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Tauranga Campus Event Facilities
The University of Waikato Tauranga Campus offers several state-of-the-art spaces to hire for your next conference or event.
Tauranga Campus
Opened in 2019, our Tauranga Campus is a modern building that boasts a cultural narrative built into its frame and woven into it's fabric. The campus is located on Durham Street in the heart of Tauranga city.
This state-of-the-art campus was designed with the collaboration of University advisers, Tauranga Moana iwi and local architecture practice, Jasmax. The cultural narrative, captured by local award-winning artists in stunning artworks that adorn the interior and exterior of the building, brings a cultural identity and heritage to the campus, while at the same time celebrating the University of Waikato’s relationships across the Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
Tauranga campus was built with the support of our funders, the Tauranga City Council, the Bay Of Plenty Regional Council and the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust, along with our tertiary partners, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Want to book a space?
Spaces at the University of Waikato Tauranga Campus can accommodate 10-200 delegates and include a large multi-purpose hospitality space, lecture theatre, and teaching rooms, all with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and a commercial kitchen.
To enquire about the availability and cost of hiring spaces on our Tauranga Campus, or for any further information, contact us now!
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Te Manawaroa – multi-function and noho space
Designed and blessed by the University Kaumātua, this is a versatile space that can accommodate teaching, learning, meeting, socialising, and noho/sleeping over (University groups only).
|
Capacity Standing |
Capacity Sitting |
Data Projector |
Audience Camera |
Presenter Camera |
Sound System |
Video Conference |
|
150 |
90 |
Yes - Dual |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes – 2 mics |
Yes - Zoom |
The name, Te Manawaroa references resilience and fortitude, which are regarded as hallmarks of the staff and students of the University of Waikato. It also recognises the history and endurance of local iwi and hapū as the mana whenua of Tauranga Moana, while acknowledging the longstanding and permanent commitment the University has made to Tauranga and the Bay Of Plenty.
To this end, it supports themes of community, inclusiveness, and diversity, which are reflected in the University’s motto, ko te tangata.
Wharekauhau – lecture theatre
This modern lecture theatre seats 195 people with dual data projector screens and surround sound audio. Every second row of seating is on wheels to provide flexibility for small group work. An adjacent break out area provides ample space for hospitality.
|
Capacity Standing |
Capacity Sitting |
Data Projector |
Audience Camera |
Presenter Camera |
Sound System |
Video Conference |
|
195 |
Yes - Dual |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes – 2 mics |
Yes - Zoom |
Ngā Akomanga – teaching rooms
A number of state-of-the-art teaching rooms available for hire at our Tauranga Campus. With varied seating capacity, most rooms allow for flexible configurations and contain data projector and whiteboard facilities.
|
Capacity Standing |
Capacity Sitting |
Data Projector |
Audience Camera |
Presenter Camera |
Sound System |
Video Conference |
|
30-72 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Varies |
Yes - Zoom |
Commercial kitchen
Located on the Ground Level of our Tauranga Campus, the commercial kitchen is available for hire as part of a conference or event booking.
Catering in Tauranga
The University of Waikato Tauranga Campus does not have an in-house caterer or catering staff, and therefore does not provide any catering service including tea/coffee making facilities, water, crockery, urns etc.
Clients are free to choose an external caterer, but arrangements must be made with that caterer to collect dishes and the room must be left clean and tidy. Please note that no untagged electrical items, including kettles and urns can be used on campus.
Caterers are expected to undertake a kitchen induction on-site, on an arranged date before the booking.
For more information on catering, please contact our Conference Services Team.
Event Services
The University of Waikato offers unique and purpose-built options for conferences, workshops, meetings and events. Whatever the occasion the University of Waikato has a venue and meeting package to meet your needs.
Contact us
Activation and Events Manager
101-121 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
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Study in Tauranga
Our Tauranga campus has enhanced the range of qualifications available to students in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-after locations - combining beautiful beaches, a relaxed lifestyle and world-class university study.