What's Next

The waterfront is expected to be a major driver of Auckland’s economic future. By 2040 the waterfront redevelopment will contribute $4.29 billion to Auckland.

Over the next 30 years Auckland’s waterfront redevelopment will directly support 20,000 new full time jobs in Auckland and will contribute indirectly to a further 20,000 jobs across the region. The cruise industry, tourism and events and construction will play a huge role in this. Nearly 14,000 people are expected to be employed across the waterfront in a range of industries including business services, food/beverage, retail, cultural/community services, marine and fishing.

Below is an overview of projects Waterfront Auckland is currently working on to help Auckland and the Waterfront area reach its true potential.

The Draft Plans for Westhaven

Westhaven Marina is a precious icon of Auckland. To make sure this treasure continues to operate as a world-class marina Waterfront Auckland is putting together a plan for how the area is improved for the future.

Waterfront Cycleway and Walkway

A 20km continuous walkway and cycleway that runs from Herne Bay in the west to Tamaki Drive in the east has the potential to be one of Auckland’s most widely used public amenities.

Shed 10 Refurbishment

The refurbishment of Shed 10 into a public events and cruise facility will give Auckland a greater ability to harness economic benefits from visiting cruise ships and a new life for a heritage building as an events venu…

Daldy street revitalisation

Daldy Street Linear Park will be established by extending the Daldy Street axis between Fanshawe Street and Point Park. The park will provide a strategic route for passenger transport

Halsey streets revitalisation

Daldy and Halsey streets are two of the three key north-south connections in Wynyard Quarter. They run between Fanshawe Street and Jellicoe Street/North Wharf, and Fanshawe Street to Halsey Street Wharf and the Viaduct …

Tram Extension to Britomart

The Dockline Tram Loop is a heritage visitor attraction that has been key in raising the profile of trams and light rail in central Auckland once again. The next step is exploring a modern transit service from Wynyard Q…

Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct

Waterfront Auckland and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) are leading the establishment of an innovation precinct in Wynyard Quarter.

Superyacht Refit Facility

Auckland is set to benefit from more marine industry jobs and growth in regional GDP following a decision on the funding of further infrastructure to increase our capacity to service superyachts.

Upgrade of Waitemata Plaza

Greening of Waitemata Plaza. A landscaping upgrade to convert the existing hard-pave surface of the plaza into a green space with grass and shade trees, to soften the feel, increase the attractiveness and usability of t…