Council committed to protecting city's heritage

Iconic: Paykel House (pictured) and Kent's Bakery will now receive significant protection.

From City Scene, published on 6 September, 2009.

Five new heritage buildings have received significant protection from demolition, wilful damage or major alterations under new Auckland City District Plan changes adopted by Auckland City Council recently.

The buildings, which were nominated by the public, have been given Category B status after also meeting the heritage assessment criteria.

The iconic buildings to be protected by the district plan changes include:

Paykel House on St Stephens Avenue, Parnell
Swan Hotel on Stanley Street, Parnell
Kent's Bakery on Osbourne Street, Newmarket
McLaren Service Station, on Remuera Road, Remuera
Kent's Building on Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket.

Councillor Aaron Bhatnagar, chairperson of the City Development Committee, says he is pleased.

"These buildings are a legacy of our past, but also contribute to our city's distinctive identity today," he says.

"Each is a great example of a particular architectural style, reflecting the richness of Auckland's built heritage, from the Georgian timber construction of the Swan Hotel to the brick and concrete offices of Kent's Building.

"I am delighted we can protect and preserve these special buildings for the enjoyment of present and future generations."

For more information

See the Auckland Heritage Festival section for more information or to download a copy of this year's programme.