With its stylish original exposed brick, stunning glass walls and vibrant contemporary furniture, the Atrium at Wintec is the perfect venue for awards dinners, exhibitions, corporate functions, large conferences and wedding receptions. Architecturally designed to house medium to large events, this flexible venue also offers several pre-function spaces; and its proximity to our other venues mean this space can be used alone or in combination as a multi-venue event.
Features
- State of the art audio visual features including a 180" plasma screen video wall
- Tiled flooring throughout the venue
- A raised platform overlooking the Atrium floor – perfect for theatre and music events
- Staging components
- A Green Room
- Various entry points for easy access
- Bi-fold doors opening onto tiled courtyard
- Contemporary furniture
- AV support throughout function
- On-site event support staff
- Theming and lighting organisation and advice
- Free Wi-Fi
Rates and capacity
$2850 inc GST – 8am to midnight (community rates are available for eligible groups).
| The Atrium | Room Dimension | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Cocktail |
| 17.7m x 26.6m | 350 | 200 | 350 | 475 |
Hireage cost includes:
- Full event set up and pack away of all equipment and furniture in the venue
- Full AV and event support leading up to and for the duration of your event
- 1.5m trestles on request
- 20 x 1.8m round tables
- Soft seating on request
- Two-section bar with two single-door fridges
- Large video wall and two support screens, lectern with microphones and in-house sound equipment
- 10 1m x 2m stage sections
- Free wifi for all guests
- Full cleaning throughout the venue
Available at extra cost:
- Lighting and theming organisation with the events team to specifically meet your budget and theme
Floor plans
The Atrium can be set up in a style to suit the needs of your event (click image to download some layout examples in PDF format):
Our past events
Vision Complete Earthworks Annual Cocktail Party
VCE is a family-owned and operated business based in the Waikato. Their annual cocktail party is a night where they thank their clients, staff, and families. This special night has grown over the years, and this year it was attended by over 250 guests.
VCE came to us with a clear mandate - design an evening where people will have fun and connect with each other.
We worked in conjunction with The Event Company and Kerr & Ladbrook to create an event proposal - we were so excited when the client trusted our vision completely and told us to go for it!
On the night, guests were able to enjoy casino tables, an LED dancefloor, a DJ, pyrotechnics, magicians, a contortionist, stilt walkers, mirror people, a photo booth, cocktails down a specially made ice luge, and incredible food!
Some of the highlights of this event for us were: getting to see the looks on the faces of everyone as they walked in the door, the incredible indoor fireworks put on by Sounz Good DJs, and getting to experience a night where every person in the room was made to feel appreciated, valued and special by the people throwing the event. It was a night that we will never forget!
David Sidwell Honorary Medal Event
The name David Sidwell will be recognisable to many people in the Waikato region and no wonder, the performing arts maestro and manager at Wintec’s School of Media Arts has been a prominent
force across music and theatre for the last 40 years. It will surprise no-one that his achievements were formally recognised with the bestowment of an Institutional Medal on Tuesday 13th August 2019.
In order to ensure that this special evening
was a true reflection of David and his enormous contribution to the Arts, the Atrium was transformed into a fabulous jazz lounge, complete with moody lighting, gorgeous theatre draping, red carpets, and intimate seating.
For this event we
teamed up with Kerr and Ladbrook, who provided a signature cocktail for the evening - 'The Sidwell', as well as stunning Spanish style tapas and sharing plates. We also worked with the Hamilton Beer and Wine Company to source some gorgeous Spanish wines; ACLX to create the incredible
staging, lighting and sound setup; and The Event Company and Phoenix Decoration Hire to help us bring our vision of the Atrium Jazz Lounge to life!
Of course a jazz lounge is nothing without music - and this event did not disappoint. Guests were treated to performances by Casey Messent (Gordon Chesterman Scholarship 2019 recipient), Alexandra Wiltshire, Pamela Wallace, Yotam Levy, Scot Hall and David on piano. Guests also heard a snippet from the new musical Mum’s Kitchen written by David and Wintec tutors Jeremy Mayall and Nick Braae.
Our services
We provide more than just a venue! Check out what we have to offer to help make your event special:
Event support
We have a full time event team on-site to help with all of your event needs including bookings, planning, setup and AV needs.
Theming and entertainment
Let us help you with all of your theming and lighting needs. Our team will work with you to provide competitive theming and lighting options that work perfectly for your event.
Technology
We pride ourselves in offering sophisticated audio-visual technology that is simple to use! With onsite AV and IT support our technology is constantly monitored, maintained and kept up to date. Our on-site AV technicians are available to support your event – from video conferencing to internet satellite television access. On top of this we provide free wifi for all guests free of charge.
Security
Our round-the-clock security team will ensure your event is secure and your guests are safe. If needed, we can supply additional security for your event.
Catering
We have selected some of Hamilton's most established catering suppliers to be the preferred caterer at your next event. Our caterers are equipped to handle any sized function and provide your event with high quality, innovative cuisine and exceptional customer service. Choose from one of their popular menus or have one specially tailored to suit your requirements.
I have been part of the Venues team since 2018. I originally joined as an Event Coordinator, and in 2023, I stepped into the role of Events Manager. Events are my passion. I love that each day is different, I enjoy meeting and working with new people, and I thrive in the fast-paced, ever-changing landscape of events. My main motivation each day is to provide exceptional customer service to everyone I work with, and my goal is to ensure that all our clients have the best experience possible when they book an event with us.
Outside of work, I own a macadamia nut orchard with my husband, James, and my dad—which keeps my weekends pretty full! I love spending time with my family, especially my twin nieces. I also enjoy cooking, drinking great wine, spending time with my husband and our bulldog, Stanley, and escaping to Whangamata whenever I can.
I’ve had the privilege of working part time in the venues team since 2012. I love the fact that there tends to be no two days the same, the flexibility my role offers, and the passion my fellow colleagues demonstrate when putting awesome events together and seeing the end result.
I grew up in Hamilton and live on three acres with my husband, two children, an extremely boisterous English Staffy, a cat, and a couple of steers in the paddock. Outside of work I am a strong supporter of my children’s sporting and school activities (taxi driver), I enjoy gardening as a stress reliever and love a glass of Pinot Noir to wind down my day.
I began working at Wintec in 2004 in a similar role and then was fortunate enough to join the venues team in 2011. Since then, there has been a variety of clients through The Training Space, and we especially appreciate our longstanding clients.
I have lived in Hamilton for 25+ years, and it’s a great place to relax and enjoy some of the cafes and restaurants on offer. I like to head out on the cycle trails when I can, as there is so much to explore, catch up with friends on weekends, and go to the movies and live theatre when it's on.
I've been part of the team for over a year, bringing years of experience from the events sector to my current role. My career has always been centred around hospitality and large-scale venue operations, where I developed a passion for turning event ideas into reality. I truly love the challenge of bringing together a client’s vision—whether it's a themed celebration, a corporate gathering, or a large-scale production—and executing it flawlessly.
I thrive on attention to detail and have a knack for problem-solving, which means I’m always looking at every element of an event to ensure that it comes together just right. My motivation comes from my clients’ excitement and passion for their events, and I love helping them fill in the gaps to create something truly magical.
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, biking, and spending quality time with friends. I’m currently in the midst of planning my own wedding, which has given me the chance to learn from clients and draw inspiration for my own big day. When I need to unwind, I enjoy movie nights with my husband-to-be and our cat, along with cooking up a new meal to share. My personal motto is "Enjoy the journey"—it’s a reminder to embrace the process and savour each moment, both professionally and personally.
Location and parking
City Campus: Conference Rooms, The Long Room, The Atrium, Bill Gallagher Centre (Events Rooms 1 and 2)
Our City event venues are easily accessible by foot, car or public transport. View the map below or download the Venues Map here.
Parking
Being situated in the heart of the city allows a number of parking options for you and your guests. There are a number of commercial parking buildings close by, and onsite parking is also available on request.
Rotokauri Campus: The Training Space
View the map below or download the map here.
Training Space visitors, including facilitators and participants attending courses, are required to pay for parking. Please park in the kaimahi/staff, ākonga/learner or public car parks 1 and 2. Parking costs $1.00 per hour, with a maximum cost of $6.00 per day during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am-4.30pm). Outside of these times, it is free.
You can pay for your parking via:
- The Parki App (available in the App Store or Google Play), or
Using the parking machines on-site. Note: You will need your vehicle registration number, but you do not need to display the parking receipt in your vehicle.
Parking enforcement is carried out by an external contractor, if there are any issues with a parking machine please phone 0800 2273 7275 (0800 CAREPARK) for assistance.
Please note: Our policy is that smoking is not permitted on any Wintec campus, site or car park.
Contact us
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City venues
Kate Laurich
(07) 834 8800 ext 3280
Rotokauri venues
Karen Morton
(07) 834 8800 ext 8883
