Venue Hire in Manukau
Friendship House is a centre for social services, education, & community life, set in the heart of Manukau, at 20 Putney Way.
The Centre is available for hire to community, church and business groups on a casual or regular basis. There are several rooms available across three floors. Room capacity is a maximum based on Health & Safety regulations.
Room locations and capacity
| Rooms | Room Capacity | Located |
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| Te Manawanui | 20-80 | Ground Floor |
| Whakapono | 2-4 | Level 2 |
| Te Moana | 20 | Level 1 |
| Te Awa | 8-10 | Level 1 |
| Te Papatuanuku | 25-30 | Ground floor 2 |
Please note: the following exclusions exist for room hire:
Te Manawanui, Te Moana & Te Papatuanuku rooms are not normally available for use on Mon - Tue evenings, Wed - Thu mornings & evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Te Manawanui is open to the public & not generally available for hire Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.00pm.
After hours use of level 2 rooms is usually restricted to regular room hirers, with a condition that a minimum of two staff are working when clients are seen.
Exceptions may be possible so please discuss your requirements with our admin team located on the ground floor or phone (09) 262 2322.
General venue information
The use of an interactive data projector is available on request.
TV and video/DVD are available on request.
All rooms have whiteboards.
A small kitchen is available on the first floor for refreshments.
Stacking chairs & trestle tables are available.
Te Manawanui, Te Moana, Te Papatuanuku and Te Awa are air-conditioned.
Friendship House is a smoke-free building. Smoking is prohibited in all areas.
Generally, alcohol use at Friendship House is not encouraged. If alcohol use for a social function is approved by Friendship House, it will also involve applying for an alcohol license from Auckland Council. This generally takes a minimum of 28 working days.
Room hire charges vary depending on your organisation’s status and circumstances. To make arrangements for room hire talk to our admin team located on the Friendship House Community Centre ground floor, or phone (09) 262 2322 or fill out the form below.
Venue Hire FAQ
We know you may have questions about hiring our rooms, and we have answered the most common questions we receive below. If you still have questions, please contact us through the form below or phone us (09) 262 2322. We’re happy to help.
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We’re located in the heart of Manukau at 20 Putney Way, right beside Westfield Manukau City and close to the train and bus stations.
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Our rooms come with chairs, tables, whiteboards, and access to kitchen facilities. Some rooms also include audiovisual equipment. Let us know what you need when booking.
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Yes, you're welcome to arrange a time to view the rooms. Please contact us to book a viewing.
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Pricing depends on the room size, duration of hire, and type of group. Community and non-profit groups may receive discounted rates. Contact us for a quote.
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Absolutely. We welcome regular and long-term bookings. Please contact us to discuss availability and options.
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To make a booking, fill out the enquiry form below or call us on 0800 348 7878. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred date and time.
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There is no onsite parking. However, there is parking in the surrounding areas. A parking map for the Manukau CBD area is available on request. Westfield Mall parking is at your own risk. Time limits apply.
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Yes, Friendship House is wheelchair accessible at the rear door and designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all members of the community. To mitigate potential evacuation risks we have meetings for wheelchair users in the downstairs Papatuanuku room.
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No catering is available from Friendship House. However, catering can be ordered in and delivered to your room. A coffee, tea and water station is available on request at the time of booking.
Room Booking Request Form
(Filling out this form does not confirm a booking.)