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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 6 MIN

Architect Frano Bazalo on the potential of a Basin Reserve upgrade

from Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills · host Newstalk ZB

As NZ20 brings attention to the Basin Reserve talk is building about the potential for an upgrade.  Nick speaks to Wellington-born architect Frano Bazalo about the cost and likelihood surrounding a renovation building capacity, and bringing more sports into the reserve. The St Patricks old boy is currently working out of London designing some of the biggest stadiums in the world, including one costing over a billion dollars in Saudi Arabia. Nick finds out Bazalo's thoughts on the current structure, and the lack of other stadiums in Wellington - pointing to issues with Hnry stadium. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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