Te Raekaihau Point

To showcase the "unique marine environment of the Wellington region and New Zealand," the Trust endeavoured to develop the point and surrounding coastal area to service thousands of aquarium customers each week.

Local amateur astronomers in the Wellington region, who find the Point favourable for watching for aurorae, were also concerned that the existence of the centre, including a proposed late-night cafe, fast food restaurant, and lighted parking lot, might compromise the relatively unpolluted night skies of the area.

This time, organisers of the Marine Education Centre project were actively engaged in the collection of thousands of submissions, using push poll techniques and a large number of paid campaign workers[citation needed].

Developers of the $20–30 million centre have reportedly depleted their funds, including those donated by pro-development businessmen such as Infratil chairman Lloyd Morrison and former mayor Mark Blumsky.

Te Rae Kai Hau Point Fundraising events involving family fun and entertainment have been highly successful, with thousands of people participating this year alone.

Hannah Howes, DJ Melodic, Illmofigga, Psychedelic Jelly fish and the Boombox, Los Incas, and the poet Michael Dunningham also performed on 18 February, at Shorland Park.