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About us
The Awapuni Function Centre is set amongst the beautiful park-like grounds of Palmerston North’s Awapuni Racecourse and offers expansive views of both the racecourse and Manawatu’s signature wind farms. The Awapuni Function Centre is the region’s largest purpose built function complex whose facilities support dining for up to 1700 patrons over three Lounges. The Awapuni Function Centre is Palmerston North's newest Conference venue and you will be spoilt for choice at the ability to hold a Conference for 800 people or a seminar for 10. A successful conference speaks volumes about a company, organisation or group. Whether you’re an event coordinator or a company CEO, you want it to be flawless. The Awapuni Function Centre presents you with a unique combination of stunning facilities combined with a wealth of experience as a successful wedding venue.
Venue Details
Amenities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Space (outdoor)
- Table linens
- Wheelchair accessible
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Space (outdoor)
- Table linens
- Wheelchair accessible
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Silks Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 1000 | 550 | 1000 | 800 | 400 |
Feilding Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 60 | 40 | 60 | 40 | 20 |
Marton Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 60 | 40 | 60 | 40 | 20 |
Rangitikei Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 60 | 40 | 60 | 40 | 20 |
Terrace | 1 sq. ft. - | 500 | 300 | 500 | 100 | 70 |
Stewards Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 150 | 70 | 150 | 60 | 40 |
Awapuni Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 300 | 200 | 300 | 150 | 90 |
Eulogy Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 800 | 450 | 800 | 400 | 300 |
Birdcage Lounge | 1 sq. ft. - | 150 | 100 | 150 | 75 | 60 |
Location
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Awapuni Function Centre Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
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Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
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