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An award winning multipurpose function centre and waka house Te Raukura,
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke is located on Wellingtons waterfront is within close
proximity to top hotel accommodation and parking.

LOCATIONS | NGĀ TŪWAHI

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TE WHAREWAKA-

WHARE TĀPERE

Located on Taranaki Wharf.

Located on Taranaki Wharf

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PIPITEA MARAE & FUNCTION CENTRE

Located in Thorndon Quay. 

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THE ROWING CLUB

Located on Taranaki Wharf.

CULTURAL SERVICES AT WHAREWAKA FUNCTION CENTRE

Connect directly with the Cultural Services Team.

They will provide advice to ensure Te Ātiawa tikanga & kawa are upheld at Te Raukura, Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, to support your time with us.

You can contact them by clicking the links below...

OUR ROOMS | NGĀ RŪMA

TE WHAREWAKA - WHARE TĀPERE

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MĀKARO

Cocktail - 300
Banquet - 200
Theatre - 250
Cabaret - 140
Boardroom - TBA
215m2
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MATIU

Cocktail - 150
Banquet - 100
Theatre - 140
Cabaret - 72
U-Shape - 35
167m2
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TE PUNI

Cocktail - 100
Banquet - 70
Theatre - 100
Cabaret - 56
U-Shape - 35
Board Room - 30
167m2
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MOKOPUNA

Cocktail - 50
Banquet - 40
Theatre - 60
Cabaret - 30
U-Shape - 25
Board Room - 20
90m2
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KARAKA CAFE

Available for private hire, evenings in winter.  Can also be used for pre-dinner cocktails for large events. 
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The function room holds up to 100 for a  formal sit down meal or up to 140 for a mix and mingle event. Access is via two staircases, one indoor and one outdoor. Please note that there is no wheelchair access. 

The Rowing Club has arguably the most spectacular views in Wellington.

This room has a beautiful wooden floor and is painted a light cream to  offset the crystal blue waters visible through windows which surround  the room on three sides.

Excellent indoor/outdoor flow to the deck area overlooking  the lagoon and the inner harbour. 

PIPITEA MARAE & FUNCTION CENTRE

Pipitea Marae and Function Centre is managed by Manaaki -The Wellington Functions Team.

Renovations to the exterior, saw the Pipitea Marae Ātea (outside area) place second in the "Innovation Public Open Spaces" category of the Wellington Civic Trust awards 2014.

The internal renovations bring it up to a modern and fresh venue, ready for all styles of events. This function facility is ready and waiting to host your event.

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Banquet (Set Menu) - 300 - 420

Cabaret - 240 - 300
Cocktail (Buffet) - 800
Classroom - 750
Theatre - 620
Concert - 600
750 Exhibition as needed Audio visual and sound system.

CATERING & DELIVERIES

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IN-HOUSE CATERING

CHECK OUT OUR IN-HOUSE CATERING MENU!

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KIA ORA KAI CATERING
WORKPLACE CATERING

CHECK OUT OUR WORKPLACE CATERING
MENU!

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HĀNGĪ PACK OPTIONS
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OUR SIGNATURE MEAL! 

AN OVEN STEAMED HĀNGĪ.

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