Palmerston North

The original Massey University campus is set in park-like grounds and located close to Palmerston North city. The large campus is beautiful year-round with 11,500 different varieties of plant and trees in the form of manicured gardens, green fields, woodlands and bush. The grounds are listed as a New Zealand Botanical Garden.

Palmerston North venues include:

Wharerata

Conveniently located on Massey’s Manawatū Campus, this tranquil homestead and gardens provides a private and picturesque backdrop for any event. The idyllic setting and outstanding indoor-outdoor flow makes Wharerata the venue of choice when hosting conferences, weddings, garden parties, gala dinners and family celebrations

Sport and Event Centre

The Massey Sport and Event Centre offers high quality facilities for schools, sports teams, corporate events and private functions.

We know sports and events, and by using the Sport and Event Centre, you will have everything you need in one location.

The Refectory

The Refectory is one of the three original Massey Agricultural College buildings on the Manawatu campus. Nestled in the heart of the campus, The Refectory stands as a timeless symbol of elegance and celebration. With its unique and intricate architectural details, this majestic building is a premier venue for hosting events and weddings.

Services

Venue Hire

With over 500 bookable spaces across three cities, our team will find the perfect venue for your event. Whether you need a meeting room, lecture theatre or ballroom we have the venue to suit. We understand the importance of matching the most suitable venue to your group type, size and budget.

Catering

Our Palmerston North & Wellington campuses have in-house catering units managed and operated by Hospitality Services. On our Auckland campus we work closely with our exclusive catering partner so that we can deliver exceptional culinary experiences across all three cities

Audio Visual Services

Massey Venues is proud to offer a wide range of audio-visual solutions across our three campuses and can build a set-up to suit your event. Our offering includes AV staff and technicians, PA systems, Live Streaming, Video Recording, Live Sound, and more.

Registration

Our online delegate registration allows your guests to register and pay online. We work alongside you to design a form that will capture the required information you need. Charges for this service are tailored to your registration requirements.

Accommodation

Whether you use our on-site Halls of Residence at any of our campuses or prefer nearby hotels, we work closely with our accommodation partners to take the hassle out of arranging suitable accommodation for your speakers and delegates. Charges for this service are tailored to your requirements and budget.

Event Management

Massey Venues specialises in event management with an experienced in-house team that covers all three campuses. From your first inquiry, right through to the event itself, our team will work alongside you to deliver your most memorable event yet.

Testimonials

“In February, we hosted a weeklong workshop at the Massey Albany campus. Our workshop had both online and in-person presentations, as well as breakout workgroups. The room facilities were well-equipped with the technology needed for the presentations; and the space was more than sufficient for the participants to comfortably work in their breakout rooms. The on-site staff were extremely responsive to needs and were a joy to work with during the workshop. In leading up to the course, they were reliable communicators in helping us plan out the week. We definitely hope to be able to run future events here, as the service and venue were terrific. Many thanks to Andrea and her team!”

“We hired the Massey AT2 theatre for a pole competition and are so glad we did. Andrea and her team were really helpful with providing all the information required and ensuring we had what we need for the day to run smoothly. The venue itself had all we needed in terms of audience seating, backstage options and a foyer for guests to hang out prior to doors opening. We look forward to using the space again in future”

“I would highly recommend using Massey University as a venue, not only does it offer fantastic facilities, but having the venue facilitated by [Hospitality Services] has made it a flawless experience.”

“I would like to thank you so much for the catering and the effort you went to, to make our conference a success. The food was amazing & presented beautifully.”

“The service that we had from Massey Venues went above and beyond expectations. Massey exceeded my expectations in every way.”

Palmerston North