When the regeneration of Auckland's waterfront began eight years ago, Wynyard Quarter was a rough and neglected part of town. Now it is a beacon for urban regeneration across the city.
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A commercial office building proposed as part of the Grid Akl innovation precinct on Halsey St in Wynyard Quarter.
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