Million-dollar dumps: The Auckland car park worth $82.5 million
Downtown Auckland is going through huge transformation with its various streetscape and transport projects. But in stark contrast, several plots of land worth hundreds of millions of dollars have sat as car parks since buildings were knocked down in the 1980s.
The Elliott St car park sits on a 4417 square metre plot of land, valued at $82.5 million.
The land has sat undeveloped as a car park - where an hour will cost you $19 - since the Royal International Hotel was demolished in 1987.
It was purchased by Singapore company NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited for $53m in 2012, and in 2017 the company was given approval by the Overseas Investment Office to build and operate a 52-storey, five- star Ritz-Carlton Hotel, with 300 guest rooms, four floors for hotel facilities, six for retail and five for car parking.
The development is expected to cost $350m, with the start of construction dependent on the completion of City Rail Link. However, the resource consent for the tower is due to expire in October.
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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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56.6% Human-centred experience and communication
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Ecofest: Workshops with Jane Wrigglesworth
They SOLD OUT last time… and she’s back!
We’re so excited to welcome Jane Wrigglesworth back to Epsom Community Centre for two hands-on EcoFest workshops this April.
📅 Saturday 18 April
Hands-on Herbal Balm Workshop
10.00–11.30am
Learn to infuse oils, blend natural waxes, and create your own soothing balm for cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.
✔ Take home your own handmade balm
✔ Perfect for families, gardeners & natural remedy lovers
Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making
12.00–1.30pm
Create your own lipstick and lip gloss using cocoa butter, vitamin E and plant-based pigments. Choose beeswax or a vegan alternative and blend your own personalised shade.
✔ Take home your custom creations
✔ Free from synthetic additives
$15 per workshop
$25 if you attend both
Register online here: enrolmy.com...
Spots are limited and these workshops sold out last time - book early to avoid missing out!
These workshops are brought to you by Epsom Community Centre as part of EcoFest 2026. Supported by the Albert-Eden Local Board.
Lost Cat
SMOKEY
MISSING since 7th Feb 26
Grey green eyes
Very shy
Missing from Dominion road near St Albarns church.
Jan 0274374334
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