SkyCity just needs a ‘building that’s finished’ says CEO on getting NZ casino chain back into ‘growth mode’

SkyCity just needs a ‘building that’s finished’ says CEO on getting NZ casino chain back into ‘growth mode’
Jason Walbridge has high hopes for NZICC - when it opens. (Image: NZME)
Dileepa Fonseka
SkyCity chief executive Jason Walbridge says one of his biggest challenges at the moment is just “being patient” with the New Zealand International Convention Centre.“The thing that we most need is a fantastic building that’s finished,” Walbridge told BusinessDesk.He was speaking after SkyCity released its half-year results on Thursday revealing underlying net profit was down 41.5% on the previous year at $37.8 million, and reported net profit had dropped 74% to $6m.Underlying group ebitda guidance was revised down...

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