Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes we sure can. Please contact our Event team here to discuss your needs.


  • OKAHU imposes no restrictions on vendors, apart from our in-house staff, hence all are welcome.

    If you choose to bring your own catering, a fee of $1,000 + GST will apply, which grants you access to a fully equipped catering kitchen featuring:

    • Oven

    • Deep Fryer

    • Grill

    • Hot Plate

    • Refrigerator

    • Freezer

    Please note that consumables, including oil, pans, and other cooking supplies, are not provided.

    All vendors and subcontractors must possess the necessary certifications and relevant business insurance to operate on-site.

  • We appreciate your enthusiasm for live music, and we are pleased to accommodate gatherings until 3 AM without concerns regarding noise levels.

    However, as a licensed establishment, we are obligated to comply with the Auckland Council's designated volume limits.

    We reserve the right to request the reduction or cessation of music should it exceed acceptable levels.

  • Your booking period begins at 9 AM on the day of your event, ending at 3 AM the following day.

    This timeframe allows for the venue to be thoroughly cleared and cleaned following any event held the previous day. In certain circumstances, early or late access may be arranged and can be discussed with our Event team during the booking process.

    Please note that additional Venue Hire fees will apply.

  • Unless arranged in advance, all items brought into the venue by you or your contractors must be removed by the same evening.

    If you wish to extend the collection time, late access can be requested during the booking process.

  • All Music and Bar service ends at 3 AM.

  • The cleaning of the venue to an acceptable standard is included in the hire fee. Our team will manage waste and recycling throughout the duration of your event.

    For setup and packdown, bins are provided on-site, and we kindly ask that all waste be disposed of at the conclusion of your event.

  • Yes, you are welcome to use the existing fixing points located throughout the venue.

    We kindly ask that you use BlueTack to adhere any signs or similar items to the walls, as tape and 3M hooks are not permitted for securing décor.

  • Yes, provided they are placed in appropriate candle holders, such as glass votives.

  • Our in-house sound system provides music throughout the venue, offering house and ambient tracks, along with a wireless microphone available for speeches.

    For more elaborate events, such as parties requiring DJs or live music, additional PA equipment will be necessary at the hirer's expense. This equipment can be supplied by us at a price determined upon application, or you are welcome to arrange for your own vendor to provide the necessary goods.