Mō About
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in the heart of New Zealand's capital city. The purpose-built venue combines two plenary halls of conference spaces with a public gallery for exhibitions.
A place to share
Conference and event spaces
The top two floors deliver Wellington's first premium venue to host international conferences, with more than 10,000sqm of flexible meeting space. Tākina showcases the Capital’s expertise and thought leadership as it hosts established conferences and creates new ones to support Wellington’s key sectors.
A place to inspire
Ground floor services
A 1,280m² Exhibition Gallery on the ground floor hosts international touring exhibitions that draw both locals and visitors, while locally curated shows premiere here before touring offshore. Tākina also houses the Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre, and Zephyr Café. Together, these spaces support Wellington's role as a destination for both business and culture.
About the name
Meaning of Tākina
The name Tākina was gifted by local iwi Te Āti Awa, and reflects the spirit of bringing people and ideas together.
The story of Te Uiraroa
The journey to find Tākina's heart
In te ao Māori (the Māori world), a mouri stone represents the life force or life energy of a place, a forest, a river, or in this case, a building.
Sustainability
Environmental responsibility
With a Five Green Star Design certification, Tākina has been designed and built in a way that reduces negative impacts on the environment.
About the building
Designed by Studio Pacific Architecture, Tākina’s iconic design draws inspiration from its maritime location, Wellington’s weather patterns and the surrounding landforms.
News and updates
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About Tākina Events
Tākina Events is the team behind the Tākina and Papa venues, bringing together world-class spaces, expert event services and uniquely Wellington experiences.