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 enquiries@takinaevents.co.nz 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