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12 Auckland Council projects make the shortlist in nationwide landscape architecture awards
The shortlist for the 2022 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Awards includes twelve projects delivered by the Auckland Council group - Auckland Transport, Eke Panuku and Auckland Council.

The plan for the next stage of Wynyard Quarter
The vision for the next step in Wynyard Quarter’s transformation is here, and its name is Te Ara Tukutuku.

Calling all designers for the next stage of Wynyard Quarter’s transformation
Over the past 15 years, Aucklanders have experienced the transformation of their inner-city waterfront.

Vector Lights presents: Whale Tales in Lights
Engaging light show brings Whale Tales to life on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge.

Construction of Queen Street upgrade begins in January 2022
Construction will begin on 10 January 2022 on the last three stages of the Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project – from Shortland Street to Mayoral Drive.

Eke Panuku to lead coordination of city centre development programme
Eke Panuku has been appointed as the lead agency to coordinate the next phase of city centre development following endorsement from the Planning Committee today.

Top 10 things to discover in our new downtown
Discover ten awe-inspiring things on Auckland’s waterfront. Some weren’t even here last summer, and some have been here for more than a century. Your walking shoes are calling.

8 fun ways for kids to play at Wynyard Quarter
Let your kids’ imaginations run wild with endless ways to play at Wynyard Quarter.

Discover what’s changed where Queen Street meets the sea
It’s the coveted spot in New Zealand’s version of the Monopoly boardgame. It’s New Zealand’s premier street. It fires up the passion of Aucklanders. It’s a dynamic place. And the lower end of Queen Street is all shiny and new and ready for you to visit.

Creating art through cleaning – a Christmas makeover coming to Nelson Street laneway
A new creative artwork will emerge in the Nelson Street laneway just in time for Christmas.

VIDEO: optimism for Auckland’s city centre
Auckland Council and Eke Panuku are proud to release a video illustrating how far the city centre has come in its planned 20-year transformation. The video shows how the delivery of the City Centre Masterplan is proving to be much more than the sum of its parts.

Heritage shelter repurposed to promote te taiao
The Tāmaki Makaurau Mana Whenua Forum and Auckland Council are partnering together to give a Category B heritage shelter a new purpose through promoting te taiao (the natural environment) and providing environmental education.

VIDEO: Herenga Waka, Herenga Tāngata: gathering place of waka, gathering place of people
Downtown Auckland is now an expression of Tāmaki Makaurau

Business leader pleased to see Auckland's downtown thrive
Hear how private and public investment are both key players in the development of our city centre

A joined-up design proposed to complete Queen Street project
Responding to Aucklanders’ feedback, Auckland Council will deliver the last three stages of the Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project in one cohesive design.

Auckland’s world-class waterfront opens
The completion of Auckland’s Downtown Programme marks the delivery of six key projects revitalising Quay Street and Galway Street, strengthening the sea wall and improving transport links in the city centre.