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Australia’s Macquarie Group struck a deal in 2018 to operate the 3,200-space parking garage of SkyCity Entertainment’s Auckland casino<\/a> in New Zealand. But when a massive fire occurred the following year, it left a legal battle smoldering that last week was finally extinguished.<\/p>\n

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The results of a fire that struck the SkyCity Convention Centre in 2019. The fire led to delays in construction, forcing SkyCity to try to exit an agreement it made over the management of its parking garage. (Image: Fire and Emergency New Zealand)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SkyCity had agreed to pay Macquarie NZ$220 million (then worth US$148.4 million) to manage the parking garage until 2048. It was a deal that would free up financial resources for the casino operator so it could work on expansion plans.<\/p>\n

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The payment amount became the focal point of a legal battle between SkyCity and Macquarie. Accounting firm Deloitte, on behalf of SkyCity, gave the concession a value of NZ$187.9 million (US$116.02 million). KPMG, working for Macquarie<\/a>, said it was worth NZ$240 million (US$148.2 million).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The blaze was the primary reason SkyCity couldn’t hand over control of the attached parking garage last year, as stipulated in the contract. Macquarie decided to pull out, triggering a payment clause that was in the agreement.<\/p>\n

The difference was the result of interpretations of the contract by each side. Now at a standoff, SkyCity and Macquarie took their fight to court.<\/p>\n

Court Verdict<\/h2>\n

SkyCity said in a filing last week that the High Court of New Zealand had sided with its interpretation of the contract’s language. Although it still has to pay Macquarie for not fulfilling the terms and agreement, it will save tens of millions.<\/p>\n

Macquarie can appeal the court’s decision, which would keep SkyCity tied up as it contends with other legal issues. New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs recently sought a temporary closure<\/a> of the company’s three casinos.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SkyCity also faces issues in Australia. The Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) believes it may have violated anti-money laundering regulations<\/a> at its Adelaide property. That might cost it at least AU$45 million (US$29.87 million).<\/p>\n

There’s still an issue over who’s responsible for paying for the damages from the fire. Fletcher Building, the primary contractor on the project, has received some compensation from its insurance company but is fighting for more.<\/p>\n

Multimillion Dollar Fire<\/h2>\n

The SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland became engulfed on October 22, 2019. The fire started during the final stages of construction, sending plumes of thick smoke billowing into the sky that were visible from miles away.<\/p>\n

Firefighters rushed to the scene, battling the intense blaze that threatened to consume the structure. The construction site was evacuated, and nearby streets were closed as emergency services worked tirelessly to control the inferno.<\/p>\n

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The building, a project with an estimated cost of NZ$703 million (US$434.17 million) at the time, was nearing completion and set to become a landmark in Auckland’s skyline. The construction cost is now above NZ$1 billion (US$617.8 million).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Firefighters weren’t able to access the interior of the building. As a result, their primary attack was from the perimeter. This, coupled with high winds, allowed the fire to burn for days before it could be controlled.<\/p>\n

Fire investigators later determined that the blaze was an accident caused by a blow torch igniting roofing material.<\/p>\n

No casualties were reported due to the fire. The incident caused substantial disruptions to the city, with road closures and diversions affecting local businesses and residents for days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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