Midtown Regeneration

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Midtown Regeneration

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.

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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

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 is complete, a redesigned Queen Street is open, and the transformed Mayoral Drive end of Federal Street now holds eight extraordinary works of art installed in March 2024. 

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. The City Rail Link will offer a direct route from midtown to Waitematā Station (Britomart), Karanga-a-hape Station, and Maungawhau. 

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

Pedestrians on Elliott Street

 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

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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

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Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project

Creating a vibrant, people-friendly Queen Street.
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Federal Street upgrade

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

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

Creating an inviting, safe and accessible entrance to Myers Park from the city
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Wellesley Street Bus Improvements

Creating a more welcoming and accessible Wellesley St
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Te Waihorotiu Station

A new railway station in the heart of Auckland’s city centre
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Midtown wastewater upgrade

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

News and Events via OurAuckland

Young Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei ringatoi (artist) reawakens Auckland’s sense of place to the Waihorotiu Stream

Young Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei ringatoi (artist) reawakens Auckland’s sense of place to the Waihorotiu Stream

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) and Watercare are enabling a budding ringatoi to creatively express the stories of place through street art in the central Tāmaki (Auckland) city centre.

18-12-2024 00:00
CRL station’s positive effect on midtown investment becoming clear

CRL station’s positive effect on midtown investment becoming clear

Read the full December 2024 Insights Paper from Auckland Council’s Chief Economist Gary Blick. 

13-12-2024 11:39
Federal Street - unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience

Federal Street - unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience

A once reflective, quiet urban backyard, used mainly by the residents of upper Federal Street, has become a living art experience.

13-03-2025 10:44
Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter

Strand Arcade opens an elegant new food and beverage chapter

Heritage architects describe Strand Arcade as one of the grandest surviving shopping arcades in New Zealand.

04-03-2025 13:34

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.