Te Ara Ātea

Te Ara Ātea is located in the heart of Rolleston, close to eateries and retail stores. Te Whare Tapere and Toi Huarewa rooms can be booked for meetings, presentations and performances, and are fully equipped with Wi-Fi, screens, sound and data projectors. Please note, there is no commercial kitchen on-site, only a kitchenette.

To book Tahatu and Huanui meeting rooms, please contact the library team directly by e-mail at libraries@selwynlibraries.co.nz

Te Ara Ātea Floorplan — Floorplan Ground floor

Please note: 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.

Room	Capacity	Equipment	Rates
Te Whare Tapere	Theatre: 100 Classroom: 60 Banquet: 60 Room dimensions: L 13m x W 8m	Lectern Microphone Projector Sound System Whiteboard Trestle Tables Chairs Bar Fridge Instant Hot Water Unit Filtered Cold Water Dishwasher	Standard Rate: $77.40 per hour Te Whare Tapere features large glass windows overlooking the town centre on two sides and comes equipped with built-in audiovisual equipment including data projectors, screens and sound system, along with free Wi-Fi. It’s an ideal space for meetings, product launches, exhibitions and more. Please note: There is no commercial kitchen on-site—only a kitchenette for hot water access. An additional hire fee of $21.10 applies for kitchenette use.
Te Whare Tapere - Tahi	Theatre: 40 Classroom: 20 Boardroom : 22 U-Shape : 20	Lectern Microphone Projector Sound System Whiteboard Trestle Tables Chairs Bar Fridge Instant Hot Water Unit Filtered Cold Water Dishwasher	Standard Rate: $46.70 per hour Te Whare Tapere can be transformed into two smaller spaces for more intimate gatherings, meetings or events. Please note: There is no commercial kitchen on-site—only a kitchenette for hot water access. An additional hire fee of $21.10 applies for kitchenette use. Tahi is the smaller of the two spaces.
Te Whare Tapere - Rua	Theatre: 60 Classroom: 30 Boardroom : 30 U-Shape : 30	Lectern Microphone Projector Sound System Whiteboard Trestle Tables Chairs Bar Fridge Instant Hot Water Unit Filtered Cold Water Dishwasher	Standard Rate: $61.50 per hour Te Whare Tapere can be transformed into two smaller spaces for more intimate gatherings, meetings or events. Please note: There is no commercial kitchen on-site—only a kitchenette for hot water access. An additional hire fee of $21.10 applies for kitchenette use. Rua is the larger of the two spaces.
Toi Huarewa	Boardroom : 12 U-Shape : 12	AV conferencing camera and integrated sound system TV Screen Whiteboard Trestle Tables Chairs Bar Fridge Instant Hot Water Unit Filtered Cold Water Dishwasher	Standard Rate: $15.90 per hour Tucked away at the southern end of Te Ara Ātea on the second level, Toi Huarewa is a 5m x 5m space ideal for meetings, workshops, and community groups. The room is equipped with a TV display, AV conferencing camera, and integrated sound system. Please note: There is no commercial kitchen on-site—only a kitchenette for hot water access. An additional hire fee of $21.10 applies for kitchenette use.

Te Ara Ātea

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