The New Zealand International Convention Centre is set to open in February 2026.
New Zealand.- After ten years of delays, SkyCity Entertainment Group has taken possession of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) from Fletcher Construction, marking a milestone in the troubled infrastructure project. The project began in 2013 and was originally slated for completion in 2020.
Setbacks included fire in 2019 fire that caused structural damage and flooding, followed by pandemic-related lockdowns. Fletcher Building CEO Andrew Reding described the process as “one of the most technically demanding projects in New Zealand’s construction history.” The NZ$1bn (US$571m) facility is now entering its final phase of operational testing ahead of a February 2026 opening.
SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge called the handover “a major milestone”, highlighting the NZICC as a “powerful catalyst for growth not just for Auckland, but for the entire New Zealand economy.” The venue will generate more than 300 permanent and part-time jobs, and is expected to attract 33,000 international visitors annually, contributing an estimated NZ$90m in new economic spending, the company says.
When it opens, the NZICC will be New Zealand’s largest conference and entertainment complex, capable of hosting up to 4,000 attendees. Its main theatre seats 2,850 people, and its exhibition hall can accommodate 3,300 for banquets. More than 100 events have already been booked for 2026, including major medical conferences and international symposiums.
Legal issues remain. SkyCity is suing Fletcher Building for NZ$330m (US$188m) in damages over the delays, while Fletcher has initiated its own High Court case against subcontractors blamed for the 2019 fire.
The New Zealand International Convention Centre is set to open in February 2026. New Zealand.- After ten years of delays, SkyCity Entertainment Group has taken possession of the New Zealand…
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