AT requires proposals from qualified, experienced retail operators to lease and operate the commercial spaces within the upcoming CRL Stations. The retail units range in size from small kiosks (7.2 sqm) to larger spaces (42 sqm), located in key station areas including Wellesley Street, Mercury Lane, Beresford Square, and Maungawhau Station (Mt Eden).

The key outcomes include:

• Appointing suitably qualified retail operators to these upcoming CRL retail unit vacancies.

• To implement an ideal retail tenancy mix to enhance the commuter experience.

• Sustainable revenue stream(s) for AT.

2.1 Background

The Locations available for lease will be subject to final measure

1. Te Waihorotiu Station:

• Premium retail unit (Wellesley Street) – estimated 42 sqm
• Premium retail unit (Victoria Street exploratory) - estimated 35 sqm

2. Karanga-a-Hape Station:

• Retail unit (Mercury Lane) – estimated 34.8 sqm
• Retail unit (Beresford Square) – estimated 26 sqm

3. Maungawhau Station:

• Large retail unit – estimated 50.5 sqm
• Kiosk / Small format retail unit – estimated 7.2 sqm
• Station Details

Te Waihorotiu Station:

•  Expected to become New Zealand's busiest train station
•  Located below Albert Street, with three public entrances
•  Designed to accommodate a future 21-storey development (The Symphony Centre) on top of its Wellesley Street entrance

Karanga-a-Hape Station:

• Two entrances: Mercury Lane (next to Mercury Theatre) and Beresford Square
•  Features the longest escalator in New Zealand (40 metres) at Beresford Square

Maungawhau Station:

• Former Mount Eden train station undergoing redevelopment
•  Enlarged and modernised station building with new and upgraded platforms
•  Will be a station on both the existing Western Line services and the new CRL train line