Conference venues and key information
Conference Venue

Haere-roa Events Centre, UCSA
University of Canterbury 90 Ilam Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041
Haere-roa Events Centre, located at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, is a versatile and modern venue designed to host a wide range of events. Opened in July 2019, it features multiple spaces including the iconic Ngaio Marsh Theatre, an outdoor amphitheatre overlooking the Avon River, and various rooms for meetings, workshops, and social gatherings.
Party Night
Muy Muy Tapas and Margaritas Bar
44 Welles Street, Christchurch
Muy Muy Tapas & Margaritas Bar, offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere with great Mexican and Central American flavours and margaritas.

Wednesday 24th July: Hire Excellence Awards Dinner

Viaduct Events Centre
161 Halsey Street, Wynyard Quarter
The annual HIANZ Hire Excellence Awards Dinner is taking place at the Viaduct Events Centre. The upstairs venue will be beautifully transformed for this highly anticipated Black Tie event.
key information
Dress Code
Photography and Videography
Wifi
Parking
Limited car parking is available at the Haere-roa Events Centre.
Additionally, Ilam Road has a number of parks on the street and there is a large parking lot outside the Len Lye Building – a 10 minute walk down the road.
Transfer of Registrations
If you are no longer able to attend, you can nominate another person to attend in your place as long as you advise us in advance of the conference. Please ensure to have details of the replacement person on hand, including: first name, last name, email address, phone number and any special/dietary requirements. Any registration transfers must be made in writing to the Events Team: events@hianz.net.nz
Insurance
Programme
Cancellations
Any cancellations must be made in writing to the Events Team – events@hianz.net.nz
If notification of cancellation of registration is received in writing prior to Friday 01 August 2025, you will be refunded your registration in full, less an administration fee of $50.00 + GST. Any cancellations after this date are liable for the full conference registration cost.
HIANZ reserves the right to cancel, postpone or change the date of the event in case of government imposed restrictions or circumstances beyond their control. In such a case all monies paid to date will be refunded in full less any expenses incurred. The liability of the organiser’s will be limited to that amount.
Contact us for more information
If you have any questions regarding attending, sponsoring and/or exhibiting at HIRECON25, please email events@hianz.net.nz