Rangiora Town Hall
Description
Opened in 1926, the Rangiora Town Hall is a notable historic building in the Waimakariri District. The building received Landmarks heritage recognition at a ceremony on 27 May 2010. It is located in a prominent position at the western end of Rangiora town centre on the corner of High and King Streets. The hall was closed in 2012 for seismic strengthening and building extensions.
The refurbished and restored Rangiora Town Hall reopened on Saturday 7 March 2015.The existing auditorium was retained and upgraded with a new dressing rooms and audience seating. The auditorium is divided into ground floor and upper balcony levels, with a total of 357 fixed seats.
There is an additional 94-seat multi use theatre stage alongside, which is shared with Town Hall Cinemas who operate 7 days a week with two 23-seat state-of-the-art digital cinemas.
The performing arts center for the Waimakariri District, the Town Hall provides a stage for musical theatre, junior drama, dance performances & competitions, musical recitals & concerts and touring shows. The Studio Rooms are the home for North Canterbury Academy of Music. The well featured and versatile facilities of the building also provide space for formals dinners, family functions, awards ceremonies, catered business meetings, training seminars, community clubs & groups plus so much more.
Accessibility access, car parking at the rear of the building, plus an additional 200+ car parking located at Council Library car park. Access cards if not otherwise arranged can be collected from the Rangiora Service Centre 215 High Street, Rangiora Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm aside from public holidays.
Video Tour
Bookings FAQ
Terms & Conditions of Hire
Venue Plans
Main Auditorium Seating Plan
Main Auditorium Stage Dimensions
Small Theatre Stage Dimensions
Evacuation Plan
Evacuation Guide
H&S Risks & Hazards
Health and Safety Form
Accessibility
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Toilets
- Wheelchair Friendly
Parking
- Off-street Parking
- Side-street Parking
- Additional Parking
Venue Facilities
- Bar & Catering Services
- Tech Support
- Venue Cleaning
- Show Ushers
- Tables & Chairs
- Lectern
- Yamaha Baby Grand Piano
Available for Bookings:
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The Function room has a max capacity of 65 seats in theatre, 24 in boardroom or 150 standing. Hire includes furniture setup. Room has AV facilities including guest wifi & whiteboard. The adjoining upstairs foyers provides space for catering breakout. Town Hall Catering provide full food & beverage service - See Catering Menu. No external catering is able to be bought into the Function room.
Example Floor Plan - 64pax Theatre Seating
Example Floor Plan - 24pax BoardroomHire Rates
- 2hr Minimum
- Standard: $71.86 per hour
- Max Day Rate: 6 hours
- Day Rate: $431.17
Room Features
- Cooling
- Heating
- Tables: 10
- Chairs: 80
- Water Cooler
Technology
- WiFi
- AV Systems
- Lecturn
- Projector & Laptop
- Sound System
- Wireless Mic
- Whiteboard
Catering
- Tea & Coffee
- Morning Tea
- Afternoon Tea
- Lunch
- Supper
- Canapes
- Bar Service
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The Main Auditorium facilities include; scenery dock, two large dressing rooms, accessible toilets and showers, musicians basement rooms and orchestra pit, small kitchenette with water boiler and fridge. Technical facilities include lighting for a basic stage wash, RGBW LED side lighting that can be used to add colour to the stage, smoother or painted cyc wall, stage apron & steps, a Yamaha baby grand piano and Tech Support. Theatre flying systems include a truss, four winch lighting bars with waylines and DMX, ten hand line flying bars.
IMPORTANT - The Main Auditorium does not have an in-house sound system or a projector. Please get in touch with us if these are needed and we can suggest a provider to hire from.
Main Auditorium Seating Plan
Main Auditorium Stage Dimensions
Hire Rates
- Community: $470.00 per day
- Rehersal Days: $180.00 per day
- Technical Support : $69.25 per hour (minimum of 2 hours)
- Commercial: $1250.00 per day
Capacity
- Dressing Room 1: 8
- Dressing Room 2: 8
- Dressing Room 3: 12
- Dressing Room 4: 12
- Stalls: 259
- Gallery: 98
- On Stage: 150
Room Features
- Air Conditioning
- Fresh Air Supply
- Heating
- Whiteboard (no pens)
- Dimmable Lighting
- Dressing Rooms: 2
- Kitchenette
- Small Fridge
- Toilets & Shower
- Tables & Chairs
- Yamaha Baby Grand Piano
Technology
- WiFi
Stage
- Loading Dock
- Smother or Cyc
- Stage Wash
- Winch lighting bars
- Stage Curtain
- Stage Apron
- Stage Steps
- Theatre Flying Systems
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Bookings in the small theatre can be made 56 days in advance, we are unable to accept bookings without at least 6 weeks notice. Bookings are unable to be made online during school holidays without prior discussion with the Council. Please call 0800965468 if you wish to book during this time.
The Small Theatre (Cinema 3) is a multi purpose theatre with changeable configurations to suit different needs and has two has two small dressing rooms backstage. Technical inclusions are a full digital cinema facilities, movable staging, stage steps, basic room and stage lighting plus access to the Yamaha baby grand piano.
The room hosts film nights, concerts, presentations, civic events, comedy shows and can be utilized as a large dressing room for performances in the Main Auditorium. Video & Sound can be sent from the Main Auditorium to Small Theatre for display on the cinema system. Please note we ask that no glitter costumes or glitter is used within the small theatre.
Small Theatre Stage DimensionsHire Rates
- 2hr Minimum
- Add extendable stage : $176.91
- Lectern & Side Plinth: $53.06
- Technical Support : $69.25 per hour (minimum of 2 hours)
- Standard: $75.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)
- Commercial: $150.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)
- Max Day Rate: 6hr Charge
- Day Rate: $420.00
Capacity
- Tiered Seating: 94
Room Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dressing Rooms: 2
- Yamaha Baby Grand Piano
- Catering
Technology
- Digital Cinema System
- Projector & Screen
- AV Systems
- Lecturn
- Wireless Mic
- Lighting
- Moveable Stage
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The Greenroom is available subject to requirements of theatre shows in the Main Auditorium.
Room includes a fridge, microwave, tea & coffee facilities with tables and chairs for 15 people. Located on the first floor at the back of the Town Hall, access is via the Studio door in the rear carpark or via the upstairs hallway from the front foyer. Accessible toilets are available in the adjoining foyer.Hire Rates
- Hourly: $30.00
Capacity
- Room Total: 15
Room Features
- Heatpump
- Kitchenette
- Tables & Chairs
- Couch Seating
Technology
- 42" LED Screen
- WiFi
- Whiteboard
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The studios are basic meeting rooms with a whiteboard (pens not included) and table and chairs for 12 people. Studios 1,2 & 3 are identical in size and all connected by a waiting room.
Bookable as individual rooms or as a group. When you book one of the studio room, you are not booking a specific room, you are booking any one of the three. Choose any available room on arrival.
The rooms can be utilised as additional dressing room space for the Theatres. Located on the first floor at the back of the Town Hall, access is via the Studio door in the rear carpark or via the upstairs hallway from the front foyer. Accessible toilets are available in the adjoining foyer.Hire Rates
- Hourly: $30.00
Capacity
- Max Seating: 12
Room Features
- Heatpump
- Whiteboard (no pens)
- Tables & Chairs
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Studio 4, next door to the Greenroom, is a basic meeting rooms with whiteboard (pens not included) and table and chairs for 12 people. Located on the first floor at the back of the Town Hall, access is via the Studio door in the rear carpark or via the upstairs hallway from the front foyer. Accessible toilets are available in the adjoining foyer.
Hire Rates
- Hourly: $30.00
Capacity
- Max Seating: 12
Room Features
- Heatpump
- Whiteboard (no pens)
- Tables & Chairs
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Town Hall Cinemas
Town Hall Cinemas is open from 10am to 10pm, 364 days of the year. The Candy Bar provides espresso coffee, hand rolled ice creams, award winning wines and selected craft beers, along with your favorite classic movie fare. There are two boutique cinemas with 23 seats each and a larger 93 seat cinema with huge picture and sound. The cinemas are fully digital, screening the latest hand picked blockbusters and art house titles.
Private Cinema Hire Availability
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday nights are strictly offered for private screenings. Choose from a variety of films to watch at your private event.
For more information visit Town Hall Cinemas -
To book the entire Rangiora Town Hall please contact the Community Facilities Team at facilities@wmk.govt.nz
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