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Tiakiwai Conference Centre — National Library of New Zealand

Contemporary design and cutting-edge technology meet an event destination cloaked in history, knowledge, and cultural significance.

Located in the National Library in Wellington, the Tiakiwai Conference Centre is an event destination within New Zealand’s heritage sector.

The Tiakiwai team can help connect your guests with the stories and knowledge of New Zealand. They'll also support you to create memorable moments and experiences of your own.

Featuring contemporary design, innovative technology solutions, and flexible, award-winning spaces, the Tiakiwai Conference Centre is ideal for meetings, workshops, conferences, and presentations.

With a focus on manaakitanga, the team will work with you to provide practical, tailored solutions to bring your event to life. They'll help you deliver stories your guests will continue to tell.

The Tiakiwai Conference Centre - National Library of New Zealand building.
Students crowd around an exhibit on a visit to The National Library of New Zealand, Te puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa. Anna Tiaki facilitating tour of He Tohu.
The Tiakiwai Foyer has grey titles, a low ceiling and glass walls.
A large group of people standing inside the foyer of Tiakiwai Conference Centre - National Library of New Zealand.

Highlights

  • Flexible, multi-purpose spaces.
  • Close to parliament buildings.
  • HOME café is on-site.
  • He Tohu exhibition — home to New Zealand’s founding documents.

Rooms available

Spaces Floor area (sqm) Theatre Classroom Boardroom U-shape Banquet Cabaret Cocktail Workshop Booths
Auditorium 225m² 168                
Thorndon Room 70m² 59 27 18 20   25 55 30  
Pipitea Room 63m² 40 24 16 18   20 50 25  
Tiakiwai Foyer 351m2             168   10
Thorndon and Pipitea combined 133m² 95 56 28 32 60 50 100 60 8
Te Ahumairangi Foyer 256m² 170 60     102 85 350 102 20
Te Wehenga Room 63m² 45 24 16 18   20 50 24  
Malaga Pasifika Room 51m² 35 18 14 15   15 40 18  
Te Wehenga and Malaga Pasifika combined 114m² 80 43 25 28 54 45 90 54 6
Te Ahumairangi Corner 217m2 130 72 28 32 78 65 200 78 12

 

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