Panuku Development Auckland (Eke Panuku) hosted a whakawātea with iwi for the completion of stage two of the Westhaven Promenade and Marine Village!
America's Cup base F and G blessed
In the early hours of 30 October 2020, before sunrise, a group of approximately 50 gathered to participate in a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the construction of two of the team bases on Wynyard Wharf.
Westhaven wins boatloads at the NZMOA awards
Westhaven Marina was in the running for a number of awards such as the Marina of the Year, Best Environmental Performer, Outstanding Initiative Award and Outstanding Individual Contribution for Kevin Lidgard.
Ūrunga Plaza opens to the public
As the sun rose on 4 September, Taiaha and Clay Hawke from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei led the karakia whakawātea from the southern corner of Park Hyatt Auckland, along the water's edge, through to Karanga Plaza to cleanse the recently completed public space, Ūrunga Plaza.
Connections - Resilience 2020
Calling all Auckland Photographers! Tom Ang’s free annual photography mentorship programme is back for another year.
Level three waterfront eats
We may be back in lockdown, but at least we can still order delicious treats and eats from our local faves!
Wynyard Quarter turns nine
Saturday, 8 August saw a birthday bash take place in Wynyard Quarter, planned in collaboration with friends across the waterfront who we’ve worked with for many years.
Wynyard Quarter is turning nine!
Celebrate Wynyard Quarter’s 9th birthday with us.
Wynyard Crossing resource consent withdrawn
The resource consent application to replace the current Wynyard Crossing Bridge with a new design has been withdrawn and the work completed to date will be put aside until funding is available.
Eastern Viaduct is getting an upgrade
The area between Eastern Viaduct and Te Wero, affectionately known as the Barcode, is getting a makeover.
Ten for ten: Dora Zhao, Gelatiamo
We took ten minutes to ask Dora Zhao, owner of North Wharf’s delectable gelato palour, ten questions about what she’s been up to in lockdown.
Westhaven Marina before the Auckland Harbour Bridge
90 years ago, in the 1930’s, Westhaven and St Marys Bay looked very different.
Waterfront eats at level two
The waterfront is open! Your waterfront dining experience has never been more exciting as we welcome new menus, creative dining spaces and the same local faces we’ve all missed.
Welcome back to the waterfront at level 2
aere mai, welcome back! Although your waterfront experience may be a little different under the Government’s level 2 guidelines, the warm welcome from our local waterfront businesses and beautiful seaside location remains the same.
Local waterfront bites at Level Three
Who has been fantasising of a week-long feast of your favourite eats and treats since alert level three was announced?
Your Waterfront News
As you will be aware, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a nationwide Alert Level 4-induced lockdown. We’d like to share with you what this means for the waterfront:
Wynyard Crossing closed from 6pm on Wednesday
Due to the New Zealand Government raising the COVID-19 alert level to 4, all non-essential services must close to prevent the spread of the virus.
Queens Wharf Kiosk and Karanga Kiosk are closed
In order to keep everyone safe, the Karanga Kiosk & Queens Wharf Kiosk are closed until further notice.
Turning the tide on single use plastics
Single use plastics – be gone! Westhaven Marina is proud to have jumped on board in support of the Marina Industries Association (MIA) Policy to eliminate all single use plastics from member marinas by 2025.
Westhaven Marina Secures Blue Flag Endorsement
Westhaven Marina for its 14th year has qualified and received a Blue Flag endorsement thanks to the hard work of the Westhaven Marina Team.