Heritage

Proposal to schedule buildings in the CBD

13 Albert Street, Auckland - Yates Building.

10 Eden Crescent, Auckland - Hotel Cargen (Trans Tasman Building 2005).

140 Hobson Street, Auckland - Prince of Wales Hotel/Tavern (City Mission 2005).

164-168 Hobson Street, Auckland (corner Cook Street) - Wong Doo Building (Canvas 2005).

44-48 Queen Street, Auckland - Imperial Building.

26 Wyndham Street, Auckland - former Gas Co Building (Dick Smith Electronics 2005).

16 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland - Nathan House (Newman Hall 2005).

Auckland City Council has assessed seven buildings in the central area and all available information concerning them against the heritage assessment criteria in the central area plan.

Proposed plan modification 7 is a plan change that seeks to include the following buildings in the schedule of heritage buildings:

13 Albert Street, Auckland - Yates Building
10 Eden Crescent, Auckland - Hotel Cargen (Trans Tasman Building 2005)
140 Hobson Street, Auckland - Prince of Wales Hotel/Tavern (City Mission 2005)
164-168 Hobson Street, Auckland (corner Cook Street) - Wong Doo Building (Canvas 2005)
44-48 Queen Street, Auckland - Imperial Building
26 Wyndham Street, Auckland - former Gas Co Building (Dick Smith Electronics 2005)
16 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland - Nathan House (Newman Hall 2005).

All of the buildings, except 16 Waterloo Quadrant, meet the criteria for Category B Scheduled Items. The building at 16 Waterloo Quadrant (Newman Hall) is considered to meet the criteria for a Category A Scheduled Items. All buildings are considered to have sufficient heritage value to warrant protection as scheduled items in the central area plan.

Details of the plan change

Details of the plan change and background information are available on this site.

The proposed plan change seeks to schedule these buildings to ensure that their heritage values are protected from inappropriate use and development and to ensure the integrity of Auckland City's heritage resources are maintained.

The benefits of scheduling these buildings are quite clear. The central area plan would provide protection of these buildings on an ongoing basis. Further, the plan change process will involve public notification, which will allow members of the public to become involved in the process.

The closing date for submissions was Friday 22 July 2005.

In terms of risk, the buildings have been identified as having significant heritage worth and features, and if the buildings were not scheduled then this may result in the loss of a significant part of the city's heritage. Overall, scheduling of the buildings is the most effective and efficient way of ensuring the continuing protection of the city's built heritage.