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Who knew? 10 cool things about Queen Street
We’re getting excited about the opening of our sparkling new Queen Street – from Mayoral Drive to Shortland Street – later next month. Here are 10 curious ‘Who knew?’ moments to help kick off some nostalgia for our glorious, and sometimes enigmat...
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First wayfinding patterns guide new Waihorotiu path in Queen Street
By mid-November when an upgraded Queen Street opens, Aucklanders will discover the city centre’s new Waihorotiu path, an innovative multi-use path next to the road carriageway for people walking or travelling at a leisurely pace on wheels.
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‘Fewer cars’ is the dream a young midtowner has for his adopted city
Undeterred by a pandemic, AUT student and young entrepreneur Ryan Chow has become a passionate Aucklander in just three years.
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Make a day of it in Auckland’s midtown
There’s so much to do within the midtown area that it can keep everyone occupied for a whole day.
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Timings firm up for Wellesley / Victoria Street ‘system’
With construction start-dates drawing closer, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport throw new light on the Wellesley / Victoria Street system, a pivotal part of the city centre’s midtown regeneration programme.
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‘It will feel like a new city’ - how midtown will transform the city centre
Aucklanders, prepare yourselves: When the regeneration of midtown in the city centre is complete, there’s a good chance you’ll hardly recognise this part of Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Leafy laneway, the new southern gateway to Federal Street
The Mayoral Drive end of Federal Street is now a tree-lined, pedestrian-scale, community-focused shared space.
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Myers Park underpass set to shine; upgrade begins next month
Auckland Council has announced work will begin in April to upgrade the northern (city) end of the much-loved and historic Myers Park.