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.
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.
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
Bathed in natural light, this open-plan and versatile space is ideal for larger groups. It can be set up in a range of formats to suit any event - from awards ceremonies and workshops to gala dinners and cocktail functions.
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Capacity Standing |
Capacity Sitting |
Data Projector |
Sound System |
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200 |
100+ |
Yes - Dual |
Yes – 3 mics |
Wharekauhau – lecture theatre
This modern theatre seats 200 people and features dual data projectors and surround-sound audio. Located outside the lecture theatre, a large foyer provides an ideal space for registration, hospitality and exhibitions.
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Capacity Sitting |
Data Projector |
Sound System |
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200 |
Yes - Dual |
Yes – 4 mics |
Ngā Akomanga – meeting rooms
Ten state-of-the-art teaching rooms with varied seating capacities, each offering flexible configurations and equipped with data projectors and whiteboards.
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Capacity Sitting |
Data Projector |
Audience Camera |
Presenter Camera |
Sound System |
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10-72 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Varies |
Catering
Bay Catering offers high-quality food and beverage service for conferences and events. They have exclusive catering rights for all events held at the University of Waikato's Tauranga campus.
Bay Catering's food story
Kotahitanga: A culinary connection to our community. We give back to our community through the Trees That Count initiative and Go Generosity pay it forward concept that delivers food to schools and charities.
Rukuhia Ngā Kōrero o te Whare
Our Tauranga campus has a cultural narrative built into its framework and woven into its fabric through a series of connected installations and artworks.
Come and visit our artworks in person, we'd love to see you.
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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.