Papa Hou
Mō tātou katoa. For all of us.
Papa Hou is our treasure box, a unique piece of architecture that incorporates an astonishing array of spaces for a broad range of uses. Each of the spaces in Papa Hou has a particular niche for our community that is currently not being me elsewhere. It is important to us that we meet gaps in provision, that we serve our community as well as we can by being relevant, and that we don’t undermine other great work being done in the city, instead we compliment it.
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BLACK BOX & VENUES
At the heart of Papa Hou is a fully equipped 250-seat Black Box, supported with additional multi-purpose spaces, dressing rooms and green room.
In addition to conference and corporate bookings, we have a vision to provide non-profit amateur performers across a range of artistic genres, the opportunity to perform in a fit-for-purpose space, otherwise not available to them in the central city.
Also available for hire
ELEVATE FITNESS
Located on the first floor with incredible views of the Botanic Gardens, Elevate Fitness offers a wide range of modern fitness equipment and a full schedule of varied group classes – our new central city gym has so much to offer.
PŪMANAWA EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
Located on the ground floor, this purpose built early learning centre has been designed with light and space in mind, offering generous spaces in both the nursery and preschool.
Our children, parents and whanau come first as we strive to provide a welcoming, supportive and loving environment for all, with high teacher to child ratios and a fun, experienced and passionate team of early childhood teachers.
ATAWHAI CAFE
As you enter Papa Hou you are greeted by Atawhai Cafe, the perfect place for your coffee morning meetings, lunch with friends or to grab a takeaway coffee before you explore the neighbouring Botanic Gardens.
