Tom Murphy told the politicians they had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a world-class facility. He urged them to look beyond just building a new pool and to create an attraction that would attract visitors from all over the world. He suggested a pool with apartments on top and incorporating sculptures, gardens and waterfalls into the design. Wellington Airport's Gollum sculpture was a major attraction and, with Weta Studios based locally, there was an opportunity to do something similar in Naenae. A sculpture featuring Māui fishing up the North Island would be appropriate on top of a pool, he said. A "theme park" type development would bring visitors to Naenae and rejuvenate the shopping centre.
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