Where Community
Comes Together
Spaces for gathering, celebrating
and connecting in Ōtepoti | Dunedin
Te Whānau Arohanui provides flexible, welcoming spaces for conferences, meetings, workshops, celebrations and community gatherings in St Clair and Waitati.
Our Story Begins at Home
Since 1986, Te Whānau Arohanui has provided a safe place for tamariki and whānau in need of care. Founded by Roka Hurihia and Kerry Cameron, who opened their home to young people who needed it most, the Trust was established in Waitati through a partnership with Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki. Today, those same doors remain open, welcoming the wider community to share the spaces that shaped Te Whānau Arohanui for almost four decades.
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Every booking includes access to a range of facilities designed to make hosting your event simple and enjoyable.
What's Included with Every Hire
Available for day hire only, our St Clair venue accommodates up to 30 guests and is ideal for conferences, children's birthdays, community gatherings, meetings and workshops. A TV monitor and whiteboard are available, making the space well suited to presentations, training sessions and collaborative events.
Available for day hire and overnight stays, our newly renovated, all-season whare wānanga is perfect for a variety of kaupapa. Established in 1988, this location features a wharenui, wharekai, and wharemoe. With ample parking, modern facilities, and marae-style accommodation, the whare is equipped to host both small and large groups for a variety of events, accommodating up to 50 guests, and comfortably sleeps up to 40 guests.
Both spaces can be hired for private and community events, subject to availability. View the booking calendars to request a booking or contact us for more information.
✓ Accessible facilities
✓ On-Site Parking
✓ Flexible layouts
✓ Cleaning equipment
✓ Tables & chairs
✓ A fully-equipped kitchen
✓ Heating/AC
✓ Internet/Wi-Fi
Community & Private Kaupapa
Birthdays, reunions, community celebrations, presentations, info sessions, gatherings.
Meetings, conferences, planning days, workshops, seminars, trainings.
Businesses & Organisations
Our venues welcome a diverse range of hirers, with flexible spaces suited to community initiatives, private occasions, business events and educational programmes alike.
A Space For Everyone
Facilitators & Trainers
Wānanga, fitness sessions, creative workshops, movement gatherings, group trainings.
How to Book a Hire
Booking is simple. Check the availability calendar for your preferred venue, complete the booking request form, and we'll be in touch to confirm the details. We offer separate hire rates for community and business groups across both locations. See below for current hire rates at each location.
Base charges for Community Groups:
Full Day (over 4 hours): $150 (inclusive of GST)
Half Day (up to 4 hours): $75 (inclusive of GST)
Base charges for Business Groups:
Full Day (over 4 hours): $300 + GST
Half Day (up to 4 hours): $150 + GST
Base charges for Community Groups:
Daily Hire: $150 + GST
Overnight Stay: $250 + GST
Base charges for Business Groups:
Daily Hire: $250 + GST
Overnight Stay: $350 + GST
137 Victoria Road, Saint Clair | Dunedin, 9012
10 Foyle Street, Waitati | Dunedin, 9085
TE WHĀNAU AROHANUI
where we are
get in touch
Email: twa-trust@outlook.com
Mobile: 0224025574
