SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is available?

The Conference Centre is available for hire by outside organizations, when it is not in use by the Congregation. Built in 1994, the Centre is a modern, bright, well-equipped facility within the central Wellington district.

The Hall, which is located on the ground floor, has maximum seating capacity for up to 180 people in theatre style. However, it is often used for smaller groups, for a variety of activities ranging from training seminars to public forums and wedding receptions.

To the left of the Hall and divided by the kitchen, we have two rooms that are often used for smaller groups:

* The Fellowship Room, which can take up to a maximum of 30 people if chairs are arranged in theatre style;

* The MacKenzie Room , which has seating capacity for up to 40-45 people if chairs are arranged in theatre style.

There are other rooms upstairs, which can comfortably seat from 20 to 30 people if chairs are arranged in theatre style.

Are there good access and toilet facilities for people with disabilities?

The entry to the Conference Centre is flat and wide enough for a person in a wheelchair. Unfortunately, we do not have a lift to the second floor.

If any member of a group needs to be driven to the door of the Conference Centre for health reasons, please let us know beforehand so that we can arrange for the parking bollards to be removed.

Are there appropriate toilet facilities for people with disabilities?

There is a toilet for the disabled on the ground floor inside the Hall itself.

What is the cost of hiring the various facilities?

The general rates from 1 October 2010, which are inclusive of GST, are:

Cancellation Fee per room per day: $75 (For cancellation less than 1 week to event)

Is there a subsidised rate for non-profit organisations?

We have reductions on the above rates to any charitable trusts, clubs, community groups, or other non-profit organizations.

Cancellation Fee per room per day: $50 (For cancellation less than 1 week to event)

What equipment can we hire and at what cost?

We can offer the use of the following audio-visual equipment:

* Overhead Projector   $30.00 per day

* TV   $50.00 per day

* Flipchart stand or Whiteboard   $22.50 per day

* Sound Reinforcement System   $80.00 per day

* Data Projector   $90.00 ½ day or $160.00 per day

Is there crockery and cutlery available on site?

Yes. We have an assortment of crockery and cutlery available at no additional charge.

Is there a booking fee?

No, but if you fail to cancel within a week of your booking or do not appear, there is a cancellation fee.

Do we have to set up the room ourselves?

There may be the odd occasion when we are not able to set the room up for you for logistical reasons. Rather than refuse you the venue, we might ask you to set the room up yourselves. Some clients prefer to do so anyhow.

Do you provide tea and coffee?

No, you are expected to provide your own tea, coffee, milk and sugar.

Can you arrange catering for us?

No. We expect any users of the Conference Centre to make their own arrangements, although we can make recommendations if you are from out of town.

Do we need to clean up after our function?

As the Conference Centre is not run along commercial lines, we do ask patrons to do their own dishes, for which a sterilizer is provided.

How do we book?

You can either ring the Office on (04) 385 1546 or complete the Facilities booking form and either email or post it to us. We will contact you within 48 hours to confirm whether your booking is possible.