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Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall

The Memorial Hall is one of the most significant buildings in our district and is located on an area that is pivotal to our shared cultural history. The hall is situated at 32 Esplanade - a central location with picturesque views of the mountains and sea, it is the ideal venue for functions, conferences, weddings and community events.

The Memorial Hall is available for hire. Hall facilities include the following:

  • Main Hall and smaller Supper Room (hired together or individually)
  • Commercial kitchen with dispensing bar
  • Bar facility with fridges
  • Toilets and changing room
  • Stage
  • Chairs and tables
  • AV equipment
  • PA system

Further information is available on the application form and terms of hire

Contact kdc@kaikoura.govt.nz for any queries

Scout Hall

The Scout Hall is located on Beach Road and was formerly known as the Drill Hall. The facility was a bequest donated to the community by the Flower Family Estate and has reserve status, which means it is protected under the Reserves Act 1977 as a public hall facility.

A fire unfortunately destroyed all of Council’s records in 1945 but it is believed the building was constructed in 1897 as the drill hall for soldiers going off to the Boer War and later WWI. It is a much loved facility by the community and is listed as a strategic asset under Council’s Significance Policy.

The Scout Hall was substantially refurbished in 2021 with generous support from Lotteries New Zealand $136,000 and the Provincial Development Unit $470,000.

For bookings and any queries please contact Te Hā o Mātauranga online through their contact form or phone 03 319 3002.

Civic Centre

The Civic Centre building is located at 96 West End, Kaikōura. It houses four organisations and is where the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is based during a Civil Defence emergency (as long as there is no tsunami threat). The building houses:

Kaikōura District Council

Kaikōura District Library

Kaikōura Museum

Environment Canterbury (ECan)

The Cuddon Building

The Cuddon Building is located at 25 Beach Road and is home to the Kaikōura Community OpShop. The OpShop is run by volunteers and all proceeds support community projects.

Opening hours:

Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm,

Saturday: 10am - 2pm

Follow the OpShop on Facebook to keep up to date with the community projects that they are supporting

Pensioner Cottages

Council owns and manages 16 one and two bedroom pensioner cottages. There is a currently a waiting list for the cottages, if you would like to find out more then please contact us.

Contact 03 319 5026 or email sarah.wright@kaikoura.govt.nz

How to apply

To view the eligibility criteria, click here or to apply, please complete the application form and return to Council either in person, in the post or by email to sarah.wright@kaikoura.govt.nz.

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