Welcome to the Sea+City newsletter, where you'll find out about how the project is gathering momentum, the high level of public support there is for Wynyard Quarter's revitalisation, and the events coming up over summer that will further highlight the area.
Update from the Chief Executive and Project Director
 It has been a very busy year for us at Sea+City Projects Ltd, and we're proud of the great progress we've made and the people of Auckland's support of our work towards turning Wynyard Quarter into a truly mixed use area where in the not too distant future, people will be able come down to cafes, restaurants and to shop, or for entertainment and recreation.
In particular, we've started the tender invitation process for North Wharf, where buildings are being developed on either side of the existing Red Shed for food and entertainment, alongside the newly-created water's edge public promenade.
»Read more from John Dalzell...
Poll shows regional support
People across the Auckland region are supportive of the revitalisation of Wynyard Quarter, with more than a third of Aucklanders aware of plans to revitalise Wynyard Quarter, and once given a basic description of what is planned, 87 per cent were in support. Two thirds of people also thought it was important to get the first phase of the waterfront revitalisation in place before the Rugby World Cup 2011.
»To find out more about the UMR survey, read on...
A Christmas gift for everyone to enjoy
 Suppliers working with Sea+City Projects Ltd on the revitalisation of Wynyard Quarter have banded together to give everyone a spectacular Christmas gift - a 20m laser lit Christmas tree topped with a star on the distinctive six pack of cement silos, created by illumination artist Peter Stoneham.
Supporters who have banded together to make this happen include Architectus, Coffey, Star Public Relations, MPM Projects, Projenz, Tonkin & Taylor, Mainzeal, Beca, Bentley and Co, Russell McVeagh, Golden Bay Cement, Republik and Virtualight.
»To find out more about when you can see the Christmas tree, read on...
Capturing Wynyard Quarter's character on camera
 The latest shots taken by Unitec students creating a visual archive of the area as a legacy for future generations are now available for viewing. The three student's work is part of an ongoing partnership between Sea+City Projects Ltd and the Unitec School of Photography.
Each year Unitec students have the chance to capture images focusing on industries, events, changes and design. They also get the advantage of a real life learning experience by working in a commercial partnership. The top student each year is also awarded a contract to document change over time from ten points in the area.
» To view the photographs, click here..
Introducing our board members
Each newsletter we introduce you to one of our Sea+City Projects Ltd board members.
This time you'll get to know board chairman Kerry Stotter a little better. In his early teens Kerry and his friends used to walk from his home in Grey Lynn to Victoria Park and then on to Wynyard Point, where they would sometimes go fishing. He has an altruistic commitment to Auckland and is proud of being one of a team of experts helping guide Wynyard Quarter's transformation.
»Read on to find out more about Sea+City board chairman Kerry Stotter...
Dotterels nesting in Wynyard Quarter
 The discovery of a pair of New Zealand dotterels nesting on the vacant Shell site on the corner of Gaunt and Daldy streets brought a temporary halt to work digging up drains and piping, to protect the chicks of the nationally vulnerable species.
The New Zealand dotterel is found only in this country and while it was once widespread and common there are now less than 2,000 birds left. Fletcher Construction and Shell readily agreed to changes to the work schedule that would mean the birds were left undisturbed until the chicks had fledged.
» Find out more about the dotterels...
Out and about
Auckland Seafood Festival coming ...
Thousands of people going to the Auckland Seafood Festival at Anniversary Weekend will get a glimpse of the waterfront they have never seen before. This time the entrance to the Auckland Seafood Festival is in the Red Shed on North Wharf, which has not been accessible to the public. However, once work to rebuild the seawall is complete new buildings will be added to each side of the Red Shed, and a retail and entertainment area with cafes, restaurants and fish markets created in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
In the Red Shed, people will be able to visit Sea+City's display and updated model to find out in more detail what is planned for North Wharf and the whole of Wynyard Quarter. They can also enjoy the view out to Jellicoe Harbour that they wouldn't usually see.
»Click here to find out more about the Auckland Seafood Festival...
Big Picture Wine in Wynyard Quarter ...
 This is an attraction that gives people the big picture of Auckland's wine regions, the stunning scenery of both coasts and the personality of the wine makers. People can discover the aroma components of wine in the aroma room and watch a big screen interactive film, while meeting the makers and tasting their wines.
»To find out more, visit www.bigpicturewine.com
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| Sharing learnings from waterfront revitalisation |
 Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) Executive Director of Corporate Services, Egle Garrick shared some interesting insights into waterfront development at an Auckland City Council-organised seminar recently. Hers was one in a series of urban design seminars to promote a wider understanding of urban design issues facing the city. In particular she spoke about how the SHFA has approached redevelopment and the lessons learned, and the critical role of placemaking in place management as a key driver for success.
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| What's in a name? |
Gaunt Street, the corner of which is where the dotterels are nesting, was named after Admiral Sir E.F.A Gaunt. He served in the British forces in the battle of Jutland and was the aide-de-camp to King George V. He retired in 1925 and was knighted.
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| Victoria Park tunnels gets underway |
The Victoria Park Tunnel is the final link in the central Auckland motorway network, and will reduce traffic congestion through Victoria Park viaduct and St Marys Bay. It involves the construction of a 440m cut and cover tunnel as well as widening of the motorway through St Marys Bay. The tunnel, adjacent to the existing viaduct, will provide three northbound lanes, while the motorway through St Mary's Bay will accommodate five traffic lanes each way and a shoulder bus lane.
»To find out more visit www.nzta.govt.nz
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| Commitment, investment and long-term benefit |
Partners behind Wynyard Quarter's revitalisation have a long-term committment to the project. The renewal programme is a cooperative venture funded by Auckland Regional Holdings (ARH), the majority landowner, and Auckland City Council, which will own the roads, promenades, wharfs, parks and plazas. Auckland City Council will share ownership of the large headland public space known as Wynyard Point with the Auckland Regional Council (ARC).
»To find out more about the partner's contributions and responsibilities, read on...
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| Quick Facts: |
Who are Sea+City?
Sea+City Projects Limited is the project director for public infrastructure development within Wynyard Quarter and Te Wero Bridge which will link Auckland's CBD with Jellicoe Street. Auckland Regional Holdings is the major landowner, investor and co-sponsor of the Sea+City project. Sea+City Projects Limited provides management services to Auckland Regional Holdings as well as Auckland City Council. Auckland Regional Holdings and Auckland City Council are joint partners and co-funders in the rollout of $211 million of public infrastructure on the site.
Where is Wynyard Quarter?
Wynyard Quarter is an area of 27 hectares on Auckland's waterfront, west of Viaduct Harbour and north of Fanshawe Street. In stages over the next 25 years it will become a harbourside community with parks and plazas, apartments, shops and offices alongside the traditional marine and fishing industries.
» More information, images and maps
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