2083 days ago

Six new $1b+ Auckland CBD luxury hotels about to open during global lockdown

Brian from New Lynn

The six hotels due to open shortly are:
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• The new-build 194-room Sudima on the Wellesley/Nelson St corner by Hind Management;
• The new-build five-star waterfront 190-room $300m Park Hyatt, Halsey St on ex-Team NZ sailing base by China's Fu Wah;
• Travelodge Wynyard, a 154-room property advertising its opening date as October;
• QT Auckland, a 150-room hotel opening in a former Viaduct Harbour office building;
• The 104-room Hotel Britomart near the waterfront by Peter Cooper's Cooper and Company;
• The Mercure Auckland Queen Street, a 96-room hotel spanning eight stories in an existing building.
Humphries said it won't be till 2022 that a seventh huge hotel - the 303-room five-star Horizon between Hobson St and Nelson St by SkyCity Entertainment Group - is due to open.
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15 days ago

Poll: Is Auckland’s economy improving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The latest reporting from The Post suggests a wave of optimism for 2026. With interest rates finally heading south, businesses are feeling more positive. But for many on the ground, the real-world recovery feels a bit like a slow-moving commute on Auckland's motorways.

We want to know: Are you seeing signs of Auckland's economy improving in your industry or neighbourhood? Whether it's busier shops, new projects kicking off, or just a shift in the mood ...

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Is Auckland’s economy improving?
  • 17% Yes
    17% Complete
  • 65.7% No
    65.7% Complete
  • 17.4% A little
    17.4% Complete
265 votes
2 days ago

🌉🛶 Early Birds Might Crack This One First… or Not? 🥚🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A person is crossing a bridge and sees a boat full of people, yet there isn't a single person on board.
How is this possible?

(Susan from Massey kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Susan!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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4 days ago

🪱🐦 When are you the most productive? 🌙🦉

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post has been diving into our daily habits, and research suggests being an early bird or a night owl isn’t just a choice—it’s biology! We all have that specific time when our brains finally "click" into gear.

This raises a big question for the modern workplace. To get the best out of everyone, should employers accommodate our natural body clocks? This idea is at the heart of the four-day work week and flexible scheduling movements.

We want to hear from you:
1. When does your brain "click" into gear?
2. Would a flexible (or shortened) schedule change the way you work?

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