Approvals granted 5 August 2026
The expert panel for The Downtown Carpark Redevelopment – Te Pūmanawa o Tāmaki project granted approvals for the application, subject to conditions.
- Listed
- Withdrawn
- Reapplied
- Comments
- Panel considering
- Decision
Project summary
Demolish the existing Downtown Carpark Building and develop an approximately 170,000-square-metre gross building area mixed-use commercial and residential precinct comprising 2 towers (approximately 55 levels and approximately 45 levels, respectively), 3 podium buildings, and a laneway network, for:
commercial office space
residential space (providing apartments and a hotel)
retail and hospitality
a new civic space
a 4-level basement for carparks.
This description has been updated by the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act 2025.
Project location
2 Lower Hobson Street, 29 Customs Street (Aon House), 188 Quay Street (HSBC Tower), and 204 Quay Street, Auckland Central.
Initial application
The initial substantive application was made on 11 November 2025. It was withdrawn by the applicant on 2 December 2025. The applicant has subsequently reapplied.
Read the applicant's withdrawal (PDF, 81KB)
Second application (current)
On 12 January 2026, the applicant reapplied for a substantive application using the listed project description as amended under the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act 2025. This is considered a new application, subject to fees and charges.
Completeness decision (second substantive application)
The (second) substantive application by Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited was deemed complete on 2 February 2026. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 12 January 2026.
Memorandum on completeness and scope (PDF, 1MB)
Decision on completeness and scope (PDF, 91KB)
S46 consultation - Auckland Council Response Letter (PDF, 381KB)
S46 consultation - Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (PDF, 189KB)
Competing applications decision
The substantive application by Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 17 February 2026. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Record of decision on completing applications - Downtown Carpark Redevelopment (PDF, 93KB)
Project listing application
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First substantive application (withdrawn)
The substantive application documents for the Downtown Carpark Redevelopment, which were later withdrawn. -
Second substantive application
The documents for the Downtown Carpark Redevelopment project's second substantive application. -
Correspondence
Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the Downtown Carpark Redevelopment project -
Reports and advice
Read reports, advice and further information sought in relation to The Downtown Carpark Redevelopment – Te Pūmanawa o Tāmaki. -
Conferences, workshops and hearings
Watch and learn more about conferences, workshops and hearings in relation to the The Downtown Carpark Redevelopment – Te Pūmanawa o Tāmaki. -
Expert panel
Information about the expert panel appointed to consider and decide the Downtown Carpark Redevelopment project. -
Comments from invited parties
The expert panel invites written comments on the application from the persons or groups set out in section 53(2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. -
Applicant's response to comments received
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Draft decision and conditions
On 8 July 2026, the Downtown Carpark Redevelopment project expert panel released its draft decision and conditions. -
The decision
The expert panel for The Downtown Carpark Redevelopment – Te Pūmanawa o Tāmaki has granted approvals subject to conditions.