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354 Main Street West, Palmerston, New Zealand, 4442
About us
The Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre- New Zealand’s first purpose built conference facility. Since opening in 1980 the Conference & Function Centre has hosted an impressive roster of conferences, meetings, tradeshows, exhibitions, functions and events. Over the past three decades the Conference & Function Centre has built an enviable reputation for professionalism and service excellence that sets us apart from the competition. Our high rate of repeat business is testament to the fact that our clients' expectations have been met or exceeded.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1980
Renovated2001
Total meeting space13,110 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
13,110 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,286.1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
3,304.5 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
550
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
13,110 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,286.1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
3,304.5 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
550
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|
Elwood Room | 6,286.1 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Conference Room | 3,304.5 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Elwood Room 1 | 1,614.6 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Gallery | 936.5 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Seminar Room | 1,420.8 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Elwood Room 2 | 2,798.6 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Meeting Room | 914.9 sq. ft. - | - | - |
Boardroom | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 14 | 14 |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
3.98 mi
Distance from airport 3.98 mi
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Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
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Diversity and Inclusion
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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