Bowlers Update
28 August 2024
Naenae Bowling Club – where great
times are enjoyed in Lower Hutt
Facilities & catering
We provide all the activities you could expect in a vibrant club and hospitality venue such as member jackpot draws, raffles, 12 gaming machines, self-service TAB kiosk, darts, a private function area and a full service, professionally staffed bar.
Ryman Healthcare Indoor Arena
Never worry about rain affecting your team or corporate social activity again. The fully enclosed Ryman Healthcare Indoor Arena guarantees your event can go ahead on the date set, meaning no more anxious moments looking skyward if the weather is not playing ball on the chosen day of your event.
Current standard charges (includes rink and bowls hire):
General Public: $10pp per hour incl GST
Affiliate Bowls Members: $6pp per hour incl GST
Corporate rates are available on application.
We can accommodate any number of people across any of our 9 rinks, up to a maximum 72 players arranged in teams of 4. Our bowls team can put together a fun, innovative draw for you to allow some friendly competition; as well as provide some coaching in the basics of the sport to get your guests started.
All the equipment is supplied, the only requirement for players is they wear flat, soft-soled shoes or barefoot – jandals are perfect. No heels of any height or “tread like” soles and this is to protect the playing surface. Similarly, food and drink must be consumed on the side of the green, not on the playing surface.
Community Private Room
This private space is conveniently located at the eastern end of the clubrooms and can be completely closed off with double sliding doors. This room is flooded in natural light making it the perfect day venue for meetings, workshops and team-building activities.
The room can be configured in any style, dependent on numbers, such as: theatre, classroom, U-shape, boardroom and hollow square. In-room facilities include lecturn, remote microphone, HDMI projector and pull-down screen. We can source other AV equipment as necessary.
Come night-time, and this room can be turned into a small private dining room for a sit-down meal, bring in leaners and bar stools for a more casual cocktail feel or be used as the servery for a buffet meal. You are welcome to bring in your own decorations and special celebration cake, but all other catering will be provided by Chrissy’s Bistro.
Current standard charges:
Half day: $200 + GST
Full day: $400 + GST
Night-time: $450 + GST
Hourly and corporate rates are available on application.
Clubrooms
If you’re looking for a flexible venue for a team breakfast, followed by workshops and finishing with some social bowls then we can easily accommodate you.
Our surround screen TV’s can be linked to your laptop for AV presentations, meaning no-one misses out on that important piece of information. The remote microphone allows a speaker to move around the room freely and interact with your guests. Our spacious clubrooms allow for splitting into mini groups for problem-solving tasks and activities without your guests tripping over each other.
The Main Clubrooms are available, by application, for day hire subject to availability and any impact on the activities of club members.
NB: we cannot hire out the venue exclusively so there could be club members and members of the public using some of our facilities during your session.
Current standard charges:
Half day: $450 + GST
Full day: $900 + GST
Outdoor Facilities
We can host up to 264 players, plus many more supporters, across 3 outdoor natural greens and our world-class indoor arena. Naenae Bowls hosts several Bowls Wellington and Bowls New Zealand events each year including the Ryman Healthcare Bowls Wellington Finals Weekend which attracts up to 300 spectators and the Bowls NZ Bowls3Five National Interclub Finals. Both events are live-streamed. The club hosted the World Bowls Champion of Champions Singles event in November 2022 and again in 2023.
Restaurant & Bar
Our onsite bistro, Chrissy’s Bistro, is open to members and the general public. Their guests come from far and wide to enjoy tasty bistro meals or cabinet snacks, exceptional prices and friendly service. Chrissy and her team can provide a wide range of function catering from morning and afternoon teas, working lunches, buffet dinners and finger food suppers to suit any budget and tastes.
Open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
Arrange a visit to Naenae Bowling Club so you can experience the potential for yourself
The perfect venue for your event
We are happy to show you around the club and provide a tailored quote based on your requirements and availability. We look forward to hosting you and your guests soon.
