Aotea Centre

The newly refurbished Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre is an ideal venue for all event types.

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Introduction

Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre is the flagship among eleven iconic venues for Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events. Located in the heart of Auckland city, Aotea Centre is a vibrant home for performing arts in the city as well as an ideal venue for conferences, trade shows, meetings, gala dinners, cocktail functions and more. 

Housing New Zealand’s largest modern tiered auditorium, it can seat more than 2,000 people over three levels. The expansive foyers and range of flexible meeting spaces with multiple breakout rooms, make Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre the ideal venue to host small intimate gatherings as well as large, world-class conferences. 

Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre's location in the heart of Auckland city, means shopping, dining, accommodation and entertainment are all within easy walking distance, as are public transport options.

The building boasts the latest cutting edge technology throughout. All spaces have both wired and wireless connections, and rooms can be easily data-linked, making the venue ideal for large conventions requiring multiple rooms.

Read more about our Booking Policy here.

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"It was one of the best organised events I've ever been part of, and the crew at the Aotea Centre were incredible. It really was a fabulous event and everyone left energised and impressed by the venue."

Wendy Pafalani

Wendy Pafalani

Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre

Stairs to main entrance

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Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre exterior

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Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre - New Zealand's largest modern tiered auditorium

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Exhibition setup at Waitākere Rooms

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Newly refurbished foyer spaces 

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Balcony Foyer | Level 5

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Entrance to Hunua Rooms 

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Copper and native timber Hunua and Waitākere staircase 

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Hunua Rooms' Pre-Function Area 

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Exhibition setup at the Circle Foyer | Level 3

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Banquet setting in Hunua Rooms 

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Cabaret setup at Limelight Rooms 

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Hunua Rooms

Rooms

Capacities

Venue / room capacity
theatreTheatre
classroomClassroom
u-shapeU-Shape
cabaretCabaret
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
CocktailCocktail
boardroomBoardroom
Aotea Centre
2139
376
80
520
580
1527
96
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
Size: –
Ceiling height: –
theatreTheatre
2139
classroomClassroom
–
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
–
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
160
CocktailCocktail
300
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
–
Ceiling height
–
Kiri Te Kanawa Stage
Size: –
Ceiling height: –
theatreTheatre
–
classroomClassroom
–
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
–
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
160
CocktailCocktail
300
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
–
Ceiling height
–
Hunua (Full)
Size: 909m²
Ceiling height: 4.35m
theatreTheatre
775
classroomClassroom
376
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
520
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
580
CocktailCocktail
1000
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
909m²
Ceiling height
4.35m
Hunua 1
Size: 180m²
Ceiling height: 4.35m
theatreTheatre
186
classroomClassroom
92
u-shapeU-Shape
44
cabaretCabaret
–
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
120
CocktailCocktail
180
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
180m²
Ceiling height
4.35m
Hunua 2
Size: 177m²
Ceiling height: 4.35m
theatreTheatre
185
classroomClassroom
88
u-shapeU-Shape
44
cabaretCabaret
120
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
120
CocktailCocktail
180
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
177m²
Ceiling height
4.35m
Hunua 3
Size: 180m²
Ceiling height: 4.35m
theatreTheatre
170
classroomClassroom
88
u-shapeU-Shape
36
cabaretCabaret
–
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
110
CocktailCocktail
150
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
180m²
Ceiling height
4.35m
Hunua Rooms (excluding Foyer)
Size: 571m²
Ceiling height: 4.35m
theatreTheatre
528
classroomClassroom
284
u-shapeU-Shape
80
cabaretCabaret
304
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
380
CocktailCocktail
570
boardroomBoardroom
96
Size
571m²
Ceiling height
4.35m
Waitakere (Full)
Size: 547m²
Ceiling height: 2.7m
theatreTheatre
350
classroomClassroom
264
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
220
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
280
CocktailCocktail
450
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
547m²
Ceiling height
2.7m
Waitakere 1
Size: 137m²
Ceiling height: 2.7m
theatreTheatre
125
classroomClassroom
56
u-shapeU-Shape
36
cabaretCabaret
70
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
90
CocktailCocktail
120
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
137m²
Ceiling height
2.7m
Waitakere 2
Size: 125m²
Ceiling height: 2.7m
theatreTheatre
100
classroomClassroom
40
u-shapeU-Shape
36
cabaretCabaret
64
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
70
CocktailCocktail
100
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
125m²
Ceiling height
2.7m
Waitakere 3
Size: 106m²
Ceiling height: 2.7m
theatreTheatre
90
classroomClassroom
36
u-shapeU-Shape
32
cabaretCabaret
56
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
60
CocktailCocktail
90
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
106m²
Ceiling height
2.7m
Waitakere Rooms (excluding Foyer)
Size: 368m²
Ceiling height: 2.7m
theatreTheatre
322
classroomClassroom
196
u-shapeU-Shape
64
cabaretCabaret
200
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
240
CocktailCocktail
370
boardroomBoardroom
80
Size
368m²
Ceiling height
2.7m
Aotea Balcony Foyer
Size: 1100m²
Ceiling height: 2.98m
theatreTheatre
–
classroomClassroom
–
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
360
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
450
CocktailCocktail
1527
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
1100m²
Ceiling height
2.98m
Aotea Circle Foyer
Size: 460m²
Ceiling height: 4.97m
theatreTheatre
–
classroomClassroom
–
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
200
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
250
CocktailCocktail
600
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
460m²
Ceiling height
4.97m
Waihorotiu (Full)
Size: 278m²
Ceiling height: –
theatreTheatre
180
classroomClassroom
60
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
–
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
140
CocktailCocktail
210
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
278m²
Ceiling height
–
Waihorotiu 1
Size: 180m²
Ceiling height: 2.68m
theatreTheatre
110
classroomClassroom
80
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
80
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
90
CocktailCocktail
100
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
180m²
Ceiling height
2.68m
Waihorotiu 2
Size: –
Ceiling height: 2.4m
theatreTheatre
25
classroomClassroom
–
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
16
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
20
CocktailCocktail
40
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
–
Ceiling height
2.4m
Limelight (Full)
Size: 375m²
Ceiling height: 2.5m
theatreTheatre
200
classroomClassroom
100
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
–
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
200
CocktailCocktail
250
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
375m²
Ceiling height
2.5m
Limelight 1
Size: 137m²
Ceiling height: 2.5m
theatreTheatre
100
classroomClassroom
72
u-shapeU-Shape
36
cabaretCabaret
64
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
80
CocktailCocktail
100
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
137m²
Ceiling height
2.5m
Limelight 2
Size: 238m²
Ceiling height: 2.5m
theatreTheatre
135
classroomClassroom
60
u-shapeU-Shape
40
cabaretCabaret
100
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
100
CocktailCocktail
140
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
238m²
Ceiling height
2.5m
Aotea Stalls Foyer
Size: 800m²
Ceiling height: 2.97m
theatreTheatre
–
classroomClassroom
–
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
240
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
300
CocktailCocktail
800
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
800m²
Ceiling height
2.97m
Herald Theatre
Size: 70m²
Ceiling height: 6.15m
theatreTheatre
186
classroomClassroom
–
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
–
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
–
CocktailCocktail
180
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
70m²
Ceiling height
6.15m
The Terrace Café (Outlet)
Size: –
Ceiling height: –
theatreTheatre
–
classroomClassroom
–
u-shapeU-Shape
–
cabaretCabaret
–
Banquet (dancefloor)Banquet
–
CocktailCocktail
–
boardroomBoardroom
–
Size
–
Ceiling height
–

Location

Location

The Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre at 50 Mayoral Drive is a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride from Britomart Transport Centre. Located in the Aotea Arts Quarter in Auckland’s City Centre, it is a 30-minute drive from the Auckland Airport. 

Getting Here

Plan your public transport journey here, and allow extra travel time for traffic delays due to the City Rail Link project. The closest car park to Aotea Centre is The Civic Car Park, where step-free mobility access to Aotea Centre’s Level 1 is available. Check on City Centre car park availability using the AT real-time parking app.

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Accommodation

Accommodation Map

This venue is located in central Auckland and has a large range of accommodation options in close proximity including Grand Millennium, Heritage Auckland and CityLife Auckland.

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