Multi-purpose spaces for collaboration , & community.

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A purpose-designed space

Market Lane is a seismically sound, character property with high stud heights and plenty of natural light. Toi Aro offers 1,959 m² of floor area across three levels, purpose-designed for Wellington's creative community.

Each space is designed for a specific creative purpose — from pōwhiri and cultural ceremonies to dance rehearsals, music recording, and large-scale performances.

Poutama Space
Dance Studio 1
  • Gathering & Events

    Versatile spaces for performances, exhibitions, functions, wānanga, and community events.

  • Dance & Movement

    Three hireable dance studio configurations — two individual rooms and a combined option — all with timber floors and mirrors.

  • Multi-purpose & Drama

    Flexible studios for drama, classroom learning, workshops, and community use.

  • Cultural & Mana Whenua

    A welcoming, multi-use cultural space designed to honour mana whenua kawa and tikanga

  • Flexible Spaces

    Short-term drop-in hot desks for artists, creative practitioners, and freelancers.

Gathering & Events Spaces

Versatile spaces for performances, exhibitions, functions, wānanga, and community events.

Mareikura

Multipurpose event and function space for performances, exhibitions, and large gatherings.

Pricing

  • TBC

The Mareikura space is our largest hireable space — 134 m² with kitchen facilities and a green room. Ideal for performances, exhibitions, large workshops, wānanga, and community functions. Available from 29 June 2026.

Size 134 m²

Capacity Up to 50 seated · 80 standing.

Key features

  • Kitchen facilities

  • Accessible

  • Flexible layout

Level 2

Dance & Movement Spaces

Three hireable dance studio configurations — two individual rooms and a combined option — all with timber floors and mirrors.

Kanikani — Dance Studio 1

Dance Studio · Individual Room.

Pricing

  • TBC

The smaller of the two Kanikani dance studios. A purpose-built movement space with a timber floor and full mirrored wall. Suitable for classes, rehearsals, auditions, and movement workshops.

Size 58 m²

Capacity Up to 20.

Key features

  • Natural light

  • Accessible

  • Ventilation

  • Timber floors

Ground Floor


Kanikani — Dance Studio 2

Dance Studio · Individual Room.

Pricing

  • TBC

The larger of the two Kanikani dance studios. A spacious, purpose-built movement space with a timber floor, and full mirrored wall. Well suited to larger classes, company rehearsals, and movement-based workshops.

Size 74 m²

Capacity Up to 25.

Key features

  • Natural light

  • Accessible

  • Ventilation

  • Timber floors

Ground Floor


Kanikani — Dance Studio 3

(Rooms 1 & 2 Combined)

Dance Studio · Combined Configuration.

Pricing

  • TBC

Rooms 1 and 2 opened up into a single large studio — the full Kanikani space. A 132 m² dance floor available for large company rehearsals, intensive workshops, performances, and events that need a generous movement space.

Size 132 m²

Capacity Up to 50.

Key features

  • Natural light

  • Accessible

  • Ventilation

  • Timber floors

Ground Floor

Multi-purpose & Drama Spaces

Flexible studios for drama, classroom learning, workshops, and community use.

Whakaari

Multi-Purpose Studio.

Pricing

  • TBC

A large, flexible studio designed for drama, classroom learning, workshops, and wānanga. A versatile spaces which can be combined with Poutama for a larger footprint.

Size 103 m²

Capacity Up to 50 people.

Key features

  • Fully blacked out

  • Accessible

  • Flexible layout

  • Combinable with Poutama

Level 2

Poutama

Presentation Room · Individual Room

Pricing

  • TBC

A compact, intimate space ideal for artist talks, small presentations, meetings, interviews, and focused creative sessions. Quiet, well-equipped, and easy to book. Can be combined with Whakaari to extend the studio.

Size 23 m²

Capacity Up to 15 people.

Key features

  • Natural light

  • Combinable with Whakaari space

  • Intimate space

Level 2


Whakaari + Poutama Combined

Multi-Purpose Studio.

Pricing

  • TBC

Whakaari and Poutama opened up as one connected space — a generous 126 m² suitable for larger workshops, wānanga, intensive programmes, and events that need both a main studio and an adjacent breakout or presentation area.

Size 162 m²

Capacity Up to 55 people.

Key features

  • Accessible

  • Flexible layout

  • Combinable dividing space

Level 2


Nau Mai Gallery

Cultural Space · Pōwhiri · Performance · Workshop.

Pricing

  • TBC.

A welcoming, multi-use cultural space designed to honour mana whenua kawa and tikanga. Serves a wide range of creative and community uses — from pōwhiri and cultural ceremonies to rehearsals and workshops.

Size 84 m²

Capacity Up to 60 seated. 100 standing.

Key features

  • Cultural designat

  • Accessible

  • Flexible seating

  • Wifi

Ground Floor

Cultural & Mana Whenua Spaces

Hot Desks

Drop-in Creative Co-working

Pricing

  • TBC

Drop-in hot desks for artists, creative practitioners, and freelancers. A productive, inspiring environment in the heart of the building — surrounded by other artists and practitioners.

Size TBC m²

Capacity TBC.

Key features

  • Office desk and chair

  • Wifi

  • Access to kitchen and bathrooms

Level 1

Flexible Spaces

Spaces for short-term use.

Bookings are Now Open

Spaces are now available. Visit bookable to see availability. Priority is given to artists, creative practitioners, and kaupapa aligned with our vision.

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