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A once-in-a-generation reshaping of the western edge of Auckland's city centre, a new mixed-use tower and public laneways that open the downtown waterfront back up to the city.

Downtown Development

Client

Precinct Properties

Location

Auckland

Status

In progress

Precinct Properties is transforming Auckland's Downtown Carpark into a landmark new part of the city's waterfront, redefining the western edge of the central city. The first stage delivers a 55-level premium office tower for more than 7,000 workers, three podium levels of retail and hospitality and a covered public space, threaded through by new laneways that link Britomart, Commercial Bay and the Viaduct, with a future residential and hotel tower held in reserve as the development stages up.

Following the neighbouring Commercial Bay development, Precinct Properties brought RCP back in for early advisory and project management support. RCP supported Precinct in developing the master plan and feasibility concept through the development agreement process with Eke Panuku Development Auckland, then led the design and consenting strategy, including an accelerated resource consent taken to the Eke Panuku Technical Advisory Group and Mana Whenua Governance Forum. RCP also shaped the project governance, master programme and procurement and engagement strategy, working alongside Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei as Precinct's development partner.

In 2026 the project secured resource consent under the fast-track process, and design, procurement and leasing are now underway, with key milestones still ahead before construction begins.