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Horowhenua District Council's fees and charges for the 2025/2026 financial year, adopted by Council on 14 May 2025 are available below.
All fees are stated as GST inclusive and are effective from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. Council reserves the right to review any fees and charges at any time. Please check with Council for any updates.
Charge rates for Community Centres and Halls are charged hourly, except where otherwise specified. Where applicable, full day rate will apply if the hire is five hours or more. Per hour charge is a minimum two hours.
Hall foyers are not included in the booking unless the entire facility is booked.
Hire fees do not include the opening of facilities for hirers. Where the facility is required to be opened specially, an opening/unlocking service fee will apply.
Two fee groups exist. These are:
Where in the view of Horowhenua District Council the public benefit of the activity is seen to clearly outweigh the private benefit, then Group B charges will apply.
The Community Market Car Park at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom is available for those wanting to sell goods. Where people will be selling food applicants must ensure they comply with regulatory requirements. Communication with Council's Environmental Health Officer (EHO) may be necessary.
Extra Items – All Facilities Shannon Memorial Hall Fees Holben Pavilion Fees Ōhau Pavilion Horowhenau District Council Civic Area Fees
Each room will be charged out separately unless a 24 Hour Use block charge applies. Open/Unlock fee applies to each booking. Per Hour charge is a minimum of two hours.
The Pavilion located on Holben Reserve contains a small lounge, kitchen and toilets. Per Hour charge is a minimum two hours.
The Pavilion located on Ohau Domain. Per Hour charge is a minimum two hours.
Each room will be charged out separately. The foyer cannot be booked for private use unless the entire facility is booked for use (exceptional circumstances may be considered). The foyer is only available for booking after working hours.
Additional fees will be applied to all bookings held outside of normal opening hours. Catering can be arranged on behalf if required. Per hour charge is a minimum of two hours*.