The long-planned for New Zealand International Convention Centre is one step closer to reality as Auckland Council gives its nod of approval.
Resource consent has been granted for the earlier plans of the convention centre which would be capable of hosting conferences of up to 3,150 people and for the construction of a five-star, 300-room hotel.
Outside the centre there are plans for a new laneway featuring shops, cafes, bars and quality signature restaurants.
However, the smaller revised proposal of the NZICC plans between the Government and SkyCity agreed on after the lodgement of this application was not presented to Auckland council.
Therefore SkyCity would still need to put forward an application under section 127 of the Resource Management Act for a change of conditions.