Our venues. Unique venues for extraordinary events.

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1 Our venues Unique venues for extraordinary events

2 OUR VENUES WELCOME Welcome to Auckland Conventions 2

3 Contents 04 Introduction OUR VENUES WELCOME 06 Our venues 08 Viaduct Events Centre 12 Aotea Centre 16 The Civic 18 Auckland Town Hall 20 Our services 22 Accommodation 3

4 OUR VENUES INTRODUCTION Introduction Welcome to Auckland Conventions. Holding exceptional events and conventions with flair and professional excellence is our passion. From an electrifying opening ceremony to a sumptuous black tie dinner, whatever the event, we know how to make it truly unforgettable. However you wish to thrill and delight your delegates we look forward to making it happen. 4

5 BNZ Foyer, Aotea Centre OUR VENUES INTRODUCTION 5

6 OUR VENUES Our venues Choose from New Zealand s largest portfolio of venues with flexible spaces to suit every type of event. Our landmark venues include the Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall, The Civic, Aotea Square and Auckland s newest premium venue, the Viaduct Events Centre Auckland Conventions offers an array of superb venues able to accommodate every occasion from intimate cocktails to grand banquets, small breakout groups to large plenary conventions, presentations to product launches, breakfast to gala dinners. Whether your event involves 20 or 2000 people, Auckland Conventions has a space to suit. 6

7 Viaduct Events Centre OUR VENUES Your choice of over 35 event spaces 7

8 OUR VENUES Viaduct Events Centre Viaduct Events Centre A premium venue in a stunning location with eight different spaces suitable for a range of events. Viaduct Events Centre is a three-story 6,000sqm facility on Auckland s vibrant waterfront with spectacular views of the Waitemata Harbour and city landscape. Waiheke Located on level one, this room is a vast, commanding space with a 12m high ceiling, surrounded by glass walls. It is Auckland s largest banquet room accommodating up to 1200 people. The enormous 10m by 8m service doors allow convenient delivery of sizeable products including yachts and cars for large-scale exhibitions. For events requiring an indoor-outdoor flow there are multiple access points from Waiheke room to the surrounding wharf. Rangitoto The three Rangitoto rooms are situated on the eastern side of level two accessed directly by the escalators from the main entrance. The soft concertina walls can be used to divide the space into three separate break-out rooms or opened to make one large space. In addition, the large foyer area in front of the rooms provides an excellent networking and catering space. Rangitoto 1, 2 and 3 each have a balcony overlooking the Viaduct Basin, which will be highly enjoyable in the warmer months. 8

9 Waiheke OUR VENUES Viaduct Events Centre Auckland s largest premium banquet room seating up to

10 OUR VENUES Viaduct Events Centre Kawau 1 Make a big impression with a stunning location 10

11 Browns Island A premium dedicated boardroom for up to 20 people with all the modern conveniences required to run an efficient meeting. Situated on level two, above the main reception with views of Karanga Plaza. Includes a separate space for catering services. Kawau 1 Situated on level three this 570m² room offers uninterrupted views of Viaduct Basin including the new Wynyard Crossing footbridge. It accommodates up to 700 people in cocktail setting and 400 in banquet. The northern, full length glass wall also offers views to the main exhibition space, Waiheke Room. The exposed wave roof is not only a unique aesthetic element of the space but is a critical component in the building s sustainable design. OUR VENUES Viaduct Events Centre Kawau 2 Situated on the southern end of level three, Kawau 2 is suitable as an additional break-out room or media room for conferences. Holding up to 70 in theatre style and 100 in cocktail style. Room TheatRE Classroom Cocktail Banquet Exhibition Size m 2 Waiheke booths 2245m 2 Rangitoto m 2 Rangitoto m 2 Rangitoto m 2 Rangitoto 1, 2, m 2 Browns Island Dedicated Boardroom for up to 20 people 127m 2 Kawau booths 570m 2 Kawau m 2 All capacities are a guideline only and are based on the maximum use of the space available for standard setups. They may be reduced by staging, technical equipment, dance floors, type of menu being served or entertainment. 11

12 OUR VENUES AOTEA CENTRE Aotea Centre Opened in 1990, Aotea Centre has been used for conventions for over 18 years. The conventions wing is equipped the latest cutting-edge technology, contemporary design and furnishings. ASB Auditorum The 2160 tiered-seat auditorium is an exceptionally versatile space providing impressive seating for seminars, awards and opening ceremonies, stage dinners and keynote presentations. Lower NZI Lower NZI is over 900m² and features an impressive 74m² skylight over the selfcontained foyer, that provides an abundance of natural light. The venue can be partitioned into three generous rooms with a private foyer area, or combined to create a large meeting area that can accommodate up to 620 delegates, theatre-style. When open, the space can cater for up to 1000 cocktail guests and dinners for up to 650. Upper NZI The extensive use of glass in the Upper NZI provides a large amount of natural light and fantastic views of the city. With over 500m², the space is ideal for up to 350 guests theatre-style, 280 banquet style and is popular for cocktails in the evening light. Upper NZI provides the option of partitioning into three separate spaces or peeping out to a larger area. Limelight Limelight s ambience and design make for a large, versatile space that is perfect for presentations for up to 200 people when utilising the full space, or two rooms offering presentation space for 140 and 100 people. Located on the same level as Upper NZI and BNZ Foyer and connected by a common foyer area. Limelight has a built-in contemporary bar with a soft wall that can be removed for cocktails following a presentation or for hosting your VIP clients before taking them to a show. Goodman Fielder Room This room features floor-to-ceiling glass and windows providing ample natural light and an impressive view of Auckland City. The Goodman Fielder Room is a versatile space, able to seat 100 delegates theatre-style. With access to a balcony overlooking Aotea Square it is popular for small meetings and cocktail evenings for up to 100 guests. 12

13 ASB Theatre OUR VENUES AOTEA CENTRE Plenary seating for over

14 OUR VENUES AOTEA CENTRE Create a themed setting with help from our experts 14 Lower NZI, Aotea Centre

15 Durafort Room The Durafort Room is an intimate and quiet space adjacent to the Goodman Fielder Room and can comfortably hold small meetings of up to 25. The Durafort Room is joined by a soft wall to the Goodman Fielder Room which can be removed to open up into one large space if needed. Owens, BNZ & Air NZ Foyers These versatile, large expanses of space are regularly used for exhibitions, large cocktail functions and lunch spaces for conferences. The BNZ Foyer features a white marble floor and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing stunning views of Aotea Square and the Auckland cityscape. While the largest the Air NZ Foyer is an ideal space for corporate exhibitions, gala dinners and award evenings. Aotea Square As Auckland s largest open-air space in the inner city, situated immediately outside Aotea Centre, the 4,500m² Aotea Square is ideal to create an indoor-outdoor flow for your event and lends itself perfectly for creating something a little less ordinary. Room TheatRE Classroom Cocktail Banquet Exhibition Size m 2 ASB Theatre Herald Theatre (Foyer only) Lower NZI (full hire) booths 909m 2 Lower NZI m 2 Lower NZI m 2 Lower NZI m 2 Upper NZI (full hire) booths 518m 2 Upper NZI m 2 Upper NZI m 2 Upper NZI m 2 Limelight - exclusive hire booths 318m 2 Limelight m 2 Limelight m 2 Goodman Fielder Room m 2 Durafort Room m 2 Owens Foyer BNZ Foyer Air NZ Foyer Auckland Harbour Board Gallery 25 booths 35 booths 50 booths 800m 2 460m m m 2 All capacities are a guideline only and are based on the maximum use of the space available for standard setups. They may be reduced by staging, technical equipment, dance floors, type of menu being served or entertainment. OUR VENUES AOTEA CENTRE 15

16 OUR VENUES the civic The Civic Built in the roaring 1920 s, The Civic was first constructed as a palace of dreams to screen movies. In 2000, after a $42 million restoration to bring it back to its former glory, The Civic has been converted into Auckland s most spectacular performing arts theatre and superior banquet and gala function space. The Civic Auditorium Accommodating over 2378 in tiered seating, the design style of the Auditorium is in stunning contrast to the contemporary design of the Aotea Centre. The Auditorium is a favourite for opening or closing ceremonies and unique product launches. As New Zealand s only atmospheric theatre, the domed ceiling and spectacular starscape make any event extra special. Wintergarden Safari Room Exotic décor gives the Safari Room a special intimate feeling. The room comfortably holds up to 80 people in cocktail-style. Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal, in keeping with the rest of the venue, has an eastern theme in tones of blue and grey. Located next to the Safari Room, the Taj Mahal holds 50 people banquet-style or 70 for cocktails. Located directly below the Auditorium, the Wintergarden is accessible from The Civic lobby by a double grand staircase. With its themed walls, and ceiling and central pillars, the room is a spectacular setting for cocktails and special occasion dinners and is also popular for cabaret evenings, product launches and awards evenings. Room TheatRE Classroom Cocktail Banquet Exhibition Size m 2 Civic Auditorium Wintergarden m 2 Safari Room m 2 Taj Mahal Room m 2 All capacities are a guideline only and are based on the maximum use of the space available for standard setups. They may be reduced by staging, technical equipment, dance floors, type of menu being served or entertainment. 16

17 The Civic OUR VENUES 2012 the civic The Civic provides an opulent and magical atmosphere 17

18 OUR VENUES Auckland town hall Auckland Town Hall One of Auckland s most significant heritage buildings, the Auckland Town Hall was opened in 1911 and restored in It is renowned for its stunning Edwardian Baroque design. Great Hall The Great Hall is the centrepiece of the Auckland Town Hall seating more than 1500 people theatre-style in three levels. The hall has a permanent concert platform and is renowned for its excellent acoustics. The removable seating in the stalls level of the Great Hall provides for a flat floor area suitable for award and graduation ceremonies, banquets for up to 460 guests and cocktails for up to 1600 guests. Concert Chamber Elegant and stylish the Concert Chamber is spectacular for cocktails or banquets, accommodating 300 and 200 respectively. It can seat 431 theatre-style and features stalls seating that is removable and flat-floored for cocktails and banquets. The Concert Chamber is also renowned for its incredible acoustics and is adjacent to the Great Hall. VIP Rooms 1 & 2 These rooms are located on the lower level of the Auckland Town Hall and are ideal for an intimate meeting or cocktail event. VIP Room 1 can take up to 40 people cocktailstyle or theatre-style and VIP Room 2 can accommodate 25 people cocktail-style and 30 people theatre-style. Room TheatRE Classroom Cocktail Banquet Exhibition Size m 2 Great Hall booths 550m 2 Supper Room Concert Chamber booths 275m 2 VIP Room m 2 VIP Room m 2 All capacities are a guideline only and are based on the maximum use of the space available for standard setups. They may be reduced by staging, technical equipment, dance floors, type of menu being served or entertainment. 18

19 Auckland Town Hall OUR VENUES auckland town hall Lavish interiors create elegant event settings 19

20 OUR VENUES our services Our services With a breadth and depth of services and expertise, Auckland Conventions is able to provide complete conference solutions. State-of-the art facilities and equipment, a comprehensive range of in-house services, as well as outstanding knowledge of the best local suppliers and products means we can cater for every requirement. Technical services We offer a tailor-made approach to service from specialised event co-ordinators, here to advise you every step of the way on the best event options, to auckland conventions technical services with the experience and onsite technical capability to take your creative vision and turn it into reality. Catering We have partnered with some of Auckland s finest food and beverage specialists to ensure the highest quality menus will be created for your event. Whether it is a working lunch or a formal seated banquet, gala dinner or themed cocktail party, our catering partners can tailor a package to suit your specific requirements. Security services Security services is our own team of highly trained professionals who are onsite 24/7. The team can be seen throughout the building during events and are there to provide assistance in safety and security where necessary. Accommodation Auckland offers over 6000 accommodation rooms in the city centre, conveniently located near our venues. Our team will liaise directly with hotels on your behalf to make sure you receive the most suitable accommodation package at preferential rates. With our experience and reputation for delivering outstanding services you won t be disappointed and most importantly your delegates will have an unforgettable experience for all the right reasons! 20

21 Technical Services OUR VENUES our services Technical expertise to deliver a world class event 21

22 OUR VENUES accommodation Accommodation There are over 6000 hotel rooms in Auckland, our team are happy to source preferential hotel rates on your behalf. We have existing preferential rates with Heritage Auckland and CityLife Auckland. KEY Auckland Conventions Venues Accommodation Shopping Auckland CBD, Newmarket, Ponsonby Restaurants Auckland CBD, Ponsonby, Viaduct Basin Nightlife Auckland CBD, Ponsonby, Viaduct Basin 22

23 The Wintergarden, The Civic OUR VENUES accommodation 23

24 Freephone T F E events@aucklandconventions.co.nz Level 3, Viaduct Events Centre, 161 Halsey Street, Auckland PO Box 5749, Wellesley Street, Auckland