Push Forward

Wellington’s financial situation requires serious attention, but we can’t afford to take our eye off the future. It’s crucial that council’s long-term plan retains projects that drive growth and long-term prosperity for Wellington.

The Fale Malae is one of those projects – an iconic, nationally significant institution for New Zealand, located on the capital’s waterfront. The economic, cultural, and social benefits to both Wellington and Aotearoa are immense.

The Fale Malae speaks to our identity as a Pacific nation. It will be a place for storytelling, performance, education, and cultural activities on Wellington’s under-utilised Frank Kitts Park.

The Fale Malae Trust is asking the Council for a space to bring this vision to life – a space that’s currently occupied by an underground carpark that’s slated for future demolition.

Councillors previously voted 17-1 in support of the Fale Malae because they know it will help activate our waterfront and drive growth and prosperity for the city.

Now is the time to push forward, not backwards.

Adrian Orr, Fale Malae Trust chair

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