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Contents What s on offer? 4 Te Awahou Riverside Cultural 6 Park and surrounds Venue hire 12 Our rooms 14 Booking fees and charges 42 3

4 What s on offer?

Foxton The gateway to the central North Island 1.5 hours from Wellington and 40 minutes from Palmerston North and Whanganui. State of the art venue Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom is uniquely positioned in a stunning environment between Foxton s historic Main Street and the Manawatū River Loop. Its striking modern architecture, inviting spaces and incredible views make it one of the region s premier event locations. We offer free WiFi, access to large screens and conference technology, easy access parking and onsite catering. Team activities If you want to get your team into a new environment for creative thinking or team-building activity away from the office we have you covered. Our facility is situated in a spectacular new tourism precinct and offers an array of hands-on activities, cultural experiences and access to nearby walkways and cycleways. 5

Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park and surrounds Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park is Foxton s multicultural tourism and community centre. Just off State Highway One, right by the Manawatū River, you ll find exhibitions, shopping, library, art, cafés, interactive displays, free WiFi, play areas, and more. Enjoy an exciting mix of recreation with a special emphasis on Te Awahou Foxton heritage and environment, Māori and Dutch life and culture, and the people and stories with links to all these. 6

More Foxton attractions Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park is the gateway to Horowhenua and Manawatū. Our district offers visitors a multitude of experiences including walkways and cycleways, stunning beaches, a river estuary with Ramsar World Heritage status for its unique bird species and environment, diverse heritage attractions and exceptional local cuisine. For more information contact enquiries@teawahou.com or (06) 363 5571. 7

Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park From the park there is easy access to a range of local attractions such as MAVtech (Museum of Audio Visual Technology), Wind Warrior Kite Sports at Foxton Beach, Off the Loop Wakeboard Park, historic sites and second-hand shops. There is easy access to walkways, the river and estuary (which has international wetland Ramsar status for its unique habitat and birdlife) and Foxton Beach. Dutch Oven Cafe Foxton Horse-Drawn Tram Main Street 8

De Molen Windmill and Dutch Market Foxton Flax Stripper Museum Whare Manaaki Māori Gallery and Workshop Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom Our cultural tourism and community facility. Conference Centre and meeting rooms Millside Café and retail outlets Piriharakeke Generation Inspiration Centre Māori museum, gallery and learning centre Oranjehof Dutch Connection Centre National Dutch Museum Foxton Hub local heritage and natural environment, Foxton library, kids activity area A temporary exhibition gallery Foxton isite Harbour Street 9

Shopping Foxton offers an array of unique and quirky shops to make for an enjoyable shopping experience. Main Street is filled with a variety of stores offering second-hand treasures, locally-sourced products and highquality gift shops. Check out our gift shops onsite in the park at the Dutch Market and Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom. 10 12

Tours We can co-ordinate tours of Piriharakeke and Oranjehof by arrangement. Food We have two cafés available in the park Millside and the Dutch Oven. Catering is available at your own expense. Parking Free all-day parking right outside the venue makes for a stress-free experience. Opposite page: Flax Gift Gallery, Main Street Foxton Top: View of Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park Left: Millside Café 11

Venue hire Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom is the ideal venue for your next function. Whether you re hosting a formal dinner party, a small conference or seminar, or planning your dream wedding, you ll find a space to suit your needs. For more information regarding venue hire contact the Business Support Lead Bookings and Functions on (06) 366 0853 or email bookings@horowhenua. govt.nz 12

14 Our Rooms

Ngārongo Iwikātea Room Harakeke Room Teal Room Blue Room 15

Ngarongo Iwikatea Room Positioned on the mezzanine floor the Ngāronga Iwikātea room overlooks Foxton s Main Street and the Park s grounds. The room boasts fantastic technology with a 70 touch-screen television that has easy laptop connectivity through HDMI and a whiteboard. This is the ideal meeting space for larger groups, with boardroom seating available for up to 40 people. This room can be reset into numerous seating options depending on your booking requirements. In-house catering is available for meetings and conferences. 16

Layout and capacity Total capacity: 70 All rooms are fully furnished with tables and chairs in your selected arrangement. Capacity 40 Capacity 70 Boardroom Theatre Capacity 40 Capacity 70 Cafe Style Standing Room 18

Included in your booking Air conditioned Disability access Toilets Heating Mobile meeting tables and chairs Laptop connectivity via HDMI WiFi Internet access 70 touch monitor Ceiling speakers Whiteboard Water Pens Notepads Catering is available on request and at your own cost. 19

Harakeke Room Our easy-access ground floor meeting room can host up to eight people and is a great place for community or corporate client meetings. It houses a large whiteboard and pin board for displaying content. Mobile television available if required. 20

Layout and capacity Total capacity: 10 All rooms are fully furnished with tables and chairs in your selected arrangement. Boardroom Capacity 8 Included in your booking Air conditioned Disability access Toilets Heating Mobile meeting tables and chairs WiFi Internet access Whiteboard Pin Board Water Pens Notepads Catering is available on request and at your own cost. Theatre Capacity 8 22

Teal Room The Teal Room is positioned on the mezzanine floor overlooking the Manawatū River Loop. The light and bright Teal Room can cater up for to 50 people in a theatre setting, or up to 30 people in a conference room setting, either television screen or whiteboard facing, depending on your requirements. The Teal Room has a 55 monitor with easy laptop connectivity via HDMI and ceiling speakers to boost the sound levels. The view overlooks Foxton s River Loop with the option of adding the terrace for outside break out space. In-house catering is available as well as an in-built kitchen. 24

Layout and capacity Total capacity: 50 All rooms are fully furnished with tables and chairs in your selected arrangement. Capacity 30 Capacity 50 Boardroom Theatre Capacity 30 Capacity 50 Cafe Style Standing Room 26

Included in your booking Air conditioned Disability access Toilets Heating Mobile meeting tables and chairs Laptop connectivity via HDMI WiFi 70 touch monitor Ceiling speakers Whiteboard Kitchen Water Pens Notepads Catering is available on request and at your own cost. 27

Blue Room One The Blue Room One is Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom s learning room and workshop equipped for all teaching needs. The room has a 55 monitor and whiteboard. It can be opened up to join with the second learning room to make one large learning or workshop space. The room is well-fitted for medium groups, with boardroom or café style seating available for up to 20. This room can be reset into different seating options depending on your booking requirements. In-house catering is available as well as an in-built kitchen. Lockers are available for bags. 28

Layout and capacity Total capacity: 30 All rooms are fully furnished with tables and chairs in your selected arrangement. Capacity 20 Capacity 30 Boardroom Theatre Capacity 20 Capacity 30 Cafe Style Standing Room 30

Included in your booking Air conditioned Disability access Toilets Heating Internet access Mobile meeting tables and chairs Laptop connectivity via HDMI WiFi 55 monitor Ceiling speakers Whiteboard Kitchen Water Pens Notepads Catering is available on request and at your own cost. 31

Blue Room Two The Blue Room Two is Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom s learning room and workshop equipped for all teaching needs. The room has a 55 monitor and whiteboard. It can be opened up to join with the second learning room to make one large learning or workshop space. The room is well-fitted for medium groups, with boardroom or café style seating available for up to 20. This room can be reset into different seating options depending on your booking requirements. In-house catering is available as well as an in-built kitchen. 32

Blue Room One and Two Combined The Blue Room 1 and 2 Combined creates one large learning space. The room has two 55 monitors and two whiteboards. The room is well-fitted for large groups with seating available for up to 45. This room can be reset into different seating options depending on your booking requirements. In-house catering is available as well as an in-built kitchen. Lockers are available for bags. 36

Capacity 45 Capacity 60 Boardroom Theatre Layout and capacity Total capacity: 60 All rooms are fully furnished with tables and chairs in your selected arrangement. 38

Capacity 45 Capacity 60 Cafe Style Standing Room Included in your booking Air conditioned Disability access Toilets Heating Internet access Mobile meeting tables and chairs Laptop connectivity via HDMI WiFi 2x 55 monitor Ceiling speakers 2x Whiteboard 2x Kitchen Water Pens Notepads Catering is available on request and at your own cost. 39

Function spaces We offer an array of conference spaces and function facilities catering to all organisations and events. Whether you re hosting a formal dinner party, a small conference or seminar, or planning your dream wedding, you ll find a space to suit your needs. Entire First Floor incl. 4 Rooms, Mezzanine Lounge and Terrace Te Awahou Space After Hours We can tailor the space to your requirements, just ask our friendly staff on booking 40

Booking fees and charges Rooms Business Rate (per hour) Community Rate* (per hour) Ngārongo Iwikātea + $55.00 $27.00 Harakeke Room $20.00 $10.00 Teal Room ++ $55.00 $27.00 Blue Room One $35.00 $17.00 Blue Room Two $35.00 $17.00 Blue Rooms 1 and 2 Combined $52.00 $26.00 Teal Room, Blue Rooms 1 and 2 + $94.00 $66.00 Ngārongo Iwikātea, Blue Rooms 1 and 2 + $94.00 $66.00 + Mezzanine Lounge available on request ++ Terrace available on request 42

Function Spaces and Extras Business Rate Community Rate* Entire First Floor (incl. 4 Rooms, Mezzanine Lounge and Terrace) Entire First Floor Full Day (incl. 4 Rooms, Mezzanine Lounge and Terrace) Entire First Floor 24 Hours (incl. 4 Rooms, Mezzanine Lounge and Terrace) $135.00 p/h $94.00 p/h $900.00 p/d $630.00 p/d $2160.00 p/d $1512.00 p/d Te Awahou Space After Hours $55.00 p/h $40.00 p/h Sale of Artworks (in Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom) 20% Commission 20% Commission Extra Item Tea and Coffee pp $3.00 $3.00 Extra Item - Catering Cost + $20.00 Cost + $20.00 Staff Member Onsite (required after hours) $45.00 p/h $45.00 p/h Equipment and Furniture Hired from External Sources * Conditions apply Hire Fee + $20.00 Hire Fee + $20.00 For more information contact enquiries@teawahou.com or (06) 363 5571. 43