13 Oct 2025

When might Aucklanders get greater access to the waterfront?

From Nine To Noon, 9:40 am on 13 October 2025
Head and shoulders of a woman in a  pinky beige jacket and a map of Auckland's waterfront

Photo: Supplied / Auckland Council

Work is underway on the Port of Auckland's two biggest wharves, but how long before the city's public get to enjoy more of the waterfront? Further development on the Bledisloe and Fergusson wharves was approved under fast track legislation.

During the year, Aucklanders told the Council what they want from this special central space, but a huge amount more work is needed before any change is given the go ahead. As part of the council's vision for the port's future, two wharves are being released from commercial  use back to the council, Marsden and Captain Cook, but how quickly can development get underway and what can people expect to see in the area? 

Fiona Knox has lead the regeneration of Tāmaki Makaurau's  waterfront projects for Auckland Council for more than 15 years and  joins us from the Auckland studio.

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