Dependable
Clear plans, careful preparation and reliable delivery.
Timaru & South Canterbury
Everything you need.
Without the headache.
You do not need to have it all worked out. Tell us what you are planning and we will help with the marquee, the layout and every practical detail.
Experienced advice Clear communication Reliable delivery
Where memorable occasions begin
You do not need to arrive with a finished plan
Most people hire a marquee only a handful of times in their lives. We do this every week. Bring us what you know and we will help fill in the gaps.
01A wedding at your place
From the blank paddock to the last place setting, we will help you make sensible choices in the right order.
A conference, field day or company event
Practical equipment advice and delivery coordinated around your event.
One less thing to organise
Experienced hands behind your event
Good event hire is not just about having the right stock. It is knowing what will work, thinking ahead and staying helpful when the plan changes.
Presentation-ready
Clean, well-maintained equipment that looks right on the day.
Practical advice
Help with sizes, quantities, layouts, surfaces, access and contingencies.
Local knowledge matters
South Canterbury events, properly supported
We know how quickly Canterbury weather can change — and how much easier the day is when the practical work has been thought through early.
Before installation, we look at vehicle access, ground conditions, exposure to wind, power runs and the space the setup crew will need. We also think about when the caterer, florist and other suppliers need to get in.
That groundwork is not the glamorous part. It is what lets the finished event feel effortless.
Meet the person behind the equipmentTrusted locally
A few of the organisations and events we have supported
A straightforward process
Enough structure to keep things calm
- 01
Tell us what you know
A date, a place and an approximate guest list is enough to begin.
- 02
We look at the practical bits
Access, ground, wind exposure, power and where everything needs to sit.
- 03
We put the hire list together
You get a clear plan for the marquee, furniture and equipment — without ordering by guesswork.
- 04
The setup is timed properly
We work around the venue and other suppliers so the important jobs happen in the right order.
- 05
We come back for collection
Once the event is over, we take care of our side of the pack-down.
The hire range
A well-chosen collection, ready to work together
Start with the big pieces. We can help with quantities, layouts and the smaller things that are easy to overlook.
01Marquees & flooring
The structure, floor plan and weather protection that everything else depends on.
02Tables & chairs
Guest seating, dining layouts, leaners and the practical furniture in between.
03Lighting, audio & heating
Event lighting, a PA system and microphone, and heating for cooler evenings.
04Catering equipment
The working pieces your caterer needs behind the scenes.
05Glassware & bar
Glassware, bars and the practical pieces behind drinks service.
06Event accessories
Ceremony arches, linen, sashes and finishing touches.
From the yard to the finished event
The equipment matters.
So does what happens around it
Start with what you know
Let us talk through the event
There is no need to work out marquee sizes or equipment quantities first. A few basic details will give us somewhere useful to start.
Phone027 418 8785Emailoffice@mehire.co.nz
Visit by arrangement628 Pleasant Point Highway, RD5, Timaru 7975