2. HISTORY OF WYNYARD QUARTER
1930– The Western Reclamation, now known as Wynyard Quarter was progressively constructed by Ports of Auckland’s predecessor,
the Auckland Harbour Board with the last component of the reclamation being completed in 1930.
2004- Early plans intended to name the new area 'Kahurangi', Māori for 'blue/precious jewel'. This has now been replaced with
'Wynyard Quarter', though it is still generally referred to as Tank Farm, including when talking about the whole Western Reclamation.
Others have suggested the label 'Tech-Farm', referencing a 2004 call to showcase on the waterfront New Zealand's best sustainable
design and technology, as well as anticipating the government's and council's 2012 initiative to establish an 'innovation precinct' within
the Wynyard Quarter.
Political and design processes were underway in the mid and late 2000s to define the future shape of the area, a change process that will
take up to 20 years. One of the main public inputs at that time was a wish for increased waterfront access, as well as the desire for more
parkland on the point. However, some of these wishes were muted from political sources, as the redevelopment of the area is to be paid
by the development of residential areas, with the available land for this use shrinking with an increase of the proposed park space.
Already mostly agreed on was a bridge connecting the new quarter to the Viaduct Basin.
2006- Ports of Auckland still owned 18ha of the 35ha site in 2006 when it was decided that the land would be transferred to its
parent company, Auckland Regional Holdings, owned by the Auckland Regional Council. Also in 2006 after 10-16 storey buildings
proposed met strong opposition, the revised July 2007 design contained only a small number of 14-storey towers, with the main
apartment strips along the eastern side of Wynyard Wharf being no higher than seven storeys at the road, stepping down to three storeys
at the water’s edge. In addition, the plan stated the new Western Reclamation zone was to be dominated by public transport, with the
targeted transport mix being 70% public transport / walking / cycling and 30% motor vehicle, a reversal of the rest of Auckland City.
Ferries are also mooted as possible connections.
3. HISTORY OF WYNYARD QUARTER CONTINUED
2007– In June 2007, more detailed concept plans were published after a year of negotiation between stakeholders. In the first stage of
the redevelopment, the eastern section of the Western Reclamation, along Jellicoe Street, was to be turned into an entertainment strip, to
complement similar areas on the eastern side of the Viaduct Basin, and to be completed in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This area
was to be linked to the Auckland CBD via a new 'Te Wero' bridge, to be constructed as a lift- or swing bridge after an international design
competition, and expected to cost around NZ$35 million.
SeaLink runs a car and passenger ferry service to Great Barrier Island from a terminal at the base of Wynyard Wharf. The company was
seeking clarification of its future facilities in the area in 2007, as their lease was running out in 2010, and it was unlikely to invest a planned
NZ$19 million in a new terminal or start using a new, faster ferry vessel before legal concerns were sorted out. An ARC planning committee
noted that it supported the further provision of the ferry service in the area, though there had previously been concerns about the island
freight shipping not fitting into the redevelopment vision of the area. The Waterfront Plan completed 2012 does include the island ferry
terminal, to be in the same general area as before.
Late 2000’s - As of the late 2000s, the area was still used by the bulk liquid industry which provides NZ$1.2 billion of yearly
turnover, and 4000 jobs in the Auckland economy. There are also more than 100 marine companies around the area, with a NZ$400 million
yearly turnover, exporting items worth NZ$120 million per year.
2011- The August 2011 opening of the Wynyard Quarter to the general public, with the main features being the new Jellicoe Street and
North Wharf areas, as well as the open spaces around 'Silo Park' (designed by Taylor Cullity Lethlean and Wraight and Associates) and the
Viaduct Events Centre, were met with great public interest, and critical acclaim for the synthesis between open space and formerly
industrial use.
4. 1. Wynyard Crossing (Te
Wero Bridge) –
pedestrian/cycle bridge
2. Viaduct Events Centre
(2011) - exhibition,
meeting and hospitality
space
3. Karanga Plaza – Public
Open Space: Features art,
steps down to the water’s
edge and is the perfect
spot to relax and watch
the world go by on the
large wooden recliners.
Also features Karanga
Kiosk – hub for info on
Wynyard Quarter
4. North Wharf (1910-15) -
redeveloped to strengthen
pedestrian and cycle
connectivity along the
waterfront axis. The
waterfront edge features
retail & hospitality
businesses and remains a
working wharf, accessible
to ferries and fishing
industries and the public
5. Jellicoe Street – runs
parallel to North Wharf
and connects Karanga
Plaza to marine related
activity in the West
including Silo Marina.
Primary destination for
entertainment, retail
commercial activity.
Includes up-market
shopping, dining,
bars/clubs and fishing
activity such as the fish
market.
6. Silo Park – The park
comprises of a combination
of grass areas, concrete
areas, low impact swales
(to manage water runoff
and filter pollutants) and
walkways. The combination
of these elements within
the park provides a setting
to host outdoor events
including Silo markets, an
open-air movie theatre,
exhibitions and other
events.
7. North Wharf Extension -
an extension to North Wharf
will facilitate its use for
recreational activities as well
as the potential for ferry and
water taxi services that will
compliment and support
the adjacent land based
activities.
5. 1.Wynyard Wharf
2.Point Park
3.Beaumont Plaza
4.Public Open Space/Water Feature
5.Jellicoe Plaza
6.North Wharf
7.Wynyard Plaza
8.Madden Plaza/Viaduct Harbour Edge
9.Daldy Street Linear Park
10.Central Park
11.Gateway Plaza
A.Te Wero Bridge
B.North Wharf extension
C.Fanshawe Street intersections
D.Pedestrian Bridge
6. Purpose of
Development
Mission: As most exciting and diverse places in
Auckland, the creation of marine park joining the
neighbourhood and new marine parks will open for
visitors and local’s to enjoy, offer a more exciting
and new Wynyard Quarter.
Vision: Offer combination of residential, retail and
commercial development to support development of
stable, diverse, lively residential and business
community while keeping the existing industries.
20. OTHER AuckQUATIC MARINE PARK DETAILS
Opening Times
5th April – 26th September (2020)
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
27th September – 4th April (2020-21)
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Admission Costs
Adults - $40.00
Children (2-15 yrs) - $20.00
Under 2 Years – FREE!
Family Pass A (2 Adults, 1 Child) - $75.00
Family Pass B (2 Adults, 2 Children) - $100.00
Family Pass Additional Child - $15.00
• Added bonus – pre purchase your tickets
online and show your ticket to public transport
in order to receive free return travel on tram,
red link bus, or 010 bus.
Location
Located between ANZ Events Centre and Wynyard Wharf
ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT COST TO BUILD MARINE
PARK : $200 Million = 4 Years for return of initial investment
costs based on an average of 500,000 visitors a year at an
average spending rate of $100.00 per guest.
21. Residential
Accommodation
Three different styles of residences:
Pavilions - The pavilions are distinct, free-standing
buildings which overlook Daldy Street Park. The individual
pavilions are on a modest scale and provide for only one,
two or three apartments on each level. On the ground
floor of Daldy Street you will find boutique retailers and
cafés, while the pavilion apartments are accessed from a
lane off Pakenham Street.
Townhouses – A row of eight townhouses is accessed via
private patios and individual garages that open to the lane.
They are developed over three levels.
Apartments - The larger apartment building is situated
behind the row of townhouses and is accessed from a
Pakenham Street laneway. The apartments come with one,
two or three bedrooms. The intimacy of the lane makes
the ground floor of the apartments a perfect location for
cafés and boutique retail.
The residences are priced from $1,095,000 for a two
bedroom apartment with car park, and $1,460,000 for a
three bedroom apartment with car park.
Penthouses built on 132 Hasley are expected to go for in
excess of $5 million!
22. Commercial
Accommodation
Park Hyatt Hotel
Hawkins Group Ltd & China Construction NZ Ltd signed
the contract with Fu Wah International Group to deliver
the Park Hyatt Auckland hotel in the Wynyard Quarter
through a joint venture.
Hawkins built the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre and is
building the ASB Theatre, working on streetscaping
throughout the Wynyard Quarter and on the Precinct
Properties NZ Ltd Innovation Precinct project in Madden
St.
The 7-storey hotel on the former Team NZ site fronting
the Viaduct Basin will have a total floor area of
29,000m², 195 rooms, food & beverage outlets, event
spaces, a spa and a fitness centre that includes a 25m
pool.
Work is due to start this month for completion in late
2018.
23. Accessibility
WALKING/CYCLING
From Britomart Transport Centre, Wynyard Quarter
is a short five-minute walk down Quay Street,
on to Te Wero Island and across the new
Wynyard Crossing bridge.
Also plans to build a new pedestrian bridge to
establish a link to Victoria Park and adjacent areas.
DRIVING
From Fanshawe Street take either Halsey or
Beaumont Street onto Jellicoe Street.
24. RED INNER CITY LINK BUS
Wynyard Quarter – Britomart-
Queen Street – K-Road (return)
Monday to Saturday every 7 to 8
minutes from 6:25am to 11:25pm
Sundays and Public Holidays every
10 minutes for 7am to 11.20pm
010 BUS
Onehunga to Wynyard Quarter via Ponsonby, Williamson Ave,
Great North Road, Carrington Road and Mt Albert Road.
Monday to Friday every 30 minutes from 6:30am to 9am
then every hour until 3pm. Then every half hour until 6pm
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
25. PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONTINUED
TRAM
The 15 minute tramway circuit loops
around Halsey, Gaunt, Daldy and Jellicoe
Streets between the Auckland Viaduct
Basin and Westhaven Marina.
The tram however is currently closed
while the final stages of the road
developments in Wynyard Quarter takes place
and is expected to reopen in late 2016 and
will have a new 1.8km extension added which
connects the Wynyard Quarter loop to
Britomart (shown in green in photo).
Initially admission prices were $2.00 for
adults, $1.00 for children and $5.00 for a
family pass, however this was some time
ago and public transport prices have continued
to gradually rise so admission prices will
be revised prior to reopening of the tram
service.
26. Public Parking
CAR PARKS
If you're coming from Downtown Auckland,
Viaduct Harbour or Te Wero Island, the Downtown
car park is the most convenient located at
31 Customs Street West.
Disability car parking is available in the Jellicoe Street
Car Park at the end closest to the Playspace. There
is also disability car parking available behind the Viaduct
Events Centre.
There is a Wynyard Quarter carpark with the entrance
off Beaumont Street and Madden Street. First hour free—
$2 hour following that.
Other street side parking availability is indicated
on map.
27. LEGISLATION
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991
- The RMA promotes the sustainable management of
natural and physical resources such as land, air and
water.
(1) The purpose of this Act is to promote the
sustainable management of natural and physical
resources.
(2) In this Act, sustainable management means
managing the use, development, and protection of
natural and physical resources in a way, or at a rate,
which enables people and communities to provide for
their social, economic, and cultural wellbeing and for
their health and safety while—
(a) Sustaining the potential of natural and physical
resources (excluding minerals) to meet the reasonably
foreseeable needs of future generations; and
(b) Safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air,
water, soil, and ecosystems; and
(c) Avoiding, remedying, or mitigating any adverse
effects of activities on the environment.
BUILDING ACT 2004 –
Building work in New Zealand is controlled by the
Building Act 2004 and the various Building Regulations
which includes the building code.
The purpose of the Act is to ensure that buildings:
• Are safe, sanitary and have suitable means of escape
from fire; and
• Contribute to the physical independence and well
being of people who use them
• Are designed, constructed and able to be used in ways
that promote sustainable development.
The regulations prescribe the Building Code with which
all building work must comply. Performance standards
that must be met include building:
• Durability
• Fire safety
• Sanitation (services and facilities)
• Moisture control
• Energy efficiency
• Access
28. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTs
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
• Increased conservation of local area
including land, sea and air.
• Improvement of natural environment,
especially soil and water.
• Improvement of infrastructure
• Increased environmental awareness
• Conservation programmes of marine
life (education through Marine Park).
• Water, air, soil, noise pollution.
• Visual Pollution?
• Water and waste disposal problems
• Ecological disruption
• Environmental hazards
• Land use problems?
29. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RISK ASSESSMENT
AIR QUALITY
VIADUCT WATER
QUALITY
SURFACE WATER
QUALITY
GROUND WATER
QUALITY
SOIL QUALITY
NOISE LEVELS
TYPE OF
IMPACT
EVALUATION OF IMPACT
NO IMPACT MINOR IMPACT MODERATE IMPACT SERIOUS IMPACT COMMENTS
WASTE DISPOSAL
VISUAL AMENITY
30. MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTs
NEGATIVE IMPACT EXAMPLES OF CONTROL MEASURES
Water pollution • Sewage treatment
• Industrial waste water treatment
• Erosion and sediment control for
construction sites
• Control of urban run off
Visual pollution; Land use problems • Application of land zoning regulations
• Architectural design standards
• Strategic/appropriate location placement
of visual construct
Water and waste disposal problems • Installation of water supply and sewage
disposal systems
• Use of proper solid waste disposal
techniques
• Recycling of water where applicable
Environmental hazards • Construction of adequate drainage to
prevent flooding
• Adequate setback of buildings from
shoreline
Ecological disruption • Management of visitor flow/use control
• Control on collection of plants, species
31. POTENTIAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTs
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
• Economic benefits i.e. increased
revenue generation and contribution
to local economy
• Creates opportunities for employment
• Infrastructure/development
investment
• Increased carrying capacity
• Increase in local tourism numbers
• Loss of economic benefit through
leakages and uneven distribution of
benefits
• Infrastructure costs
• Overcrowding and loss of amenities
for residents
• Increase in prices e.g. local
commodities, land and real estate
32. SOCIO-ECONOMIc IMPACT RISK ASSESSMENT
LEAKAGES
INFRASTUCTURE
COSTS
OVERCROWDING
INCREASE IN
PRICES
TYPE OF
IMPACT
EVALUATION OF IMPACT
NO IMPACT MINOR IMPACT MODERATE IMPACT SERIOUS IMPACT COMMENTS
33. MANAGING SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTs
NEGATIVE IMPACT EXAMPLES OF CONTROL MEASURES
Loss of economic benefit through leakages • Provide financial incentives and trainings for local
ownership
• Use local products and services
• Use domestic investors with development where
possible
Increase in prices • Create collective agreements/consortiums
between similar neighbouring regions/businesses
• Adopt local strategies to combat inflation
• Offer cheaper alternatives to public sector
Infrastructure costs • Use more than one investor
• Take into consideration both private AND public
stakeholders in development
• Keep infrastructure construction/development
relevant
• Use a mix of both private and public investment
Overcrowding • Establish control measures to prevent
overcrowding
• Promote/encourage and provide use of public
transport to prevent traffic congestion
• Further develop area to increase carrying
capacity
34. QUALMARK
Those businesses wanting to be specifically recognised
for their sustainable tourism practices may be further
evaluated through the Qualmark Enviro Award.
Businesses are awarded for meeting strict environmental
and social standards, with achievement levels of Gold,
Silver and Bronze.
All businesses that display a Qualmark star grading or
endorsed logo are evaluated on their environmental
performance and have met minimum requirements
including:
• Having facilities in place for recycling and initiatives to
reduce waste, energy or water consumption
• Completing and using an environmental checklist to
review the environmental impacts of the business
• The ability to verify all environmental claims
35. INVESTMENT AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS
• Private investment of $2 billion is needed towards
development of Wynyard Quarter.
• The Auckland City Council has contributed $285 million
towards development of the area.
• $750 million will be invested towards a block of 120
apartments which will be on the corner of Daldy and
Madden Street. Willis Bond Capital Partners have invested
$228 million towards this project.
• Expected cost of $504 million to develop area of which 5-
10% are expected to be spent on clean up of soil
contamination.
• $349 million going towards public infrastructure with $112
million from Auckland Regional Holdings (Auckland Regional
Council) and $43 million from Auckland City Council.
• $2.5 million was spent on constructing the ‘Te Wero’ Bridge.
• $200 million invested by Fu Wah International Group
towards the Park Hyatt Hotel with $2.5 million committed
to the development of a new public space and art display in
the area around the hotel in Wynyard Quarter.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
• Auckland City Council
• Auckland Regional Holdings
• Willis Bond Capital Partners
• Athfield Architects
• Fu Wah International Group
• Architectus
• LT McGuinness
• Auckland Transport
• Merlin Entertainments??
KEY OWNERS
• Waterfront Auckland
• Viaduct Harbour Holdings Ltd
• ASB, Auckland Theatre Company Fonterra,
Marine Industries, Sanford’s, Viaduct
Event’s Centre, Percy Vos Charitable Trust,
Hyatt Corporation.
36. POTENTIAL RETURN AND COMPLETION
The redevelopment is projected to
extend over
30 years, directly supporting 20,000
new full-
time jobs in Auckland and contributing
towards
an additional 20,000 jobs across the
region.
By 2040 the
waterfront redevelopment is forecast
to
contribute $4.29 billion to Auckland’s
economy.
INNOVATION PRECINCT
Population: 3,000 workers
Site area: 14,000m² - 16,000²
Proposed GFA: up to 48,000²
Project timing: 2013 - 2018
End value: $190m - $230m
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Population: 1,100 - 1500 (600-1000 dwellings)
Site area: 20,000² - 22,000²
Proposed GFA: 65,000² - 100,000 ²
Project timing: 2014 - 2030
End value: $470m - $700m
HYATT HOTEL
Number of rooms: 200 - 240
Site area: 5,500²
Proposed GFA: 17,000²
Project timing: 2014 – 2018
End value: $70m - $90m
