Gordon Wilson flats demolition to begin this month

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 12:16pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington will demolish the Gordon Wilson flats near its Kelburn campus later this month. The university cited safety concerns and high restoration costs for the earthquake-prone buildings. The 1950s-era complex has been unoccupied since 2012 after losing its protected heritage status.

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1. StuffTue 2 Dec 2025, 11:22am

   Controversial flats building set for demolition before the year is out (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 11:37am

   Wellington’s Gordon Wilson flats demolition confirmed after heritage status cut (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 11:42am

   Wellington's Gordon Wilson flats to be demolished this month (opens in new tab)

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4. 1NewsTue 2 Dec 2025, 12:16pm

   Gordon Wilson Flats demolition to begin this month (opens in new tab)