New Zealand Herald

The Barge Showgrounds Events Centre situated on State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangarei (a few minutes drive from Whangarei CPO) is a modern multi-purpose function centre designed to be flexible, with a dining capacity for up to 200 people. The building, which is fully air-conditioned, features a large function room that can be split by foldaway doors to form three smaller rooms, a small cafe, a fully functional, well equipped kitchen with servery, and a separate events administration facility for users of the grounds. The building has been designed to cater for a wide variety of events from small committee meetings, to large conferences, seminars, weddings and social events.