Just 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Rolleston, this modern complex has a variety of affordable venue spaces for everything from Community meetings and concerts to major indoor sporting fixtures. The West Melton Community Centre is also fully equipped to hold corporate meetings and events.

West melton Community Centre

West Melton Community Centre

West melton Community Centre Floorplan

Floorplan

Pearce Lounge

Pearce Lounge

Pearce 1 with Servery

Pearce 1 with servery

Kitchen

Kitchen

Pearce 2

Pearce 2

Stadium

Stadium

Watson Oakley

Watson Oakley

Meeting Room 1

Meeting room 1

Meeting Room 2

Meeting room 2

Meeting Room 3

Meeting room 3

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

RoomCapacityEquipmentRate
Pearce Lounge
  • Theatre: 100
  • Classroom: 36
  • Boardroom : 24
  • U-Shape : 24
  • Banquet: 80
  • Cabaret: 40
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Projector
  • Projector screen
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables
  • Chairs: 100
  • Round tables

Standard Rate: $77.40 per hour

Community Rate: $33.30 per hour

Room dimensions: 20m L x 6m W x 3m H

Pearce 1
  • Theatre: 60
  • Classroom: 18
  • Boardroom : 20
  • U-Shape : 20
  • Banquet: 40

Room dimensions: 11m L x 6m W x 3m H

  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Portable TV
  • Projector
  • Projector screen
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 6
  • Chairs: 60

Standard Rate: $61.50 per hour

Community Rate: $27.00 per hour

Kitchen 
  • Cutlery
  • Hot Water Urn
  • 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

$21.10 per hour

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)

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

Pearce 2
  • Theatre: 40
  • Portable TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables
  • Chairs

Standard Rate: $46.70 per hour

Community Rate: $20.90 per hour

Stadium
  • Theatre: 300
  • Banquet: 250
  • Cabaret: 100
  • Capacity: 250 on bleachers
  • Basketball Hoops
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Portable TV
  • Projector
  • Projector screen
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 25
  • Chairs: 250
  • Round tables: 20

Standard Rate: $108.10 per hour

Community Rate: $45.50 per hour

Room dimensions: 34m L x 19m W x 6m H

Watson Oakley
  • Theatre: 60
  • Classroom: 40
  • Boardroom : 24
  • U-Shape : 30
  • Banquet: 25
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Portable TV
  • Projector
  • Sound System
  • Trestle Tables: 8
  • Chairs: 60

Standard Rate: $46.70 per hour

Community Rate: $20.90 per hour

Room dimensions: 13.7m L x 8.9m W x 3m H

Meeting room 1
  • Theatre: 7
  • Boardroom : 7

Room dimensions: 4.2m L x 4.1m W x 2.9m H

  • Microphone
  • Portable TV
  • Projector
  • Projector screen
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 1
  • Chairs: 7

Standard Rate: $15.90 per hour

Community Rate: $8.60 per hour

Meeting room 2
  • Theatre: 8
  • Boardroom : 8

Room dimensions: 5.6m L x 3.7m W x 2.9m H

  • Microphone
  • Portable TV
  • Projector
  • Projector screen
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 1
  • Chairs: 8

Standard Rate: $15.90 per hour

Community Rate: $8.60 per hour

Meeting room 3

Smaller meeting room with a boardroom style setup.

  • Theatre: 20
  • Microphone
  • Portable TV
  • Projector
  • Projector screen
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 6
  • Chairs: 20
  • Kitchenette
  • Jug
  • Crockery
  • Glassware
  • Microwave

Standard Rate: $30.70 per hour

Community Rate: $14.80 per hour

Room dimensions: 8.9m L x 5.5m W x 3m H
Not provided:
Tea Towels

Full venue hireIf you're interested in exclusive use of the entire venue, we'd love to hear more about your event. Complete our quick online form with your contact details and one of our team will be in touch with availability and pricing information.

Full venue hire prices start from $2,109.50 for the Community Rate and $3,692.00 for the Standard Rate.

Additional charges may apply depending on your event requirements.