Birkdale Hall (Old St Philips Church) is a community centre at 136 Birkdale Rd in Birkdale, on Auckland's North Shore. It has a 4.2 rating on Google, and its listing links to the Auckland Council bookings page for the hall.
A good community hall is a hub for local life, with a room that can be hired for classes, gatherings, parties and club meetings. A converted church hall often has a character that suits small concerts, workshops and family events, but older buildings may have limits on numbers, noise, decorations and catering, so ask about these early. Council halls have an online booking system, so check the page for capacity, hire rates, what is included and any rules on alcohol and finishing times. When you visit, look at the kitchen, toilets, parking and access, and ask whether tables, chairs and a sound system are supplied. Regulars know that popular weekends book early, that a site visit shows more than a photo, that leaving the hall clean and tidy avoids charges and that the hire conditions should be read before paying a deposit.
For anyone in Birkdale and the North Shore planning a gathering, Birkdale Hall on Birkdale Road is a local hall worth an enquiry.