The Bill Gallagher Centre is located within Wintec's award-winning Gallagher Hub – an eye catching building with stunning interior features. This versatile event space combines contemporary architecture with modern functionality. The Bill Gallagher Centre consists of two unique function rooms; both of which are adaptable and spacious with great natural light and ambience.
Events Room 1
Bill Gallagher Events Room 1 is the larger of the two rooms in this space. This superb space features stylish concrete walls, wooden floors, ceiling art design, and bi-folding doors opening onto a large courtyard. Due to its flexibility, this space is ideal for small conferences, corporate hospitality, film screenings, award ceremonies, and exhibitions.
Rates
$490 inc GST, per 5 hours.
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 your event
- 1.5m trestles on request
- Soft seating on request
- Projector, screen, laptop and lectern with microphones and in-house sound equipment. We also have a portable screen on wheels.
- Free wifi for all guests
- Full cleaning throughout the venue
- Lighting and theming organisation with the events team to specifically meet your budget and theme
Capacity
| Bill Gallagher Events Room 1 | Room Dimension | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | Banquet | Cocktail |
| 18.8m x 9.4m | 150 | 50-70 | 40 | 90 | 150+ |
Features
- Various lighting options
- Top of the range presentation facilities
- Internet and satellite television access
- A 6x6m projector screen and roof mounted data projector
- Fully integrated sound system
- Air conditioned rooms
- Jarrah wooden flooring
- Large glass windows with bi-fold doors
- Conjoining foyer space
- Free Wi-Fi
Floor plan
Events Room 2
Bill Gallagher Events Room 2 caters to a smaller capacity and provides adaptability for smaller functions or meetings, with its bi-folding doors opening into the foyer and courtyard beyond. With its contemporary art and furniture, carpeted floors and built-in projector and screen, this room is sure to impress at your next conference or meeting.
Rates
$260 inc GST, per 5 hours.
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 your event
- 1.5m trestles on request
- Soft seating on request
- Projector, screen, laptop, lectern and in-house sound equipment. We also have a portable screen on wheels.
- Free wifi for all guests
- Full cleaning throughout the venue
- Lighting and theming organisation with the events team to specifically meet your budget and theme
Capacity
| Bill Gallagher Events Room 2 | Room Dimension | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | Banquet | Cocktail |
| 10m x 6m (excl foyer) | 50 | 30 | 25 | 40 | 60 |
Features
- Internet and satellite television access
- Air Conditioning
- Carpeted Flooring
- Large Pinboard
- Bi-folding doors opening into the foyer
- Full set up before event
- On-site event staff support
- Free Wi-Fi
Floor plan
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
