16th November 2020 People / SkyCityChief executive Graeme Stephens is among a trio of senior leaders leaving the operator.
12th November 2020 Awards / SkyCityThe Grand by SkyCity has been named Oceania’s Leading Business Hotel at the 27th World Travel Awards.
19th October 2020 SkyCityGraeme Stephens says Auckland’s level 3 lockdown in August cost the operator millions.
6th October 2020 SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment’s Auckland Casino will be able to operate without restrictions on mass gatherings and physical distancing requirements from Thursday 8 October.
23rd September 2020 Casino / SkyCityWith the Government’s change to Covid-19 alert level 1 outside of Auckland, SkyCity’s Hamilton and Queenstown properties will recommence events and promotions.
4th September 2020 Hotel / SkyCityNew hotel developments are off SkyCity’s agenda for at least two years but its Adelaide Casino hotel expansion and Auckland convention centre projects are on track.
3rd September 2020 Corporate / SkyCityThe company received $337m in insurance to cover the repair bill for the NZICC blaze.
27th August 2020 Casino / SkyCityThe Auckland business closed at level 3 on 12 August but SkyCity’s Hamilton and Queenstown properties have remained open during level 2.
21st August 2020 Corporate / SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment Group has revised its expected earnings results for the year ended 30 June 2020 and says it will be “outside” previous forecasts.
18th August 2020 SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment says its Auckland casino and entertainment facilities will remain closed until 26 August.
9th July 2020 Corporate / SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment Group’s $50m retail share offer is falling back on underwriters to get over the line.
1st July 2020 SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment Group has fully re-opened its gaming, entertainment and hospitality casino in Adelaide.
22nd June 2020 NZX / SkyCitySkyCity has opened its fully underwritten $50m share purchase plan for retail investors.
22nd June 2020 Hospitality / SkyCityChef, author and restaurateur Peter Gordon is bringing to a close his long-standing relationship as signature chef at SkyCity’s The Sugar Club.
3rd June 2020 Recovery / SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment trading has been “encouraging” since reopening its casinos in Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown, excluding the Wharf Casino on 14 May.
13th May 2020 Recovery / SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment will reopen its casinos, entertainment and accommodation facilities in Auckland, Hamilton and Queenstown from Thursday 14 May.
11th May 2020 Employment / SkyCityNew consultation with around 700 waged staff follows last month’s restructuring round which saw 200 salaried employees go, adn executive pay cut by 20% – 40%.
23rd April 2020 Hotels / SkyCityThe new luxury hotel part of the $330 million Adelaide Casino expansion has been named – Eos by SkyCity.
12th August 2019 SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment Group’s deal to sell all its Auckland carpark to Macquarie Group for $220 million has gone unconditional.
14th February 2019 NZICC / SkyCityThe latest delay to the $703m venue will affect nearly 8,000 delegates.
8th November 2018 Corporate / SkyCitySKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited has sold its Darwin casino to US hospitality group Delaware North for A$188m (NZ$201m).
23rd October 2018 NZICC / SkyCitySKYCITY Entertainment Group does not yet have a delivery date for its $703m NZ International Convention Centre and Horizon Hotel project.
19th October 2018 SkyCityThe already-delayed $703m NZICC and Horizon Hotel project will miss its December 2019 delivery date.
18th September 2018 NZICC / SkyCityThe operator says it has the right to the funds under its contract with Fletchers.
5th September 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY has teamed up with public health agencies to provide onsite information support to customers at its Auckland venue as part of Gambling Harm Awareness Week.
20th August 2018 China / SkyCityThe Auckland-based operator is looking to boost its Chinese customer experience across its five NZ sites.
14th August 2018 Charity / SkyCitySKYCITY Entertainment Group’s open day at its Auckland tourism attraction, the 328 metre Sky Tower, raised more than $9000 for charity Youthline.
9th August 2018 SkyCityThe operator is exploring options to create a VIP premium facility at the resort.
8th August 2018 SkyCityThe operator’s VIP gambling business saw revenue jump 39% to $160m.
22nd May 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY Entertainment Group has appointed Hansen Yuncken the main contractor on its A$330m (NZ$360m) Adelaide Casino expansion project.
11th May 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY Entertainment Group has sold its Federal Street car park in Auckland to ICD Property Investment Limited for $40m.
9th May 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY Entertainment Group has unveiled its Horizon Hotel being built alongside the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland.
2nd May 2018 NZICC / SkyCitySKYCITY has confirmed it now expects a December 2019 completion of its $703m New Zealand International Convention Centre and Hobson Street hotel projects.
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11th April 2018 SkyCityThe Sky Tower is fully equipped to withstand lightning and has one of the most advanced systems for tower protection.
28th March 2018 NZICC / SkyCitySKYCITY Entertainment Group is now planning for a late 2019 completion of its $703m New Zealand International Convention Centre and Hobson St hotel projects.
27th March 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY Entertainment Group says it will boost the wages of its lowest paid workers in New Zealand by 21% to at least $20 per hour by 2020.
16th March 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY, The Warehouse Group, and Fonterra and have all received the Workplace Refuge endorsement, recognising their achievements in the family violence space.
9th March 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY has announced a new partnership with Global Women at its inaugural Winning Women professional development event, attended by more than 120 staff on Wednesday.
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12th February 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY is on the hunt for tourism and entertainment operators to help fill its Auckland site once the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) launches.
9th February 2018 SkyCitySKYCITY has signalled a probable legal fight with contractor Fletcher Construction over the delay to the completion of the NZICC.
9th February 2018 SkyCityAustralasia’s first direct-to-television esports studio will open this week in the iconic Sky Tower.
23rd November 2017 SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment Group has ditched its Chief Innovation Officer role with current CIO Sonya Crosby to leave the position in January.
20th November 2017 SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment Group has appointed Liza McNally to the newly created role of chief marketing officer.
24th October 2017 SkyCitySkyCity has a new board chairman and the company says it remains comfortable with the timetable and budget for the completion of the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
New timelapse footage of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) rising from its underground foundations has been made public by SkyCity Entertainment Group today.
16th October 2017 SkyCitySkyCity plans new hotels, apartments and entertainment facilities after buying Auckland’s 17-storey AA Centre for $47m.
10th August 2017 SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment Group is evaluating its Queenstown and Hamilton sites for redevelopments which could include new hotels.
9th August 2017 SkyCitySkyCity Entertainment Group has this morning reported a net profit after tax for the year to June of $44.9m, down 69.2% on the previous period, off revenue of $1.02bn, which was down 7.2%.
