Due Drop Events Centre

  • Due Drop Events Centre
  • Venues

Laugh, dance and learn at South Auckland’s largest and most iconic venue, a popular spot for conferences, exhibitions, concerts and even fashion shows.

  • Words by Cari Johnson
  • Last updated 17 Jul 2024

The Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau’s gleaming events hub, is a popular venue for just about every event in the book. Owned and operated by Waka Pacific Trust on behalf of the community, you’ll find a large proportion of Due Drop’s gigs are run by community groups and not-for-profits. 

Inside, you’ll find three distinct venues including the Sir Woolf Fisher Arena, the Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre and the popular BNZ Theatre. Catch a comedy show or watch a one-of-a-kind play in the 600-seat theatre with a built-in proscenium stage – it's the go-to for intimate productions. Love an expo? Browse hundreds of specialty stalls in the indoor arena, with past expos featuring tiny homes and the Auckland South Home Show.  

Be sure to behold the eye-catching truss atop the building, inspired by the tāhuhu (ridge pole) of a whare (traditional Māori house). There’s also a sparkling man-made whitewater park, Vector Wero, sitting snuggly next door. 

Location Te wāhi
770 Great South Road, Wiri, Manukau
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Due Drop Events Centre is 18-30 minutes by car from the city centre, 10 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from Manukau. Catch the train to Manukau Train station, which is a 20-minute walk away.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

There is plenty of parking around Due Drop Events Centre – find the best car park based on your event venue by visiting the Due Drop Events Centre website.