Ashburton
uniqueMount Somers

Mount Somers War Memorial Hall

Listed
Hoods Road, Mount Somers, Ashburton DistrictWebsite
About

About Mount Somers War Memorial Hall

About the Mount Somers War Memorial Hall

The Mount Somers War Memorial Hall is a community hall in the small settlement of Mt Somers, in the foothills of the Ashburton district in Mid Canterbury — a popular gateway to the local walkways and the Southern Alps foothills. Like many rural halls in New Zealand it was established as a war memorial and continues to serve as the community's main gathering space. It is part of the Ashburton District Council's network of community halls, overseen by a local hall committee.

Facilities

The hall includes a supper room alongside its main hall, making it suitable for community meetings, social functions, celebrations and small events. As a rural memorial hall, it offers straightforward, affordable space rather than dedicated conference facilities.

Suitability & booking

Mount Somers War Memorial Hall is best suited to community meetings, workshops, private functions and local events. Hire is arranged through the Ashburton District Council or the local hall committee. For other options in the district, see Ashburton venues.

Sources: ashburtondc.govt.nz, ashburtondc.govt.nz. Researched and written from public sources · 21 Sept 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

2 spaces

Main Hall

ballroom
Listed
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Theatre
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Classroom
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Banquet
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Cabaret
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Cocktail
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Hollow Square

Supper Room

meeting room
Listed
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Theatre
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Classroom
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Banquet
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Cabaret
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Cocktail
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Hollow Square

Details

Contact

Address
Hoods Road, Mount Somers, Ashburton District
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