Scentre Group officially opens Westfield Newmarket Redevelopment

Scentre Group, and its joint venture partner, GIC, today officially opened the NZD790 million Westfield Newmarket redevelopment in Auckland New Zealand including the city’s first David Jones and first rooftop dining and entertainment precinct.

More than 50 new stores opened today in time for Christmas with a luxury precinct housing more than 20 luxury and international brands to follow in 2020.

Scentre Group CEO Peter Allen said construction of Westfield Newmarket was completed on schedule and the curation of products, services and experiences on offer demonstrates the company’s customer-focussed strategy and evolution of shopping centres into Living Centres.

“Our purpose is to create extraordinary places, connecting and enriching communities. By leveraging our vertically integrated operating platform and expertise in development, design, construction, leasing and management, we’ve delivered on this purpose for our customers and created a world-class Living Centre to complement their unique lifestyle,” Mr Allen said.

“Now spanning a total GLA of 88,000 sqm, Westfield Newmarket sets a new benchmark in retail, dining and entertainment, bringing together the best local and international brands under one roof including more than 10 first-to-market brands and first-to-portfolio retail partners.”