
Our team
Our experienced local team ensures your event runs smoothly from start to finish.
The team behind Tākina Events has years of experience from our time managing Te Papa Venues.
For existing clients, you can expect the highly trained, talented, and friendly events staff you've come to know.
For those who are new to our service, we look forward to meeting you.
If you’re interested in booking a conference or event at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre or Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, email [email protected] or call us on +64 4 381 7272
Management Team

Marna van Blerk - Head of Sales and Commercial

Andrew Dorrington - General Manager Venues

Aaron Telford - Manager Venue Sales

Glenn Lust - Manager Venue Coordination

Tom O'Sullivan - Manager Audio-Visual Events Service

Reynold Henkel - Venues Operations Manager

Ilavarasu Rajendran - Executive Chef

Herwig Lanzerstorfer - Manager Food Beverage and Takina Facilities
Audio Visual Team

Khayt Hanara - Senior AV Operations Coordinator

John Fernie - Senior AV Coordinator
Igor de Borst - Senior AV Coordinator

Kit Benham - AV Coordinator

Nikhil Rajan - AV Coordinator

Poncho del Castillo - Senior AV Technician

Alex Vlassoff - Senior AV Technician
Operations Team

John Käsner - Assistant Operations Manager

Naomi Best - Catering Floor Supervisor

Rua Te Tuhi - Catering Floor Supervisor

Joe Blackburn - Catering Floor Supervisor

Pardeep Singh - Catering Floor Supervisor

Dinesh Rajamohan - Executive Sous Chef
