He said discussions over the theatre were "business as usual", rather than part of Centreplace's redevelopment project which includes its new dining land, foodcourt and retail upgrade.
Event Cinemas general manager Carmen Switzer this week ruled out renewing its tenancy, this week saying the building's odd height and roof shape made it difficult to transform it into a modern cinema with stadium seating, big screens and surround sound.
Two fulltime and 24 part-time jobs will be lost when Event closes.
At the end of last month Victoria Cinema at the north end of the CBD also closed its doors, and Lido Cinemas is considering taking it over as a fourth satellite screen.
Reading Cinemas operate nine theatres throughout New Zealand including in Napier, Queenstown and Wellington.
Reading Cinemas management did not respond to calls from the Herald yesterday.