Event report • Events BTP - Construction - Infrastructures
Throwback - City Rail Link Site Visit with VINCI Construction Grands Projets (Nov. 2025)
A rare glimpse behind the scenes of the City Rail Link with VINCI CGP - celebrating French-Kiwi excellence and innovation.
Behind the scenes at City Rail Link - what a sensational experience! A number of FNZCCI members were privileged to be invited by VINCI Construction Grands Projets for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit of the City Rail Link – a once-in-a-generation project that will transform Auckland’s transport network.
This special visit offered a rare glimpse into the final stages of construction at Aotea Station, where we could truly feel the scale, innovation, and passion driving this incredible project.
City Rail Link is a project built on a legacy of French–Kiwi collaboration and excellence, led by outstanding professionals including Jean-Philippe Guillemenot, Duayne Cloke and our very own FNZCCI Board Member Guillaume Grassin – thank you for welcoming us and sharing your expertise.
A huge thank you to VINCI CGP, a longstanding member of the FNZCCI, for this extraordinary opportunity. We left with immense pride and excitement for what’s ahead for Auckland.
Joining us on the visit:
Alexandra Touchaud (FNZCCI) | Claudia Ropati (Hesketh Henry) | Frederik Cornu (Schneider Electric) | Lisa Mackenzie (Moët Hennessy) | Morven Booth (BNP Paribas) | Paul-Emmanuel Gros (Les Belles Grappes) | Sarah Kawamoto (Danone) | Stephanie Aquilina-Little (Jackson Russell)
