The church is available for both day and evening events 6 days a week (except Sundays).

 

St Matthew’s can accommodate 250 guests for a banquet or

450 guests for a stand-up cocktail function.

The Concert and Theatre seating capacity is 400.

 

We host a wide range of events. There may be some occasions where an event is not appropriate for us to host.

 

 

RATES

                                                          2022     2023

Hourly rate before midnight        $310     $330

Hourly rate after midnight           $410     $430

Charging commences from the time setup for your event begins until the church has been returned to its original state.

 

                                  2022     2023

Venue Flat Fee:     $4290   $4590    includes:

PACK-IN from 9am (8am on Saturday) on the day with the event concluding by 1am;

PACK-OUT concluded no later than 3am (2am on Sunday for a Saturday function);

LABOUR to clear and reset the nave (pew moving);

use of up to 190 CHAIRS;

service of 2 SECURITY guards for up to 6 hours;

professional CLEANING.

 

Rates quoted exclude GST.

 

Rates for charities and fundraising events available from our Events Manager.

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You will need to pay a $500 (GST Incl.) non-refundable under normal circumstances deposit to secure your booking.

 

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COVID-19 REFUND POLICY

If you are not able to proceed with your event due to an Alert Level in effect at that time (the Alert Level which doesn't allow mass gatherings indoors), your deposit will be either fully refunded or transferred in full to a new date (subject to availability). 

 

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PARKING

The yellow spaces next to the church are for the use of St Matthew’s clergy and staff.

Limited parking may be available during your event.

Other parking is available at Wilsons Parking on the South side of St Matthew’s, at the Sky City Carpark, Atrium carpark (entrance is through the Crowne Plaza Hotel entry on Albert Street) and Civic Car Park (entry at Greys Ave and Mayoral Drive).

 

 

POWER

There are power outlets available throughout the church including baptistry and the upstairs gallery. There are also two three-phase power outlets available. You may need to provide a generator should the equipment you are using place heavy demands on our power supply.

 

 

MUSIC AND SOUND

St Matthew’s has a single CD and PA system that you can use. We have facility to play music from almost any electronic device. You are welcome to bring a band, musicians or a DJ to play during your event. You are also welcome to bring your own PA system.

 

 

CATERING

We have a list of preferred caterers you may want to consider who work regularly at St Matthew’s and are therefore familiar with our facilities. St Matthew’s does have a small kitchen which can be used for catering smaller gatherings.

 

 

ALCOHOL

Caterers on our preferred list are able to use their own liquor license.

Otherwise, you will need to acquire your own license from the Auckland Council.

Alcohol cannot be consumed outside the church.

 

 

SMOKING

St Matthew's is a non-smoking venue in accordance with New Zealand's smoking legislation.

 

 

TOILETS

There are five separate toilets located in the church (four in the basement, and one accessible on the main level). Should you decide to hire extra toilet facilities (e.g. Port-a-loos, Super-loos), these may be set up only at the south side of the church and they must be taken away at the conclusion of your event. Power outlets and water are available outside the church.

 

 

SECURITY

You are required to use the services of our preferred security provider TLC Recoveries Ltd 

who are well experienced and sensitive with managing security for events at St Matthew’s.

 

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EVENT BOOKING FORM

Would you like to know the availability of St Matthew's as a venue for your upcoming event?

Please complete the Event Booking Form and we will contact you shortly about both availability and booking the event.

 

Thank you for your interest in using St Matthew's for your event!

Please direct any further questions to our Events Manager.

 

Download Full Events Terms and Conditions

 

Updated 11 August 2021