Events at 43 Hastie Avenue, Auckland

About 43 Hastie Avenue

43 Hastie Avenue is an industrial-style event space in Māngere Bridge, Auckland. Branded simply as Hastie, it occupies a converted warehouse with polished concrete floors and very high ceilings (nzvenues.co.nz). The interior is deliberately a “blank canvas” – an open-plan, minimalist hall that event planners can totally customise. It even has a functional catering kitchen and bar area already built in (nzvenues.co.nz). Although it’s not an old heritage building, its future-oriented reuse is noteworthy: local property experts mention that central Māngere Bridge has very few new industrial sites available (www.colliers.co.nz), so repurposing one into a sleek events venue is quite unique. The owners pitch Hastie as perfect for DIY creatives, and it’s equipped with amenities like a coffee machine, projector screen, and even an on-site shower (hastie-venue.com). In practice, Hastie can host up to ~500 guests (standing) (nzvenues.co.nz), making it large enough for big parties and community gatherings yet still intimate compared to stadiums.

Events and Programming

The venue’s calendar is as flexible as its layout. Hastie doesn’t run its own shows; instead it’s rented out for everything from corporate launches to art exhibitions. Typical events include product and fashion launches, wedding receptions, creative workshops, film or photo shoots, and community fundraisers (nzvenues.co.nz). In recent years, it’s also become a hotspot for club nights. For example, on 14 October 2023 the organisers of AUM Festival threw a psychedelic trance “warehouse party” here, headlined by Mad Maxx and Mad Tribe (www.ticketfairy.com). That night featured full 3D visuals and a high-end Adamson sound system built into the space (www.ticketfairy.com). Other similar electronic music events (often progressive or psytrance) have popped up seasonally, reflecting the venue’s growing reputation in Auckland’s underground music scene. Ticket prices vary by event – small community workshops might be free or low-cost, while club nights generally run NZ$30–70 on the door. In that AUM party case there were pre-sales (even a discounted presale phase) and it eventually *sold out*; notably the promoter emphasized “No ticket, no entry” and *no door sales* to ensure capacity was controlled (www.ticketfairy.com). In short, visitors will see a mix of happenings – one month a quiet wedding, another month a loud all-night dance party under neon lights – which is part of what makes Hastie so adaptable.

Tickets and Booking

To attend an event at Hastie, you must buy tickets through the event promoter or ticketing website. The venue itself does not operate a box office and does not sell tickets directly. For public shows (concerts, club nights, expos, etc.), check listings on sites like Eventfinda, Undertheradar, or the promoter’s social media. Because space is limited, tickets often go on sale weeks or months in advance. It’s wise to get them early: popular nights (like the trance parties above) can sell out quickly, and most organisers explicitly do not sell tickets at the door (www.ticketfairy.com). When you have a ticket, make sure to bring it (digital or printed) and a photo ID if required. For many events at Hastie the age limit is 18 or over, so be ready to show ID. If you’re planning to book the venue yourself (for a private party or wedding), note that hire rates start around NZ$3,000 for large event use (nzvenues.co.nz), but that cost is handled by your event planner rather than guests.

Seating and Layout

Hastie’s interior is an open, unpartitioned hall – there are no fixed seats or balconies. Seating is entirely event-specific. According to the official specs, the capacity breaks down roughly as follows:

• Standing (cocktail) mode: up to ~500 people (nzvenues.co.nz).
• Banquet dining: about 100 seated guests with tables (nzvenues.co.nz).
• Theatre (rows of chairs): around 200 seats (nzvenues.co.nz).

For concerts and club nights, expect a standing crowd filling most of the floor. The DJ or performance stage is usually set up at one end of the hall. In this layout the best views are near the centre-front, but those areas can get crowded. If you prefer a little room or clearer acoustics, positioning yourself slightly back or off to the side (often near the sound or lighting booth) can help. For dinner events the built-in kitchen can support catering, and folding tables/chairs can be rented – note that Hastie doesn’t supply its own seating equipment (www.sharedspace.co.nz). Party organisers often add lounge furniture or a VIP section, but otherwise the concrete floor is flat throughout. Because the walls and ceiling are hard and high, sound can bounce, so early-arrivers sometimes avoid lingering right up against side walls where bass echo can be murky. Generally, any place away from the entrance or the bar (where people flow through) makes for uninterrupted viewing. There are no balconies, so everyone is essentially at ground level. For parents or anyone who needs a break, small side rooms off the main hall can sometimes be used as quiet back areas, though these are typically kept locked except for staff.

Getting There and Parking

The address is easy to punch into GPS: 43 Hastie Avenue, Mangere Bridge, Auckland. From Auckland city centre, driving via State Highway 20 is fastest (just under 15 km). Take the exit toward Onehunga/SH20 and follow signs to Māngere Bridge, then Mahunga Drive. Hastie Avenue is a short turn off the roundabout at Bridge Street. On Google Maps look for an industrial complex off Mahunga Drive.

• By bus: Several Auckland Transport buses run near Hastie. Onehunga–Manukau Route 36 and Onehunga–Airport Route 38 both pass within a short walk (moovitapp.com). Night bus N10 (city–Mangere Bridge) also stops nearby after midnight. The closest stops are on Bridge Street (Mangere Bridge School stop or Crawford Avenue stop), each about a 10–12 minute walk from the venue (moovitapp.com). In practice, you’d often catch a train/bus to Onehunga Station or Manukau, then transfer to a 36 or 38. There is no direct train to Hastie; the Onehunga train line terminates at Onehunga itself.
• By train: The nearest train stations are Onehunga (on the Onehunga Line) or Otahuhu/Puhinui (Southern/Eastern Lines). From any of those, take a connecting bus or taxi – there’s no dedicated station at Hastie.
• By car: Ample free parking is a perk. The venue has about 5 dedicated on-site parking bays (hastie-venue.com), plus over 40 on-street parking spaces along Hastie Avenue and Mahunga Drive (hastie-venue.com) (owners say these are seldom congested). All parking is free – you won’t pay meters here. For drop-off or rideshare, cars can pull right in front of the red-brick venue doors on Hastie Ave. Riddle of caution: since Hastie is in an industrial area at night, light is limited. Arrive together with friends if possible, or double-check the route on your phone’s map.

Public transport tip: The last buses leave around midnight. For example, Route 309 departs Mangere Bridge late at 00:43 (moovitapp.com). If an event runs very late, plan an Uber or taxi in advance, as overnight buses are sparse (the 38 is the first around 4:36am (moovitapp.com)).

Inside the Venue

Entering Hastie, you’ll notice it’s more industrial loft than cosy theatre. Expect the following on event nights:

• Security/Check-in: All events have a single entrance where tickets are scanned. Security staff (if hired) enforce bag checks and ID checks. For example, AUM’s 2023 party made it clear: “No ticket = no entry – no exceptions” (www.ticketfairy.com). So don’t lose your ticket and be prepared to show photo ID if it’s an 18+ event.
• Sound & Lighting: The venue can be extremely loud – that’s by design. The hall’s acoustics let a full club PA system fill the room (the AUM event bragged about a “mighty Adamson sound system” (www.ticketfairy.com)). The walls are often covered in projection screens or black drapes. Lighting rigs and neon effects can be set up from the high ceiling. Acute music-lovers note that the sound is powerful but can echo; earplugs are recommended for very loud electronic shows.
• Bar/Catering: There is a fixed bar counter and kitchen area. The venue is not licensed to sell alcohol on its own (hastie-venue.com). If a public event has booze, the organizers must arrange a temporary liquor license or simply allow a BYO approach. The house policy (for safety) is “BYO – No Glass” (www.ticketfairy.com), meaning you can bring canned or plastic drinks but no glass bottles. Formal events often bring in caterers or use the venue’s approved partners (e.g. the listed Littlewolf caterer) (hastie-venue.com). There’s a coffee machine and even an optional ice-cream machine available for hire (hastie-venue.com). Water fountains aren’t guaranteed, so bringing a small bottle is wise.
• Restrooms & Facilities: Multiple bathrooms are available inside. Unusually, Hastie includes full shower facilities (one even has a bathtub) (www.sharedspace.co.nz) – likely a carryover from its industrial past. Accessible (disabled) restrooms are believed to be present, given the venue’s modern fit-out. A coat rack or coat-check desk is not standard; coats are usually hung in a corner or kept with you. Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered throughout the building (www.sharedspace.co.nz) (handy for ride-hailing or messaging). Projectors and basic AV gear are built in and included with rental (hastie-venue.com) (www.sharedspace.co.nz).
• Merch & Amenities: If a concert or festival event is on, you’ll often see pop-up tables selling band T-shirts or flyers by the entrance. Otherwise there are no permanent retail stalls. No dress code is enforced – crowds come in anything from casual jeans to full rave gear, depending on the show. Smoking is not allowed inside; smokers will step outside to the fenced yard in front.

Nearby Amenities

Being in an industrial suburb, immediate walk-up options are limited. However, just a short drive brings you to Mangere Bridge Village (Coronation Road area), which has plenty of eats and services:

• Restaurants & Cafés: A few minutes’ drive away, Coronation Road hosts a cluster of casual eateries. There’s Butter Chicken Factory (Indian/Nepalese cuisine) and Coronation Restaurant (a Kiwi-style cafe) (aboutmangerebridge.nz), Ruby Red (Moroccan/North African flavors) (aboutmangerebridge.nz), and Village Fishery (classic fish & chips stand) (aboutmangerebridge.nz). For quick pizza or pub food, the Post Office Public House brewpub (55 Montgomerie Rd) offers stone-baked pizzas and craft beer (aboutmangerebridge.nz), and the Māngere Bridge Tavern (123 Coronation Rd) has a grill menu and bar atmosphere (aboutmangerebridge.nz). All are roughly a 5–10 minute drive.
• Bars & Drinks: The Mangere Bridge Tavern (above) covers beer, and there’s also a local Liquorland bottle shop at 42 Coronation Rd for take-home drinks. If you need a late-night snack or milk, there are dairies and convenience stores on Coronation Road and at the Bridge Village.
• Hotels: If you’re from out of town, several airport-area hotels are minutes away. Jet Park Auckland (63 Westney Road) and Sudima Auckland Airport (45 Orly Ave) are about 5–10 minutes’ drive, as are the Holiday Inn Express and Novotel near the airport. These have parking or airport shuttles. Closer to Hastie itself there aren’t hotels, so motelplankers usually use these airport hotels or stay in Onehunga/CBD if they plan to travel in.
• Travel tips: Mangere Bridge is not dense with nightlife, so once events end, public transport back to the city is limited. Plan ahead for a cab or rideshare. Bridge Road has taxi stands in busy times. A helpful tip: grab an Uber via the app after the show or arrange a pickup point near the roundabout at Bridge Street and Hillcrest.

What Makes This Venue Special

Hastie stands out for being authentically blank canvas. Unlike purpose-built halls, it doesn’t impose any theme – you supply the vision. This flexibility attracts creative organizers: promotional literature even calls it “perfect for DIY lovers and creators” (nzvenues.co.nz). The broad metal roof allows extraordinary builds (for instance, AUM Festival’s events carried in a 10-meter-wide psychedelic canopy and 3D murals, something only a big shed could fit (www.aum.co.nz) (www.ticketfairy.com)). In terms of history or legend, it’s new to the scene, so it doesn’t have any old rockstar lore yet. But it has quickly made waves in Auckland culture. One writer described Auckland’s new Greek Lord industrial site trend, and Longtail of what it means. In forums and social media, fans of electronic music rave about its intimate yet epic vibe – the sound system is loud and the bass fills the body, while everyone is just a few steps away. Its industrial aesthetic also gives events an underground, exclusive feel. In practical terms, its location outside the city centre brings a more relaxed local flavour: parking is easier, noise curfews are more forgiving, and you get a unique offbeat experience rather than a generic city-club. In short, Hastie is special because it opened up a canvas for any idea – from classy wedding banquet to neon rave – in a part of Auckland that had few event spaces before. It’s become a bit of a hidden gem on the map, beloved by artists and audiences who want freedom to make an event their own.

Visitor Tips and Information

Accessibility: Hastie is on one level with no steps, so a wheelchair or stroller can get around easily. The entrances and doorways are wide. There should also be at least one large accessible bathroom inside. If you have mobility needs, you may want to confirm specifics with the event organiser, but overall the space is flat and open.

What to Bring: Always bring valid ID (a passport or NZ driver’s licence) for age-restricted events – they check at the door. Cash and cards: bars and food vendors usually accept card, but having some cash is handy for quick purchases (there’s Wi-Fi, but outlets are limited so bring a power bank for your phone). For music events, earplugs are wise – the bass can be very powerful. Wear shoes you can dance in, and a light jacket or sweater; the concrete hall can feel cool once the music is off or before the crowd warms it up. Consider a small backpack or bag for phone, wallet, and a water bottle (no large backpacks unless expressly allowed; treat it like a club bag check might happen). If the event is BYO (check the rules), pack drinks in plastic bottles or cans to obey the no-glass rule.

Common Pitfalls: Don’t assume buses run late – the last bus to the suburbs is often around midnight (moovitapp.com). Plan your ride home or book an Uber in advance if your event ends after 11pm. Also, the industrial area has minimal street lighting after dark, so stay aware of your surroundings and walk in groups if possible. Do not park on the grass or block any driveways – the neighbors are other businesses and appreciate courteous parking. Double-check the event’s official info for any special policies: dress codes (e.g. costume party, black light theme, etc.), re-entry rules, or luggage limits. On that note, treats like 3D glasses or props (as given out at the AUM show (www.ticketfairy.com)) are sometimes part of the fun, so see if the organisers mention freebies. Lastly, note that food inside is only what’s served by caterers or the bar – there’s no fridge for personal lunches.