Welcome to the Balcairn Public Hall
Welcome to the Balcairn Public Hall
Nau mai ki te whare o Balcairn
Nearly 100 years of service to your Community!
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Centennial Activities
Centennial Activities
The Balcairn Public Hall will celebrate 100 years of service to your community with a series of commemorative events at ANZAC weekend, April 2026.
We are planning a series of events, dances, concerts and open days. We would love to know if you want to attend, and if you would like to be part of planning and organising or supporting in other ways.
Suzanne Lynch & Elizabeth Braggins
Suzanne Lynch & Elizabeth Braggins
We look forward to welcoming Suzanne Lynch of ‘The Chicks’ and ‘The Lady Killers’ fame back to the Balcairn Hall. Suzanne will be joined by local musical legend Elizabeth Braggins (piano, vocals), also a Hall favourite.
Suzanne is on a tour to launch her autobiography, a book highlighting her special musical and personal memoirs. This concert will be a journey with tales and musical tributes. Not to be missed.
Suzanne Lynch
Suzanne was discovered as a teenager along with her sister Judy by New Zealand guitarist Peter Posa, the two sisters became regular performers on the New Zealand television show ‘C’Mon’ in the late 60’s and in 1971 as a soloist Suzanne was also a regular on the television show ‘Happen In’. Having established a name in New Zealand as the blonde member of the popular 60's duo "The Chicks" and then as a solo performer.
After a decades long international career, Suzanne is currently still very busy performing as a soloist, as a member of the New Zealand group The Ladykillers, teaches at The Auckland University as a specialty teacher, and takes pupils privately.
Elizabeth Braggins
Elizabeth (‘Liz’) Braggins is a familiar name in the Christchurch music scene. She has a unique style of piano playing and singing developed from many years of immersion in the music industry. Her highly original versions of well known songs are an eclectic mix of genres highlighting her classical, jazz, pop and rock backgrounds.
Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashby's Road, Balcairn
Saturday 8th November 2025, 7:30pm
Tickets $30 on sale at:
Sally Mac's, Amberley
Sefton Garage
Stan's 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora
Online www.balcairnhall.com
ROAR– alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - famous country supper - bring a cushion!
Funds raised from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall.
Brought to you with the support of Mike Greer Homes NC.
Do you have a story to share?
Do you have a story to share?
Balcairn Hall is nearly 100 years young. Celebrations planned will include publication of the Hall's story.
If you have a story to tell, let us know! Contact history@balcairnhall.com
This quaint country hall sits alongside the railway at Five Corners, Balcairn on the Rangiora/Amberley Road, 15 minutes from Amberley or from Rangiora.
This quaint country hall sits alongside the railway at Five Corners, Balcairn on the Rangiora/Amberley Road, 15 minutes from Amberley or from Rangiora.
Built in 1926 this hall has seen it all! After years of neglect it has risen like the phoenix over the last 10 years as a result of love and commitment by its local residents, concert supporters and fundraisers and stands ready to welcome all comers and be of service to the community.
Capacity
Capacity
80 seated at tables, or 120 seated in rows, or 150 standing - 150 chairs, 10 tables,
Facilities
Facilities
Heatpumps, entry ramp and accessible toilets.
Staging, lighting, speaker system and floral decoration is available by arrangement
The hall has a well equipped kitchen including fridge/freezer, 2 ovens, microwave, vacuum cleaner, table cloths, cutlery, 150 cups, plates, First Aid kit, emergency light, fire blanket, 2 x hotwater systems, and much more...
It is the closest venue to the Balcairn Cemetery and ideal for funeral gatherings.
Pictured: A typical enthusiastic audience!
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