• As experienced functions managers, the Te Papa team provides a robust template which covers all details of organising an event. Their support and attention to detail made all the difference in the smooth running and effectiveness of each conference – as well as the enjoyment of the organising team!
    Angela Ryan, Director, Mana Education Centre. 21 February 2011
  • As well as the impeccably able staff, the spaces that Te Papa offers for events are superb. The presentation of the spaces and amenities is of a consistently high standard which raised the sophistication and atmosphere surrounding our conference.
    Angela Ryan, Director, Mana Education Centre. 21 February 2011
  • Te Papa have a wonderful team of Conference and Event professionals, fantastic catering, and onsite facilities that are second to none. In choosing a venue for my clients I need to ensure that all will run smoothly, after all – it’s my reputation on the line. Te Papa is therefore a first choice venue for me.
  • The Te Papa team has the attitude that each Conference or Event is special and will therefore strive to make sure it is a success.
    Dean Bradley
    Director/Owner
    Convention Management New Zealand Ltd
  • We always receive such positive feedback from our delegates, who never fail to have a great experience at Te Papa. It's definitely a venue with a difference with an ideal central, waterfront location.
    Michelle Kane, Conference Manager, Conference and Events Ltd
  • Te Papa definitely has the WOW factor and helps attract delegates to conferences. The spaces are great to work in, the staff always extremely helpful and the food is first class.
    Louise Watson, Conference Manager, Conference and Events Ltd
  • The event went off without a hitch and the feedback from all who were there has been overwhelmingly positive. The overall experience with Te Papa has been wonderful - the planning and professionalism through to the execution cannot be faulted.
    Grant, Ellie, Shalimar and the GJ Gardner Team. 28 February 2013
  • We had our wedding reception in the icon room and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
    Angela Prestidge - Bride
  • We had a wonderful experience holding our wedding at Te Papa! From the booking process to the big day itself, we found the staff to be most helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We initially booked Icon at Te Papa for our reception but after realizing that our wedding fell on the same day as the Homegrown concert, we decided to hold our ceremony there as well. Glenn Lust did a fantastic job coordinating the day. He found a stunning space for the cocktail hour while Icon was switched over from ceremony to reception area. Meanwhile we took our photos in the beautiful backdrop of Te Papa’s pond, which was nicely secluded from the concertgoers. The food was absolutely perfect! Every dish was cooked to perfection and our guests still talk about it! Glenn and his team executed our vision perfectly and we are thrilled to recommend Te Papa to anyone looking to hold their party in a stylish venue operated by highly skilled and talented people!
    Julie Anne & Matthew

Technical 

We have a full range of telecommunication services and audiovisual equipment, backed by a dedicated technical team who will work with you to make sure your function runs smoothly.

Talk to us about your telecommunications requirements. We can help you with high-speed wired and wireless internet, telephone lines, and video and audio streaming/conferencing between rooms and externally. We also have free Internet kiosks in some of our function spaces.

Standard equipment and services

Venue hire includes a range of equipment and services as standard. For equipment and services included in our special packages, check out our current offers.

Standard

  • Venue hire and set-up
  • Dedicated function staff before, during, and after your event
  • Iced water, mints, pads and pens
  • Tables and chairs
  • White table linen
  • Crockery, cutlery and glassware
  • Lectern, whiteboard and flipchart
  • Security

Dinner functions

  • Venue hire and set-up
  • Dedicated function staff before, during, and after your event
  • Tables and chairs
  • White table linen
  • Crockery, cutlery and glassware
  • Printed menus and seating plans
  • Security

Additional equipment and services

You can hire the services of our audiovisual technicians on an hourly basis. We also have a comprehensive range of equipment available for hire at a daily rate.

Download our Audio Visual packages and prices (pdf, 84 KB) 

Equipment and services for specific venues 

Soundings Theatre

Included in venue hire

  • Lectern
  • In-house screen
  • In-house PA system
  • Hearing impaired audio loop
  • Basic stage lighting (up to three lights)
  • Black stage tabs/curtains
  • AV technician to help with set–up

 

Available for hire

  • In-house data projector (6000 ANSI Lumens)
  • Additional lighting
  • Additional technician(s)

Oceania

Available for hire

  • Ceiling mounted projector – single or dual
  • Motorised ceiling mounted 8ft x 6ft screen – single or dual
  • Matrix switcher (required for projection)
  • PA system (suitable for background music)
  • 18m drape line (behind screens, wall to wall)
  • 10m drape line (behind screens only)
  • Table spots

 

Wool Buyers Calculator, circa 1900, New Zealand. Te Papa

Let us look after your next function: Call us on (04) 381 7272 or get in touch through our enquiry form.