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Community spaces

Our community spaces are available for hire to accommodate local community groups and businesses for meetings, events and interviews.

Community members meeting in a shared community space.

Find a space that suits your requirements

Our meeting rooms can accommodate different sized groups, and can be used for team meetings, client presentations, workshops, strategy sessions, group collaborations, and interviews. Our community spaces are larger or more specialised spaces for other gatherings.
  

Ōkehuroa - Room 1

Tauranga

Ōkehuroa - Room 1

3 people

This meeting is room suitable for interviews, meetings, small group collaborations, and oral history recordings. One of four walls in this room are glass.

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    3
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    Ground floor
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Pāpeka - Room 2

Tauranga

Pāpeka - Room 2

4 people

This meeting room is suitable for interviews, meetings, and small group collaborations. One of four walls in this room are glass.

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    4
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    Ground floor
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Kauere - Room 3

Tauranga

Kauere - Room 3

4 people

A casual meeting room for small groups, suitable for informal interviews, meetings, or oral history recording. One of four walls in this room are glass.

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    4
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    Ground floor
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Waipu - Room 5

Tauranga

Waipu - Room 5

12 people

This space is suitable for team meetings, client presentations, workshops, strategy sessions, group collaborations, and interviews. Three of four walls in this room are glass.

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    12
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    Level 1
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Waiariki - Room 7

Tauranga

Waiariki - Room 7

12 people

This space is suitable for team meetings, client presentations, workshops, strategy sessions, group collaborations, and interviews. Two of four walls in this room are glass.

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    12
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    Level 2
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Te Tuki o Waihake - Room 8

Tauranga

Te Tuki o Waihake - Room 8

6 people

This space is suitable for smaller team meetings, client presentations, workshops, strategy sessions, group collaborations, and interviews. Two of four walls in this room are glass.

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    6
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    Level 2
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Waipara - Room 9

Tauranga

Waipara - Room 9

4 people

This space is suitable for interviews and small meetings. Please note two of four walls in this room are glass.

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    4
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    Level 2
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Waihīrere Community Space

Tauranga

Waihīrere Community Space

100 people

A versatile, large community event room, suitable for conferences, presentations, workshops, networking events, performances, and private functions. The seating can be configured in theatre, banquet, classroom, or cabaret style, or cleared for a standing cocktail event. Available for booking between 7am and 11pm daily.

A range of equipment is available to support your event:

  • Tables (15 available)
  • Two projectors and screens available on request at an additional cost
  • Microphone set (hand-held and lapel)
  • Lectern and whiteboard
  • Two Stages (1,220mm x 2,440mm)
  • Kitchenette with a dishwasher, fridge, wine glasses, mugs, milk jugs, water carafes, teaspoons
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    140
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    Ground floor
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Rarataungarere - Sensory Space

Tauranga

Rarataungarere - Sensory Space

2 to 5 people

This room is designed to offer a welcoming and calming environment, particularly for those who are neurodivergent or have sensory processing needs, providing a space where people can feel comfortable and supported while visiting the city centre. The sensory room is provided as a free service and may be reserved in advance at no cost.

Features:

The room is equipped with a variety of sensory tools, including soft lighting, soundproofing elements, tactile items, and calming visuals, all designed to create an environment where visitors can relax, focus, or take a break from sensory overload.

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    Level 1
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Heremanuhiri Meeting Room

Greerton

Heremanuhiri Meeting Room

30 people

Easy access meeting room in Greerton to accommodate local community groups and businesses for meetings, events and interviews, with 6 tables and 30 chairs available for a variety of setup possibilities.

Facilities

  • White board, projector, screen, and HDMI cable. Need to book in advance.
  • Kitchenette with a dishwasher, small fridge, microwave, crockery, and cutlery.
  • Access to boiled and chilled water.
  • Own temperature control system.
  • Available for booking between 7am and 11pm daily.

Please note the walls to our meeting room are glass, which may not suit your event. Remote blinds are available on some walls. 

We invite you to view our meeting room prior to making your booking. Please phone 07 577 7177 or email library@tauranga.govt.nz to make a booking.

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    54m2
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    30
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    Ground floor
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Pāpāmoa community rooms

Papamoa

Pāpāmoa community rooms

4 to 100 people

A range of bookable spaces to suit 4 to 100 people are available for hire at the Pāpāmoa Community Centre, which is owned by Tauranga City Council and is co-located with Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library.

Access to kitchen is also available.

Find out further details and make a booking with Bay Venues.

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    4 to 100
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    Ground floor
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