Newtown Community Centre hosts a variety of activities such as concerts, gigs,
theatrical performances, exercise and language classes.
The centre also houses the Smart Newtown community computer hub, and manages the Newtown Hall.
The centre has been working with and celebrating the diverse Newtown community since 1977.
Locations
Newtown Community Centre (including Smart Newtown)
Corner of Rintoul and Colombo Streets, Newtown (view on Google Maps).
Newtown Hall
Corner of Constable and Daniell Streets, in front of the Te Ara Hou flats (view on Google Maps).
Hours
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9am–4.30pm.
Spaces can be hired outside of these hours.
What's on
To find out what's on at the Newtown community venues, take a look at the calendar.
Subscribe to our newsletter or check our Facebook page.
Parking
On-street parking is very limited, so using public transport is recommended – for bus routes and timetables, visit the Metlink website.
Accessibility
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Facilities
Newtown Community Centre
All spaces are equipped with tables and chairs if needed.
| Room |
Capacity |
| Theatre |
80-135 people |
| Dance hall |
50-80 people |
| Harakeke room |
10-18 people |
| Meeting rooms (2 available) |
2-6 people |
There is also a kitchen available to anyone hiring space at the centre. The kitchen has two ovens, a fridge, a hot water zip, a microwave, and a dishwasher and limited amount of crockery and cutlery.
Newtown Hall
The hall has capacity for 60 people. It has a small kitchenette (equipped with an oven, hot water zip, microwave and fridge), two toilets, five tables, and 60 chairs. There are heating panels on the ceiling and a fixed whiteboard on one wall.
Smart Newtown
Smart Newtown is a place where residents of Newtown and the wider Wellington community can learn computer skills, use computers and access the Internet for free. It is located inside the Newtown Community Centre.
Smart Newtown is open 10.30am – 4.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, it is open 10.30am – 2.30pm.
For more information about the services provided by this space visit the Smart Newtown website.
Bookings
To make a booking and to find out about rates, phone 04 389 4786 or email info@newtowncommunity.org.nz.