Community Facilities & Equipment

The Tararua District Council supplies and maintains a number of buildings for community use. These buildings provide suitable facilities for residents to meet for leisure, recreation, sport, cultural, social, and educational activities.

For some facilities, Council may request a bond is payable, which is refunded if no damage occurs. All fees, including the bond, are payable in advance of hire.

Booking a Facility

If you would like to book one of the following facilities, please fill out the application form and return it to your nearest council service centre. Alternatively, contact the facilities directly below.

Please note: For Bush Multisport, Norsewood War Memorial Hall, and Pahiatua Cultural Centre, you will need will need to book directly with them. Their contact details can be found below.

Community Facility (spaces and places) application form

  • Ākitio County War Memorial Hall (Pongaroa)
  • Bush Multisport Park (Pahiatua)
  • Dannevirke Sports Centre
  • Dannevirke Town Hall
  • Eketāhuna Community Centre
  • Eketāhuna War Memorial Hall
  • Norsewood War Memorial Hall
  • Pahiatua Council Chambers
  • Pahiatua Cultural Centre
  • Pahiatua Town Hall
  • Woodville Sports Stadium

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Ākitio County War Memorial Hall (Pongaroa)

10797 Route 52, Pongaroa - Google Map

Facility Fees & Charges

For further information or bookings contact:
Pongaroa General Store
Phone: 06 376 2732

Bush Multisport Park

57 Huxley Street, Pahiatua - Google Map

Please note: Council does not manage these bookings. Please contact Bush Multisport Park for more information re: bookings. 

Phone: 06 376 6622
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm
www.bushmultisport.org.nz

The Bush Multisport Park was opened in 2004, becoming the major hub for sporting activities and events in the Tararua District. Bush Multisport Park facilities are available to host corporate, educational, social, sporting, entertainment and cultural functions.

Stadium and Park

  • Athletic Track (during Summer)
  • Artificial Cricket Wicket
  • Basketball Courts x2
  • Changing Rooms x6
  • Conference Room
  • Exercise Room
  • Grass Roots Pre-School Gym
  • Gym
  • Indoor Netball Courts x2
  • Modern Lounge, Bar & Kitchen
  • Outdoor Fitness Track (1km circuit)
  • Rugby/Rugby League Fields x3
  • Squash Courts x2

Turf and Pavilion

  • Conference Room
  • Exercise Room
  • Full Size Hockey Turf
  • Modern Kitchen
  • Soccer Field
Dannevirke Sports Centre

6 Anderson Street, Dannevirke - Google Map

Facility Fees & Charges

For further information or bookings contact:
Dannevirke Council Service Centre
Phone: 06 374 4080

Dannevirke Town Hall

156 High Street, Dannevirke - Google Map

Facility Fees & Charges

For further information or bookings contact:
Dannevirke Information Centre
Phone: 06 374 4167

Eketāhuna Community Centre

4 Haswell Street, Eketāhuna - Google Map

Facility Fees & Charges

For further information or bookings contact:
Eketāhuna Council Service Centre
Phone: 06 376 0114

Eketāhuna War Memorial Hall

27 Herbert Street, Eketāhuna - Google Map

Facility Fees & Charges

For further information or bookings contact:
Eketāhuna Council Service Centre
Phone: 06 376 0114

Norsewood War Memorial Hall

16 Coronation Street, Norsewood - Google Map

Please note: Council does not manage the booking of this facility. Please contact Ella Domper for more information re: bookings.

Ella Domper
Email: norsewoodwarmemorialhall@gmail.com

Pahiatua Council Chambers

136 Main Street, Pahiatua - Google Map

Facility Fees & Charges

For further information or bookings contact:
Pahiatua Council Service Centre
Phone: 06 376 0110

Pahiatua Cultural Centre

King Street, Pahiatua - Google Map

For further information or bookings contact:
Pahiatua Council Service Centre
Phone: 06 376 0110

Pahiatua Town Hall

5 Kiwi Street, Pahiatua - Google Map
Located behind the Library

Facility Fees & Charges

For further information or bookings contact:
Pahiatua Council Service Centre
Phone: 06 376 0110

Woodville Sports Stadium

64 Ross Street, Woodville - Google Map

Facility Fees & Charges

For further information or bookings contact:
Woodville Council Service Centre
Phone: 06 376 1025

Booking Equipment

The below equipment is available to borrow and can be collected from the Dannevirke Customer Service Centre, 26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke.

To book, please complete the form below and email to CustomerServices-Dannevirke@tararuadc.govt.nz who will process the form and send a confirmation email.

Loan of Equipment application form

Equipment available for hire:
Cameras:
  • Nikon Coolpix P1000 125x optical zoom
  • Nikon Z7 mirrorless (body only, requires lens)
  • Zoom Q2n-4K handy video recorder
  • Insta 360 camera
Lenses:
  • Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S
  • Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S
  • Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 S
  • Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S
  • Nikon Z 85mm f1.8 S
Other Accessories
  • Tripod
  • Gimbal
  • Wireless RODE Microphone
  • Portable LED lighting panel
  • Portable RoadBuddy PA System
  • Pull-up portable screen - green/blue
  • Pull-up portable screen - white/black
  • Portable projector
  • White screen for projector