Get the size, setup, and paperwork right - first time.
Planning an outdoor event in Auckland comes with a few moving parts: space, weather, access, safety, and kit. This guide gives you a simple, confident way to choose the right marquee size and setup for your site. If you’d like, we can visit your location and measure up so you know exactly what will fit.
Start with your site: space, access, surface
Quick answer: If your site is on concrete or we can’t peg into the ground, we’ll bring weights. On grass, pegging is usually best.
Auckland sections vary a lot. Before we talk styles and décor, we look at:
Space and access: driveway width, turns, clearances. We can do a complimentary on-site consultation and measure up. Marquee Hire City
Surface: grass vs concrete affects anchoring and options. If pegging isn’t possible, we weight the marquee safely.
Pick a marquee size with confidence
We use NZ-made Baytex clipframe marquees in two core widths: 10 m (length grows in 5 m bays) and 6 m (length grows in 3 m bays).
We also supply 5×5 m and 6×6 m fete marquees, plus small 3×3, 3×6, 4×4, 4×8 m units for stalls and compact setups.
How big for ~120 guests? A common fit is 10×25 m for a 120-person wedding (adjust if you’re adding a big band or stage).
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Weather, safety, and documentation
Auckland weather changes quickly. Our Baytex marquees are built for it—NZ-made and engineered to withstand winds up to 120 kph, suitable for grass and concrete installs. We can provide engineering reports, fire safety specs, SSSPs and consents on request.
Clear vs clear-roof: We don’t offer clear-roof marquees (we do have clear walls). Clear roofs can act like a glasshouse and get extremely hot—even florists push back on them. If you go clear-roof elsewhere, be mindful of heat.
What’s included and how hire works
Standard hire period: 3 days (typical install Thu/Fri, pack-down Mon/Tue).
Setup & pack-down: Our crew installs before your event for safety and polish, then returns after.
Equipment in one place: flooring, tables, chairs, lighting, heaters, PA, décor and more—kept simple through one team.
Costs: Marquees start from $600. Final pricing depends on size, surface, access, equipment and timing.
Proof from recent Auckland events
A milestone week: Over 1800 m² installed in one week across Kumeu/Waimauku, St Heliers/Devonport, Papakura/Ararimu, Mt Wellington and more - READ MORE
On the water: Floating jetty install at the World University Waterski Games (Ōrākei Basin). - READ MORE
Sport & community: Registration marquee at Iron Māori Auckland; VIP lounge and temporary stables at Show Jumping Waitematā – Woodhill Sands. - READ MORE
Why choose us
Choose us because we use New Zealand-made Baytex marquees with proven wind ratings and full engineering documentation, we offer free site checks to confirm sizing and anchoring, and we bring film, TV and large-event experience.
One team handles everything - marquee, flooring, lighting, heating and pack-down - so your event is safe, compliant and simple.
FAQs
How do I choose the right size?
Tell us guest numbers, seating style, dance floor or stage, and site shape. As a guide, a 120-guest wedding often suits 10×25 m. We’ll confirm on a site visit.
Can you install on concrete?
Yes. If we can’t peg, we weight the structure safely.
What’s the standard hire period?
Three days: install Thu/Fri, pack-down Mon/Tue. Longer hires available.
Are the marquees weatherproof and compliant?
Yes, NZ-made Baytex marquees with engineering reports, fire specs and SSSP/consents available. Tested to 120 kph wind.
Do you do clear marquees?
We don’t supply clear roofs, but we have clear walls. Clear roofs can overheat-worth knowing before you book.
What equipment can I hire with the marquee?
Flooring, lighting, tables, chairs, heaters, PA systems and more-through one team.
How much does it cost?
Marquees start from $600. We’ll price your job based on size, surface, access and equipment.
