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Aotea Square redevelopment

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Breathing new life into your Aotea Square

Latest news: First native planted in Aotea Square The rockets are coming down View our access map to help you find your way around the Square Alternate access routes are now in place

 

Aotea Square welcomes a Pohutukawa

The first tree, a native Pohutukawa was planted by Mayor John Banks this week, while representatives of Ngati Whatua were in attendance for a traditional blessing for good health and long life of the tree and the square.

Construction in Aotea Square is now taking place around the clock in preparation for the opening in October. Soon landscaping will commence including installation of more trees, paving, seating and lighting.

Aotea Square is on schedule to be completed and handed back to the public to enjoy by early October.

We've passed the halfway mark!

In October 2008, construction started on the redevelopment of the square. This project involves:

• Repairing and strengthening the Civic car park roof
• An upgrade of Aotea Square
• Alterations to the front of the Aotea Centre

The project is expected to be completed in October 2010.

For more information about the construction phases, what has been done and what is coming up visit the construction updates page.

A new look and feel

Essential repairs to the Civic car park, underneath the square has provided an ideal opportunity for the council to revitalise Aotea Square.

Flanked by Aotea Centre, the historic Auckland Town Hall and other civic and commercial buildings, the square is the place where Aucklanders gather to celebrate and commemorate. It is also a favourite spot for city workers, residents, shoppers, students and tourists to relax, unwind, and enjoy the ambience.

The redevelopment will restore the square to its former status as the city's leading public open space and events venue that caters to young and old, and to all interests, activities and tastes.

It will be able to host major big screen events, music concerts and cultural festivals that can draw crowds of up to 20 000. There is also room for everyday activities such as busking, family picnics and various forms of recreation.

The redevelopment is part of the council's plan to create a lively arts, culture and entertainment hub with a distinctly Auckland feel. The area, referred to as the Aotea Quarter, is a cluster of popular attractions which includes Aotea Square, Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Central Library, Aotea Centre and The Civic Theatre.

 

 

 

 

 

Updated April 2010