Festival & Community Event Hire NZ

From large-scale music festivals and cultural celebrations to local council events and food truck carnivals, Happy Hire delivers the critical event infrastructure that makes these experiences possible. With extensive experience in site planning, modular buildouts, and compliance-ready solutions, our team supports event organisers in delivering safe, scalable, and memorable events across New Zealand.

Whether you’re managing a Council event with strict H&S protocols or organising a multi-day music festival needing everything, Happy Hire can help you make it happen.

  • Festival Directors & Event Producers
  • Council Event Officers
  • Cultural & Community Planners
  • Local and Regional Government Teams
  • Community Trusts & Not-for-Profits
  • Bespoke Site builds & Signage
  • Large & Small Marquees
  • Tables, Chairs & Event Furniture
  • Flooring, staging Options
  • Foundational Supplier Relationships
  • (e.g.portaloo, fencing & power distribution)
  • Site Planning & Compliance Advice
  • Onsite Support & Pack-Down Management

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We work closely with clients to deliver tailored event infrastructure that meets the moment — whether it’s a large-scale tour or a local standout. These case studies highlight how our experience, creativity, and can-do approach help bring events to life across New Zealand.

Christchurch Lantern Festival

Client Name: Christchurch City Council

The council praised Happy Hire for a well-executed delivery and seamless coordination with council contractors.

Planning a Festival or Community Event?

Let us help make it happen. Whether you’re planning a council-led Matariki event or a regional music and food showcase, Happy Hire has the experience, inventory and expertise to bring it to life — safely, efficiently, and memorably