Daredevils 'put lives at risk' scaling Auckland's Pacifica tower

A pair of daredevils have risked their lives scaling one of Auckland's tallest buildings - and captured it all on video.

The men filmed themselves climbing the Pacifica building in downtown Auckland, which is the second tallest in Auckland at 178 metres.

Police have slammed their actions, saying they were putting their lives and the lives of others at risk.

Video of the stunt was posted to Instagram and shows the pair walking on top of the building and dangling from the scaffolding.

The men hung from the scaffolding. Photo: Instagram @codyf_24_
The men hung from the scaffolding. Photo: Instagram @codyf_24_

"I wish I could describe the complexity and process of becoming fearless," one of the men boldly stated in a caption attached to the video.

"Danger might be real but fear is a choice, all of the fears we don't face quickly become our limits," he added.

He teasingly warned users not to watch the video "if you have anxiety".

"Love you bro so don't you dare let go," wrote one person on Instagram, while another simply added: "Nope, nope, nope".

Police told Newshub that they had received no reports about the pair's antics but warned they risked being arrested, and worse.

"Anyone carrying out this activity is not only putting their own lives and others at risk but also risk getting arrested," they said.

The 57-level Pacifica apartments building are still under construction. Photo / Alex Robertson
The 57-level Pacifica apartments building are still under construction. Photo / Alex Robertson

The under-construction Pacifica recently reached its full height and is due to open later this year.

Anyone wanting the penthouse in the huge building might have to shell out $40 million, Liz Scott of developer Hengyi Pacific told the Herald in May.

The lucky owner would have access to priority elevator services so they could enjoy a degree of isolation, she said.

A lot simpler than climbing the scaffolding.

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