# Auckland Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Auckland Class A rent is NZ$750/sqm/yr · ≈ $41.1 PSF/yr USD ($41 USD), typical term 6 years, 6 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: NZ$750/sqm/yr · ≈ $41.1 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 6 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 9.4%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Auckland
- **country**: New Zealand
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: NZ$750/sqm/yr · ≈ $41.1 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $41/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 9.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 6
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.8%

## FAQ
### What is the impact of City Rail Link?
Material. Auckland's NZD 5.5bn underground City Rail Link (opening 2026) doubles Britomart capacity and connects Aotea Square and K Road — reshaping the central CBD commute economics.

### How does Auckland compare to Sydney or Melbourne?
Auckland is materially smaller and offers ~20-30% rent discount to Sydney CBD trophy. Banking and professional services depth are comparable; tech depth is shallower.

### What is Wynyard Quarter's role?
Wynyard Quarter — repositioned from a former tank-farm and fishing-port — anchors Auckland's principal post-2010 mixed-use Class A trophy frontier with deep tech and innovation tenancy.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/auckland/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.