Hire Rates
The House provides an attractive, low cost venue for community activities, weddings, meetings, training workshops, functions, etc. There is some car parking available on site.
Hirers |
Rate per hour |
Community Groups |
$15 |
Small NGOs or private functions |
$25 |
Large NGOs, government groups, council meetings |
$35 |
Commercial use |
$50 |
The commercial kitchen can be hired from $25/hour.
The Lesley McMillan room is offered half-price, from $15/hour.
For hires over $150, a $50 is required to secure the booking.
The Lesley McMillan room is offered half-price, from $15/hour.
For hires over $150, a $50 is required to secure the booking.
Events past 10pm will include a $50 lock up fee.
We have some wedding decor available for hire including a wedding arch, please inquire. There is a $300 bond for all wedding bookings. We also offer cleaning services for $150.
Please contact us for a quote and for our other services and support we can offer to make your visit a stress free, special experience.
We have some wedding decor available for hire including a wedding arch, please inquire. There is a $300 bond for all wedding bookings. We also offer cleaning services for $150.
Please contact us for a quote and for our other services and support we can offer to make your visit a stress free, special experience.
Utility |
Hire price |
Projector & Screen |
$20 |
Security opening or closing (after office hours) |
$15 |
Cleaning |
$150 |
White plastic chairs |
$1/each |
Outdoor tables |
$10/each |
These rates are effective from 1 March 2018.
Amenities of the House include:
Ground floor (with wheelchair access)
First floor
Equipment
We can supply 7 large and 6 small trestle tables, approximately 40 chairs, plus 80 stackable outdoor resin chairs. We also have whiteboards and an overhead projector and screen. A range of crockery, cutlery and tumblers for around 60 people is available, but we are unable to supply wine glasses.
Catering
We have a wonderful caterer we have a partnership with who donates 10% to our community initiatives www.breadandbuttercatering.co.nz. Our small team can cater for Devonshire teas too. Please discuss with our Coordinator.
Private Functions
Noise is to be down by 11.30 pm and the House vacated by 00.30 am the following morning.
Cleaning up and all rubbish disposal is the responsibility of the hirer, unless venue cleaner is hired.
For further information, phone (03) 381-6615, or email admin@aveburyhouse.co.nz.
Ground floor (with wheelchair access)
- Flesher Room: a large reception/meeting room (4.8 x 6.8 metres) – 25-30 people seated.
- Gordon Prince Room: a large meeting room – 30-40 people seated.
- A large commercial-grade kitchen.
- Laundry and Toilet block.
- Margaret Deakin Room: currently a well stocked, cosy library for community use, including a table seating 4-6.
First floor
- Cora Wilding Room: a large room (4.8 x 6.8 metres: same size as Flesher Room on ground floor), suitable for meetings, etc – 25-30 people seated.
- Lesley McMillan Room: a small lounge room – 4-5 people including small couch
- Richmond History Room: Archives room, not for hire.
- Avon Room: Small meeting room, 10 people seated.
Equipment
We can supply 7 large and 6 small trestle tables, approximately 40 chairs, plus 80 stackable outdoor resin chairs. We also have whiteboards and an overhead projector and screen. A range of crockery, cutlery and tumblers for around 60 people is available, but we are unable to supply wine glasses.
Catering
We have a wonderful caterer we have a partnership with who donates 10% to our community initiatives www.breadandbuttercatering.co.nz. Our small team can cater for Devonshire teas too. Please discuss with our Coordinator.
Private Functions
Noise is to be down by 11.30 pm and the House vacated by 00.30 am the following morning.
Cleaning up and all rubbish disposal is the responsibility of the hirer, unless venue cleaner is hired.
For further information, phone (03) 381-6615, or email admin@aveburyhouse.co.nz.
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