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Venues at Wintec

The stylish and modern Wintec event facilities cater for a multitude of occasions from small business meetings, social functions, and complex conferences, to unique private celebrations. 

There are premier event venues available of various styles, accommodating groups of up to 500 people. Both of the venue locations are based in Hamilton with round-the-clock security and parking on request. The Hamilton City Campus and the Rotokauri Campus in the North West of Hamilton both offer options that can provide the ideal setting for your next gathering.

Our dedicated events team are here to assist you in planning and creating your vision from start to finish guaranteeing its success.

Explore the flexible options and services available below, and contact us today to discuss the options best suited to your next event.

Hamilton City venue enquiry

Rotokauri venue enquiry

Weddings

At Wintec Venues we have a number of stylish event spaces perfect for an inner city wedding. All of our spaces are styled in a slick inner city, industrial design- the perfect setting for a modern wedding. 

Whether you’re planning something large and spectacular or small and intimate, we can help you make your special day picture perfect. 

We offer three unique event spaces on our city campus in the heart of Hamilton, ideal for wedding celebrations:

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The Atrium set up for an event
The atrium set up for wedding

Functions

Our spaces can cater for events hosting 5 people, or 500 people, and the various spaces also provide options for both plenary and breakout spaces within close proximity to one another. 

All of our venues spaces are fully equipped with laptops, projectors, staging, microphones and lighting. We also have a full time AV technician onsite to assist you with all of our AV requirements. The up-to-the-minute video conferencing equipment and on-site support makes your communication with clients or colleagues in other cities a stress-free experience.

We offer three unique event spaces on our City Campus in the heart of Hamilton:

At our Rotokauri Campus, we have two meeting rooms based in the Training Space.

Room capacities

The Atrium

Room dimensionBanquetCocktailTheatre
17.7m x 26.6m350 people200 people380 people

Find out more about The Atrium.

 

The Long Room

Room dimensionBanquetCocktailTheatreBoardroomClassroom
15m x 7m80 people100 people50-80 people25 people50 people

Find out more about The Long Room.

 

Bill Gallagher Events Room 1

Room dimensionBanquetCocktailTheatreClassroom
18.8m x 9.47m90 people150+ people150 people50-70 people

Find out more about The Bill Gallagher Centre.

 

Bill Gallagher Events Room 2

Room dimensionBanquetCocktailTheatreClassroomBoardroom
10m x 6m (excl foyer)40 people60 people50 people30 people25 people
Find out more about The Bill Gallagher Centre.

Our suppliers

We work with a fantastic group of vendors to ensure your big day is everything you could ever want it to be. Our suppliers have years of experience in the wedding industry and are on hand throughout your planning process to assist in any way they can. 

Our services

We provide more than just a venue! Check out what we have to offer to help make your event special:

Event support

We have a full time event team on-site to help with all of your event needs including bookings, planning, setup and AV needs.

Theming and entertainment

Let us help you with all of your theming and lighting needs. Our team will work with you to provide competitive theming and lighting options that work perfectly for your event. 

Technology

We pride ourselves in offering sophisticated audio-visual technology that is simple to use! With onsite AV and IT support our technology is constantly monitored, maintained and kept up to date. Our on-site AV technicians are available to support your event – from video conferencing to internet satellite television access. On top of this we provide free wifi for all guests free of charge. 

Security

Our round-the-clock security team will ensure your event is secure and your guests are safe. If needed, we can supply additional security for your event.

Catering

We have selected some of Hamilton's most established catering suppliers to be the preferred caterer at your next event. Our caterers are equipped to handle any sized function and provide your event with high quality, innovative cuisine and exceptional customer service. Choose from one of their popular menus or have one specially tailored to suit your requirements. 

Kate

Kate Laurich

Acting Events Manager

kate.laurich@wintec.ac.nz
(07) 834 8800 ext 3280
027 345 2667

I have been part of the Venues team since 2018. I originally joined as Event Coordinator, and in 2023 I stepped into the role of Acting Events Manager. Events are my passion. I love that each day is different, I love meeting and working with new people, and I love the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of events. My main motivation for each day is to strive to provide exceptional customer service to everyone I work with, and my goal is that all our clients have the best experience possible when they book an event with us.  

Outside of work, I spend a lot of time rowing at Lake Karapiro. I love to spend time with my husband and our English bulldog, Stanley, and enjoy winding down the day with a gin in the sunshine.

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Liam Cloughley

Audio Visual Events Technician

liam.cloughley@wintec.ac.nz

Sarah

Sarah Kington

Events Administrator

Sarah.Kington@wintec.ac.nz
(07) 834 8800 ext 3288

I’ve had the privilege of working part time in the venues team since 2012. I love the fact that there tends to be no two days the same, the flexibility my role offers, and the passion my fellow colleagues demonstrate when putting awesome events together and seeing the end result.

I grew up in Hamilton and live on three acres with my husband, two children, an extremely boisterous English Staffy, a cat, and a couple of steers in the paddock. Outside of work I am a strong supporter of my children’s sporting and school activities (taxi driver), I enjoy gardening as a stress reliever and love a glass of Pinot Noir to wind down my day.

Karen

Karen Morton

Centre Co-ordinator

Karen.Morton@wintec.ac.nz
(07) 834 8800 ext 8883

I began working at Wintec in 2004 in a similar role and then was fortunate enough to join the venues team in 2011. Since then, there has been a variety of clients through The Training Space, and we especially appreciate our longstanding clients.

I have lived in Hamilton for 25+ years, and it’s a great place to relax and enjoy some of the cafes and restaurants on offer. I like to head out on the cycle trails when I can, as there is so much to explore, catch up with friends on weekends, and go to the movies and live theatre when it's on.

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George Baxter

Events Coordinator

george.baxter@wintec.ac.nz
027 286 8156

I have recently joined the Venues team in the Events Coordinator role. I am a highly skilled and passionate events coordinator with a proven track record in organizing events of various scales, from intimate gatherings to large-scale events. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for seamless execution, I bring a wealth of experience in planning that ensures every occasion is a successful one. What I love about events is that each day and event is different, and I can’t wait to make your day with us as special as it can be.

I live in Cambridge with my partner and our cat, Jalapeño. As a previous chef, I have a passion for all things food and beverage and thoroughly enjoy winding down, trialling new recipes and pairing a new wine to match.

Location and parking

City Campus: Conference Rooms, The Long Room, The Atrium, Bill Gallagher Centre (Events Rooms 1 and 2)

Our City event venues are easily accessible by foot, car or public transport. View the map below or download the Venues Map here.

Parking

Being situated in the heart of the city allows a number of parking options for you and your guests. There are a number of commercial parking buildings close by, and onsite parking is also available on request.

Rotokauri Campus: The Training Space

View the map below or download the map here.

Training Space visitors, including facilitators and participants attending courses, are required to pay for parking. Please park in the kaimahi/staff, ākonga/learner or public car parks 1 and 2. Parking costs $1.00 per hour, with a maximum cost of $6.00 per day during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am-4.30pm). Outside of these times, it is free. 

You can pay for your parking via:

  • The Parki App (available in the  App Store  or Google Play), or
  • Using the parking machines on-site. Note: You will need your vehicle registration number, but you do not need to display the parking receipt in your vehicle.  

Parking enforcement is carried out by an external contractor, if there are any issues with a parking machine please phone 0800 2273 7275 (0800 CAREPARK) for assistance.

Please note: Our policy is that smoking is not permitted on any Wintec campus, site or car park.

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City venues

Kate Laurich

Kate.Laurich@wintec.ac.nz

(07) 834 8800 ext 3280

 

Rotokauri venues

Karen Morton

Karen.Morton@wintec.ac.nz

(07) 834 8800 ext 8883

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