Event & Conference spaces

Thoughtfully designed spaces for intimate workshops through to larger conferences.

Group of six people sharing drinks and smiling in The Bank event space in The Business Hive.

Use of our event and conference spaces includes full access to The Bank’s amenities — including tea, coffee, filtered water, and a comfortable chill space — with 15 minutes either side of your booking to get yourself a cuppa and tidy up when you’re done.

The Farm

Located in the South End of the building, The Farm is perfect for small events, board meetings or training and workshops for up to 20 people, depending on room configurations.

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  • Boardroom: 8-20
    Classroom: 8-20
    Theatre: max 30

  • For hire:

    • $45/hour

    • $250/day

    Member rate:

    • $36/hour

    • $200/day

    All prices exclude GST

  • Smart TV, Chromecast, HDMI, video-conferencing equipment, projector screen, whiteboard and watercooler.

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The Works

The Works is our upstairs training and conference room and - with its own cloakroom and chill space - has all the comforts you need. An urn is available upon prior request, oh and did we mention the view?!

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  • Boardroom: 8-28 pax

    Classroom: 8-24 pax

    Theatre: max 30 pax

  • For hire:

    • $65/hour

    • $350/day

    Member rate:

    • $52/hour

    • $280/day

    All prices exclude GST

  • Whiteboard, 58” smart TV, Chromecast, HDMI.

    Private breakout space and cloakroom.

    Urn and video-conferencing equipment available upon prior request.

    Please note that as this room is located upstairs, it is not suitable for people with limited mobility.

    Minimum hire time for The Works is 4 hours.

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The Bank

A stunning and functional option in central Oamaru to showcase your next product launch or celebrate that important occasion! The Bank is available during the evening and on weekends and features a dramatic hive mural, living wall and a gigantic light installation (that can be colour co-ordinated to match your theme).

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  • Casual Seating: 35 pax
    Cocktail: 70 pax
    Theatre: 30 pax

  • For Hire:

    • $75/hour

    • $390/day or evening

    Member rate:

    • $60/hour

    • $312/day or evening

    All prices exclude GST

  • Optional audio visual equipment can be configured to broadcast or support online conferencing using a 75” smart TV, Chromecast and/or HDMI.

    The kitchen zone incorporates a 16-seater stainless steel island along with two ovens (one commercial, one standard) to make catering a breeze. Alternatively, have catering delivered right to the kitchen door - or park a food truck at the back, too easy!

    Bring your playlist and bluetooth it direct to our stereo or hire one of our many local bands!

Please note, The Bank is available for hire evenings, weekends and public holidays as it is unavailable during work hours; M-F, 8.30am - 5pm.


South End (Plus)

The multifunctional ‘South End’ wing can function as a three (South End) or four (South End Plus) roomed conferencing facility surrounding a light and central break out area, any day of the week. With its own entrance and a variety of spaces that can function as training, break out and catering zones it is perfect for boutique conferences.

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  • South End: up to 41 pax

    South End Plus: up to 45 pax

  • South End

    For Hire:

    • $105/hour

    • $475/day

    Member rate:

    • $84/hour

    • $380/day

    South End Plus (includes The Locker Room)

    For Hire:

    • $115/hour

    • $520/day

    Member rate:

    • $92/hour

    • $416/day

    All prices exclude GST

  • Whiteboards, Smart TV’s with Chromecast and HDMI connection, video-conferencing equipment.

    Urn available upon prior request.

    South End consists of The Farm, The Race, The Bureau, The Foundry and South End Plus includes The Locker Room.


The Business Hive

Evenings and weekends, The Business Hive is a perfect conferencing centre. The Bank functions as your plenary space with breakout and catering options aplenty. The South End gives you four individual workshop spaces centred around The Race which can function as another breakout space or fifth workshop space.

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  • Up to 110 pax

  • For hire:

    • $245/hour

    • $995/day

    Member rate:

    • $196/hour

    • $796/day

    All prices exclude GST

  • Video-Conferencing Equipment, Smart TV’s with Chromecast and/or HDMI connection, whiteboards, optional flipcharts,

    The kitchen zone incorporates a 16-seater stainless steel island along with two ovens (one commercial, one standard) to make catering a breeze.

    Bring your playlist and bluetooth it direct to our stereo or hire one of our many local bands!

    Have catering delivered right to the kitchen door - or park a food truck at the back, too easy!

Please note, The Business Hive as a complete venue is available for evenings, weekends and public holidays only as The Bank is used during work hours; M-F, 8.30am - 5pm.