June 2010

All aboard the downtown tram!
After an absence of more than 50 years electric trams are coming back to Auckland. The ARC has given its formal support to a heritage tram project along Auckland’s waterfront.…
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May 2010

March 2010

Thousands of visitors to flock boat show
Sea+City’s stand at the Boat Show again proved popular and attracted attention...
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Prime Minister impressed with progress
Progress with Wynyard Quarter impressed Prime Minister John Key at a celebratory function last Friday...
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February 2010

January 2010

December 2009
Christmas gift from Wynyard Quarter for everyone to enjoy
Suppliers working with Sea+City Projects Ltd on the revitalisation of Wynyard Quarter have banded together to give the people of Auckland a spectacular Christmas gift....
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Update from the Chief Executive and Project Director, December 2009
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 ...
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New Zealand 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 ...
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Commitment, investment and long-term benefit for the region
The 25-year transformation of a large part of the Wynyard Quarter is a major infrastructure and building project and one of the largest waterfront developments in New Zealand’s history....
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November 2009

Poll shows regional support for Wynyard Quarter’s revitalisation
People across the Auckland region are supportive of the revitalisation of Wynyard Quarter ...
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October 2009

International award for Taylor Cullity Lethlean's Australian Garden
A key part of the design team for the public spaces in the Jellicoe Street area, Taylor Cullity Lethlean, has picked up another award for excellence in landscape architecture...
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June 2009

Media Release: Preliminary designs for Wynyard Quarter on Auckland's waterfront online for all to see
The preliminary designs for the first public areas in Wynyard Quarter - planned to be ready in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011 - can be seen from today at www.seacity.co.nz....
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Media Release: Private sector involvement sought as superyacht refit business poised for major expansion on Wynyard Quarter
A major expansion of New Zealand's superyacht refit capacity is moving forward as part of the redevelopment of Wynyard Quarter on the Auckland waterfront....
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March 2009

Media Release: Marine industry sees major opportunity in superyacht refits but needs more infrastructure
The marine industry is hoping to cash in on the lucrative superyacht refit business, which it says could earn more than $200 million a year for New Zealand and create hundreds of new jobs...
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Media Release: Steady progress towards Wynyard Quarter vision on Auckland's waterfront
Sea+City Projects Ltd is making steady progress in Wynyard Quarter - the tanks are being removed; the upgrade of North Wharf will be completed this year; the design team for the first retail/entertainment precinct in Jellicoe Street has started work; and collaboration with the existing marine sector is achieving promising results...
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January 2009

Louis Vuitton series underway
Wynyard Quarter is buzzing with the excitement of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, currently being raced in the Waitemata Harbour...
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December 2008

Events focus on Wynyard Quarter
More people than ever before will be drawn to Wynyard Quarter early next year, with two high-profile events taking place in January and February...
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Media Release: 'Dream' design team for Jellicoe St in Wynyard Quarter 16 December 2008
A 'dream' team made up of designers with extensive experience in waterfront projects in other cities has been named for Jellicoe Street in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter...
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Media Release: Top of Auckland icon lit up like Christmas star 9 December 2008
The distinctive 'six pack' of cement silos on Auckland's waterfront has been lit at the top like a Christmas star - but it doesn't use much energy...
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Media Release: Marine Industry welcomes Wynyard Quarter decision as opportunity for growth 3 December 2008
The Marine Industry Association of New Zealand is welcoming the decision of the Auckland City Council and the Auckland Regional Council to provide a secure, long term, base for the marine industry in the new Wynyard Quarter development and adjacent Westhaven precinct...
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November 2008

Media Release: ARC notifies Wynyard Quarter coastal plan change decisions 28 November 2008
Auckland Regional Council has released its decisions on submissions to the coastal plan change for Wynyard Quarter...
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Media Release: Recommendations for Wynyard Quarter District Plan change released 24 November 2008
Independent commissioners have released their recommendations for a proposed District Plan change, aimed at transforming Wynyard Quarter, also known as the Tank Farm or Wynyard Point....
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August 2008

Council announces winning waterfront bridge design 20 August 2008
Auckland City Council has selected a dramatic concept as the winner in its international competition to design an outstanding opening bridge on the city’s waterfront...
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We want your ideas for Wynyard Quarter on Auckland's waterfront 13 August 2008
We want to know what you would like to see at Wynyard Quarter on Auckland's waterfront. It might be that you've seen something overseas that you think would work well here, or you might have an original idea that you want to share...
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July 2008

Getting the balance right
The key to Wynyard Quarter's revitalisation is getting the balance of uses right...
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ARC public hearing begins
Hearings for proposed changes to the Auckland Regional Plan: Coastal begin...
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History caught on camera
Two UNITEC students have been capturing the essence of Wynyard Quarter...
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April 2008

Media Release: Golden Bay Cement moves to enable first stage of Wynyard Quarter vision 18 April 2008
Relocation of the Golden Bay Cement facilities on Wynyard Point is another step in the revitalisation of the area on Auckland’s waterfront best known as the Tank Farm. This area is being redeveloped into a world-class waterfront marine village with retail, residential and tourism facilities alongside commercial marine and fishing activities and generous open space.
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Media Release: Capturing Progress at Auckland's Waterfront 4 April 2008
Two UNITEC photography students have helped capture the transformation of Auckland's waterfront by taking shots of Wynyard Quarter, or what is known as the old tank farm. Rebekah Robinson and Leigh Bell are the first students to have the opportunity to document different themes from heritage to sustainability, and industries such as fishing, transport or marine within the area.
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March 2008

Media Release: North Wall - Documented Progress for Wynyard Quarter
Another building is about to come down as momentum builds in the project to revitalise Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. Work has just begun on the demolition of a former workshop/storage building and office block at the seaward end of Halsey St to allow repair work to be carried out on the North Wall of the reclamation.
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21 December 2007

Media Release: New Board to Drive Waterfront Development
Auckland Regional Holdings has announced the appointment of its new board for Sea+City Projects Limited - a subsidiary company Auckland Regional Holdings set up earlier this year to project manage the transformation of the Wynyard Quarter on Auckland's waterfront.
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September 2007

Auckland Seafood Festival
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2007. Two days of fun, ocean-fresh seafood and first-class entertainment in Auckland.
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August 2007

Te Wero Bridge Project
Auckland City Council is throwing down a challenge to creative members of the public and engineering and architectural firms worldwide, to shape an enduring landmark. A dramatic opening bridge - for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport - is proposed on Auckland's city waterfront.
Registration deadline for the open Concept Design Competition is 17 August 2007.
The deadline for both the Expressions of Interest submissions and open Concept Design Competition entries is 31 August 2007.
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July 2007

A waterfront we can all be proud of Come and see the future of your city waterfront Exciting ideas are taking shape that will link people, sea and city. Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council and Auckland Regional Holdings invite you to our Waterfront Display Centre to see how the vision for Auckland's CBD waterfront is evolving. The diversity and volume of your feedback have helped us develop some initial ideas. But we want to refine them. We need to know what you think, to ensure we create a stunning, world-class waterfront of which we will all be proud. One part of the waterfront we are focusing on will be known as Wynyard Quarter. You may know it as the Tank Farm. What is there now and what is in the planning pipeline are worlds apart. Come and see what is possible at Wynyard Quarter. Thanks to artistic impressions and videos, we show you how we can balance the need for marine industry, active fishing wharves and boat moorings with markets, shops, cafés and accommodation, public parks and plazas. By working together, we can create a special place for locals and visitors to enjoy: a destination rich in public open spaces and activities, one that is accessible to all, supports successful and innovative businesses and celebrates our seafaring culture.       Display feature Wynyard Quarter Plan Change and Design Framework Plans Display suite open 11th July to 10th September Maritime Museum, Cnr Princes Wharf and Quay St 11am - 4pm Wednesday to Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday » View an online Summary of the Urban Design Framework for the Sea+City Project in Wynyard Quarter View a PDF version of the Wynyard Quarter: Urban Design Framework June 2007 (5.28MB)