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Video: Plans for Wellington's new $50 million children's hospital take shape

November 30, 2017

The hospital is being funding by a donation from philanthropist Mark Dunajtschik.

Plans for a new children’s hospital in Wellington are beginning to take shape.

Architectural drawings have revealed what is an impressive four-storey glass-fronted building.

The brand new $50 million hospital has been donated by local philanthropist Mark Dunajtschik.

Construction on the hospital is expected to begin early 2018.

Architects hope the building will provide patients with a "joyful atmosphere".

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