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Builders working on Auckland's Seascape tower were told to down tools in late August. Photo: Sharon Brettkelly
Tools are down on Auckland's 56-storey, $300m Seascape tower - the result of a dispute between its developer, Shundi Customs and its builder - one of the world's biggest: China Construction.
China Construction halted work last month and told contractors to leave the site, as it seeks $33 million the Building Disputes Tribunal agreed it was owned by Shundi.
The NZ Herald reported last week Shundi is seeking a judicial review of the Tribunal's adjudication against it.
In the meantime, the gigantic build remains dark - its insides exposed to Auckland's temperamental spring weather.
Jeff Fahrensohn is Auckland Council's Building Inspection Manager and tasked with heading the team making sure the building remains safe.
Also with Kathryn is John Tookey, professor at AUT's School of Future Environments.