Southern Motorway Improvements Begin
Major work has commenced on a $268 million New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) project to improve safety, journey reliability and the movement of people and freight on Auckland’s State Highway 1 Southern Motorway between Manukau and Papakura.
Construction at Record Levels
Building activity has reached a 26-year high despite a waning of activity in Canterbury, underpinned by increasing work in Auckland.
Analysts are picking a continuing strong contribution from the construction sector forat least the next two years, underpinning the country’s economic growth.
Construction Begins on a New Luxury Hotel in Auckland
Construction on the new $200 million five-star Park Hyatt hotel at Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter has officially started, with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Prime Minister John Key launching the build.
Located on the former Team New Zealand site on Halsey St, the seven-storey hotel is funded by Hong Kong investment company Fu Wah International Group, and is one of the largest foreign investments in New Zealand tourism infrastructure.
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