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Business Overview
The city of Auckland is Economic Capital of New Zealand. The largest commercial and industrial areas in and around Auckland are in the southeast of Auckland City as well as in the western parts of Manukau City, mostly in the areas bordering the Manukau Harbour and the Tamaki River estuary. The city has seen rapid economic growth in the past few years. Auckland houses headquarters of numerous international corporations, banks and other offices. The city has a very well developed Tourism industry and it attracts millions of visitors throughout the year. Service sector is also a major contributor to Auckland's economy.

Major Business Centers
The ASB Showgrounds:
The ASB Showgrounds is located near the Auckland’s Central Business District. The venue is is situated in the center of the magnificent Cornwall Park. The ASB Showgrounds is New Zealand's premier exhibition centre. The venue hosts more than 150 events, accommodating more than one million visitors each year. The ASB Showgrounds is Auckland's most flexible, versatile, multi-purpose venue with the ability and capacity to host events from exhibitions, trade shows, private and corporate functions, conventions. The venue has six exhibition pavilions which cover an approximate area of 15,000 square meters , to host exhibition, function and event space.

The venue also houses the Logan Campbell Centre which hosts events like rock concerts, themed functions, weddings to corporate dinners. The venue also has smaller Seminar and Function Rooms.

Skycity Convention Centre:
Skycity Auckland Convention Centre is the newest and most technically advanced convention centre in New Zealand. The convention center is equipped with world class facilities which can make any event a success. The venue has a large exhibition space and provides an inhouse catering and accomodation services. The Convention center is equipped with high tech audio and visual equipment. The Centre houses Auckland's largest commercial car park, with 1,960 car parks on six levels. Apart from this the center also has a range of support facilities.

Major CommercialCenters
Queen Street:
Queen Street is the major commercial area of Auckland. The street houses several big buildings that are owned by various international and national companies. The Auckland Ferry Building, Chief Post Office, Dilworth Building, Bank of New Zealand Building and Auckland Savings Bank Building are few of the important buildings of the area. Most of these buildings were constructed in the nineteenth century. The street is named after Queen Victoria and it was established in 1840. Most of the buildings are located around Queen Elizabeth II Square area of the street.

Auckland CBD:
The CBD of Auckland has been the backbone of New Zealand's business and economic development for nearly two centuries. The area is a very densely populated region having several high-rise buildings mainly used for commercial and retail uses. The CBD also has various important arts, culture and higher education institutions and venues in the country. The Auckland CBD has skyscraper-sized buildings, such as the Vero Centre or the Metropolis, with the Sky Tower rising above it. The CBD houses offices of Ports of Auckland, financial companies and ICT companies. The CBD is the major business hub of Auckland.