Tai Tapu Community Centre is a modern centre located at Rhodes Park and has a variety of venue spaces for hire to suit corporate events, family celebrations, community meetings and more. The venue is also fully equipped with a commercial kitchen.

Tai Tapu Community Centre

Tai Tapu Community Centre

Tai Tapu Community Centre field

Tai Tapu Community Centre

Tai Tapu Community Centre Floorplan

Floorplan

Tai Tapu Community Centre Ahuriri

Ahuriri Lounge

Tai Tapu Te Waihora

Te Waihora Lounge

Tai Tapu Kitchen

Kitchen

Tai Tapu Otahuna

Otahuna

Combined Te Waihora and Ahuriri Lounges

Combined Te Waihora and Ahuriri

Ahuriri and Te Waihora Rooms Combined

Combined Te Waihora and Ahuriri combined

Venue hire is charged per hour at the following rates:

Community Rate: Applies to non-profit groups whose activities are open to the public and directly benefit the local community. This includes local schools, faith groups, and community-focused events. The rate is not available for bookings involving commercial activities, private gain, or events connected to political parties, candidates, or campaigns, where the activity is associated with an individual or group seeking elected office or advancing a political position.

Please note, eligibility for the Community Rate is determined at the discretion of Selwyn District Council. Proof of non-profit status or community benefit may be required.

Standard Rate: Applies to all other bookings that do not qualify for the Community Rate, including private or commercial events.

Pricing takes effect 1 July 2026 and is reviewed 1 July each year. Any quotations given during this timeframe may increase in line with this.
Additional charges or requirements may apply depending on the nature of your booking.

Rooms available

RoomCapacityEquipmentGeneral
Ahuriri Lounge
  • Theatre: 220
  • Banquet: 150
  • Cocktail : 180
  • Lectern
  • Microphone: wireless
  • Portable TV
  • Projector
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 13 for entire facility
  • Chairs: 250 for entire facility
  • Round tables: 20 for entire facility

Standard Rate: $61.30 per hour

Community Rate: $34.80 per hour

Te Waihora Lounge
  • Theatre: 100
  • Banquet: 60
  • Cocktail : 200
  • Room dimensions: L 16m x W 15.2m x H 3.4m
  • Lectern
  • Microphone: wireless
  • Portable TV
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 13 for entire facility
  • Chairs: 250 for entire facility
  • Round tables: 20 for entire facility

Standard Rate: $51.00 per hour

Community Rate: $29.00 per hour

Please note that the Lounge includes set furniture, which may impact how the space can be arranged. We recommend viewing the room in person prior to booking to ensure it meets your requirements.

Kitchen 
  • Cutlery
  • Hot Water Urn
  • Jug
  • Crockery
  • Glassware
  • Stovetop Oven
  • Microwave
  • Instant Hot Water Unit
  • Fridge
  • Steriliser
  • Benchtop workspace
  • Sink and dishwashing facilities
  • Basic cleaning supplies (dishwashing liquid, cloths, etc)
  • Power outlets for small appliances

Not provided:

  • Cooking utensils (e.g. spatulas, tongs, ladles, whisks)
  • Pots and pans (saucepans, frying pans, stock pots, etc.)
  • Oven trays and baking dishes
  • Mixing bowls and measuring cups/spoons
  • Knives and chopping boards
  • Tea towels and oven mitts
  • Food storage containers and cling wrap/foil (if needed)

There is direct kitchen access to both the Ahuriri and the Te Waihora Lounges.

$21.10 per hour

Kitchen equipment varies from venue to venue. Some venues come fully stocked, while others may have a more basic setup.

Otahuna
  • Theatre: 30
  • Boardroom : 10
  • Banquet: 24
  • Trestle Tables
  • Chairs
  • Round tables
  • Instant Hot Water Unit
  • Fridge
  • Dishwasher

Standard Rate: $20.50 per hour

Community Rate: $11.60 per hour

Please note: there is no commercial kitchen available in this room, only a kitchenette. Kitchen equipment varies from venue to venue. Some venues come fully stocked, while others may have a more basic setup.

Combined Te Waihora and Ahuriri 
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Portable TV
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 13 for entire facility
  • Chairs: 250 for entire facility
  • Round tables: 20 for entire facility

One of the features of Tai Tapu Community Centre, is its flexible spaces, called Te Waihora Lounge and Ahuriri Lounge, as these two rooms can open into one large, combined space.

Please note that when hiring the combined Te Waihora and Ahuriri Lounges, both rooms are charged at their individual hourly hire rates. The total hire fee is $112.30 per hour (standard rate) or $63.80 per hour (community rate).