Independent commissioners have granted consent to build the $10 million extension to Queens Wharf which will provide berthage for large cruise ships. The 90-metre fixed gangway extension and two 15m by 15m concrete mooring structures fixed to the seabed, known as dolphin, is now set to go ahead. Yesterday, the...
One of Auckland’s most admired heritage homes, with a rich history – plus a precisely manicured formal garden – is on the market. The Arney Rd home, listed Category 2 by Heritage NZ, and scheduled Category B by Auckland Council, was built in 1914 for Charles Isaac Nathan, of the...
On Tuesday 2 April, Civic Trust had a presentation, “Corporate Funding of Heritage Conservation,” by Kok Hong Wan, a Master of Urban Planning (Prof) and Heritage Conservation student, as notified in the February newsletter (https://civictrustauckland.org.nz/newsletters/). The presentation, held at Kinder House, started at 4:45pm and was followed by the Board’s...
Plan Change 7 to the Unitary Plan has seen the addition of over 40 buildings to the Heritage Schedule. St David’s Memorial Church in Khyber Pass has been scheduled as a Category A building. This is a gratifying result, after several years of sustained community pressure, and over 300 submissions...
The information below is from Auckland Council and has been copied from the email newsletter Our Auckland, dated 7 March. Valuing Auckland’s water is not just about using less. It’s also about ensuring it stays clean and healthy. One key step is to keep your household pipes clear and pollutant-free....
“This is our harbour and we do not want an unnecessary extension to our people’s wharf.“ This was the strong message sent by several hundred protesters on land and sea, including CTA members, yesterday afternoon, 10 March. The protest was organised by Stop Stealing our Harbour and M.Ced by its...
Stop Stealing our Harbour pressure group, along with various other community groups under the banner of Urban Auckland, are encouraging people to attend a rally on land at Queen’s Wharf, 3pm this Sunday 3 March. There is also an on-water rally, encouraging boats to mass on the harbour around Queen’s...
Civic Trust Auckland newsletter no1 February 2019
Auckland Council’s Heritage team has started publication of an annual report called “Auckland’s Heritage Counts”. Begun in 2018, this programme involves collecting statistics and research on Auckland’s heritage places to raise awareness of the economic and social benefits they bring. It’s very colourful, with lots of easy to digest statistics,...
The Environment Court has released it’s final decision on the fate of the fire-damaged St James Church Hall. The decision allows for the total demolition of the single storey remains still standing on the Esplanade Rd frontage. The church congregration is now actively marketing the entire site, including the listed...