Forum North Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall

Photo of the Te Kohitanga Exhibition Hall in the cocktail or banquet layout, with stage and lighting from the roof.

Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall is a versatile 510m2 space and is the perfect space for expos, conferences, ceremonies, functions and concerts.

It seats up to 450 people or 500 people standing on a flat floor for staged shows.

The hall also opens out via two large sliding doors enabling the 150m2 concourse to be used as an additional space for trade stalls or as a cocktail reception / buffet space.

Forum North has all the industry standard lighting, staging, black drapes, sound and conference equipment available in house and we can arrange any additional technical equipment required or technical support for your event big or small.

We will work closely with you on your preferred room set up and will develop scale floor plans for your event.

Room layouts and capacities

There are different room layouts for the room, depending on your event.

Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall room layouts(PDF, 473KB)

Below are the room capacities for the different room layouts.

Layout Capacity
Area 510m2
Banquet 300
Cabaret  300
Theatre 450
U-Shape 100
Classroom 300
Cocktail 500

Catering

We can assist you with your catering requirements by providing a list of recommended caterers or you can use a caterer of your choice.

Forum North has a commercial kitchen available for hire.

For a list of recommended caterers or to discuss hiring the commercial kitchen, please contact us. 

Exhibition Hall gallery

Exhibition Hall in a banquet layout, high angle with many chairs and tables laid out and promotional banners placed on stage.

Exhibition Hall in a banquet layout

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Photo of the Exhibition Hall set up in the banquet layout with tables and lighting.

Exhibition Hall in a banquet layout

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Exhibition Hall bar layout, dark setting with glasses placed evenly on the counter.

Bar layout at the back of the Exhibition Hall

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Exhibition Hall cocktail layout with lights hanging from the ceiling with tables and chairs setup.

Exhibition Hall cocktail layout

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Exhibition Hall cocktail layout, high angle with lights hanging from the ceiling with tables and chairs setup.

Exhibition Hall cocktail layout

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Exhibition Hall with ribbon decorations hanging over the dance floor.

A decorated Exhibition Hall

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Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall stage corner angle with chairs placed on stage with lectern and table.

Exhibition Hall stage

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Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall audience view of stage with many chairs, tables, and lectern setup.

Exhibition Hall stage

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Behind angle of the Exhibition Hall theatre layout with chairs evenly spread out facing the stage.

Exhibition Hall theatre layout

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Exhibition Hall expo layout with many promotional stalls displayed.

Exhibition Hall Expo layout

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Exhibition Hall empty hall with lighting.

Empty Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall

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Location

Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110  View Map

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Features

  • Available for hire
  • Accessible access
  • Air conditioned
  • Data projector
  • Data projector screen
  • Fully staffed facility
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen or kitchenette
  • Parking
  • Seating
  • Sound system
  • Stage
  • Tables
  • Technical assistance available
  • Toilets
  • WiFi
  • Wireless mics

Capacity

Up to 500 people

Contact Forum North

General enquiries:  Enquire online

Bookings:  Make a booking enquiry

Phone:  09 430 4244

Email:  events@wdc.govt.nz

Eventfinda:  What's On Whangārei

Facebook:  What's On Whangārei

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