It was to include the facades of the Grand Hotel and the neighbouring 1881 Freemasons Hall .
In 1987 the Auckland City Council approved the development of a 15 - floor office tower on the site .
Auckland City Council was to include the facades of the Grand Hotel and the neighbouring 1881 Freemasons Hall .
In 1987 the Auckland City Council approved the development of a 15 - floor office tower on the site .