Wellington's new $195 million dollar convention centre, Tākina, is officially open.

It's the capital's largest built infrastructure investment since Sky Stadium was opened two decades ago.

It's first exhibition, Jurassic World by Ryan 'The Brickman' McNaught, which features life sized Lego dinosaurs, begins on Saturday.

An event to celebrate Tākina being opened to the public was held in the new building.

Nick Mills got an exclusive tour and spoke to array of distinguished guests, including the The Brickman himself, Dame Winnie Laban, and Commercial Development Manager David Perks.

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Wellington's new $195 million dollar convention centre, Tākina, is officially open.
It's the capital's largest built infrastructure investment since Sky Stadium was opened two decades ago.
It's first exhibition, Jurassic World by Ryan 'The Brickman' McNaught, which features life sized Lego dinosaurs, begins on Saturday.
An event to celebrate Tākina being opened to the public was held in the new building.
Nick Mills got an exclusive tour and spoke to array of distinguished guests, including the The Brickman himself, Dame Winnie Laban, and Commercial Development Manager David Perks.
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

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