Centre Place North likely to be sold
Competition with The Base and other sites is one of the reasons behind an intended sale of Centre Place North.
The CBD mall is owned by Kiwi Property, and chief executive Clive Mackenzie said the company had signalled it would be an asset for disposal.
However, it's not on the market yet.
Mackenzie said the city was "going through a negative contraction" in retail.
"Unfortunately that's reflected in the performance of that centre."
Kiwi Property also owns the Base, in a joint venture with Tainui.
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Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
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91.5% Yes
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8.1% No
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What's your favourite piece of Waikato history?
Car parks inspired a milking shed design that took off around the world and became a piece of Waikato District history.
A hundred-year-old church and gravestones from the 1880s will also feature as the district turns the spotlight on its past for its first Heritage Day on April 20.
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.