Auckland Airport Fashion Outlet Centre

Media Release | 19 August 2021

Auckland Airport looks to expand
precinct shopping experience with
outlet centre development

Auckland Airport has unveiled plans to develop a quality fashion outlet centre on the
edge of the airport precinct, generating more than 500 new jobs across more than
100 stores and food outlets.

General Manager of Property and Commercial Mark Thomson said there was a
significant gap in the market for a purpose-built fashion outlet centre and the airport
had been exploring the concept for several years.

“We are pleased to be introducing this development to Auckland. It will be the first
of its kind in New Zealand, offering an exciting new shopping experience for Kiwis
and travellers arriving at and departing from the airport.

“Fashion outlet centres are well-established internationally, particularly at
international airports like Auckland Airport. There is also a strong strategic fit – we
believe focusing on a development that is anchored in the domestic market will
strengthen our business, while also creating a point of difference and enhanced
travel experience for visitors to Auckland,” Mr Thomson said.

Outlet centres have opened up near airports in cities like Brisbane, Perth and
Vancouver, offering sought-after premium and lifestyle brands to consumers at often
heavily discounted prices.

Mr Thomson said the centre, to be located on undeveloped land on the north-eastern
side of the precinct, will offer a net lettable area of more than 23,000m
2
and have a

distinct focus on fashion, accessory and footwear brands, with a quality food
experience and on-site parking on offer to shoppers. The development will be
underpinned by sustainable design principles, with Auckland Airport targeting Green
Star design and build. It will also have a modern and distinctive New Zealand feel,
providing strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Careful precinct-wide planning and ongoing investment in transport will continue to
prioritise terminal-bound traffic and enable public transport, creating a seamless
travel experience for all visitors to the precinct. Outlet centre opening hours will be
timed to avoid flight schedule peaks.

“Many New Zealanders will be familiar with visiting this type of bespoke fashion
outlet shopping centre on trips overseas. Our development will look to focus on a
popular range of brands that will complement the existing mix of retail we have here
at Auckland Airport, providing visitors to and workers in the precinct more variety
and choice.”

Mr Thomson said major phases of development would be influenced by the strength
of the retail market and the recovery of aviation.

“There’s still work to do in order to bring this project to life, but we have an
extraordinary site and design, the investment fundamentals are strong, and the
support from retailers and consumers for this concept has been very encouraging.”

For more information go to: https://property.aucklandairport.co.nz/outlet-centre

ENDS
Media contact: Libby Middlebrook
Head of Communications and External Relations
+64 21 989 908
libby.middlebrook@aucklandairport.co.nz

Investors: Stewart Reynolds
Head of Strategy, Planning and Performance
+64 27 511 9632
stewart.reynolds@aucklandairport.co.nz