Summer socialising: Sprig + Fern Merivale
Summer, Santa, and the much-anticipated holiday season are preparing for their grand entrance. It’s time to enjoy the social season.
Whether it is a work or social group event, or a catch-up with family or friends, the welcoming atmosphere at the Sprig + Fern in Merivale makes it an ideal spot to meet. 
The team has opened a new wing in what was once Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee’s office. They now offer two function spaces. ‘Speakers Corner’ is the largest, seating 20 or up to 30 for a cocktail event. Gerry’s PA Felicity lends her name to the second room, seating 12, or up to 25 for a mix-and-mingle event.
Hired together, 40–55 people can be hosted, with private entry to both rooms. Catering options, screens, and whiteboards are available, and a hire company can be called on to help with special event decorating.
“We have named the entire area ‘The West Wing’ because of its location on the west side of the building, and of course the obvious political association,” says co-owner Wendy Roigard. “If your group is 55–70 people, we can add in a wing of the pub as well, and we also hire out the entire pub for special events including fundraisers and quiz nights.”
