One in eight central Auckland retail stores are empty

Thursday 28 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 28 Aug 2025, 4:37pm

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A new report shows a 13 per cent vacancy rate for retail spaces in the Auckland CBD. This rate is higher than those in Wellington and Christchurch. Factors such as interest rate increases, working from home, and City Rail Link construction have been cited as contributors.

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3. 1News via RNZThu 28 Aug 2025, 4:37pm

   One in eight retail stores in Auckland CBD empty, data shows (opens in new tab)