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How Wellington's new convention centre Tākina is taking shape. Also, Wellingtonians are facing a rates increase of 12.9 per cent, with mayor Tory Whanau facing faces challenge to rates hike plan. And the cost of a new shared path and seawalls around Eastbourne's exposed coastline has skyrocketed from $30m to $79m.
Georgina Campbell is the NZ Herald's Wellington issues reporter.
