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Tiakiwai conference centre auditorium view showing rows of seating and a stage with three people on chairs.

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.

Situated in the heart of the National Library is Tiakiwai Conference Centre.

Featuring a contemporary design, cutting-edge technology, and multi-purpose spaces, Tiakiwai Conference Centre is an ideal setting for seminars, conferences, performances, and presentations for up to 180 people.

Let guests explore the multi-award-winning He Tohu exhibition, HOME café, shop, quiet spaces, and much more.

The Tiakiwai Conference Centre - National Library of New Zealand building.
A large group of people standing inside the foyer of Tiakiwai Conference Centre - National Library of New Zealand.
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.
A wall with verticle wood panels and verticle strips of LED lights.

Highlights

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

Rooms available

Spaces Floor area (sqm) Ceiling height Theatre Classroom Boardroom U-shape Banquet Cabaret Cocktail Workshop
Auditorium 225m² 2.2m (lowest point) 168              
Thorndon Room 70m² 2.6m 60 27 18 20   20 55 30
Pipitea Room 63m² 2.6m 40 24 16 18   20 50 25
Tiakiwai Foyer 351m2 2.5m             168  
Thorndon and Pipitea combined 133m² 2.6m 95 41 28 34 60 40 100 60
Te Ahumairangi Foyer 256m² 4.5m 170 60     102 85 300 102
Te Wehenga Room 63m² 3.4m 45 24 16 18   16 50 24
Malaga Pasifika Room 51m² 3.4m 35 18 14 15   12 40 18
Te Wehenga and Malaga Pasifika combined 114m² 3.4m 80 35 25 28 54 36 90 54

 

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