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Taranaki Event Toolkit THINKING ABOUT HOSTING A CONFERENCE OR EVENT IN TARANAKI? HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS…

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TARANAKI: JUDGED BY LONELY PLANET AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP TWO REGIONS TO VISIT IN THEIR BEST IN TRAVEL 2017 AWARDS.

WHY TARANAKI? Judged by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top two regions to visit in their Best in Travel 2017 awards, Taranaki is being placed on a growing number of travel wish lists.

With its innovative architecture, cool cafes, dynamic coastal location and passionate locals, the region is also sparking the interest of conference organisers looking for a fresh and inspiring location where they can hold their annual event.

Meld these two drivers together and there has never been a better time to hold your next convention or event in Taranaki.

Let us surprise and delight you with what the region has to offer: unique – even breath taking – venues, excellent accommodation options within walking distance of the main conference location and memorable experiences for delegates and accompanying partners.

Combine all this with the experienced and professional conference organisers at the recommended venue, and a solutions driven and committed team at the region’s Regional Development Agency, Venture Taranaki, and you have the recipe for an outstanding event.

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TOTALLY ACCESSIBLE It’s easy to get to Taranaki. New Plymouth Airport has been judged one of the country’s best, and is just a 40-minute direct flight from Auckland, with 10 flights coming in daily across both Air New Zealand and Jetstar. From Wellington it’s a 45-minute flight with Air New Zealand, with 3 flights available daily, and from Christchurch it’s a 90-minute flight on one of Air New Zealand’s 2 flights daily. Origin Air also offer a limited direct flight service from Nelson.

Taranaki is just a scenic drive away from many more parts of the country. New Plymouth is a 4.5 hour scenic drive from either Auckland or Wellington, with numerous spots to refuel with good coffee or discover points of interest along the way. It’s around 3-3.5 hours’ drive to Rotorua or Taupo, 3 hours to Hamilton or Palmerston North, and four hours to Tauranga.

AUCKLAND 40 min flight 4.5 hour drive

TARANAKI REGION WELLINGTON 45 min flight 4.5 hour drive

CHRISTCHURCH 90 min flight

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HOW VENTURE TARANAKI CAN HELP YOU As Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency, Venture Taranaki provides free assistance to organisations who are considering Taranaki as their next event destination.

Let us save you time and energy by making the process of organising your event as simple as possible.

WHAT WE DO: Our team knows the best kept secrets when it comes to arranging an event in Taranaki – let us help you with: • Information on suitable venues, accommodation and transport options; • Assistance in developing partner programmes and ‘free time’ itineraries; • Destination familiarisations for event/conference organisers considering Taranaki as an option; • Provision of a range of brochures and guides on ‘things to do’ in Taranaki; • Regional images and information to promote your Taranaki event; • Advice and support.

Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency 9 Robe St, PO Box 670 New Plymouth 4340 Phone: 06 759 5150 Email: info@venture.org.nz www.visit.taranaki.info

C7/VT0551/0418 Photos: Rob Tucker, TAFT, NPDC, Glenn Jeffrey, Mark Dwyer & supplied.

Venues cover: Cinema, Len Lye Centre. Accommodation cover: Devon Hotel.

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PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISERS If you require more information, get in touch with Venture Taranaki or the following Taranaki-based Professional Conference Organisers.

AUAHA CONFERENCES AND EVENTS 06 759 6920 www.auaha.co.nz

COMPASS 06 759 1647 www.compass.ac.nz/event-management

CONFERENCE TARANAKI 022 371 9349 www.conferencetaranaki.co.nz

DEVINE LIFESTYLE AND EVENT MANAGEMENT 021 454 338 www.devinemanagement.co.nz

TIHI 06 759 6947 www.tihi.co.nz

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CONFERENCE VENUES Taranaki offers a range of venue options to suit the size and requirements for your convention or event.

We’ve listed a range of venue ideas to help you find the perfect match, or alternatively contact Venture Taranaki for more options.

VENUES WITHOUT ADJOINING ACCOMMODATION LARGEST ROOM CAPACITY OPTIONS

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NEW PLYMOUTH

GOVETT-BREWSTER ART GALLERY/ LEN LYE CENTRE Features: Unique destination architecture and gallery spaces Max Capacity: Capacity varies depending on current exhibitions and client’s requirements Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Location: 42 Queen St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6715 Website: govettbrewster.com/venue Email: venues@govettbrewster.com

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

Todd Energy Foyer

n/a

n/a

n/a

120

n/a

Todd Energy Learning Centre

100

50

80

100

40

Gallery 6

n/a

80

100

120

n/a

Len Lye Centre Cinema

60

60

n/a

n/a

n/a

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

Auditorium

450

300

300

300

n/a

Centennial Room

200

135

135

135

n/a

Other gallery spaces may be available – please check at time of enquiry

NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB Features: Projector, bar, air-conditioning, speaker, toilets Max Capacity: 450 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 4 Location: 49-57 Gill St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 758 0927 Website: newplymouthclub.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Blue Room

90

40

n/a

n/a

32

Meeting Room

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

15

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PUKE ARIKI FOYER Features: Foyer can be used for private functions from 6pm-12am Max Capacity: 230 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Location: St Aubyn St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6060 Website: pukeariki.com/visit-us/hire-a-venue

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

Puke Ariki Foyer

100

n/a

120

230

n/a

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

La Mer Lounge

300

250

450

500

n/a

Rough Habit Lounge

200

150

120

150

50

Tuson Stand

n/a

n/a

500

700

n/a

Egmont Room

30

25

n/a

40

30

PUKEKURA FUNCTION CENTRE Features: Wide range of flexible event spaces for 5 to 5,000 attendees Max Capacity: 5,000 Indoor/Outdoor: Both Location: Rogan St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 757 5759 Website: pukekurafunctions.co.nz

Venue Capacity

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TET STADIUM & EVENTS CENTRE Features: A multi-purpose sports and functions venue, with three versatile function spaces for events from 5 to 400.

Bar, kitchen and catering options and audio visual facilities.

Max Capacity: 400 standing, 250 seated Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Location: 1 Elliot St, Inglewood Phone: 021 317 508 Website: tetstadiuminglewood.com

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

Main Conference Room

150

80

170

275

n/a

Smaller Conference Room

50

30

80

125

n/a

Boardroom

n/a

10

n/a

n/a

15

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

Theatre

550

n/a

250

550

n/a

Atrium

n/a

n/a

n/a

150

15

THE MAYFAIR Features: Entertainment venue at the back of The Mayfair restaurant and bar.

Max Capacity: 500 capacity, 240 seated Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: 67-73 Devon St West, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 2088 Website: themayfair.co.nz

Venue Capacity

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TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS Features: Outdoor sound stage & large grass amphitheatre.

8 dressing rooms Max Capacity: 15,000 Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor amphitheatre, covered stage No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Location: Brooklands Park Dr, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6060 Website: npeventvenues.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

TSB Bowl of Brooklands

15,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

The Bowl Stage

350

n/a

200

350

30

Green Room

n/a

15

n/a

n/a

18

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

TSB Theatre

955

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Stage of TSB Theatre

120

n/a

100

160

60

TSB SHOWPLACE Features: 2 theatres, multiple meeting rooms, foyers & lounges, 3 bars, 1 multi-function space Max Capacity: Up to 960 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: Multiple Location: Devon St West, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6712 Website: tsbshowplace.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre Royal

527

230

350

450

n/a

Alexandra Room

200

100

150

200

60

Bryan Robb Lounge

80

40

60

160

30

Meeting Room

40

20

32

40

24

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TSB STADIUM Features: Multi-purpose events centre. Retractable seating, 6 dressing rooms, sprung flooring tech-system Max Capacity: 4,560 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: Brooklands Park Dr, New Plymouth Phone: 06 759 6060 Website: npeventvenues.nz

Venue Capacity TSB Stadium Mezzanine Lounge

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

3,300

n/a

1,000

4,560

n/a

100

80

n/a

200

30

YARROW STADIUM Features: Sports fields, grandstand seating, sound system, electronic scoreboard, floodlights Max Capacity: 18,000 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 4 Location: Maratahu St, Westown Phone: 06 759 6060 Website: npeventvenues.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

Yarrow Stadium

18,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Suite 1 or 2

80

48

60

80

30

Suite 1a or 2a

40

24

30

40

20

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SOUTH TARANAKI

SANDFORDS EVENT CENTRE Features: Multi-purpose sports, function and recreation centre.Meeting rooms with projectors, restaurant, stadium with bleachers and electronic scoreboard, squash courts, gym facilities.

Max Capacity: 750 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of meeting rooms: 4 Location: 150 Tasman Street, Opunake, 4616 Phone: 06 761 7534 Website: www.sandfordsec.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

Restaurant

220

100

180

300

n/a

Stevenson Lounge

50

50

50

80

20

Meeting Room

10

10

n/a

n/a

10

Stadium

750

n/a

440

750

n/a

Maui Room

60

40

n/a

n/a

30

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

2,000

n/a

1,000

2,500

n/a n/a

HAWERA

TSB HUB Features: Modern multi-purpose Function, Sports and Recreation and Events centre. 3 court indoor stadium, ample change rooms, retractable seating.

Max Capacity: 3,000 – 2 court stadium Indoor/Outdoor: Both Location: Camberwell Rd, Hawera Phone: 0800 111 323 Website: southtaranaki.com/council/facilities

Venue Capacity 2 court stadium (court 1 & 2)

600

n/a

500

800

West Lounge

1 court stadium (court 3)

50

24

40

50

20

Southern Lounge

300

70

150

200

50

Lounge 2

450

100

240

400

50

Restaurant

70

30

60

100

30

Bar area

50

24

40

50

20

Smallbore rifle foyer

30

18

n/a

n/a

15

Cricket pavilion

50

30

n/a

n/a

20

Boardroom

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

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STRATFORD WAR MEMORIAL CENTRE Features: 2 meeting rooms, including 1 opening to adjoining garden, plus stadium with bleachers and tables. Car parking available. Commercial kitchen.

Max Capacity: 1,000 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Location: Miranda St, Stratford Phone: 06 765 6099 Website: stratford.govt.nz/council/facilities

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classroom

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardroom

TSB Chambers Room

50

30

20

50

20

Function Facility

120

110

100

120

n/a

Stadium

800

n/a

400

1,000

n/a

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VENUES WITH ACCOMMODATION LARGEST ROOM CAPACITY OPTIONS Taranaki has a number of event/convention venues with adjacent accommodation. We have listed them below for your ease.

For more information see www.visit.taranaki.info

NEW PLYMOUTH (200+ MAX CAPACITY)

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COPTHORNE HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL Features: 4 conference rooms, built in bar facilities Max Capacity: 225 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 4 Location: Powderham St, New Plymouth Phone: (06) 758 7495 Website: millenniumhotels.com/en/new-plymouth/ copthorne-hotel-grand-central-new-plymouth Email: conference@grandcentralhotel.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

Function Centre

200

125

125

225

80

60

Conference Room 1

30

30

30

40

25

60

Conference Room 2

20

15

20

20

15

60

Conference Room 3

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

6

60

GCR Lounge

n/a

n/a

50

70

n/a

60

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

DEVON HOTEL Features: 11 conference rooms including grand auditorium, 3 gardens Max Capacity: 750 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 11 Location: 390 Devon St East, Strandon, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 843 338 Website: devonhotel.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Hobson/Courtenay/Watson

550

250

450

750

50

102

Hobson

300

150

200

400

50

102

Courtenay/Watson

250

125

150

300

50

102

Forum

100

60

90

175

40

102

Courtenay

80

48

60

150

40

102

Watson

50

36

40

125

32

102

Gallery

48

24

48

55

24

102

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NOVOTEL NEW PLYMOUTH HOBSON Features: 1 conference room with built-in bar and 1 boardroom. Complimentary WIFI. Governors Eatery + Bar. Max Capacity: 250 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: Cnr Hobson & Leach Sts, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 HOBSON (0800 462 766) Website: hobsonhotel.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

Waitangi Room

200

80

150

250

n/a

85

Boardroom

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

10

85

QUALITY HOTEL PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL Features: Grand ballroom, 6 meeting rooms, bar and restaurant Max Capacity: 500 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 7 Location: Cnr Courtenay & Leach Sts, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 800 597 Website: plymouth.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

Grand Ballroom

450

200

350

500

100

76

The Ballroom

240

100

160

250

50

76

Hobson Room

190

84

120

200

50

76

Timandra Room

70

30

50

60

30

76

Blenheim Room

90

60

100

150

30

76

Brougham & Essex Rooms (each)

50

27

40

60

22

76

Poolside Suite

200

100

200

350

40

76

Conservatory

n/a

n/a

70

n/a

n/a

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NEW PLYMOUTH (MAX CAPACITY UNDER 200)

AHU AHU BEACH VILLAS Features: Sweeping sea views, on-site catering, unique accommodation & outdoor space for marquees.

Max Capacity: 200 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: 321 Lower Ahu Ahu Rd, Oakura Phone: 027 365 7739 Website: ahu.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

30

30

56

80

20

9

AUTO LODGE MOTOR INN Features: Can cater to a range of different conferences, meetings, seminars and dinner events. On-site bar and catering available.

Max Capacity: 100 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: 393 Devon St East, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 800 896 or 06 759 9918 Website: autolodge.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

100

45

80

100

20

90

BROUGHAM HEIGHTS MOTEL Features: 2 conference rooms with conference equipment Max Capacity: 40 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Brougham St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 757 9954 Website: broughamheights.co.nz

Venue Capacity

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Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

40

n/a

n/a

n/a

25

34

ONE BURGESS HILL Features: Room with bi-folding doors opening onto a large deck Max Capacity: 35 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Burgess Hill Rd, New Plymouth Phone: 06 757 2056 Website: oneburgesshill.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

35

30

n/a

n/a

26

15

THE WATERFRONT HOTEL Features: Sea views, opening to outdoor deck, conference equipment Max Capacity: 45 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Egmont St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 769 5301 Website: waterfront.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

U shape

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

40

18

16

28

45

20

42

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SOUTH TARANAKI

HEADLANDS HOTEL Features: Large function room with doors opening to courtyard.

Max Capacity: 70 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: 4 Havelock St, Opunake Phone: 06 761 8358 Website: headlands.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

30

20

70

100

20

9

TAIROA LODGE Features: Tairoa Church Hall offers a boutique venue conducive to providing a stimulating & creative environment for brainstorming, planning sessions, workshops and conferences. On-site catering, licensed bar & accommodation.

Max Capacity: 180 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor with outdoor space for activities No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Location: 3 Puawai St, Hawera Phone: 06 278 8603 Website: tairoa-lodge.co.nz Email: info@tairoa-lodge.co.nz Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

180

80

140

180

50

8

THE PARK MOTEL Features: 1 air-conditioned conference room with natural lighting and ample off-street parking Max Capacity: 30 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: 61 Waihi Rd, Hawera Phone: 06 278 7275 Website: parkmotel.co.nz

Venue Capacity

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Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

30

14

n/a

n/a

20

18

TUDOR LODGE MOTEL Features: 1 open and sunny room ideal for product displays.

Catering available.

Max Capacity: 20 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: 158 Waihi Rd, Hawera Phone: 0800 88 36 72 Website: tudorlodge.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

20

n/a

n/a

n/a

16

12

STRATFORD

STRATFORD MOUNTAIN HOUSE Features: Situated on Mt Taranaki, restaurant and bar Max Capacity: 50 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Pembroke Rd, Stratford Phone: 06 765 6100 Website: stratfordmountainhouse.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

25

20

26

50

15

10

WHANGAMOMONA HOTEL Features: Situated on the iconic Forgotten World Highway, this historic pub offers a very unique space for meetings. Restaurant and bar.

Max Capacity: 50 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 1 Location: Ohura Rd, Whangamomona Phone: 06 762 5823 Website: whangamomonahotel.co.nz

Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

24

20

50

50

18

18

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BOUTIQUE HOTELS

KING & QUEEN HOTEL SUITES Features: Brand new boutique meeting space with projector, screen & WIFI. Versatile meeting spaces, 2 interview rooms & office spaces, 1 casual space for catering & informal meetings.

Max Capacity: 16 Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor No. of Meeting Rooms: 4 Location: Cnr King and Queen Sts, New Plymouth Phone: 0800 574 683 Website: kingandqueen.co.nz Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

16

n/a

n/a

16

12

28

NICE HOTEL Features: 5 luxurious Executive Rooms, 2 Balcony Rooms, 5 Luxurious Suites, (most with Jetted Spa Baths), Private Contemporary Villa, Library, Free Wifi, Stunning Deck and Tropical Garden. Award winning Table Restaurant.

Max Capacity: 50 Indoor/Outdoor: Both No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Location: 71 Brougham St, New Plymouth Phone: 06 758 6423 Website: nicehotel.co.nz Email: info@nicehotel.co.nz Venue Capacity

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

n/a

n/a

20

60

12

8 + 3 suites

There are many other beautiful and unique smaller venues throughout Taranaki that can be customised to meet the needs of smaller conferences or events. For further information contact Venture Taranaki.

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TRANSPORT & TOUR OPERATORS ABC JAMIESON TOURS

PICKERING MOTORS

06 765 6625 www.abcbus.co.nz

0800 22 11 20 or 06 761 8363 www.pickeringmotors.vpweb.co.nz

CONNECTOR (CITYLINK AND SOUTHLINK ROUTES)

TRANZIT COACH LINES

0800 87 22 87 or 06 757 5783 www.trc.govt.nz

06 757 5783 www.tranzit.co.nz

DALROY TOURS

WEIR BROS

06 754 6206 www.dalroytours.co.nz

06 278 5858 www.weirbros.co.nz

KIWI TOURS

WITHERS COACHLINES

06 755 1525 www.kiwitoursltd.co.nz

0800 752 277 or 06 751 1777 www.witherscoachlines.co.nz

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AT A GLANCE VENUE CAPACITY CHART FOR VENUES WITHOUT ADJOINING ACCOMMODATION Venue GOVETTBREWSTER ART GALLERY/LEN LYE CENTRE

No. of Mtg Rms

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm n/a

Todd Energy Foyer

0

n/a

n/a

n/a

120

Todd Energy Learning Centre

0

100

50

80

100

40

Gallery 6

0

n/a

80

100

120

n/a

Len Lye Centre Cinema

0

60

60

n/a

n/a

n/a

Other gallery spaces may be available – please check at time of enquiry NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB

Auditorium

4

450

300

300

300

n/a

Centennial Room

4

200

135

135

135

n/a

Blue Room

4

90

40

n/a

n/a

32

4

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

15

0

100

n/a

120

230

n/a n/a

Meeting Room PUKE ARIKI FOYER PUKEKURA RACEWAY FUNCTION CENTRE

TET STADIUM & EVENTS CENTRE

THE MAYFAIR

TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS

TSB SHOWPLACE

TSB STADIUM

YARROW STADIUM

SANDFORDS EVENT CENTRE

TSB HUB

La Mer Lounge

0

300

250

450

500

Rough Habit Lounge

0

200

150

120

150

50

Tuson Stand

0

n/a

n/a

500

700

n/a

Egmont Room

0

Main Conference Room

3

30 150

25 80

n/a 170

40 275

30 n/a

Smaller Conference Room

3

50

30

80

125

n/a

Boardroom

3

n/a

10

n/a

n/a

15

Theatre

2

550

n/a

250

550

n/a

Atrium

2

n/a

n/a

n/a

150

15

TSB Bowl of Brooklands

3

15,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a 30

The Bowl Stage

3

350

n/a

200

350

Green Room

3

n/a

15

n/a

n/a

18

TSB Theatre

1

955

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Stage of TSB Theatre

1

120

n/a

100

160

60

Theatre Royal

1

527

230

350

450

n/a

Alexandra Room

1

200

100

150

200

60

Bryan Robb Lounge

1

80

40

60

160

30

Meeting Room

1

40

20

32

40

24

TSB Stadium

2

3,300

n/a

1,000

4,560

n/a

Mezzanine Lounge

2

100

80

n/a

200

30 n/a

Yarrow Stadium

4

18,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

Suite 1 or 2

4

80

48

60

80

30

Suite 1a or 2a

4

40

24

30

40

20

Restaurant

4

220

100

180

300

n/a

Stevenson Lounge

4

50

50

50

80

20

Meeting Room

4

10

10

n/a

n/a

10

Stadium

4

750

n/a

440

750

n/a

Maui Room

4

60

40

n/a

n/a

30

2 court stadium (court 1 & 2)

0

2000

n/a

1000

2500

n/a

1 court stadium (court 3)

0

600

n/a

500

800

n/a

West Lounge

0

50

24

40

50

20

Southern Lounge

0

300

70

150

200

50

Lounge 2

0

450

100

240

400

50

Restaurant

0

70

30

60

100

30

Bar area

0

50

24

40

50

20

Smallbore rifle foyer

0

30

18

n/a

n/a

15

Cricket pavilion

0

50

30

n/a

n/a

20

Boardroom

0

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

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Venue

No. of Mtg Rms

STRATFORD WAR MEMORIAL CENTRE

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

TSB Chambers Room

3

50

30

20

50

20

Function Facility

3

120

110

100

120

n/a

Stadium

3

800

n/a

400

1000

n/a

VENUE CAPACITY CHART FOR VENUES WITH ACCOMMODATION Venue

No. of Mtg Rms

Theatre

Classrm

Banquet

Cocktail

Boardrm

Accom. Rms

Function Centre

4

200

125

125

225

80

60

Conference Room 1

4

30

30

30

40

25

60

4

20

15

20

20

15

60

4

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

6

60

GCR Lounge

4

n/a

n/a

50

70

n/a

60

Hobson/Courtenay/Watson

11

550

250

450

750

50

102

Hobson

11

300

150

200

400

50

102

Courtenay/Watson

11

250

125

150

300

50

102

Forum

11

100

60

90

175

40

102

Courtenay

11

80

48

60

150

40

102

Watson

11

50

36

40

125

32

102

Gallery

11

48

24

48

55

24

102

Waitangi Room

2

200

80

150

250

n/a

85

Boardroom

2

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

10

85

Grand Ballroom

7

450

200

350

500

100

76

The Ballroom

7

240

100

160

250

50

76

Hobson Room

7

190

84

120

200

50

76

Timandra Room

7

70

30

50

60

30

76

Blenheim Room

7

90

60

100

150

30

76

Brougham & Essex Rooms (each)

7

50

27

40

60

22

76

Poolside Suite

7

200

100

200

350

40

76

Conservatory

7

n/a

n/a

70

n/a

n/a

76

AHU AHU BEACH VILLAS

1

30

30

56

80

20

9

AUTO LODGE MOTOR INN

2

100

45

80

100

20

90

BROUGHAM HEIGHTS MOTEL

1

40

n/a

n/a

n/a

25

34

ONE BURGESS HILL

1

35

30

n/a

n/a

26

15

THE WATERFRONT HOTEL

1

40

28

45

20

42

HEADLANDS HOTEL

1

30

20

70

100

20

9

TAIROA LODGE

3

180

80

140

180

50

8

THE PARK MOTEL

1

30

14

n/a

n/a

20

18

TUDOR LODGE MOTEL

1

20

n/a

n/a

n/a

16

12

STRATFORD MOUNTAIN HOUSE

1

25

20

26

50

15

10

WHANGAMOMONA HOTEL

1

24

20

50

50

18

18

KING AND QUEEN HOTEL SUITES

4

16

n/a

n/a

16

12

28

NICE HOTEL

2

n/a

n/a

20

60

12

8 + 3 suites

COPTHORNE HOTEL Conference Room 2 GRAND CENTRAL Conference Room 3

DEVON HOTEL

NOVOTEL NEW PLYMOUTH HOBSON

QUALITY HOTEL PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL

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OUT & ABOUT IN TARANAKI While you’re in Taranaki, make the most of the spectacular sights, sounds, adventures and tastes on offer. Whether you just have half an hour spare or a whole weekend, there’s plenty to make your trip unforgettable. We’ve listed a few itinerary ideas below, but if you are looking for more options, pick up our Taranaki Insider’s Guide from your local iSITE or www.visit.taranaki.info

NATURE • Taranaki is a nature lover’s paradise. Explore on your own or take a tour with Discover Taranaki, and experience exclusive access to some of Taranaki’s most interesting people and places, through a comprehensive selection of high-end package tours that showcase the region’s unique stories and personalities. A range of ‘Taranaki tasters’ – unique half and single day tours including guided walks, garden tours, agri-tours or art and cooking classes – offer a fantastic introduction to the region and are designed for the FIT visitor. Larger multiday tours are also available which allow visitors a more in-depth experience of the region. www.discovertaranaki.nz • Climb aboard a refurbished lifeboat and explore seal colonies, a marine reserve and the Sugar Loaf Islands with Chaddy’s Charters. The tour is one hour long but can take longer if you want to fish. www.chaddyscharters.co.nz

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• There are many opportunities to explore magnificent Mount Taranaki, from the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre at North Egmont to board-walked routes to the sacred water source at Wilkies Pools, or more intrepid hikes into the pristine alpine environment and the much touted Pouakai Crossing, a stunning one-day walk featuring magnificent vistas. Top Guides, are the mountain specialists and offer a range of tours to suit all requirements from short walks to get the best photographs through to a strenuous summit climb. www.topguides.co.nz. If you don’t have much time, Paritutu Rock only takes 30 minutes and offers a beautiful bird’s eye view of New Plymouth.

• Drive up Mt Taranaki to the North Egmont Roadend and learn more about the mountain by stopping at the Visitor Centre.

The roadend is about 30km from New Plymouth.

• Located just moments from New Plymouth’s CBD, the expansive Pukekura Park offers conference delegates everything from an early-morning run destination to a beautifully scenic coffee spot. Or take a drive and visit one of the many stunning gardens throughout the region including Tupare, Hollards and Pukeiti, where guided tours for any size of group can be arranged.

• There are many art galleries in Taranaki that are worth visiting. The Len Lye Centre and Govett Brewster Art Gallery, Percy Thomson and Lysaght Watt Gallery are just a few of what is on offer. Guided tours at the Len Lye Centre, New Zealand’s latest and greatest contemporary Art Museum are a great way to learn about Len Lye, one of New Zealand’s most influential international artists.

• Te Kainga Marire – Māori for the peaceful encampment – is a skilfully designed inner-city native garden that mimics New Zealand’s natural environment. Situated in a once weedy New Plymouth valley, Te Kainga Marire is now considered to be one of very few private gardens of international significance or six-star gardens as rated by the prestigious RNZIH New Zealand Gardens Trust. A fascinating tour including a ‘tasting’ featuring food and tea sourced from the native ingredients found in the garden is available for conference groups. www.tekaingamarire.co.nz

• Drive to the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and then walk Taranaki’s Coastal Walkway until you spot Len Lye’s Wind Wand. This should take about an hour return or half an hour if you can get picked up at the Wind Wand.

• Learn how to surf like a real Taranaki local with a lesson from Daisy Day. daisyday@lostinthe60s.com • Make the most of our 20 golf courses in Taranaki, each with magnificent surroundings and stunning views. A great activity for a group, or just an individual getaway.

ARTS & CULTURE

• Take advantage of the colourful collection of artists opening up their studios to the public all year round as a part of the Oakura Arts Trail. www.oakuraarts.co.nz • Keep an eye out for concerts and shows at our many magnificent venues to complete your Taranaki experience.

From WOMAD at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands to musicals and performances at the TSB Showplace, you’ll be spoilt for choice! www.visit.taranaki.info

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HERITAGE & HISTORY • Puke Ariki, New Plymouth’s waterfront museum, library and information space showcases the region’s history, from volcanic inception to the modern day by way of bloody land wars and a century and a half of pioneering innovation.

Puke Ariki offer a fascinating historical walk through central New Plymouth with an experienced local guide. Covering key historical events, anecdotes and extremely colourful pioneering characters from the first settler’s arrival in 1841 through to the early 1900s, the 90 minute walk chronicles the turbulent past of New Plymouth city. www.pukeariki.com • Head out to Tawhiti Museum and Traders and Whalers – New Zealand’s best private museum and see the work of creator and artist Nigel Ogle. It features a world-class boat ride in the Traders and Whalers portion where you can experience what life was like in Taranaki in the early 1800s. The museum is about an hour drive south of New Plymouth in Hawera. www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz • Drive out to Whangamomona along the Forgotten World Highway and enjoy New Zealand’s first heritage trail, where early pioneers tried and failed to tame the New Zealand bush. Whangamomona is just over an hour drive east from New Plymouth. www.visit.taranaki.info

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• Bridging both Ruapehu and Taranaki regions, Forgotten World Adventures follows the remarkable Forgotten World Highway, New Zealand’s oldest heritage trail, along an abandoned railway line, travelling over bridges, through tunnels and along old pioneering routes. The route can be explored via a 2, 4 or 6 man RailCart or pedalled on a RailBike.

• Soak up some history at Stratford’s Pioneer Village www.pioneervillage.co.nz, or see NZ’s oldest wooden artefacts at Aotea Utanganui in Patea. www.southtaranaki.com • Newly opened and unique to New Zealand is the Hillsborough Holden Museum. This is an immaculately displayed personal collection of Holden cars and memorabilia ranging from 1949 to the latest models. A special feature is the 18-hole mini-putt course modelled on the legendary Mount Panorama race track. www.hillsboroughholdenmuseum.co.nz • Another wonderfully quirky offering is the Manutahi Taxidermy Museum which offers a fascinating collection of a different kind. www.facebook.com/Manutahi-Museum

HOME OF EPIC EVENTS Taranaki has an exciting event calendar. This provides an ideal opportunity to time your conference around an event that delegates may want to attend. Below is just some of what is on offer:

SUMMER TSB FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS From December to January, the TSB Festival of Lights transforms New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park after dark, with thousands of lighting effects and installations and daily free events. www.festivaloflights.co.nz

ROUND THE MOUNTAIN CYCLE CHALLENGE

PSP JETSPRINTS

RIGHT ROYAL CABARET FESTIVAL

Catch fast-paced aquatic action as jetboats race around a tight, shallow circuit. www.jetsprint.co.nz

In between the International Festival of the Arts years, Taranaki presents a tempting teaser of performing arts from around the nation and the world. (2018) www.taft.co.nz/rrcf

AUTUMN NAKI RUN AMUCK A running race with a difference: river crossings, mud and sand. www.nakirunamuck.co.nz

Ride 150km around iconic Mount Taranaki as a solo, duo or team at this celebrated annual event. www.cyclechallenge.co.nz

MOUNTAIN TO SURF MARATHON

WOMAD – THE WORLD OF MUSIC, ARTS AND DANCE

EASTER MASTERS SURF COMPETITION

WOMAD delivers an exhilarating weekend of global rhythms, sights and sounds in the lush surroundings of Brooklands Park and TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth. www.womad.co.nz

AMERICARNA Taranaki comes alive to the throb of hundreds of V8 engines with this locally created celebration of American classic car and hot rod culture. www.americarna.com

WHANGAMOMONA REPUBLIC DAY The historic village of Whangamomona holds its republic celebrations every second January, complete with elections and quirky rural events. Next up in 2019. www.whangamomonahotel.co.nz

CONCERTS AT THE TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS Catch top national and international acts at this stunning outdoor amphitheatre. www.visit.taranaki.info

Photo: Michael Flynn

Go for a personal best at this mostly downhill marathon from the mountain to the coast. www.mountaintosurf.co.nz

Men and Women 30 – 75 years old take part in this laid-back surf comp as famous for the après surf entertainment as the waves. www.surfingtaranaki.org

ITU SPRINT TRIATHLON WORLD CUP Top triathletes sample Taranaki’s landscape in short course action. www.itunewplymouthtriathlon.co.nz

WINTER TARANAKI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS A spectacular array of national and international artists warm winter with the two-yearly Taranaki International Festival of the Arts. (2019) www.artsfest.co.nz

TARANAKI ARTS TRAIL Get a glimpse inside the studios of more than 70 of the region’s top artists. www.taranakiartstrail.co.nz

For information on these and many other events visit www.taranaki.info

SPRING POWERCO TARANAKI GARDEN SPECTACULAR The premier festival of Taranaki’s gardens presents more than 50 gardens and a vibrant events programme. www.rhodo.co.nz

TARANAKI FRINGE GARDEN FESTIVAL Offering a wonderfully eclectic mix of gardens, a fascinating vintage trail and much more. www.taranakigardens.com

NZ TATTOO & ART FESTIVAL In November Taranaki welcomes the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, Australasia’s largest tattoo event. www.nztattooart.com

OAKURA ARTS TRAIL Explore the coastal village of Oakura and its artists. www.oakuraarts.co.nz

TARANAKI STEELFORMERS ROUND THE MOUNTAIN RELAY An all-night, all-day relay event.

Walking, running and composite teams of between 10 and 16 members complete the 150km route around Mt Taranaki. www.eventstaranaki.co.nz

MIKE’S OKTOBERFEST North Taranaki organic brewery Mikes is a local legend, as is its annual Oktoberfest celebration. www.organicbeer.co.nz - 27 -

This publication was produced by Venture Taranaki with assistance from New Plymouth District Council, Stratford District Council and South Taranaki District Council. All efforts have been made to ensure information provided in this publication is accurate.

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