Conference Venue

Tākina

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 space with a public gallery that hosts an exciting programme of touring exhibitions.

In te reo Māori, Tākina means to invoke, summon, connect, or bring forth. Taranaki Whānui gifted this name to the Wellington convention and exhibition centre, honouring the distinctive Wellington winds and their role in shaping the city.

Tākina is situated in the cultural heart of Wellington’s CBD, just a short walk from major transport connections, entertainment venues, and dining options.


Sustainability at Tākina 

Tākina is a landmark for Wellington’s sustainable future. The building is targeting a 5-Star Green Star custom built rating, representing New Zealand excellence in environmental sustainability.

The use of sustainable materials, initiatives to reduce energy and water use, and the inclusion of renewable energy capability will result in a 60 percent reduction in energy use at the venue and a 66 percent reduction in operational carbon emissions when benchmarked against a comparable new build.

The convention centre is designed to operate efficiently at all levels of use - from large conferences to smaller events.

Tākina sustainability features include:

  • enhanced thermal insulation and high-performance double glazing using SEFAR technology, for improved thermal comfort and energy efficiency
  • rainwater harvesting system (30,000 litres) for toilet flushing and evaporative cooling to reduce water consumption by 30 percent
  • adaptable and demand-controlled air conditioning system reducing energy use
  • predominantly heat pump heating to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
  • post-occupancy energy optimisation systems to monitor and fine tune energy usage
  • future proofing to accommodate on-site renewable energy generation via solar array
  • the use of environmentally preferable materials for improved indoor air quality
  • timber materials sourced from sustainable forestry
  • display screens communicating real-time building sustainability metrics such as water and energy consumption, as well as carbon emissions.


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