Final Push for Fit Out

Located only 4km from the Wellington CBD, Karori is one of New Zealand’s largest suburbs with a population of around 15,000 people. Despite its size, Karori has a strong community feel with over half of Karori households made up of family homes – higher than the average for the Wellington region.

Karori is a hub for the surrounding western suburbs due to the broad range of community amenities – Swimming pool, Library, Community Centre, including a dedicated Youth Centre, the Recreation Centre, Arts & Craft Centre and two supermarkets in the town centre. In addition, Karori is home to Zealandia, Makara Peak mountain bike park, and year-round sports grounds all of which attract visitors from the wider Wellington region and beyond.

The Karori Event Centre will complement the existing facilities and provide the community hall which is in much demand for the growing population.

Already $2.56 million has been invested in the construction of a secure building. The majority of funds came from Wellington City Council, Lottery and Lion Foundation and other philanthropic sources. Over $800,000 has come directly from the Karori community and local organisations.

The fit-out phase requires around $800,000.

The Building will provide:

• Auditorium space (250sqm) and backroom facilities

• Stage space (90 sqm)

• Sprung floor area (125 sqm)

• Theatre seating, including retractable seating, for 218 people

• Table seating for 100 people

• Kitchen - for functions and reheat purposes

• Back of house facilities including dressing rooms and bathrooms

• Meeting room

• Modern audio visual and sound capability

• Storage spaces

• Exhibition spaces

As a new build the centre will meet current earthquake standards and high acoustic requirements. The Event Centre will be cabled to ensure compatibility with future uses.

A facility like this does not exist in the western suburbs currently and will ensure we keep life, vitality and business in the community, well into the future.