Lower Hutt Events Centre is managed by Sarin Investments Limited, supported by Hutt City Council.
New Zealand has always attracted tourists for its magnificent natural beauty and welcoming hospitality.
The Sarin family have long been part of that kiwi hospitality establishing Sarin Investments nearly 25 years ago. Their business, Sarin Hotels, serves to cater to the needs of those international tourists and locals alike, with a variety of hotels throughout the country, from Auckland to Invercargill.
After many years of experience around the world working in 5 Star hotels and world class convention centres, Director, Raman Sarin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. From humble beginnings with one serviced apartment property in Wellington to eight hotels covering the whole of New Zealand and more on the way, as well as an Events Centre, the family has certainly established themselves as a leading local hospitality provider in New Zealand.
In addition to their hotel inventory, Sarin Investments also manage the Lower Hutt Events Centre. In July 2018 Lower Hutt Events Centre opened its doors, culminating a rejuvenation project undertaken by the Hutt City Council.
The purpose-built Event Centre is located in the heart of Lower Hutt providing a new venue option in Wellington for conferences, meetings and seminars as well as weddings and social events.
The venue offers flexible, unique, multipurpose spaces to accommodate board meetings for 10 up to conferences for 500 or theatre performances for 800 guests.
Te Awakairangi Lower Hutt is the newest New Zealand city to gain a Sarin Hotel’s property when The Sebel Hotel opened in 2023.
The Sebel Lower Hutt, sits proudly alongside the Hutt River, in close proximity to Lower Hutt City Centre, Queensgate Mall, Civic precinct and Lower Hutt Events Centre.
The hotel will offer fully serviced Studios and One Bedroom apartments suitable for business and leisure travellers.
With a friendly and dynamic atmosphere and lovely views of the river and Riddiford Gardens, the 4.5-star Sebel Lower Hutt will be a welcome addition to this lively city!
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Neeraj Singh, General Manager
Neeraj Singh joined the Lower Hutt Event Centre as Operations Manager in June 2018, bringing with him an impressive 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. His career spans both Event and Hotel Management, where he has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of managing high-profile events, as well as delivering exceptional customer service in hotel environments.
Neeraj specializes in event management and has honed his skills through 7 years of international experience, working in various roles abroad. In addition to his international expertise, Neeraj has spent over 20 years in New Zealand, where he has worked in diverse management positions, contributing to the success of numerous events and venues. His wealth of experience in managing teams, coordinating logistics, and ensuring the smooth execution of events makes him a highly valued leader at the Lower Hutt Event Centre.
Ashish Dhar, Executive Chef
Ashish is a passionate corporate chef with 20+ years of experience in various culinary styles and positions and has been on board with the team at Lower Hutt Events Centre since the very beginning, planning menus and kitchen fit out alike. Ashish has worked long term (with 5+ years each) for notable establishments like Carnival Cruise Lines, IHG; Pullman-Novotel, The Imperial, Hilton (UK), DoubleTree By Hilton (New Zealand) to name a few. Ashish is presently working with Sarin Hotels and is based at their premier venue, Lower Hutt Events Centre. Ashish is on a mission to “redefine the modern Indian and continental cuisine in our region”.
Sarah Mataira, Sales Manager
Returning to her roots at Lower Hutt Events Centre after three years of refining her craft in event sales and operations management in Christchurch, Sarah brings over 15 years of invaluable experience to her role. With a background spanning operations, sales, coordination, and management across iconic venues like EVT and Te Papa, Sarah’s expertise and passion for the industry are unparalleled. As our Sales Manager, she’s committed to exceeding your expectations and turning your event visions into reality.