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Parnell Community Hub

Blind Low Vision NZ (BLVNZ) has designed and created the Community Hub (the Hub) for our members who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Every aspect of the space has been thoughtfully considered to ensure it is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive.

The Hub is intended to be a vibrant gathering place — a shared space where individuals, consumer groups, and community organisations can connect, collaborate, and participate fully. We warmly encourage our members to make the most of this special space and to treat it with the same care and respect that went into creating it.

To help keep the Community Hub safe, secure, and accessible for everyone, all members must complete a Community Hub Booking and Access Agreement before entry is granted. In addition, a Health and Safety orientation must be completed before an Access Band is issued.

For more information, please call our Contact Centre on 0800 24 33 33 or email ParnellAdmin@BlindLowVision.org.nz.

The Hub is a self-managed space featuring bookable meeting rooms, which are subject to availability.

Location: 2 Maunsell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052

Hours of access: 9AM – 11PM , 7 Days a week

 

 

The outside of a building with the sign Blind Low Vision NZ. The entrance feature automatic sliding doors with the Blind Low Vision Logo on the front in both orange and green.

Bookable Spaces in the Hub

Meeting Room
Rūma Wānanga

  • Seats: Up to 12 (boardroom style).
  • Features: TV, boardroom table layout.
  • Good for: Small meetings, governance sessions, interviews.
A large boardroom with a large table with chairs around it. At the front of the room is a large monitor.

Multi-purpose Room
Rūma Horopaki Huhua

  • Seats: Up to 16.
  • Features: Flexible layout to suit different group activities.
  • Good for: Workshops, training, community meet-ups.
A large room with one cream coloured wall, another dark blue coloured room, and grey carpet. There is a large square table in the corner with red chairs around it.

Open-Plan Space

  • Seats: Up to 50
  • Location: Central area of the Hub.
  • Features: Screen and projector, movable tables and chairs.
  • Good for: Larger activities that benefit from an open layout.
A large, open-plan area with grey carpet. There is a projector in the ceiling pointed toward the far wall. The wall has dark and light blue panels along the top nd light and dark green panels along the bottom with orange panels in the middle. here are three doors

Drop-in Lounge (no booking needed)

The Lounge is open for drop-ins — no booking required. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a cuppa, have a chat, or simply take a quiet moment during your visit.

Please Note: The drop-in lounge is not available when the Community Hub has been booked for exclusive use.

Alarge open-plan space with an electric organ against the left wall. Above the organ is a set of paintings. Next to the organ is an orange couch. against the far wall is another orange couch. Over on the right hand side is another orange couch. Spherical overhead lamps are hanging from the ceiling. There are windows along the back wall.

Booking the Community Hub

We have a dedicated booking portal available for members who wish to reserve a space in the Hub.

Bookings are only available to members who have completed the Hub Access Agreement.

To make an enquiry, please contact our Contact Centre on 0800 24 33 33 or email ParnellAdmin@BlindLowVision.org.nz.