Community Facilities
Rotorua Lakes Council provides several facilities for not-for-profit organisations, sports and art groups, and local communities.
Wheelchair accessible public toilet
There is now a wheelchair accessible public toilet located within Te Aka Mauri (library building) on Haupapa Street. It has an adult size change table and hoist to assist with personal cares.
To use the facilities, see one of the friendly staff at Te Aka Mauri and they will direct you.
The Arts Village (Rotorua Arts Village Trust)
1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
P: 07 348 9008
The Arts Village is a non-profit arts-based community centre run by the Rotorua Arts Village Trust.
Each year more than 23,000 people participate in activities at The Arts Village which is home to arts & community groups, creative classes and events, Arts Village Cafe, an onsite arts and crafts shop, monthly exhibitions and community offices and venue space.
Community halls
Council is responsible for nine community halls in the district. Locations and contact details are below.
A History of the Rural Community Halls in the Rotorua District
Broadlands Hall
Location: Cnr Broadlands Road and Vaile Road, Broadlands
Chair: No chair - Graeme Taylor (school principal)
Booking agent: Emma Fernandez
office@broadlands.school.nz
Broadlands School
Ph: 333 8576
Kaharoa Hall
Location: 310 Kaharoa Road (100 metres from Kapukapu Road)
Chair: Mrs. Chris Patterson
Booking agent: Joanne (Jo) Wallace
Ph: 027 490 4105
Lake Ōkāreka Hall
Location: Ōkāreka Loop Road
Chair: Stu Wallace
Booking agent: Leslie Goddard
Ph: 027 313 6355
Mamaku Hall
Location: Mamaku Street, Mamaku
Chair: Matt Wilde
Booking agent: Whitney Wilde
Ph: 027 7417010
Ngakuru Hall
Location: Whirinaki Valley Rd, Ngakuru
Chair: Jan Hall
Booking agent: Ms Julie Antony
Ph: 021 468 250
Ngongotahā Community Hall
Location: School Road, Ngongotahā
Chair: Heather Brake
Booking agent: Kevin Whyte & Merleen
Ph: 357 4766
Reporoa Community Hall
Location: Broadlands Road, Reporoa Township
Chair: Keren Leslie
Booking agent: Keren Leslie
Ph: 0210380271
Rerewhakaaitu Settlers Hall & Sports Domain Hall
Location: Ashpit Road, Rerewhakaaitu Township (opposite school)
Chair: Sarah Glasgow/Paul Koopal
Booking agent: Lynda Pacey
Ph: 027 627 7618
Waikite Valley Settlers Hall
Location: Waikite Valley Road, Waikite Valley
Chair: Sarah Glasgow/Paul Koopal
Booking agent: Denise Te Mata
Ph: 021 027 12476
Council contact
For council enquiries relating to community halls, please contact the Community Development Advisor / Kaitohu Whakatupuranga Hapori:
Robert Tane
Ph: 027 284 3972
