Whanganui Venues & Events manages three public venues in the Whanganui district: the Royal Whanganui Opera House, the Whanganui War Memorial Centre and Cooks Gardens Stadium & Event Centre. Together they cater for events from around 20 to 2,000 guests, according to the operator.
Whanganui War Memorial Centre (2 Watt Street) is described as an architectural award-winning building and a living memorial to the district's World War II service men and women. It is a versatile multi-purpose venue for functions and events.
Royal Whanganui Opera House (69 St Hill Street) has been standing since February 1900 and is described as New Zealand's last Victorian theatre. It is used for performances, meetings and workshops.
Cooks Gardens Stadium & Event Centre (Maria Place Extension) overlooks the city and hosts athletics and other sport, as well as conferences, meetings and weddings in flexible spaces.
All three venues offer AV equipment and furniture, room set-up assistance and event planning advice, with connections to local catering, design and security partners. Room-by-room capacities are not listed on the pages reviewed, so request them from the venue team.
This is a practical option for regional conferences, association meetings, performances and community or corporate events in Whanganui, with a choice of heritage and modern settings. See other New Zealand venues.
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