ANZ Viaduct Events Centre facts for kids
The ANZ Viaduct Events Centre was a large building in Auckland, New Zealand. It was built right on the water in an area called Wynyard Quarter. This centre was a special place where many different events happened.
What Was the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre?
The ANZ Viaduct Events Centre was a big, modern building designed for many types of gatherings. It was located on the Halsey Street extension wharf, which is part of Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. This centre was owned and managed by Regional Facilities Auckland. This group works for the Auckland Council, which is like Auckland's city government.
A Busy Place for Events
The centre opened its doors in August 2011. It cost about $32 million to build. The building was very large, covering about 6,000 square meters. This huge space had eight separate rooms. These rooms could be used for many different things.
The centre was a popular spot for:
- Big meetings and conferences
- Fancy dinners and parties
- Large exhibitions where companies showed off their products
One of the most famous events held there was the New Zealand Fashion Week. Many schools also chose the centre for their yearly school balls. It was a busy place, always hosting corporate events and other functions.
What Happened to the Centre?
The ANZ Viaduct Events Centre is now permanently closed. The building has been changed and given a new purpose. It is now the home base for Emirates Team New Zealand. This team is famous for sailing. They use the building to prepare for the 36th America's Cup. The America's Cup is a very important international sailing race. It is presented by Prada and run by The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
