Company Information

Mardi Gras Event Hire Ltd is a new company who on 1st December 2010 purchased the Hastings and Napier branches of McEntee Event Hire Ltd.

Many in Hawkes Bay will remember the HireMaster Party Centre branches in Hastings and Napier were sold to McEntee Event Hire five years ago. Well, Greg Gilmour and the Lane Family have now bought back ownership from McEntee Hire and plan to relaunch the company for it to move forward in 2011 and to the next generation of weddings and events.

Greg (now Managing Director) has been the regional manager for McEntee Hire and has continued to oversee the installation of marquees and equipment for many of the big events (since their inception) like the Mission Concert, the Long Lunch, Montana concerts, as well as many marquee weddings and special events in Hawke’s Bay. He is taking over the management of Mardi Gras, and his wide experience in the hire industry and his enthusiasm to upgrade and increase the range of products makes the challenge exciting.

Mardi Gras Event Hire will centralize to one location in Queen Street West in Hastings which is right in the middle of the Hawkes Bay urban area. The Napier branch at 108 Taradale Road has closed, and all equipment and showroom stock has been merged in Hastings.

The installation of the latest computer software for forward bookings and events, the injection of new equipment and the amalgamation of the inventory and staff to Hastings means Mardi Gras can offer a much more modern and efficient service. 

Delivery and collection can be arranged for any location, or customers can pick their orders up from the Hastings depot. 

Hours are 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, and 8am – 4pm on Saturday.

The Mardi Gras showroom will offer a much greater range of catering and party product and also will have a large selection of costume and dress-up products for sale including wigs, hats, masks and accessories. Foil and latex balloons, and wedding accessories will feature among the selection available.