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RED

From Monday 24 January, Porirua City is at the red setting of the traffic lights protection framework. This means some changes to the way we work and live, as protections are in place to help minimise the spread of Covid-19 in the community. Find out more

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Parks & reserves

There's nothing quite like holding an event al fresco or under the stars. Porirua City has many beautiful outdoor spaces that are perfect for a special event or celebration.

If you’d like to hold an event in a favourite park or reserve, phone us on (04) 237 5089 or email enquiries@poriruacity.govt.nz to find out if the site is available and any cost that applies. 

Submit your application

Application Form - Event on a Park or Reserve Application form for events on parks, reserves and beaches  (64KB pdf)


Event type Fee per day Bond
Commercial event
per day 		280.00 $2,000 (refundable)
Wedding on a
reserve with no structures (non-exclusive use) 		105.00 No Charge
Wedding on a
reserve with structures (exclusive use) 		540.00 $2,000 (refundable)
Aotea Lagoon Island
(includes exclusive use, single- and three-phase power supply and wheelie
bins) 		540.00 $2,000 (refundable)
Aotea Lagoon South
Lawn (includes exclusive use of the south end grassed area and Rose Garden,
single-phase power and wheelie bins) 		540.00 $2,000 (refundable)
Community use of reserve
with no attendance fee (may include unlocked gates and wheelie bins) and for
not-for-profit organisation. 		No charge $500 (refundable)
Security key for
boatshed owners and road-registered trailer boat launchers to open padlocks
to access Titahi Bay Beach 		No charge $20
Charge for
unlocking gate to release any vehicle locked in at any council facility 		70.00 No charge

You need our permission to hold any event in a public place if it:

  • could affect other users or neighbours of the space 
  • involves setting up marquees or other structures
  • needs extra services like toilets or lights
  • will be attended by more than 20 people  
  • involves alcohol
  • could damage the space or vegetation in it.

Get in touch:

+64 4 237 5089

enquiries@poriruacity.govt.nz

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