Pukeiti, Hollard Gardens and Tupare are available for weddings and other private events.
Before making your booking, check the Gardens Events Calendar to see if the property is available on the date you require. No more than one private event is hosted each day and private events cannot coincide with public events such as workshops.
Click on the appropriate link below, or scroll down the page, for more information about booking at each property.
Pukeiti Hollard Gardens Tupare
Pukeiti is an ideal venue for weddings and other private functions, with indoor and outdoor space and a catering service.
Just bear in mind that the property will always be open to the public from 9am to 5pm, with no entry charge.
Scroll down for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and information on how to book.
Conditions
The hirer has sole responsibility for:
- Hiring, setting up and removing any temporary structures e.g. marquees, tables, chairs, decorations. Removal must be done on the day of the event (or in the case of marquees only - as soon as possible).
- Making arrangements for catering, beverages, liquor licences etc.
- Ensuring that the site is cleared and all rubbish is removed from the gardens after the function (it is recommended that the hirer bring rubbish bins and ashtrays). The site must be left as it was found and any extra costs incurred in cleaning up the site will be recovered from the hirer's bond by the Taranaki Regional Council.
- Traffic management and parking. The Taranaki Regional Council is to be informed of the traffic plans.
- All events and functions must finish by 10.30pm
If the booking is cancelled within seven days of the event, the hire fee will not be refunded.
Charges
Garden wedding ceremonies
$230 (incl GST) plus $ 460.00 (incl GST) refundable bond
Garden functions (including wedding receptions)
$460.00 (incl GST) plus $920.00 (incl GST) refudable bond
How to book
Important: Before booking, check this website's events guide to make sure Pukeiti will be available on the day you have in mind.
Download the booking form by clicking the link below, then send it to the address provided.
Download garden booking form (350 KB)
FAQs
Q Is power available for music?
A Yes, power is available - the garden staff will show you the power points.
Q Can we decorate for our wedding ceremony?
A Yes, as long as you tidy up afterwards.
Q Is extra seating available?
A Seating is available for indoor functions. For outdoor events you will need to bring your own.
Q Can we hire the indoor space?
A Yes, the downstairs auditorium (Rata room) has a capacity of 80 and is available for hire.
Q What if we're planning an outside wedding and it rains on the day?
A We would advise you have an alternative venue in mind or the Rata room can be booked at the same time as back-up.
Hollard Gardens is an ideal venue for weddings and other private functions, with an events pavilion on the main lawn offering catering facilities and toilets.
Just bear in mind that the property will always be open to the public from 9am to 5pm daily and 9am to 8pm during daylight saving, with no entry charge.
Scroll down for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and information on how to book.
Conditions
The hirer has sole responsibility for:
- Hiring, setting up and removing any temporary structures e.g. marquees, tables, chairs, decorations. Removal must be done on the day of the event (or in the case of marquees only - as soon as possible).
- Making arrangements for catering, beverages, liquor licences etc.
- Ensuring that the site is cleared and all rubbish is removed from the gardens after the function (it is recommended that the hirer bring rubbish bins and ashtrays). The site must be left as it was found and any extra costs incurred in cleaning up the site will be recovered from the hirer's bond by the Taranaki Regional Council.
- Traffic management and parking. The Taranaki Regional Council is to be informed of the traffic plans.
- All events and functions must finish by 10.30pm
If the booking is cancelled within seven days of the event, the hire fee will not be refunded.
Charges
Garden wedding ceremonies
$230 (incl GST) plus $ 460.00 (incl GST) refundable bond
Garden functions (including wedding receptions)
$460.00 (incl GST) plus $920.00 (incl GST) refudable bond
How to book
Important: Before booking, check this website's events guide to make sure Hollard Gardens will be available on the day you have in mind.
Download the booking form by clicking the link below, then send it to the address provided.
Download garden booking form (350 KB)
FAQs
Q Is power available for music?
A Yes, power is available at the Events Pavilion
Q Can we decorate the Gazebo for our wedding ceremony?
A Yes, as long as you tidy up afterwards.
Q Is extra seating available?
A Apart from existing garden furniture, 50 stackable chairs are stored in the Events Pavilion and are available for use.
Q Can people with disabilities be driven down to the main lawn for events?
A Yes, a driveway at the south end of the car park leads to the Events Pavilion.
Q What if we're planning an outside wedding and it rains on the day?
A We always advise people to have an alternative venue organised. If necessary, we will put signage in the car park directing your guests to the alternative venue.
Tupare is an ideal venue for weddings and other private functions, and the house is also available for private bookings.
Just bear in mind that there can be no more than two house functions a week and no function can overlap with garden workshops and events. Additionally, the property will always be open to the public from 9am to 5pm daily and 9am to 8.00pm during daylight saving.
Conditions
The hirer has sole responsibility for:
- Hiring, setting up and removing any temporary structures eg marquees, tables, chairs, decorations. Removal must be done on the day of the event (in the case of marquees only - as soon as possible).
- Ensuring that marquees erected on the tennis court are ony weighted, not pegged.
- Making arrangements for catering, beverages, liquor licences etc.
- Ensuring that the site is cleared and all rubbish is removed from the garden after the function (it is recommended that the hirer bring rubbish bins and ashtrays). The site must be left as it was found and any extra costs incurred in cleaning up the site will be recovered from the hirer's bond by the Taranaki Regional Council.
- Traffic management and parking - Tupare has a car park up top and there is a strict limit on the number of vehicles permitted down in the garden area — please discuss with appropriate garden staff.
- All events and functions must finish by 10.30pm.
- If the booking is cancelled within seven days of the event, the hire fee will not be refunded.
Formal dining functions at the house are for a maximum of 16 people. Informal dining functions are for a maximum of 35.
Charges - garden events
Garden wedding ceremonies
$230.00 (Incl GST) plus $460.00 (Incl GST) refundable bond
Garden functions (including wedding receptions)
$460.00 (Incl GST) plus $920.00 (Incl GST) refundable bond
Charges - house events
Day and evening charges are available on application. A house manager service, organising and co-ordinating catering and other services, is also available to corporates.
Charities
The house is available for suitable local charity fundraisers free of charge. Maximum of six events a year.
How to book
Important: Before booking, check this website's events guide to make sure Tupare will be available on the day you have in mind.
Download the booking form by clicking the link below, then send it to the address provided.
Download garden booking form (350 KB)
FAQs
Q Where at Tupare can we hold our ceremony?
A The Elizabeth Garden lawn, adjacent to the small pond is suitable for up to 40 people. Cottage lawn, between the limestone pergola and the brick arch, is an option for up to 80 people.
Q Are toilets available?
A Yes, three toilets, one wheelchair accessible, are on the south side of the Gardener’s Cottage.
Q Is power available for music etc?
A Yes, garden staff are available to show you during normal working hours.
Q Can we drive down to the wedding site?
A Garden staff will unlock the gates at an arranged time to allow vehicles to deliver goods, and to allow the wedding party or any guests, unable to walk down the drive, to park near to the main house.
Q Can we have a key for the gate?
A No, but garden staff are able to lock and unlock the gates and provide assistance.
Q When are the gardens at their best?
A Tupare is a very special garden all year round. Late spring to mid-autumn is the popular season for weddings at Tupare.
Q Our wedding function will go on into the night, will the outdoor lights be on?
A Yes, garden staff will turn all outdoor lighting on for your wedding.
Q Is the house available for our wedding?
A No
