JLL consulting to close Wellington and Christchurch offices, sources say

JLL consulting to close Wellington and Christchurch offices, sources say
JLL's Wellington office is in the Bell Gully building on the waterfront. (Image: Supplied)
Gregor Thompson
Global commercial real estate company JLL is consulting on whether to close its Wellington and Christchurch offices, people familiar with the process say. On Thursday, an internal source told BusinessDesk that staff received an email telling them the company was considering closing the offices, which would leave just the Auckland office. According to the individual, the consultation period will end next week.A JLL spokesperson acknowledged the process but would not divulge particulars.“JLL New Zealand is currently engaged in an...

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