to your event.
With 148 accommodation rooms on site, we are the perfect solution for residential conferencing.
While we work with a preferred supplier for all audio visual requirements you are welcome to provide your own equipment for your event.
All conference venues are set with pads, pens, mints and water on delegate tables or on a station if theatre style seating arrangements are preferred.
Yes we do and most of our conference venues can accommodate staging.
While we ask that a deposit is paid in order to confirm a booking, final invoices will be sent through on conclusion of the event for payment within seven days.
Yes we do, please note Credit card payments incur a 2.5% surcharge
Of course, bank account details can be provided on request.
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Yes, with 17 conference venues we can accommodate conferences requiring additional workshop areas.
For catering and seating purposes, final numbers are required two working days prior to an event. We need your “best guess” for numbers at the time of quoting to ensure we allocate a function space appropriate for your numbers.
Unfortunately no, as all catering is made to order and prepared specially for conference events.
Unfortunately due to health and safety regulations we are not allowed to let catering leave the premise.