Venue Hire

NMIT could be the perfect spot for your next conference, meeting or function with a wide range of venues available for hire.

Maritime simulator

A specialist training simulator designed for small-group maritime learning and assessment. Ideal for focused, hands-on sessions.

Johnny Cash Room

A large performance and practice room suitable for presentations, concerts, and music events.

Rata room

A fully licensed boutique training restaurant suitable for workshops, demonstrations, or group events.

Kitchen space

Purpose-built teaching kitchens available for demonstrations, training, and industry-related activities in a professional setting.

Classroom space

Flexible teaching and training spaces suitable for workshops, meetings, and group learning, with standard presentation technology available.

Available venues and facilities

Meeting Rooms

Suitable for small meetings, interviews, or breakout sessions.

Capacity: up to 20 people (varies by campus)
Features:
- Conference-style table and chairs
- TV and webcam
- Internet and Wi-Fi access

Classrooms

Flexible teaching and workshop spaces suitable for training sessions and group activities.

Capacity: approximately 10–48 people
Features:
- Tables and chairs
- Whiteboard
- PC, data projector, screen, and audio
- Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Wireless projection from Windows devices

Lecture Theatres (Nelson Campus)

Two purpose-built tiered lecture theatres ideal for presentations, seminars, and conferences.

Capacity: 82 or 96 people
Features
- Tiered seating with built-in tables
- TV, webcam
- Internet and Wi-Fi access

Rata Room

A fully licensed boutique training restaurant suitable for workshops, demonstrations, or group events.

Capacity: up to 50 people

Johnny Cash Room

A large performance and practice room suitable for presentations, concerts, or music events.

Capacity: up to 100 people (without desks)

Sensory Room (Marlborough Campus)

A specialist space suitable for tastings, demonstrations, or small group sessions.

Capacity: approximately 15–27 people
Features:
- High stools and benches
- Whiteboard
- PC, data projector, screen, and audio
- Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Washing facilities

Laboratory (Science) (Marlborough Campus)

A teaching laboratory suitable for wine blending and practical demonstrations.

Capacity: up to 25 people
Features:
- High stools and benches
- Whiteboard
- PC, data projector, screen, and audio
- Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Washing facilities

Kitchens (Nelson Campus)

Specialist teaching kitchens available for hire.

Service Kitchen – up to 10 people
Cold Kitchen – up to 10 people
Main Kitchen – up to 30 people

Suitable for demonstrations, training, or industry-related activities.

Maritime Simulator (Nelson Campus)

A specialist simulator space suitable for small-group maritime training.

Capacity: 5–8 people
Availability and pricing: TBC

Venue hire prices 2025

Room	Location	Cost	Capacity
Meeting Room	Nelson Richmond Marlborough	$73.50 up to 4 hours $111.30 per day	2-20 people
Classroom	Nelson Marlborough Richmond	$73.50 up to 4 hours $111.30 per day	10-48 people
Lecture Theatre	Nelson	$111.30 up to 4 hours $195.30 per day	46-96 people
Service Kitchen	Nelson	$120.00 up to 4 hours $200.00 per day	10 people
Cold Kitchen	Nelson	$190.00 up to 4 hours $300.00 per day	10 people
Main Kitchen	Nelson	$270.00 up to 4 hours $480.00 per day	30 people
Rata Room	Nelson	$175.30 up to 4 hours $265.60 per day	50 people
Johnny Cash Room	Nelson	$175.30 up to 4 hours $265.60 per day	Up to 100 people without desks
Sensory Room	Marlborough	$265.60 per day	15-27 people
Laboratory (Science)	Marlborough	$265.60 per day	25 people
Maritime Simulator	Nelson	TBC	5-8 people

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Catering services

Richmond Catering

Richmond Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Richmond's busy shopping centre. A food truck is available onsite that offers tea, coffee and light refreshments.

Café Ake Ake Catering

Situated in the NMIT Student Centre, Ake Ake Café offers great coffee and a wide range of snacks and meals.

Ginkgo Cafe Catering

Ginkgo Café, located on the NMIT Marlborough Campus, serves excellent coffee and a wide range of hot and cold snacks and meals.

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