MEET WITH THE NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM MEET - NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM THE HEADQUARTERS - BUILDING 81 The National Army Museum’s Meeting facility, Building 81 dates back to 1941 when The Public Works Department was enlisted to construct a permanent training ground on a large area of land in Waiouru. Waiouru Military Camp prior to this development existed primarily under canvas. The camp was originally scheduled for completion in 1940 however work men and timber at The Headquarters - Building 81 times ran short. Once completed the training facility could accommodation seven battalions. Building 81’s history includes operating for a time as the Waiouru Training Depot Head Quarters. Currently Building 81 is one of the oldest remaining buildings of the 1940’s development and was transported to the Museum site from the OCS Parade Ground. Renovations have been completed to include the main meeting area, board- room and break out area. Further developments are underway to complete extensions including a 5 panel bi folding doors system, lavatory facilities Meeting Room and wooden deck which will boast expansive views of Mt Ruapehu and the proposed War World 1 Battlefield* designed with the creative assistance of Sir Peter Jackson. Situated an easy driving distance from Taupo and Palmerston North, and placed as great midway point between Auckland and Wellington, the Nation- al Army Museum is the ideal meeting location. Our close proximity to Army facilities makes for a unique and exciting destination conference. *The Western Front World War One Battlefield is due to be completed in 2016 to coincide with the 100 Centenary of the Western Front. Boardroom FLOOR PLAN To Western Front Battlefield (development due 2016) Deck Due Anzac Day 2015 Existing Display Case Developments Meeting Room Display Case Board Room Break Out Room Verandah To Kippenberger Pavilion FACILITY BUILDING 81 Boardroom - The Headquarters, Building 81 Facilities include: Facilities rates: TV screen that can be connected to laptop Venue 1/2 day Full Day Lectern Whiteboard with pens Meeting $140.00 $220.00 Use of up to 80 chairs Room (capacity 80) (capacity 80) Water and mints Microphone and PA system Boardroom $80.00 $120.00 The use of two trestle tables or The use of one board room table (seats 10) * The total capacity of Building 81 must not exceed 80 delegates. * Additional services, equipment and theming can be arranged on request. ROOM CONFIGURATIONS: BOARD: U SHAPE: One table with Tables set in a chairs placed letter U shape with chairs around the outside. around the outside. THEATRE: CLASS ROOM: Chairs in a row without Rows of tables and chairs tables. There is a aisle facing the front. Allowing on the inside. note taking space. ACTIVITIES MUSEUM BASED Guided Museum Tour National Army Museum | Te Mata Toa Honour the sacrifices, learn the campaigns and be inspired by the stories of courage, loyalty and comradeship. Experience a private tour with a knowledgeable Custodian through the collection of military exhibits, memorabilia and stories. Learn about our participation in conflicts worldwide displayed chronologically from the New Zealand Land Wars through to more recent peace keeping missions. Seek out and connect with your family history military connections in time for the centenary of World War One. Western Front Display Behind the Scenes Tour Pye Range Military Vehicle Collection The National Army Museum has an extensive military hardware collection including military vehicles, tanks and field guns from all over the world. Museum floor space limits the number of public display therefore many of these artefacts are housed in a restoration facility based in the Waiouru Military Camp. Experience a private tour through the vehicle collection from an experienced curator. Stuart Tank M548 Tracked Vehicle Rides Enjoy the exhilaration of being aboard an armoured personnel carrier. The M548 Armoured Personnel Carrier was designed in 1966 for US Army. It was primarily an ammunition resupply vehicle. The large cargo hold has a watertight door to enable the M548 to be amphibious, propelled in the water by its tracks. M548 Armoured Personnel Carrier Behind the Scenes Tour Textiles - Uniforms Over the Ages Experience a behind the scenes tour of the museum’s textile collection. The collection includes uniforms, hats, flags and hand embroidered fabrics. See first hand how these precious artefacts are cared for, preserved and stored awaiting exhibition. ACTIVITIES CAMP BASED Camp based exercises provide the ultimate Team Building experience. Put your delegates through the paces with a confi- dence and high ropes fit for the New Zealand Defence Forces. EXERCISE OPTIONS INCLUDE: Indoor High Ropes | Indoor Swimming Pool WETs Electronic Weapons Range | Confidence Course * Waiouru Military Camp is a fully operational Army Base. Camp based accommodation & exercises are subject to availability with the NZ Army. ‘Multi Cam’ - Afghanistan Display As the base is a secure site, photographic identification is required. LOCALLY BASED GOLF (18 holes) Waiouru is home to New Zealand’s highest Golf Course. Break out to the course for 9 holes with stunning views of Mt Ruapehu or take the afternoon to complete the full course. THE OUTDOORS The Ruapehu region hosts an array of mountain bike and hiking tracks. The museum is also in close proximity to white water rafting, clay bird shooting and bungy jumping. The National Army Museum can provide information of trails and activities which suit specific itineraries. Pacific Display ACCOMMODATION WAIOURU. Waiouru Military Camp is a fully operational Army Base. Accommodation options include the Army Bar- racks, perfect for a full themed conference or The Welcome Inn, which is a very well priced Motel approximately 300 metres from the Museum. OHAKUNE & THE RUAPEHU DISTRICT. Ohakune is a short 20 km drive from Waiouru and offers a full range of Accommodation options from a 4 star hotel to guest lodges and motels. The National Army Museum is more than happy to assist in locating accommodation appropriate to your group. GREAT LAKE TAUPO & THE MANUWATU. Waiouru shoulders the Taupo and Manuwatu districts providing an easy day trip from both Taupo and Palmerston North. Taupo hosts an abundance of quality accommodation options. CATERING MORNING & AFTERNOON TEA All served with tea and coffee. Price per person. OPTIONS: 1: A selection of biscuits $6.50 2: A selection of two sweet options $8.50 3: Club sandwiches & one sweet option $9.00 4: One hot savoury option & one sweet option $10.50 WORKING LUNCH All served with tea and coffee OPTIONS: 1: One savoury selection, one sandwich selection & one sweet selection $14.00 2: Two savoury selections, one sandwich selection, one sweet selection & one fruit selection $20.00 3: Two savoury selections, two sandwich selections, one sweet selection & one fruit selection $23.00 SELECTIONS: SANDWICH - All filled with fresh salad and meat. Vegetarian options available. Meat wrap Club sandwich Filled roll SAVOURY Croissant filled with ham, cheese & tomato Sausage roll and sauce Spicy vegetable samosas & spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce Marinated chicken drums Savoury pie Fish goujons with tartare sauce Mini bacon and egg quiche SWEET Chocolate, Banana or Carrot cake Hummingbird cake Chocolate brownie Rocky road slice Raspberry or Peppermint slice Tan square Coconut slice Lolly slice Belgium slice Selection of sweet muffins or scones Biscuits FRUIT Seasonal fresh fruit platter Whole fruit bowl selection Fresh fruit and marshmallow skewers Seasonal fresh fruit kebabs Prices and catering are subject to change CATERING AFTER 5 - CANAPES 5 items - $16.50 per person Additional items - $3.50 per item COLD ITEMS Japanese sushi rolls with wasabi and soy sauce Mustard bellini, topped with avocado, herb cream cheese and crispy ham Crispy crouton with smoked salmon, aioli and chives Vegetarian Vietnamese spring rolls Melon kebabs Fresh salmon with horseradish served in a pastry cup Mushroom or cranberry and brie filorettes Salmon and cream cheese bellini Brushetta with avocado salsa HOT ITEMS Thai fish cakes with cucumber coriander and sweet chilli dip Crispy fish bites with garlic tartare sauce Mint Tandoori chicken kebab and cucumber raita Lamb, chicken or beef satays with peanut sauce Cocktail pies Mini yorkshire pudding filled with roast beef and horseradish Mini vegetable spring rolls with soy dipping sauce Crumbed prawns and dipping sauce Prawn twisters Mini beef burgers PLATTERS Platters are designed for approximately 8-10 persons Asian Platter - $55 A platter of mini samosas, spring rolls and wontons with a soy dipping sauce Cheese Antipasto - $75 A combination of three different cheeses with crackers, crostini, olives and vegetarian antipasto Chips and Dips - $48 A selection of hummus, salsa and guacamole accompanied by crudites, crostini and corn chips Vegetarian Antipasto Platter - $68 A selection of chargrilled vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, pickles, olives, crostini, vegetable crisps served with olive tapenade, basil pesto and spicy fruit chutney Fresh Fruit Platter - $65 A selection of seasonal sliced fresh fruit Sandwich Platter - $70 A mixture of club sandwiches, roll ups and pinwheels Meat Platter - $75 Cold cut meats; ham, roast beef, hot pork, corned beef and salami, served with crostini, hummus, spicy fruit chutney and wholegrain mustard Seafood Platter $110 Hot: A selection of mussels, squid rings, fish goujons and scallops served with tartare sauce Cold: A selection of fresh salmon, mussels, prawns and seasonal white