Bookable spaces and meeting rooms at Tūranga
Tūranga is a 5 level modern library at 60 Cathedral Square in central Christchurch. It includes varied spaces for a range of activities with a mixture of small meeting rooms and venues suitable for larger groups. Meeting spaces are available for a variety of social, education and recreational activities.
Study rooms are also available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Please read the conditions of use for venue hire before making a booking. Please note that Tūranga rooms are not available for regular bookings.
Hours of hire
- Spark Place: Monday to Friday 8am to 7.45pm; and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4.45pm
- Meeting Rooms, AV Studio: Monday to Friday 9am to 7.45pm; and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4.45pm
- TSB Space and Activity Room: Monday to Friday 9am to 11pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 11pm
Please note: All bookings taking place outside of normal library hours require the presence of security guard personnel and a Tūranga venue host. Standard booking times are Monday to Friday 9am - 7.45pm; and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4.45pm.
The cost of this support staffing is to be paid in addition to the room fee. An event with up to 50 participants requires 1 security guard, 51 to 149 participants requires 2 guards, and 150 or more participants requires 3 guards.
Facilities at Tūranga are not open for bookings on public holidays.
Bookable rooms and facilities
Auaha Hīhī / Spark Place
Spark Place is available for bookings from interested businesses and groups who have a focus on:
- Business and business development
- Innovation
- Education
- Futures thinking
- Technology and digital literacy
Location: He Hononga | Connection, Ground Level
Capacity: 65 (total including performers, audience, crew)
- 65 Chairs
- 10 tables
- Small stage
AV Equipment
- Projector and screen that can display from laptop or wireless camera
- Lectern with microphone
- Handheld and over-ear microphones
- Whole-of-room audio
Kitchen and Crockery
- Kitchenette
- Boiling water tap
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Dish drawer
- Small fridge
The following is supplied, please bring your own extra supplies if needed: 50 cups, 30 glass tumblers, 30 wine glasses, 4 milk jugs, 4 coffee plungers, 1 teapot, 8 water jugs, assorted plates, 1 chopping board and 1 cutlery set with additional teaspoons.
To enquire about booking Spark Place, please complete the online booking form.
Auaha Hīhī / Spark Place. Click to view larger image.
Tautoru / TSB Space
Location: Hapori | Community, Level 1
Capacity: 250 standing / 195 seated (total including performers, audience, crew)
- 195 chairs
- Stage
AV equipment:
- Two projectors and screens (can be operated independently or as a pair) that can display from laptop via HDMI digital signage, or streamed content (requires advance notification to configure and test).
- Wireless camera (can display footage on one or both screens)
- AV controller for staff use
- Lectern with microphone
- Handheld and lapel microphone
- Whole-of-room audio
Audio and video can be extended to the adjoining Activity Room.
Where the TSB Space booking is for a social event, you must book the Activity Room at the same time so that you can access the kitchen.
Kitchen and Crockery
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Dish drawer
- Small fridge
The following is supplied, please bring your own extra supplies if needed: 50 cups, 25 glass tumblers, 2 milk jugs, 3 coffee plungers, 1 teapot, 4 water jugs, assorted plates and 1 cutlery set with additional teaspoons.
To enquire about booking the TSB Space, please complete the online booking form.
Ngā Purapura / Activity Room
Location: Hapori | Community, Level 1
Capacity: 50 standing / 48 seated (total including performers, audience, crew)
The Activity Room has a kitchen.
- 48 chairs
- 25 low stools
- 10 tables
AV equipment:
- Interactive projector to project games onto the floor
- Single projector and screen, that can display from laptop via HDMI cable, digital signage, or streamed content (requires advance notification to configure and test).
- Whole-of-room audio
Audio and video can be extended from the TSB Space
You must book this room together with the TSB Space where the TSB Space is booked for a social event (see above for booking information).
To enquire about booking the Activity Room, please complete the online booking form.
Wāhi Hui - Meeting Rooms (Free)
Wāhi Hui 2.1 / Meeting Room 2.1
Location: Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Capacity: Seats 3 comfortably, maximum 4.
Table and 4 chairs.
Wāhi Hui 2.2 / Meeting Room 2.2
Location: Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
Capacity: Seats 3 comfortably, maximum 4.
Table and 4 chairs.
Wāhi Hui 3.3 / Meeting Room 3.3
Location: Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3
Capacity: Seats 4 comfortably, maximum 6.
Table and 6 chairs and wall-mounted whiteboard.
Wāhi Hui 4.3 / Meeting Room 4.3
Location: Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Capacity: Seats 4 comfortably, maximum 6.
Table and 6 chairs and wall-mounted whiteboard.
Each meeting room has:
Screen with HDMI connection to enable direct display from a laptop or other device. When using this equipment please do not alter any settings or turn screens off.
Please note: No food or drink is allowed on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 including water sipper bottles. Drinking fountains are provided. Please leave food and drink items in your bag or in a locker.
To book one of these free meeting rooms (for a maximum of two hours), please call 03 941 8999 (0800 800 169).
There is no charge to book these rooms.
Taupuni Oro/Ataata / Audio/Video Studio
Location: Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Booking restrictions:
- Customers under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present (except for during YA Open Studio sessions).
- Studio time is booked in 30 minute increments up to a maximum of three hours (with a minimum booking time of one hour and a maximum of 9 hours per person per month).
AV equipment: See full list of Studio equipment, instruments and installed software
Pricing
| Service type | Per hour (unless indicated) |
| Audio Video Studio: Customers over 21 years of age using the studio for non-educational purposes. Sound engineer not included. | $30 |
| Audio Video Studio: Self-employed tutors. Sound engineer not included. | $20 |
| Audio Video Studio: Educational use including recording audiobooks, podcasts, vidcasts, or archives. Includes introductory sound engineer assistance. | Free |
| Audio Video Studio: Customers aged 21 years or under. Includes introductory sound engineer assistance. | Free |
To book please call 03 941 8999 (0800 800 169)
Regular open studio slots are an option for those who wish to get familiar with the space and equipment.
Conditions of Hire for Tūranga bookable spaces
You must be over the age of 18 to legally hire a Council Facility.
- Please read the conditions of use for venue hire before making a booking.
Health and Safety
Keep fire exits clear at all times.
In the event of an emergency, please follow instructions given by library staff. Do not attempt to walk down the central stairway.
Alcohol
The consumption of alcohol is permitted in this facility.
A special licence may be required if alcohol is part of your event, e.g. if alcohol is being sold, or if your event is ticketed and alcohol will be consumed at the event.
In general, BYO is permitted at private functions such as receptions or birthdays. A special licence generally is not required for these types of events.
For most other events BYO may not be a permitted activity (i.e. is unlawful and prohibited).
Find out more about whether you require a special licence by checking the alcohol licencing information and checking with the Alcohol Licencing Team directly. Please note that a special licence does not authorise BYO.
As the venue hirer and/or event host where alcohol is present at the event, regardless of whether your event requires a special licence or not you still have the responsibility to ensure that you are providing a safe drinking environment at your event. Please read host responsibility guidelines and tips.
You risk having your venue booking cancelled if you do not meet alcohol licencing requirements. Please note that applications for special licences must be made with the Alcohol Licencing Team at least 20 working days before the date of your event and should where possible be made before you advertise your event.
Catering
No organised catering offered, however The Catering Belle is based onsite and can be contacted to cater your event.
Wheelchair Access
This building is fully accessible.
Parking
No parking is available onsite. Various parking buildings/sites are available nearby.
Booking form
Pricing
Hire of meeting rooms and public spaces. Fees below are hourly unless otherwise noted.
01 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
Community Not-for-profit Group hires -Community groups for community benefit, does not charge attendees (Hourly rates)
| TSB Space | $32 |
| Activity Room | $15.50 |
| TSB Space + Activity Room | $47 |
| Spark Place | $15.50 |
| Meeting rooms 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 and 4.3 (for a maximum of two hours) | No charge |
| Computer room | $15.00 |
| Computer Room block bookings, negotiated on time and set up | $15.00 |
| Resource production | Cost recovery |
| Admin Support for tasks e.g. Marketing and Communications | Cost recovery |
| Staffing | $75 |
| Tūranga - after hours host | Cost recovery |
| Tūranga - after hours security guard per guard | Cost recovery |
Community Not-for-profit Group hires -Community groups/tutor. Attendees are charged (Hourly rates)
| TSB Space | $111.49 |
| Activity Room | $55.74 |
| TSB Space + Activity Room | $134 |
| Spark Place | $55.74 |
| Meeting rooms 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 and 4.3 (for a maximum of two hours) | No charge |
| Computer room | $60 |
| Resource production | Cost + $25 |
| Staffing | $75 |
| Tūranga - after hours host | Cost recovery |
| Tūranga - after hours security guard | Cost recovery |
Commercial / Business / Corporate / Government / Private social functions
| TSB Space (hourly rate) | $150.09 |
| TSB Space (daily rate) | $964.85 |
| Activity Room (hourly rate) | $107.21 |
| Activity Room (daily rate) | $643.23 |
| TSB Space + Activity Room | $214.41 |
| TSB Space + Activity Room (daily rate) | $1,286.46 |
| Spark Place (hourly rate) | $107.21 |
| Spark Place (daily rate) | $643.23 |
| Meeting rooms 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 and 4.3 (for a maximum of two hours) | No charge |
| Computer room (hourly rate) | $60.04 |
| Resource production | Costs + 10% |
| Admin support for tasks eg Marketing and Communications | Costs + $50 |
| Staffing | $150 |
| Tūranga - after hours host | Cost recovery |
| Tūranga - after hours security guard per guard | Cost recovery |
*Non-educational use is where there will be publication in any format (including online regardless of whether there is any revenue) or where at least one of the people using the facility is expecting revenue for the activity.
Refundable bond for social bookings $500.
Please note: All bookings taking place outside of normal library hours require the presence of security guard personnel and a Tūranga venue host. The cost of this support staffing is to be paid in addition to the room fee. An event with up to 50 participants requires 1 security guard, 51 to 149 participants requires 2 guards, and 150 or more participants requires 3 guards.
