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    Queenstown Lakes District (QLD) Cultural Plan
Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD

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Three Lakes Cultural Trust                                               Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD

          Assessment of Built Cultural Infrastructure in QLD
          Summary List of Assessed Facilities1
                   Performing Arts & Event Facilities
                   Venue                                   Location          Type of Venue
               1   Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall                Arrowtown         Community Hall
               2   Arrowtown Community Centre              Arrowtown         Multi-use
               3   Camp Glenorchy                          Glenorchy         Multi-use
               4   Glenorchy Community Hall                Glenorchy         Community Hall
               5   Hawea Flat Community Centre             Hawea Flat        Community Hall
               6   Lake Hawea Community Centre             Lake Hawea        Community Hall
               7   Lake Hayes Pavilion                     Lake Hayes        Community Hall
               8   Lake Wanaka Centre                      Wanaka            Multi-use
               9   Queenstown Events Centre                Queenstown        Multi-use
              10   Queenstown Memorial Centre              Queenstown        Auditorium
              11   Queenstown Performing Arts Centre       Queenstown        Dance Studio
              12   Skyline Events Centre                   Queenstown        Multi-use

                   Visual Arts & Museum Facilities
                   Venue                                   Location          Type of Venue
              13 Lakes District Museum                     Arrowtown         Museum/Gallery
              14 Queenstown Arts Centre                    Queenstown        Gallery/Studios
              15 Wanaka Arts Centre                        Wanaka            Studios

          1. Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall
          Address: 33 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302
          Date Visited: 15.04.2019

          General Description
          The Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is located in the main street of Arrowtown, 15 minutes from
          the Queenstown International Airport and 20 minutes from the Queenstown central business
          district. It includes a main auditorium, performance stage, lounge room with full kitchen and bar
          facilities, a backstage area, and dressing room. The Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall is often used
          for concerts and productions ranging from local theatre and musical societies to local
          community groups who use it weekly for dancing groups, tai chi, yoga and kids’ programmes.

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: Originally built in                      Capacity: 400 (Main Auditorium)
          1870, rebuilt in 1932, renovated in
                                                                        Freestanding: Yes
          1992 and 2018
          Total Area: 550m2

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              Source: Facilities Assessment by Myles Rabbidge of RM Landscape, April 2019.

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          Floors: One with a basement storage                         Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for
          area & dressing room                                        general day to day use of the hall. If
                                                                      speciality lighting is required this is
          Security: None
                                                                      provided externally by the hirer.
          Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system
                                                                      Legal: Owned and operated by the
          Heating: Central heating system                             QLDC
          Parking: No designated parking                              Accessibility: No specific disability
          Wifi: Available on request                                  access. On ground level, can get
                                                                      wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
          Hire type: Dry hire facility
          Audio/Visual: PA System to Main
          hall/auditorium only. No relay to other
          rooms.
          Entrance Lobby/Foyer:
          Area: 24m2                                                  Condition: Very good
          General:
          ¡    Provides access to the Main Auditorium, Supper Room and the toilets that service the main
               floor
          ¡    Rarely used for events/exhibition space (1-2 requests a year)
          ¡    No ticket office or merchandise stall. If required a table is set up in the foyer or main
               auditorium
          Main Auditorium:
          Area: 192m2                                                 Condition: Very good
          Capacity:
          ¡    Cocktail = 400
          ¡    Theatre = 234
          ¡    Banquet = 150
            MAIN AUDITORIUM              YES/NO       NOTES
            Visual/Audio                 Yes          Basic PA System only. No relay to other rooms. If
                                                      required, the hirer organises external audio/visual
                                                      contractors
            House Lighting               Yes          Very limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer
                                                      organises external audio/visual contractors
            Lighting Bridge              No
            Control Room                 No           Technicians set up either to the side of the stage or
                                                      in a corner of the auditorium
            Accessibility                Yes          No specific disability access. On ground level, can get
                                                      wheelchair in via foyer without ramp

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            Seating                       Yes            Hire includes 250 x sebel plastic seats. Arranged
                                                         according to user requirements
            Acoustics                     Yes            Acoustic curtains.
            Stage                         Yes            7.2x11m (79.2m2). Stair access from main auditorium
                                                         with rear access to basement dressing room &
                                                         storage
            Backstage                     Yes            Dressing room located in the basement level
                                                         accessed by stairs from the rear of the stage with
                                                         shower & toilet facilities. Makeup bench, mirrors and
                                                         basin. A service lift is also available from the storage
                                                         room to the auditorium.
            Bar                           Yes            Licensed. Opens into main auditorium & supper
                                                         room
            Catering                      No             Commercial kitchen available for external caterers

          ¡    New flooring, heating and repainted (Jan 18/19) with current renovations to repair the roof
          ¡    Loading is provided from the side entrance via double doors
          ¡    A patrician wall allows this space to open up and incorporate the supper room for larger
               events
          ¡    Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-7pm

          Figure 1     Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Main Auditorium

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          Supper Room:
          Area: 112m2                                               Condition: Very good
          Capacity:
          ¡    Cocktail = 117
          ¡    Theatre = 100
          ¡    Banquet = 60
          General:
          ¡    A large, open flexible space separated from the main hall/auditorium with a partitioning wall
               that can combine the two spaces.
          ¡    There is no audio/visual equipment provided.
          ¡    Lighting and heating as per the main auditorium.

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          Figure 2    Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Supper Room

          Meeting Room
          Area: 30m2 (approx.)                                      Condition: Average
          Capacity: 10-15 (approx.)
          ¡    A small meeting room located up a narrow staircase from the entrance lobby/foyer.
          ¡    A large board room table and seating is provided and is rarely used.
          ¡    Wall mounted heat pump with standard florescent lighting.

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          Figure 3    Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Meeting Room

          Outside
          ¡    Good visibility & signage from the street
          ¡    No designated outside area is provided
          ¡    A small public space with seating and paving runs adjacent to the hall
          ¡    A notice board is located to the entrance of the foyer displaying community and upcoming
               events

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          Figure 4    Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Exterior View from Buckingham Street

          Miscellaneous
          Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to
          use.
          Current users
          The main community groups that use this facility include:

           Arrowtown Village Association                    Creative Queenstown
           Dance works                                      Josephine Forrester Spiritual Day
           Drama Queenstown                                 Circus Quirkus
           Linedancing                                      Plunket
           Shotover Country Music Club                      Queenstown Lions
           Arrow Entertainers                               Wakatipu Lions
           Arrow Miners band                                Remarkable Theatre
           Q-pact                                           Arrowtown Horticultural Society
           Arrowtown cub scouts                             Woolpress
           Arrowtown Autumn Festival                        Southern Lakes Funerals
           Arrowtown Creative Arts Society                  Arrowtown Rugby Club

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          Figure 5    Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall: Floorplan

          2. Arrowtown Community Centre
          Address: Jack Reid Park, Centennial Ave, Arrowtown
          Date Visited: 15.04.2019

          General Description
          Located within Jack Reid Park, in the centre of Arrowtown this new purpose-built facility is the
          home to the local rugby club, scout den & community rooms. The Rugby changing rooms and
          scout den are located at opposite ends of the building with 3 interconnecting flexible
          community spaces in the middle. These can be configured to be 3 individual rooms or 1 large
          open space. There is a commercial kitchen and licenced bar that open out on the central
          community space. Large doors open out from each room to a small decked area that overlooks
          the Arrowtown rugby field/domain.

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          Figure 6    Arrowtown Community Centre: Exterior

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 2019                                  Wifi: Yes
          Total Area: 627 m2                                         Hire Type: Dry hire facility
          Capacity: 264                                              Audio/Visual: None provided.
          Freestanding: Yes                                          Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for
                                                                     general day to day use of the hall. If
          Floors: One
                                                                     speciality lighting is required this is
          Security: Alarm                                            provided externally by the hirer.
          Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system                        Legal: Owned and operated by the
          Heating: Central heating and                               QLDC
          underfloor heating                                         Accessibility: Ramped access from the
          Parking: 22 with 2 accessible spaces                       parking area. All rooms have level
          and marked loading bays                                    access.

          Central Community Rooms (x3)
          Area: 60 m2 (180 m2 total)                                 Condition: Excellent
          Capacity: 264 (combined)

            MAIN AUDITORIUM                   YES/NO         NOTES
            Visual/Audio                         No
            House Lighting                       No
            Lighting Bridge                      No

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              Control Room                         No
              Accessibility                       Yes            No specific disability access. On ground level,
                                                                 can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
              Seating                             Yes            Hire includes 120 x upholstered chairs.
                                                                 Arranged according to user requirements
              Acoustics                           Yes            Acoustic panels
              Stage                                No
              Backstage                            No
              Bar                                 Yes            Licensed. Opens into main community room
              Catering                             No            Commercial kitchen available for external
                                                                 caterers

          Other
          ¡     As this is a brand new facility, it is yet to discover what key community groups/users will
                utilise this facility. It is envisaged that a wide range of community groups (yoga, board
                meetings, dance groups, weddings, dinners etc) will form the key user groups.
          ¡     The facility is also the Arrowtown Rugby clubrooms no other event/group can use the
                facility in the weekends between April to September due to rugby games being held here.

          Figure 7      Arrowtown Community Centre: Central Community Room

          Figure 8      Arrowtown Community Centre: Commercial Kitchen and Bar

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          Figure 9    Arrowtown Community Centre: Floorplan

          3. Camp Glenorchy
          Address: Cole Street, Glenorchy 9372
          Date Visited: 13.04.2019

          General Description
          Camp Glenorchy is New Zealand’s first Net Zero Energy Retreat & Cabin facility set in
          beautifully landscaped grounds. The site has been built using green design philosophies and
          sustainable operating practice, with Camp Glenorchy using 50% less energy and water than
          traditional buildings. Completed in 2018 the beautifully appointed central gathering space at
          Camp Glenorchy houses a community kitchen, dining room, amenities and a covered shelter
          with huge campfire and guest BBQs.
          The Homestead Building offers highly-configurable, high-tech and inspiring spaces for receptions,
          large meetings, retreats, small break-outs, family celebrations, weddings, private dining and more.
          This has become the 2nd all-purpose function facility in the Glenorchy community after the
          Glenorchy Community Hall.

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 2018                                 Freestanding: Yes
          Total Area: approx. 540m2                                 Floors: One
          Capacity: 137 (Humbodlt Room)                             Security: Alarm

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          Fire Protection: Fire Alarm                                   Accessibility: No specific disability
                                                                        access. On ground level, can get
          Wifi: Yes
                                                                        wheelchair in via foyer
          Audio/Visual: Audio & visual available
          to Humboldt Room

          Figure 10   Camp Glenorchy: Entrance and Landscaped Grounds

          Entrance Lobby/Foyer
          Very high quality entrance foyer spaces connecting through to the shared commercial kitchen &
          dining room, the greenstone room, conservatory & the Humboldt Room (primary function
          room).
          Humboldt Room
          Area: 170 m2                                                  Condition: Excellent
          Capacity: 137
           HUMBOLDT ROOM                YES/NO               NOTES
           Visual/Audio                 Yes                  Basic PA System only. Fully wired but external
                                                             equipment required.
           Lighting                     Yes                  LED pendant lighting and directions LED wall
                                                             lighting for art installations
           Lighting Bridge              No
           Control Room                 No
           Accessibility                Yes                  No specific disability access. On ground level,
                                                             can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
           Seating                      Yes                  Hire includes seating. Arranged according to
                                                             user requirements
           Stage                        No
           Backstage                    No
           Bar                          No

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           Catering                    Yes                Catering available from the General Store (same
                                                          ownership). Large shared kitchen facilities also
                                                          available.

          ¡    Very well-equipped flexible function space with fully wired facilities (external equipment
               required).
          ¡    The room opens up to a number of landscaped courtyard spaces that connect other
               facilities within Camp Glenorchy.

          Figure 11   Camp Glenorchy: Humboldt Room

          Current users
          The venue is reportedly becoming more popular with community and performing groups.
          These include but not limited to:
          ¡    Yoga & Pilates
          ¡    Balls & dances
          ¡    Dinners
          ¡    Guest speaker evenings
          ¡    Plays, dance, comedy
          ¡    Conferences
          ¡    Weddings, birthdays and reunions

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          Figure 12   Camp Glenorchy – Humboldt Room Floor Plan

          4. Glenorchy Community Hall
          Address: 26 Mull Street, Glenorchy
          Date Visited: 13.04.2019

          General Description
          The Glenorchy Community Hall is located just a short walk from the lake front and is situated
          centrally within the Glenorchy township (population of around 350). The facility was built in
          1943, with the ‘supper room’ added later in the 1980’s. The building is over one level which has
          disabled access from the informal street parking area. The facility is made up of a foyer, 2 main
          rooms (supper room & the main hall), toilets, storage rooms and a small domestic style kitchen.
          Adjoining the facility are public toilets and a storage shed.

          Figure 13   Glenorchy Community Hall: Exterior

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          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 1943/1980s                             Heating: Original wall bar heaters
          Total Area: 300 m2 approx.                                  Parking: Informal street parking – no
                                                                      dedicated spaces
          Capacity: 120 (Main Hall)
                                                                      Wifi: No
          Freestanding: Yes, with adjoining public
          toilets                                                     Audio/Visual: Audio & visual (speakers
                                                                      & projector) available to main hall with
          Floors: One with a raised stage
                                                                      audio relay to supper room.
          Security: None
                                                                      Accessibility: Level/ramped access into
          Fire Protection: Fire extinguishers and                     the foyer giving access to the Main Hall
          domestic smoke alarms                                       & Supper room.
          Entrance Lobby/Foyer
          Area: 6 m2                                                  Condition: Average
          ¡    The small space provides access to the main hall off to one side and supper room off to the
               other.
          ¡    This space is rarely used for anything other than a transitional space to the facility’s main
               rooms.
          Main Hall
          Area: 136 m2                                                Condition: Good
          Capacity: 120
           MAIN HALL                     YES/NO       NOTES
           Visual/Audio                     Yes       Audio & visual (speakers & projector) available to
                                                      main hall with audio relay to supper room.
           House Lighting                   Yes       Very limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer
                                                      organises external audio/visual contractors
           Lighting Bridge                  No
           Control Room                     No        Technicians set up either to the side of the stage or in
                                                      a corner of the auditorium if required
           Accessibility                    Yes       No specific disability accesses. On ground level, can
                                                      get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
           Seating                          Yes       Hire includes seats that can be arranged according to
                                                      the user requirements
           Acoustics                        No        Acoustics reported as being very poor.
           Stage                            Yes       4.3x4.9m (21.m2). Stair access from main hall.
           Backstage                        No
           Bar                              No
           Catering                         No        Domestic style kitchen accessed from the Supper
                                                      Room.

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          ¡    Large open room with timber floors and a softwood wood panel walls.
          ¡    Heating is by original bar heaters fixed to the wall.
          ¡    Fluorescent tube lighting provides adequate lighting for day to day usage. No specialty
               lighting available for art exhibitions etc.
          ¡    The hall is used for a large range of events & preforming arts including Yoga, gymnastics,
               balls, town meetings. This space is often used in conjunction with ‘The Lodge’ which is
               located across the road. The lodge offers a room that can hold approx. 70 people and
               offers catering facilities (bar & food) from the Lodges restaurant.

          Figure 14   Glenorchy Community Hall: Main Hall

          Supper Room
          Area: 65 m2                                              Condition: Good
          Capacity: unknown
          ¡    Medium sized open room with open plan kitchen (domestic style) kitchen facilities
          ¡    Carpet floor coverings with wooden panel and plasterboard walls
          ¡    Heating is by a freestanding fire (wood)
          ¡    Lighting is standard overhead incandescent lighting
          ¡    This room has audio relay from the main hall
          ¡    Access out onto deck area overlooking a park like setting & future ‘museum’ site

          Figure 15   Glenorchy Community Hall: Supper Room and Kitchen Facilities

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          Current Users
          Events are publicised on the local community website, community notice board and on the
          local radio station. The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community
          groups, individuals and performing groups. These include but not limited to:
          ¡    Sports groups
          ¡    Yoga & Pilates
          ¡    Balls & dances
          ¡    Dinners & banquets
          ¡    Guest speaker evenings
          ¡    The local school (within walking distance) also utilise the Community Hall as the School
               does not have a hall facility of its own.
          ¡    Plays, dance, comedy
          ¡    Conferences

          4. Hawea Flat Community Centre
          Address: Cnr Camp Hill Rd & Kane Rd, Hawea Flat 9382
          Date Visited: 12.04.2019

          General Description
          The Hawea Flat Community Hall is a quintessential rural NZ community hall that offers an
          important facility that is well utilised by the community. The facility was built in 1957 with some
          minor additions made later. The building is primarily over one level and is accessed from
          informal street parking. It comprises of a small entrance lobby, a main hall with stage, club room
          and a domestic style kitchen. Overall the facility is in average condition and could do with
          refreshing.

          Figure 16   Hawea Flat Community Hall: Exterior and Notice Board

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 1957                                          Capacity: 191 (Main Hall)
          Total Area: 375 m2                                                 Freestanding: Yes

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          Security: None                                               Parking: Informal street parking
          Fire Protection: Fire extinguishers and                      Wifi: No
          domestic smoke alarms
                                                                       Audio/Visual: No audio or visual
          Heating: 6x Heatpumps to main Hall.                          resources available
          1x Heatpump to club room.
          Entrance Lobby/Foyer
          Area: 6 m2            Condition: Average
          ¡     Provides access to the main hall, storage rooms, toilets and disused ‘ticket’ office all of
                which appear to be in original condition.
          ¡     There is no scope for this space to be used as a transitional space to the main hall and
                toilets due to its size.
          Main Hall
          Area: 223 m2                                                 Condition: Good
          Capacity: 191
              MAIN HALL                   YES/NO             NOTES
              Visual/Audio                No
              House Lighting              No
              Lighting Bridge             No
              Control Room                No
              Accessibility               Yes                No specific disability access. On ground level,
                                                             can get wheelchair in via foyer without ramp
              Seating                     Yes                Hire includes seating that can be arranged
                                                             according to the requirements of the user
              Acoustics                   No                 Carpet to the rear wall of the stage only
              Stage                       Yes                7.5x4.1m (31m2) with access vis ramp from the
                                                             main hall
              Backstage                   No                 Clubroom located to the rear of the stage that
                                                             would be used as backstage if required
              Bar                         No                 Small bar that is connected to the kitchen and
                                                             services the club room
              Catering                    No                 Standard domestic style kitchen in average
                                                             condition

          ¡     Large open room with timber floors and a softwood wood panel walls.
          ¡     The timber floors have various sport court markings as the hall is utilised by the local school
                (located across the road).
          ¡     A storage room accessed from the main hall stores the tables and chairs which can be set
                up in the main hall according to the requirements of each event.

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          ¡    Lighting looks to have been upgraded and provides adequate lighting for day to day usage
               of the hall.

          Figure 17   Hawea Flat Community Hall: Main Hall

          Club Room
          Area: 38 m2 approx.                                        Condition: Average
          ¡    A small room located at the rear of the stage that can be access from the kitchen/bar, the
               main hall or externally by stairs at the back of the hall.
          ¡    Currently houses a variety of couches and a Piano (appears to be mainly a storage area).
          ¡    Floor and wall treatments are the same as the main hall (timber floor and timber panel
               walls).
          Kitchen/Bar
          Area: 18 m2 approx.                                 Condition: Average
          ¡    A small kitchen and bar facility is provided adjacent to the stage and club room. Basic
               domestic appliances provided (free standing ranges, fridge, ZIP hotwater etc). An
               assortment of cutlery is also available.

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          Figure 18   Hawea Flat Community Hall: Kitchen and Bar

          Current Users
          The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community groups, individuals and
          performing groups. These include but not limited to:
          ¡    Sports groups
          ¡    Yoga & Pilates
          ¡    Balls & dances
          ¡    Dinners & banquets
          ¡    Guest speaker evenings
          ¡    Local Schools
          ¡    Festival of Colour

          Figure 19   Hawea Flat Community Hall: Floorplan

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          6. Lake Hawea Community Centre
          Address: 28 Myra Street, Lake Hawea 9345
          Date Visited: 12.04.2019

          General Description
          The Lake Hawea Community Centre is located just a short walk from the lake front and is
          situated centrally within the Lake Hawea township (population of around 2000). Set in the local
          domain, adjacent to the bowling green, sports fields & children’s playground it is easily accessible
          and is well sign posted from the street. The facility was built in 1992, with a Library and meeting
          room added in 1997 and further extensions including a commercial kitchen, enhanced foyer
          area, new family room & toilets in 2004. The building is primarily over one level and has
          disabled access from the parking area and a basement storage area with toilets & archive room.
          Overall the facility is in excellent condition.

          Figure 20   Lake Hawea Community Centre: Exterior

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 1992,1997 &                           Parking: 45 spaces, 2 disabled spaces
          2004                                                       and bus parking
          Total Area: 578m2                                          Wifi: Yes
          Capacity: 400 (250 seated)                                 Dining Facilities: 40 modern trestle
                                                                     tables (190 x 85cm), 250 chairs,
          Freestanding: Yes (including the
                                                                     Cutlery for 200+ settings, 200+ large
          community library)
                                                                     dinner plates, side plates, dessert bowls,
          Floors: One with a basement storage                        coffee cups, Wine glasses, water glasses
          area                                                       and carafes
          Security: Alarm System                                     Audio/Visual: Access to a data
          Fire Protection: Fire alarm & sprinklers                   projector with a short throw screen,
          to each room                                               sound system and options of fixed,
                                                                     cordless or lapel microphone.
          Heating: Diesel central heating system
          on thermostats                                             Legal: Privately owned and operated by
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          Accessibility: Accessible entrance from
          the parking area vis a ramp. Accessible
          toilets also provided.
          Entrance Lobby/Foyer
          Area: 24 m2                                 Condition: Very good
          ¡    The space displays a large white board displaying the weekly events and upcoming events
               that have booked the facility.
          ¡    The Function room and Main Hall are both accessed from this space as well as the toilets,
               family room, and industrial kitchen.
          ¡    A cleaning cupboard and storage room are also accessed from this space.
          ¡    This space is rarely used for anything other than a transitional space to the facility’s main
               rooms.
          Main Hall
          Area: 300 m2                                Condition: Excellent
          Capacity: 300 (250 seated with tables)
           MAIN HALL                       YES/NO           NOTES
           Visual/Audio                       Yes           Access to a data projector with a short throw
                                                            screen, sound system and options of fixed,
                                                            cordless or lapel microphone (shared with the
                                                            function room)
           House Lighting                     No
           Lighting Bridge                    No
           Control Room                       No
           Accessibility                      Yes           Accessible entrance from the parking area.
                                                            Once inside all rooms have level access.
           Seating                            Yes           Hire includes 250 chairs. Arranged according to
                                                            user requirements
           Acoustics                          Yes           Acoustic panels fixed to the walls
           Stage                              No
           Backstage                          No
           Bar                                Yes           Licenced. There are 2 bars one for each of the
                                                            Main Hall & Function room
           Catering                           No            Commercial kitchen (dry hire) available for
                                                            external caterers

          ¡    Large open flexible space with a private deck overlooking the adjacent sports grounds. Has
               access to the commercial kitchen, bar (with cooler room), toilets and family room.
          ¡    The space is fitted with acoustic sound panels and is well lit by skylights, perimeter windows
               & LED lights.

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          ¡    There is currently no stage provided

          Figure 21   Lake Hawea Community Centre: Main Hall

          Function Room
          Area: 100 m2                                             Condition: Excellent
          Capacity: 100 (60-70 seated with tables)
          ¡    Large open room that overlooks the bowling green with its own designated bar and fully
               equipped kitchen
          ¡    Large opening doors allow this space to be connected to the Main Hall to create one larger
               hireable venue.
          ¡    The space comes with access to a data projector with a short throw screen, a sound
               system and options of fixed, cordless or lapel microphone (shared with the Main Hall)

          Figure 22   Lake Hawea Community Centre: Function Room

          Current Users
          The venue is reportedly very well utilised by a large range of community groups, individuals and
          performing groups. These include but not limited to:
          ¡    Sports groups (bowls, cricket,                             ¡    Balls & dances
               rugby, football etc)
                                                                          ¡    Dinners & banquets
          ¡    Weddings
                                                                          ¡    Quest speaker evenings
          ¡    Yoga & Pilates
                                                                          ¡    Quiz nights

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          ¡    Art Exhibitions (space provided                        ¡    Local Schools
               only – no facilities to display work
                                                                      ¡    Arts on Tour Programme (plays,
               provided i.e board, hanging
                                                                           comedy, music)
               equipment)
                                                                      ¡    Conferences

          Figure 23   Lake Hawea Community Centre: Floor Plan

          7. Lake Hayes Pavilion
          Address: 1/719 Gibbston Hwy, Lake Hayes 9371
          Date Visited: 15.04.2019

          General Description
          The Lakes Hayes Pavilion is located on State Highway 6 between Queenstown and
          Arrowtown. It is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Queenstown International Airport
          and 15 minutes from the Queenstown central business district. The Pavilion is a popular
          wedding and function venue and has a purpose-built marquee pad if additional space is
          required. Lakes Hayes Pavilion has recently been refurbished including repainting, new
          hardwood flooring and a sealed car park. It has full commercial kitchen facilities and over 2,500
          m2 of outside space.
          The facility provides a main hall space, bar, commercial kitchen, meeting room, toilets (including
          1 accessible toilet) and storage.

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          Figure 24   Lakes Hayes Pavillion: Exterior

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 1983/84                                 Wifi: No
          Total Area: 294 m2 approx.                                   Hire Type: Dry hire facility
          Capacity: 200 approx                                         Audio/Visual: None
          Freestanding: Yes                                            Lighting: New retrofitted LED lighting. If
                                                                       speciality lighting is required this is
          Floors: One
                                                                       provided externally by the hirer.
          Security: None
                                                                       Legal: Owned and operated by the
          Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system                          QLDC
          Heating: Central Heating                                     Accessibility: No specific disability
          Parking: Adjacent public parking area                        access. On ground level, can get
          (free) 30 spaces, 1 accessible parking                       wheelchair in and out without a ramp

          Entrance Lobby/Foyer
          N/A
          Main Hall
          Area: 144 m2                                   Condition: Very good
          Capacity:
          ¡     Cocktail = 160
          ¡     Theatre = 130
          ¡     Banquet = 90-105

              MAIN HALL                         YES/NO        NOTES
              Visual/Audio                         No         If required, the hirer organises external
                                                              audio/visual contractors
              House Lighting                       No         Standard LED Lighting
              Lighting Bridge                      No
              Control Room                         No         Technicians set up in a discrete area of the
                                                              main hall if required

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              Accessibility                        Yes            No specific disability access. On ground level,
                                                                  can get wheelchair in and out without a ramp
              Seating                              Yes            Hire includes 100 x sebel plastic seats.
                                                                  Arranged according to user requirements
              Acoustics                             No
              Stage                                 No
              Backstage                             No
              Bar                                  Yes            Licensed. Opens into main hall
              Catering                              No            Commercial kitchen available for external
                                                                  caterers

          ¡     There is an adjoining concrete pad that can be utilised for marques and additional event
                space. This is connected to the main hall by 2 sets of double opening doors.
          ¡     The space is primarily used for conference groups, weddings and dance groups.
          ¡     Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-7pm for community
                groups.

          Figure 25     Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Main Hall and Commercial Kitchen

          Meeting Room
          Area: 31 m2 approx.                               Condition: Very good.
          Capacity: unknown
          ¡     Chairs and table included in hire. To be set up and arranged by the hirer
          ¡     No AV facilities
          ¡     According to QLDC this room is rarely used

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          Figure 26   Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Meeting Room

          Outside
          ¡    Good visibility & signage from the street
          ¡    Over 2,500 sq m of outdoor space available with views over Lake Hayes
          ¡    Small carpark (31 spaces) that is shared with the surrounding recreational activities
          Miscellaneous
          Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to
          use.
          Current Users
          The main community groups that use this facility include:
          ¡    Line dancing                                          ¡    Salvation Army
          ¡    Lakes theatre arts                                    ¡    Southern Lakes Funerals
          ¡    Plunket                                               ¡    Queenstown Primary School
          ¡    Arrowtown Rugby Club                                  ¡    Southern Reap
          ¡    DOC                                                   ¡    Sports Central Otago
          ¡    Wakatipu Ski Club                                     ¡    Wakatipu Buddy Programme
          ¡    Church of Christ                                      ¡    A&P Society
          ¡    Christian Congregation                                ¡    Wakatipu Wildlife Trust

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          Figure 27   Lakes Hayes Pavilion: Floorplan

          8. Lake Wanaka Centre
          Address: 89 Ardmore St, Wanaka 9305
          Date Visited 12.04.2019

          General Description
          The Lake Wanaka Centre is a specially designed multiuse complex with a large auditorium,
          mezzanine level, commercial kitchen, multiple bars and a series of function rooms. The Centre
          is located right in the middle of town, with the Lake just across the road. The Lake Wanaka
          Centre is often used for a variety of community events including dancing groups, theatre, live
          productions, conferences and galas.

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 2001                               Fire Protection: Fire Alarm & sprinkler
                                                                  system
          Total Area: approx. 1100 m2 (ground
          floor)                                                  Heating: Central heating system. Each
                                                                  room controlled independently using
          Capacity: 500 (Main Auditorium)
                                                                  thermostats
          Freestanding: Yes
                                                                  Parking: 3 parking spaces, 2 accessible
          Floors: Two                                             spaces
          Security: None                                          Wifi: Yes

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          Hire type: Dry hire facility                                 Legal: Owned and operated by the
                                                                       QLDC
          Audio/Visual: Extensive audio across
          the facility, limited visual facilities                      Accessibility: Accessible access to
          provided                                                     Entrance foyer, Main Auditorium &
                                                                       Armstrong Room (no disabled access
          Lighting: Excellent
                                                                       to mezzanine level)
          Entrance Lobby/Foyer
          Area: approx 100 m2                                   Condition: Very good
          ¡    Provides access to the Main Auditorium, commercial kitchen, ticket office, offices, toilets
               and to the mezzanine level.
          ¡    Has audio relay from the Main Auditorium.
          ¡    Ticket office available but rarely used. For ticket sales/ collection/checking tables are usually
               set up in foyer.

          Figure 28   Lake Wanaka Centre

          Main Auditorium
          Area: 280 m2                        Condition: Excellent
          Capacity:
          ¡    Cocktail = 500
          ¡    Theatre = 330
          ¡    Banquet = 200
           MAIN AUDITORIUM                 YES/NO     NOTES

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           Visual/Audio                      Yes        Extensive audio across the facility. Protectors &
                                                        screens are available.
           House Lighting                    Yes        Standard house lighting provided. If specialist lighting
                                                        is required, the hirer organises external audio/visual
                                                        contractors
           Orchestra Pit                     Yes        Rarely used as the sound quality is better from the
                                                        auditorium or stage and the size is restricting.
           Control Room                      Yes        Rarely used as the sound quality is very poor from
                                                        this space. Technicians set up either to the side of the
                                                        stage or on the mezzanine level
           Accessibility                     Yes        Accessible access via the lobby/foyer
           Seating                           Yes        129 Tiered seating, 260 upholstered seats provided
           Acoustics                         Yes        Moveable acoustic panels
           Stage                             Yes        11.9x9m (107m2) Good quality stage with good
                                                        lighting and sound facilities. Three different size
                                                        configurations available. Access from main auditorium
                                                        or from the wings. There is a raised loading bay to
                                                        the Southern Wing.
           Backstage                         Yes        Dressing rooms (with audio relay/paging) are available
                                                        to either side of the stage. Both have good lighting,
                                                        mirrors, toilet and shower facilities
           Bar                               Yes        Licensed. Opens into main auditorium
           Catering                          No         Commercial kitchen available for external caterers

          ¡    Excellent sight lines to the stage from all areas of the auditorium
          ¡    Tiered seating stacks away to create large open flexible space for dinners and galas etc.
          ¡    Directional LED lighting on the perimeter walls for art installations/exhibitions

          Figure 29   Lake Wanaka Centre: Main Auditorium

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          Figure 30   Lake Wanaka Centre: Stage

          Armstrong Room
          Area: 96 m2                             Condition: Excellent
          Capacity:
          ¡    Cocktail = 150
          ¡    Theatre = 100
          ¡    Banquet = 80
          Other:
          ¡    A large, open flexible space separated from the main auditorium with a partitioning wall
               that can open to combine the two spaces.
          ¡    Shared audio/visual equipment with the main auditorium. Projector and screen available.
          ¡    LED lighting
          ¡    Used or events such as yoga, weddings, and conferences

          Figure 31   Lake Wanaka Centre: Armstrong Room

          Faulks Room
          Area: 42 m2                             Condition: Very good
          Capacity:
          ¡    Cocktail = 60

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          ¡    Theatre = 50
          ¡    Banquet = 40
          Other:
          ¡    A small, more intimate room for functions on the mezzanine level with small kitchen
          ¡    Shared audio/visual equipment with the main auditorium. Projector and screen available.
          ¡    Used for workshops, conferences & meetings
          ¡    Chairs & tables included in hire
          ¡    Access to main auditorium via mezzanine level (no disabled access)

          Figure 32   Lake Wanaka Centre: Faulks Room

          Outside
          ¡    Good visibility & signage from the street
          ¡    Small amphitheatre overlooking the creek (rarely used)
          ¡    Perimeter path network used by the public to access the Wanaka Arts Centre, Library and
               wider street network
          ¡    A notice board is located at the street frontage community and upcoming events
          ¡    Limited parking with 2x accessible spaces
          ¡    Raised loading bay to the rear of the facility off Dunmore Street

          Figure 33   Lake Wanaka Centre: Amphitheatre

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          Current Users
          The venue is primarily used for:
          ¡    Performing Arts                                       ¡   Comedy
          ¡    Theatre                                               ¡   Speakers
          ¡    Dinners & banquets                                    ¡   Music
          ¡    Conferences                                           ¡   Dance groups
          ¡    Awards evenings
          The main community groups that use the facility include:
          ¡    Wanaka Baptist Church                                 ¡   Bike Wanaka
          ¡    UC Smallbore Raffle Club                              ¡   A&P Society
          ¡    Festival of Colour                                    ¡   Chamber of Commerce
          ¡    Community Network                                     ¡   Violin Class
          ¡    Local Schools                                         ¡   Classically Music
          ¡    Wanaka Ambassador Programme                           ¡   Mountain Film Festival
          ¡    Concert Society                                       ¡   Rotary
          ¡    Shaping our Future                                    ¡   Lions Club
          ¡    RSA                                                   ¡   YAMI
          ¡    Winter Games                                          ¡   UC Sports Academy
          ¡    Snowsports NZ                                         ¡   Wanaka Arts Society
          ¡    Dance Wanaka                                          ¡   Wanaka Alcohol Group
          ¡    Dance Out Loud                                        ¡   Volunteer Fire Brigade
          ¡    Ballet School                                         ¡   Rodeo Club

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          Figure 34   Lake Wanaka Centre: Floor Plans

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          9. Queenstown Events Centre
          Address: 33 Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton 9300
          Date Visited: 15.04.2019

          General Description
          The Queenstown Events Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sports and events complex five
          minutes’ drive from central Queenstown and adjacent to the Queenstown International
          Airport. This flexible venue offers an extensive range of function and meeting room facilities,
          which can be adapted to meet the needs of events of any size - concerts, events, gala dinners,
          conferences, trade shows, private functions and sports & recreation.

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 1997 with the                           Wifi: Yes
          public swimming pool added in 2008
                                                                       Hire Type: Dry hire facility
          Total Area: 1962m2 (Main auditorium
                                                                       Audio/Visual: Small PA system available.
          & 2x Function Rooms)
                                                                       For the larger set ups audio/visual is
          Capacity: 2300 approx. (including staff)                     done externally by the hirer.
          Freestanding: Yes                                            Lighting: Overall lighting is adequate for
                                                                       general day to day use of the hall. If
          Floors: Two, Elevator & Stairs available
                                                                       speciality lighting is required, this is
          Security: Alarm                                              provided externally by the hirer.
          Fire Protection: Fire alarm system                           Legal: Owned and operated by the
          Heating: Central heating and cooling                         QLDC
          system                                                       Staff: Staff are onsite during all opening
          Parking: 315 with overflow to adjacent                       hours
          sports grounds (weather permitting)
          Entrance Lobby/Foyer
          Large entrance foyer space that provides access to the pool, gym, QLDC offices and
          auditorium. The space houses a reception and ticket desk, small coffee shop, retail space and an
          area for displaying posters and public notices.

          Figure 35   Queenstown Events Centre: Entrance Foyer

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          Auditorium
          Area: 1,707 m2                         Condition: Excellent
          Capacity:
          ¡     Cocktail = 2000
          ¡     Theatre = 1700
          ¡     Banquet = 800
          ¡     Trade booth = 120
              AUDITORIUM                   YES/NO          NOTES
              Visual/Audio                 Yes             Small PA system available. For the larger set ups
                                                           audio/visual is done externally by the hirer. There is
                                                           no onsite technician.
              House Lighting               Yes             Limited. If specialist lighting is required, the hirer
                                                           organises external audio/visual contractors
              Lighting Bridge              No
              Accessibility                Yes             Front doors have disability button to open for
                                                           wheelchairs. Disability toilets/change male & female
                                                           on ground floor. Lift to upstairs rooms. Unisex
                                                           disability toilet upstairs
              Seating                      Yes             Some chairs (600) and tables provided. Stackable
                                                           tiered seating.
              Acoustics                    Yes             Acoustic panels
              Stage                        No
              Backstage                    No
              Bar                          Yes             Licensed. Accessible from the Leisure Room
              Catering                     No              Commercial kitchen available for external caterers
          ¡     Main users of this space include sport and corporate events i.e netball and dinner events
          ¡     Theatre (comedy, shows, plays etc) very rarely use this space
          ¡     This is the largest auditorium in the Queenstown Lakes District
          ¡     A variety of changing rooms and toilet facilities are accessible from the adjacent corridor
          ¡     A green room and various storage rooms are also connected to the main auditorium

          Figure 36     Queenstown Events Centre: Auditorium

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          Mezzanine Function Room
          Area: 205 m2                         Condition: Excellent
          Capacity:
          ¡    Cocktail = 250
          ¡    Theatre = 200
          ¡    Banquet = 120
          General
          ¡    A large, open flexible space on the mezzanine level that can be accessed via an elevator or
               stairs from the main foyer/lobby.
          ¡    It has access to a projector with surround sound and a basic audio-visual system
          ¡    A licenced bar & commercial kitchen are on the same mezzanine level and can be hired as
               a part of the function room.
          ¡    There is a partition wall that can be opened to overlook the main auditorium
          ¡    Seating and tables provided (shared with the auditorium)
          ¡    Toilets are shared with the meeting room.

          Figure 37   Queenstown Events Centre: Mezzanine Function Room

          Mezzanine Meeting Room
          Area: 52m2                                    Condition: Excellent
          Capacity:
          ¡    Cocktail = 50
          ¡    Theatre = 40
          ¡    Banquet = 20
          General:
          ¡    A smaller meeting room with board table and seating situated on the mezzanine level

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          ¡    Accessed via an elevator or stairs from the main foyer/lobby
          ¡    It has access to a projector but no sound system
          ¡    Seating and tables provided (shared with the auditorium)
          ¡    Toilets are shared with the mezzanine function room

          Figure 38   Queenstown Events Centre: Mezzanine Meeting Room

          Outside
          ¡    The adjacent sports fields and cricket oval have recently been upgraded with additional
               ground protections so these spaces can be utilised for outdoor events such as concerts.
          ¡    Some of the sports fields can also be used for overflow parking (weather dependant)
          ¡    Grandstand seating
          ¡    Good visibility and signage from the street

          Figure 39   Queenstown Events Centre: View towards Cricket Oval

          Miscellaneous
          Facility is run by the QLDC facility coordinator. Each hirer completes a facility induction prior to
          use.

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          Current Users
          The venue is primarily used for dinners & banquets, conferences, tradeshows, sporting events,
          and award evening. The main community groups that use the facility include:
          ¡    Bridge Club                                         ¡    NZ Customs, Health Care NZ
          ¡    Dance Works                                         ¡    Oranga Tamariki
          ¡    Pilates - Beth                                      ¡    Kahu Youth Trust
          ¡    Drama - Mia Blake                                   ¡    Environment Southland
          ¡    Various sports groups                               ¡    Inland Revenue
          ¡    QLDC Programmes                                     ¡    Plunket
          ¡    Queenstown Police                                   ¡    Lattitude Global Volunteering
          ¡    Local Schools                                       ¡    Master Builders Association

          Figure 40   Queenstown Events Centre: Floorplans

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          10. Queenstown Memorial Centre
          Address: 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown 9300
          Date Visited: 15.04.2019

          General Description
          Located in the Queenstown CBD the recently refurbished Queenstown Memorial Centre
          offers versatility and flexibility as one of central Queenstown’s larger venues
          The main auditorium space offers a variety of seating and room options allowing for both
          theatre and dining configurations. Incorporated into the complex are two function rooms and a
          commercial kitchen.

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: Built in 1959,                    Floors: Three with a basement storage
          upgraded in 1998/2012                                  area & dressing rooms. RSA rooms
                                                                 (Gallipoli Room) and control room are
          Total Area: 1126m2 approx.
                                                                 located on 1st floor.
          Auditorium Capacity: 500 (standing)
                                                                 Security: Pin code to main door
          Freestanding: Yes
                                                                 Fire Protection: Alarms
                                                                 Heating: Central heating

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          Parking: 3x 5 minute parks provided                            Audio/Visual: PA System, house lighting,
          with no other designated parking.                              audio & visual relays to all other rooms
          Multiple pay & display parking areas are                       (including paging to dressing rooms). If
          within close proximity of the venue                            speciality lighting is required, this is
                                                                         provided externally by the hirer.
          Wifi: Yes
                                                                         Legal: Owned and operated by the
          Hire Type: Dry hire facility
                                                                         QLDC
                                                                         Accessibility: Ramp from foyer to main
                                                                         hall/meeting rooms. The stairway to
                                                                         the Gallipoli room has a seated stairlift
          Entrance Lobby
          The 110 m2 space provides access to the main hall/auditorium, ‘Supper’ Room and the toilet.
          There is a ticket box (with eftpos) and access to the upper floor via stairs and a chair lift. Rarely
          used for events/exhibition space (1-2 requests a year). It is often used as a spill out space for
          the auditorium and supper room. Overall condition of this space is very good.

          Figure 41   Queenstown Memorial Centre: Entrance Lobby

          Main Hall
          Area: 352 m2                         Condition: Very good
          Capacity:
          Theatre = 422
          Standing = 500
           MAIN AUDITORIUM               YES/NO         NOTES
           Visual/Audio/Lighting         Yes            In-house public address system, house lighting, three
                                                        phase power, and excellent sound and lighting
                                                        infrastructure.

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           House Lighting                Yes            Good house lighting. If additional lighting required,
                                                        the hirer organises external audio/visual contractors
           Lighting Bridge               No
           Control Room                  Yes            Small control room to the rear of the main hall on
                                                        the 1st level. Access from the foyer.
           Accessibility                 Yes            Ramp to main hall/meeting rooms.
           Seating                       Yes            172-tiered seating units, 260 upholstered chairs
           Acoustics                     Yes
           Stage                         Yes            6x15m (90m2). Storage room and loading dock
                                                        with large double doors off southern wing. Access
                                                        to changing rooms from both wings.
           Backstage                     Yes            4 x Dressing room in basement level with paging,
                                                        shower & toilet facilities.
           Bar                           Yes            Licensed. Opens into main auditorium & supper
                                                        rooms
           Catering                      No             Commercial kitchen available for external caterers

          ¡    The primary theatre/production venue in Queenstown
          ¡    Key users of the auditorium include trade shows, dinners, theatre, productions, school
               groups, festivals, concerts, drama and dancing groups
          ¡    There is no in-house tech, all done externally
          ¡    Venue is available from 8am – Midnight. Peak usage is between 3pm-8pm

          Figure 42   Queenstown Memorial Centre: Main Hall

          Supper Room
          Area: 134 m2 approx.                           Condition: Very good
          ¡    A large, open flexible space separated with access to a commercial kitchen and bar.
          ¡    Views over lake Wakatipu rugby field.
          ¡    No audio/visual provided.
          ¡    Stacking doors can be opening to incorporate the foyer into the space.
          ¡    Often used for QLDC meetings.

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          Figure 43   Queenstown Memorial Centre: Supper Room & Bar

          Outside
          ¡    Good visibility & signage from the street
          ¡    Located adjacent the Wakatipu Rugby field (not available to be used as part of the venue)
          ¡    A notice board is located to the entrance of the foyer displaying community and upcoming
               events

          Figure 44   Queenstown Memorial Centre: Exterior

          Current Users
          The venue is primarily used for performing arts, dinners & banquets, conferences, tradeshows,
          and award evenings. The main community groups that use the facility include:
          ¡    Boomerang Bags                                          ¡    Jigsaw Central Lakes
          ¡    Queenstown Performing Arts                              ¡    Chamber of Commerce
               Cultural Trust (Qpact)
                                                                       ¡    Winter Games
          ¡    QT School of Dance
                                                                       ¡    Japanese Society
          ¡    Wakatipu Conservatoire of
                                                                       ¡    Paragliding Club
               Classical Ballet
                                                                       ¡    Clubs NZ
          ¡    Anya Gorobets Dance School
                                                                       ¡    Cure Kids

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          ¡    Local Schools (Wakatipu, St                                ¡    QT Ballet School
               Josephs)
                                                                          ¡    Jazz Festival
          ¡    Czech & Slovac Club
                                                                          ¡    Queenstown Volunteer Fire
          ¡    Queenstown Resort College                                       Brigade
          ¡    Banff Film Festival                                        ¡    Catalyst Trust

          Figure 45   Queenstown Memorial Centre: Floorplan

          11. Queenstown Performing Arts Centre
          Address: 49/48 Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300
          Date Visited: 16.04.2019

          General Description
          Located in the CBD of Queenstown, in a converted classroom from the old high school that
          was built in the 1930/1940s. The Queenstown Performing Arts Centre (Qpact) comprises of 3
          main dance studios that are in average condition.

          Figure 46   Queenstown Performing Arts Centre: Exterior

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          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 1930/40’s                                 Parking: No designated parking, Pay &
                                                                         Display parking areas adjacent.
          Total Area: 550 m2
                                                                         Wifi: No
          Capacity: unknown
                                                                         Audio/Visual: Portable radios/stereos in
          Freestanding: Yes
                                                                         each of the dance studios
          Floors: One
                                                                         Lighting: Standard fluorescent lighting
          Security: None
                                                                         Legal: Owned by QLDC, operated by
          Fire Protection: Smoke alarm system                            the Queenstown Performing Arts
          Heating: Wall panel heaters                                    Centre Trust (QPACT)
                                                                         Accessibility: There is ramped access to
                                                                         studio A only.
          Studio A
          ¡    40 m2 with adjoining 37m2 flat stage area at once end.
          ¡    Accessible toilet within the stage area
          ¡    The stage space appears to be utilised as a storage area
          ¡    Double door loading access at rear of stage area
          Studio B
          ¡    77 m2 approx. Small moveable stage available in sections
          Studio C
          ¡    86 m2 approx.

          Figure 47   Queenstown Performing Arts Centre: Studios

          Studio A                                Studio B

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          Studio C

          Each of the dance studio provides:
          ¡    Timber floors with no acoustic treatments
          ¡    Mirrors on one wall for dance tutoring
          ¡    Wall and panel heating on timers
          ¡    Standard lighting
          ¡    Open flexible space
          ¡    No seating
          ¡    There is a waiting/cloakroom and toilets accessed from Studio B & C.
          Overall condition of the facility is average.
          Current Users
          The venue is primarily used for dancing (jazz, hip-hop, tap dancing, contemporary dancing,
          ballet) yoga and singing. The main community groups that use the facility include:
          ¡    Ican Models
          ¡    Queenstown School of Dance
          ¡    Dance Works Queenstown
          ¡    The Singers Workshop
          ¡    Flame Entertainment

          12. Skyline Events Centre
          Address: Brecon Street, Queenstown
          Date Visited: 17.04.2019

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          General Description
          Located at the top of the gondola overlooking Queenstown the Skyline Events Centre offers
          four key spaces for events and functions. The Wakatipu room is a large open flexible space
          used for the likes of weddings and conferences, with the Stratosfare Restaurant offering catering
          facilities for galas, conferences and a variety of dinners. A small theatre space is used for
          occasional movie screenings and live performances and a directors’ boardroom is available for
          corporate meetings.

          Key Info
          Year built/expanded: 1996.                                 Fire Protection: Full alarm/sprinkler
          Redevelopment plans which are set to                       system
          double the size of the facility are due
                                                                     Heating: Central heating system
          to be completed in 2023
                                                                     Parking: No designated parking
          Total Area: 1,300 m2
                                                                     WiFi: Yes
          Capacity: 900
                                                                     Audio/Visual: Basic PA System to
          Freestanding: Yes
                                                                     Wakatipu room. Full AV system to
          Floors: Two (Stair and Elevator access)                    theatre.
          Security: Full alarm system                                Lighting: Good quality halogen/LED
                                                                     lighting. If speciality lighting is required,
                                                                     this is provided externally by the hirer.
          Skyline Centre
          The facility is a large multi-use tourism facility that houses ticketing, merchandise sales, cafes,
          bars, restaurants, luge-ing, bungy, mountain biking. Access is via the gondola although there is a
          service access road for larger deliveries & set ups (not open to the public).

          Figure 48   View from Skyline Centre

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          Wakatipu Room
          Area: 312 m2                      Condition: Very good
          Capacity:
          ¡    Cocktail = 400
          ¡    Theatre = 400
          ¡    Banquet = 240
           WAKATIPU ROOM              YES/NO             NOTES
           Visual/Audio               Yes                Basic PA System only (microphone & speakers).
                                                         If additional AV is required, the hirer organises
                                                         external audio/visual contractors
           House Lighting             Yes                Very limited. If required, the hirer organises
                                                         external audio/visual contractors
           Lighting Bridge            No
           Control Room               No                 Technicians set up in an available space within
                                                         the room
           Accessibility              Yes                Accessible gondola and elevator access.
           Seating                    Yes                400 Seats available to be arranged in the space
                                                         as appropriate for the function
           Acoustics                  No
           Stage                      No                 Arranged externally by the hirer if required
           Backstage                  No
           Bar                        Yes
           Catering                   Yes                Catering - Stratosfare Restaurant

          ¡    Large open plan room that is primarily used for gala dinners and conferences.
          ¡    The space can be extended to include a café space and is serviced by a bar.
          ¡      The Wakatipu room is hired out approximately 200 times a year.
          ¡    The room has a variety of small outdoor balconies with seating.
          ¡    Can be divided into two separate spaces (Coronet Peak and Walter Peak) suitable for
               smaller groups or breakout areas.

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          Figure 49   Skyline Centre: Wakatipu Room

          Stratosfare Restaurant
          Area: 750m2                            Condition: Very good
          Capacity:
          ¡    Dining = 220-430
          ¡    Cocktail = 650
          General:
          ¡    Used mainly for awards dinners
          ¡    Provides catering to the Wakatipu room
          ¡    Central bar with separate lounge area
          ¡    Spilt over 3 levels with stair access too bottom two levels only
          ¡    Rigging is provided on the ceiling for projector screens etc. All AV facilities provided
               externally and arranged by the hirer

          Figure 50   Skyline Centre: Stratosfare Restaurant

          Theatre
          Capacity: 77 Tiered seating (due to be replaced)                           Condition: Average
          ¡    A small theatre space with excellent audio/visual facilities (movie theatre like setup) with
               projection room.
          ¡    Used for the occasional movie screenings and magic show
          ¡    This facility is due for updating with new seating

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          ¡    Currently the facility is under utilised

          Figure 51   Skyline Centre: Theatre

          Directors Room
          Area: 60 m2                                     Condition: Very Good
          Capacity:
          Cocktail = 30
          Theatre = 25
          Cabaret = 18
          ¡    The Director’s Room is a private function room
          ¡    Tea and coffee facilities available
          ¡    No AV facilities

          Figure 52   Skyline Centre: Directors Room

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          Figure 53   Skyline Centre: Floorplan

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          13. Lakes District Museum
          Address: 49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
          Date Visited: 16.04.2019

          General Description
          Housed in three historic buildings on the main street of Arrowtown, a 20-minute drive from
          Queenstown or 15 minutes from the Queenstown international airport. It is the home of the
          Lakes Museum, Gallery, Archives and Information Centre. The venue is incredibly busy with the
          gallery space being booked out 1 year in advance with each exhibition running for
          approximately 5 – 6 weeks. The Lakes District Museum has about 45,000 visitors to the
          museum a year and 15,000 visitors to the gallery space.
          1.        Type of institution occupying the building
          Museum, Gallery, Information Centre
          2.        Year built / year(s) renovated or expanded
          1878/1950/1970’s/1990’s (Gallery in 1993) & 2000’s.
          3.        Is the building owned or rented by the institution?
          Owned by the Lakes Museum Trust
          4.        Is the institution the sole tenant/owner of the building?
          Sole tenant/user
          5.        Is the building located in an earthquake or earth movement-prone zone?
          Yes
          6.        Are all building structures freestanding?
          Yes
          7.       Describe the type and location of public activities that take place in the building
          (exhibitions, events, other):
          Art & History related exhibitions, recitals, art exhibitions, photography exhibitions, school
          exhibitions.
          8.        Is the building undergoing construction or renovation at this time?
          No
          9.        How many floors does the building have?
          2, Stair access only
          10.       What is the total size (gross square footage) of the building?
          2,000m2 approx.
          11.     Specify the size of public areas: permanent and temporary exhibition spaces; foyer;
          other public areas (cafes, libraries, classrooms) – include floor space and ceiling height
          1,200m2 approx.

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