New Zealand International Convention Centre opening delayed until February 2026

Friday 7 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Feb 2025, 10:33am

In this story NZX, SkyCity Entertainment Group, Fletcher Building, Jason Walbridge

SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland's CBD will now open in February 2026. The company attributed the delay to the head contractor, Fletcher Construction. SkyCity expects to begin commissioning and operational activities during the second half of 2025.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 7 Feb 2025, 8:51am

   SkyCity reveals another big NZ International Convention Centre delay, blames Fletcher Construction (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 7 Feb 2025, 9:44am

   NZICC opening date delayed to February 2026 (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 7 Feb 2025, 10:33am

   SkyCity International Convention Centre delayed by 3-6 months, will not host events until 2026 (opens in new tab)