80 Queen Street marks a significant milestone in Bank of New Zealand’s workplace transformation strategy, bringing its Auckland workforce together in a single, modernised headquarters. Delivered over more than 2.5 years while the building remained fully occupied, the refurbishment has transformed more than 21,000 sqm into a connected vertical campus designed to support collaboration, performance and day-to-day flexibility. The project was also recognised with a Gold Award in the Commercial Fitout category at the 2026 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards.

RDT Pacific is providing full Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services, from early business case through to project completion. Our scope includes:

• Capex and Opex cost reporting to support BNZ’s financial governance.
• Monthly progress valuations to ensure accurate tracking of construction spend.
• Variation assessments to manage scope changes and maintain budget integrity.
• Strategic cost planning during early-stage business case development.
• Stakeholder coordination across BNZ, Unispace (contractor), and landlord teams.

Our involvement from the outset enabled BNZ to make informed decisions, manage risk, and maintain momentum across all phases of the project.

Challenges and Solutions

• Live Environment: The building remained occupied throughout construction, requiring a staged approach and careful sequencing.
• Concurrent Landlord Works: RDT coordinated with parallel upgrade works to avoid disruption and duplication.
• Evolving Scope: Agile cost management allowed for seamless integration of scope changes without compromising timelines or budgets.

Client Value Delivered

• Strategic Alignment: BNZ’s brand and operational goals were embedded into the cost strategy from day one.
• Efficiency: Consolidation into one site improves collaboration, reduces overheads, and streamlines operations.
• Sustainability: The fit-out supports long-term environmental goals through modern design and resource efficiency.
• Employee Experience: A revitalised workspace enhances productivity, wellbeing, and cultural cohesion.

With over a decade of experience supporting BNZ projects – including recent work with Unispace on Wellington initiatives, RDT Pacific brought deep client knowledge, proactive engagement, and proven delivery expertise to this flagship project.