Midtown is on the threshold of an exciting future.

It’s a part of Auckland where our history, art and culture can be seen and heard and will spill out into public life; where people choose to spend time and socialise; a place that is beautiful, thriving and safe.

Midtown is at the heart of a significant shift in the way people travel to and through the city. Its regeneration is a catalyst for growth, productivity and creating a vibrant arts and cultural heart in a healthier, more sustainable city.

Once our midtown regeneration is complete, it will feel and function like a whole new part of the city.

For a map of the Midtown Regeneration Programme, please click here

Where is midtown?

Midtown is the area that radiates from Aotea Square, taking in landmarks like the historic Auckland Town Hall, Civic Theatre, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and SkyTower, two universities, the intimate laneway network including Federal, Elliott, High and Lorne Streets, and treasured city parks - Myers Park and Rangipuke Albert Park.

Progress in midtown

In coming years, when Te Waihorotiu Station, Wellesley Street bus corridor and Te Hā Noa open, another page will turn on our delivery of the City Centre Masterplan.

Construction of Te Hā Noa is well underway. Victoria Street is being turned into a tree-lined avenue with one lane of cars in each direction, a protected cycleway, greater visibility of Māori art and design (more on this here), wider footpaths and places for people to relax.

Auckland Council’s renewal of the northern end of Myers Park will open in 2023, a redesigned Queen Street is open, and the Mayoral Drive end of Federal Street opened in 2022 with an inclusive feel, enhanced lighting, new native trees, rain gardens filtering stormwater before it reaches the waterways, and a shared space.

Learn more about the projects in our city centre here.

Moving in midtown

We are preparing midtown for the thousands of people expected to flow in and out of this dynamic part of town when Te Waihorotiu Station opens. We’re creating places you can move through easily and places you can hang out.

Travel to and from midtown will be frequent, safe and convenient – by bus or train. In just three minutes you'll be able to travel on the City Rail Link to either the downtown Waitematā Station (Britomart) or Karanga-a-Hape Station (Karangahape), and in just six minutes you can reach Maungawhau (Mount Eden Station.)

Investing in midtown

Auckland Council is investing more than $130million into midtown’s regeneration, in addition to the investment in City Rail Link. The scale of this investment paves the way for substantial private sector development, attracted by the increased popularity and connectedness of midtown. Find out more here

People of midtown

Exciting changes are breathing new life into Auckland’s midtown. Hear from Aucklanders who are already thriving in midtown and learn more about the developments transforming the area. Find out more here

Supporting small businesses

 We know that building an underground train station and improving infrastructure and streetscapes in the middle of a city comes with disruption, and being a good neighbour is important to us. That’s why the Auckland Council whānau are offering the Midtown Small Business Support Programme to support small businesses during construction.

Midtown neighbourhood

If you are part of the local midtown community, and would like to know more about how we are supporting the neighbourhood during construction, or if you want to ask a question or receive more regular updates, please visit our neighbourhood page. 

Midtown Projects

Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project

Creating a vibrant, people-friendly Queen Street.

Federal Street upgrade

We've created a safer, more pedestrian and cycle-friendly shared space on Federal Street

Te Hā Noa - Victoria Street

Transforming Victoria Street to create a thriving space for movement, rest, and recreation.

Myers Park Underpass

Creating an inviting, safe and accessible entrance to Myers Park from the city

Wellesley Street Bus Improvements

Creating a more welcoming and accessible Wellesley St

Te Waihorotiu Station (Aotea)

A new railway station situated in the heart of Auckland’s city centre

Midtown wastewater upgrade

We’re working to increase the capacity and resilience of the midtown wastewater network

News and Events via OurAuckland

Midtown construction schedule continues to build momentum while expanding scope of underground works

In a recently published update, the Auckland Council group continues to deliver positive momentum across the Midtown Regeneration Programme while building smarter across agencies.  

Targeted rate helps drive positive momentum for high-achieving city centre

New Zealand’s highest performing 4.3 square kilometres is seeing a return to form, with data showing growth in employment and GDP in Auckland’s city centre tracking faster than New Zealand as a whole.

Midtown Street Party celebrates an area building character through renewal    

On Thursday 28 September the inaugural Midtown Street Party is coming to Elliott, Albert, Victoria, Wellesley, Darby and Queen Streets, and along the historic Strand Arcade - from 6pm to 9pm.

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Get in touch

We know it is important that you know what is happening with the latest construction in midtown, and who to contact if you have questions or concerns. The main way you can contact us is through our midtown email address - midtown@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. We also have newsletters you can sign up to so you can stay up to date with midtown developments, click here to subscribe.