6 Jun 2025

Sky City sues Fletchers for losses over building delay

From Nine To Noon, 10:32 am on 6 June 2025
SkyCity convention centre fire in Auckland CBD

Photo: RNZ / Danielle Street

Casino operator Sky City Entertainment is suing Fletcher Building for losses incurred because of delays in completing the nearby International Convention Centre in Auckland.

The company is alleging Fletcher's negligence and breaches of contract have resulted in the project being more than six years behind schedule. 

The part completed building was badly damaged in a fire in 2019, which SkyCity says was the fault of Fletcher Building.

Sky City says it's entitled to damages of more than 330-million dollars.

Simon Wilson is senior writer at the NZ Herald.