The Wellington Museum is set to relocate from its historic Bond Store to the new Tākina convention centre for just $15 million — a fraction of the $40–100 million it could cost to keep the museum in the quake-vulnerable building. The trust is asking the council for $6.3 million to prep the new space, covering the rest with their own funds and fundraising. While some, like Deputy Mayor Ben McNulty, want to sell the Bond Store to avoid costly strengthening, heritage advocates argue for a phased approach under new laws that delay major work until 2034. The council now faces a tough choice: preserve heritage or prioritize fiscal responsibility.
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