Auckland City Council
Media release

8 October 2009

Orakei Point plan change to be notified

A district plan change to allow an integrated public transport-oriented development on Orakei Pt will be notified for public consultation following completion of commercial arrangements between Auckland City Council and the developer.

City Development Committee chairperson, Councillor Aaron Bhatnagar, said the currently proposed master plan is significantly improved from the original proposals in 2008.

“The objective of the master plan approach is to deliver high quality outcomes for the area and city rather than potentially fragmented development under the status quo,” he said.

The proposed mixed-use development would include apartments, offices, retail, cafes and restaurants with public access to open spaces and the foreshore including a boardwalk which will encircle the point.

“The public will have the opportunity view the master plan in detail and make submissions which will be heard by independent commissioners,” he added.

The developer has agreed to have public open days on-site during consultation and is preparing a
scale model of the development.

Details of the notification date and consultation period will be published at the conclusion of commercial arrangements.

ENDS