Step inside the Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Timber Arch Hangar

Join us for a behind-the-scenes site tour of Air New Zealand’s game-changing Hangar 4 – set to become the largest single-span timber arch aircraft hangar in the southern hemisphere.

Nearing completion, this remarkable project is not only an architectural and engineering feat by Studio Pacific Architects, Holmes and Dunning Thornton. but a global showcase for sustainability in large-scale construction. Designed to accommodate a widebody aircraft and two narrowbody jets simultaneously, Hangar 4 is a future-focused investment that will revolutionise aircraft maintenance in Aotearoa.

Hear directly from the project client Air New Zealand, Project Manager, TSA Riley and Contractor, NZ Strong, as they share the vision, challenges and innovations behind this world-class facility, including its use of LVL and CLT hybrid timber, ETFE roof system, and underground aircraft services.

🔍 The tour includes:

• Expert insights into the design, engineering and sustainable construction of this landmark facility

• A guided tour of the site – including the colossal timber arches, steel frames and innovative systems being installed

• Networking with top-tier professionals in the property, infrastructure and aviation sectors – join us following the site tour at Post Office Public House, 55 Montgomerie Rd Mangere, Airport Oaks, Auckland – cash bar.

⚠ Important site info:

• Full PPE is mandatory: Hard hat, high-vis vest, and steel cap boots are required.
  No spares will be available – please borrow gear if you do not own any.

• Very limited car parking – please carpool where possible.

• Strictly no photography or social media sharing from the site.

Spaces are extremely limited for this one-off opportunity to visit one of the country’s most talked-about builds.

👉 Secure your place now

• Jimmy Corric – Pre-Construction & Innovation Manager, NZ Strong

• Shane Phillips – GM Projects NZ, TSA Riley

• Peter Tuck – GM Property and Infrastructure, Air New Zealand