Public Halls - Fees & Charges
Horowhenua District Council's fees and charges for the 2024/2025 financial year, from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, are available below. These fees and charges were consulted on as part of the Long Term Plan 2024-2044 (LTP) and were adopted by Council on 12 June 2024.
All fees are stated as GST inclusive and are effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. Council reserves the right to review any fees and charges at any time. Please check with Council for any updates.
Charge Rates
Charge rates for Community Centres and Halls are charged hourly, except where otherwise specified. Where applicable, full day rate will apply if the hire is five hours or more. Per hour charge is a minimum two hours.
Hall foyers are not included in the booking unless the entire facility is booked.
Hire fees do not include the opening of facilities for hirers. Where the facility is required to be opened specially, an opening/unlocking service fee will apply.
Fee Groups - Group A & Group B
Two fee groups exist. These are:
- Group A – Profit-Making Organisations, businesses, family functions, commercial functions, government agencies or Charged Events
- Group B – Community Rate - Organisations and groups applying for group B must be an incorporated society, charitable trust, community, voluntary or not-for-profit. If requested by HDC the organisation/group must be able to provide appropriate documentation, eg a list of committee members. Organisations and groups requesting Group B fees must have a direct link to Horowhenua and the said activity must align with Horowhenua District Council’s four Community Wellbeing Goals:
- A Proud Community – where everyone feels valued and respected.
- A Connected Community – where everyone can access the facilities, services and activities they need to experience positive wellbeing.
- A Safer Community – dedicated to injury prevention and safety promotion.
- A Healthy Community – where everyone is ready to learn, with positive values and attitudes.
Where in the view of Horowhenua District Council the public benefit of the activity is seen to clearly outweigh the private benefit, then Group B charges will apply.
The Community Market Car Park at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom is available for those wanting to sell goods. Where people will be selling food applicants must ensure they comply with regulatory requirements. Communication with Council's Environmental Health Officer (EHO) may be necessary.
Extra Items – All Facilities Levin Memorial Hall Fees Shannon Memorial Hall Fees Foxton Memorial Hall Fees Holben Pavilion Fees Ōhau Pavilion Horowhenau District Council Civic Area Fees
| Extra Items - All Facilities |
2024/2025 Fees |
| After Hours Staff Charge (per hour) (excl Civic) |
$61.50 |
| Cleaning – Standard Charge (per hour) (excl Civic) |
$50.00 |
| Cleaning/Damage Repairs |
Cost |
| Fire Warden Services |
Cost |
| Security Guard per hour |
Cost |
| Opening and Unlocking Service (per open) |
$44.50 |
| Security Call-out Charge Block Charge (fee plus costs) |
$309.00 |
| Lost Keys – Lost keys may require the complete re-keying of the security profile. The cost for this work will be charged at cost to the user. |
Cost |
| Bond |
$167.00 |
Each room will be charged out separately unless a 24 Hour Use block charge applies. Open/Unlock fee applies to each booking. Per Hour charge is a minimum of two hours.
| Levin Memorial Hall Fees |
2024/2025 Fees |
| Group A |
Group B |
| Entire Venue (24 Hour Use Block Charge) |
$649.00 |
$499.00 |
| Entire Venue per hour (All Facilities excluding sound) |
$68.00 |
$53.00 |
| Main Hall per hour |
$32.50 |
$23.00 |
| Freyberg Lounge (including drinks room per hour) |
$20.00 |
$14.50 |
| Kitchen per hour |
$18.00 |
$13.00 |
Each room will be charged out separately unless a 24 Hour Use block charge applies. Open/Unlock fee applies to each booking. Per Hour charge is a minimum of two hours.
| Shannon Memorial Hall Fees |
2024/2025 Fees |
| Group A |
Group B |
| Entire Venue (24 Hour Use Block Charge) |
$450.00 |
$349.50 |
| Entire Venue per hour (All Facilities) |
$73.50 |
$50.50 |
| Main Hall per hour |
$26.00 |
$18.50 |
| Kitchen per hour |
$24.00 |
$17.50 |
| Supper Room per hour |
$21.50 |
$17.50 |
Each room will be charged out separately unless a 24 Hour Use block charge applies. Open/Unlock fee applies to each booking. Per Hour charge is a minimum of two hours.
| Foxton Memorial Hall Fees |
2024/2025 Fees |
| Group A |
Group B |
| Entire Venue (24 Hour Block Charge) |
$571.50 |
$471.00 |
| Entire Venue per hour (All Facilities) |
$67.50 |
$50.50 |
| Main Hall per hour |
$31.00 |
$22.50 |
| Kitchen per hour |
$17.00 |
$11.50 |
| Stuart Ellwood Room per hour |
$20.00 |
$13.50 |
| Podmore Room per hour |
$17.00 |
$12.50 |
The Pavilion located on Holben Reserve contains a small lounge, kitchen and toilets. Per Hour charge is a minimum two hours.
| Holben Pavilion Fees |
2024/2025 Fees |
| Group A |
Group B |
| Entire Venue per hour |
$22.00 |
$17.00 |
| Entire Venue (24 Hour Block Charge) |
$211.00 |
$161.00 |
The Pavilion located on Ohau Domain. Per Hour charge is a minimum two hours.
| Ōhau Pavilion Fees |
2024/2025 Fees |
| Group A |
Group B |
| Entire Venue per hour |
$22.00 |
$17.00 |
| Entire Venue (24 Hour Block Charge) |
$211.00 |
$161.00 |
Each room will be charged out separately. The foyer cannot be booked for private use unless the entire facility is booked for use (exceptional circumstances may be considered). The foyer is only available for booking after working hours.
Additional fees will be applied to all bookings held outside of normal opening hours. Catering can be arranged on behalf if required. Per hour charge is a minimum of two hours*.
| Horowhenau District Council Civic Area Fees |
2023/2024 Fees |
| Group A |
Group B |
| Entire Venue (24 Hour Block Charge) |
$3,104.00 |
$1,884.50 |
| Entire Venue (Half day) |
$1,330.00 |
$798.00 |
| Council Chambers per hour* |
$80.00 |
$42.50 |
| Council Chambers (Full day) |
$399.50 |
$244.00 |
| Horowhenua Room per hour* |
$44.50 |
$29.00 |
| Horowhenua Room (Full day) |
$221.50 |
$133.00 |
| Ante Room per hour* |
$44.50 |
$29.00 |
| Ante Room (Full day) |
$221.50 |
$133.00 |
| Foyer per hour (Available After Hours Only) |
$44.50 |
$29.00 |
| Kitchen per hour |
$50.50 |
$44.50 |
| Afterhours Hire Bond |
$832.00 |
$554.50 |
| Cleaning per hour |
$55.50 |
$55.50 |
| Staff Charge per hour |
$50.50 |
$44.50 |
| Emergency call out charge |
$111.00 |
$55.50 |
| Extra Item per head – Tea and Coffee |
$3.80 |
$3.80 |
| Extra Item – AV set up |
$138.70 |
$55.50 |
| Extra Item – Catering (fee plus cost) |
$39.50 |
$34.00 |