Nelson City Council has a venue to suit all occasions and events.
If you're looking for something unique, take a look at our range of Heritage Venues at Founders Heritage Park. Our Premium Venues include the Trafalgar Centre and Trafalgar Park, Nelson Tasman’s largest multi-purpose spectator sports and events arena and Nelson’s premier open-air stadium for large scale events. Our Community Venues include the modern Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre and host a range of community events and meetings.
TRAFALGAR CENTRE
Available Equipment
• Padded event chairs
• Sports/outdoor chairs
• Rectangle tables
• Round tables
• Round bar leaners
• Square café tables
• Stanchions with pull out tape
• Lectern
• Bike rack temporary fencing
• Staging
• PA, scoreboard and TV screens available
• Data projector
• Commercial kitchen
• Bar
Internet
Free ultra-fast broadband, password-protected Wi-Fi is provided in the Trafalgar Centre and immediate surroundings. This is suitable for general use. Separate Wi-Fi for operational purposes is also available. Hardwired internet is available if a more reliable connection is required.
Catering
The Trafalgar Centre will provide a list of preferred catering suppliers to match your event. Our preferred caterers and regular contractors are familiar with the full commercial kitchen and facilities available. The Northern Extension also contains coolstore, chillers and two bar facility options.
FOUNDERS HERITAGE PARK
Available Equipment
• Commercial-grade kitchen (included in The Granary hire)
• Kitchen onsite (included in Jaycee Room hire)
• Basic staging
• Data projectors and screens (additional cost)
• PA system (additional cost)
• Outdoor bench seating
• Tables and chairs (no additional cost)
*Audio visual equipment is portable and can be utilised in any of the venues.
Catering
The onsite Founders Café can provide catering. Outside catering can be brought onsite.
PUTANGITANGI GREENMEADOWS CENTRE
Available Equipment
The following items are available and included in the room hire price.
• Free WIFI
• Tables and chairs
• Crockery and cutlery
• Small staging
• PA system
• Portable data projector
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Whiteboard
Catering
There are two full commercial kitchens and serveries with cooking and dishwashing appliances. Please note the Greenmeadows Centre are equipped with crockery and cutlery but don’t hold any kitchen equipment. The on-site Greenmeadows Café can provide for all of your catering needs. Outside catering can also be brought on-site. In addition, you are able to bring in items to the centre.