Kia ora koutou, 

Nau mai, haere mai to the March 2026 edition of Your Waterfront News. 

Summer may be officially over (not hard to believe today!) but the Easter break and school holidays are just around the corner and there's still lots happening.

Unfortunately, the weather has got the better of us again and this Friday's Silo Cinema, The Princess Bride, is postponed until next Thursday 2 April. 

As we say goodbye to another wonderful summer on our waterfront, we also send our warmest wishes for the month ahead and hope you have a safe, fun and happy Easter.

Ngā mihi nui,

Your Waterfront Team

Manu jumps at the Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool were a big summer hit

Upcoming maintenance on the Wynyard Crossing Bridge

To help ensure the Wynyard Crossing Bridge continues to operate safely and reliably, routine maintenance work will take place on the bridge on Monday 30 March and Tuesday 31 March from 10.30pm until 5.30am. If weather conditions are unsuitable, work may be rescheduled to the following night.

During these times, the bridge will be closed to pedestrians, and a detour will be in place. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Auckland Central Marina office.

Silo Cinema

As mentioned above, the people’s choice movie, The Princess Bride, has been postponed due to expected poor weather this Friday. Weather permitting, it will play next Thursday 2 April instead. Keep an eye out for updates at Silocinemas.co.nz 

Hopefully April’s weather will be kinder, and you can join us again at Silo Cinema on Friday 10 April to see the heartwarming New Zealand movie – Bookworm.

Easter at Karanga Plaza

Looking for a fun, free Easter activity for the whole whānau? Look no further than the great Karanga Plaza Eggsplorer Trail.

Walk around Karanga Plaza and solve fun puzzles. Complete the puzzles and enter the draw to win a $100 North Wharf food voucher.

And on Saturday 4 April, join us at Karanga Plaza for a free Egg Collage workshop from 11am – 3pm. Get creative and design your own colourful collaged egg to take home.

What else is on during the school holidays?

There’s always something on in Auckland. For more ideas these school holidays, visit Discover Auckland or find free, local events and community activities on OurAuckland.

Ngā Huhua | Abundance exhibition

On the waterfront, you might like to dive into the Ngā Huhua | Abundance exhibition, a deep blue world teeming with life at New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa. This is an immersive exhibition celebrating the lifeforce of Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Follow the Ōku Hoa Moana - My Ocean Friends trail and discover the vibrant citizens beneath the waves along the way.

Create your own miniature honu /turtle keepsake to take home and snap a selfie with a dazzling performer inspired by the moana!

 Te Ara Tukutuku

Enabling works are progressing at Te Ara Tukutuku to safely manage historic soil contamination and protect the surrounding harbour environment. Enabling works help control water runoff and prevent contamination from seeping into the harbour by sealing the contaminated soil and improving how water is collected, treated and managed across the site.

So far, we have completed:

·       Construction of earth bunds (raised edges around the site)

·       Installation of sediment ponds and water treatment systems.

What’s happening now?

You may have noticed that work on site was paused in mid-December 2025 to allow for SailGP event preparation and staging. Our contractor, JFC, is now back on site to work on:

·       The clay capping layer that seals the contaminated soil

·       Infill and final shaping of the bunds

·       Planting on the bunds

·       Final surface stabilisation.

Clean clay material sourced from another site will be brought in to complete this stage of the works, helping to reduce landfill and support a sustainable approach.

Low Permeability Barrier – Protecting the harbour

Construction will also begin on a key next phase of work that focuses on the western edge of the site, where we need to further protect the harbour. Upcoming work includes an underground low permeability barrier that will be installed to prevent contaminants from leaching into the harbour.

Learn more about Te Ara Tukutuku at our website, AUDO.co.nz

Work to heal the whenua continues

The Percy Vos boat yard

Across the road on Hamer Street, behind an unassuming facade, lies a heritage treasure, The Percy Vos Boat Yard. The last in a long line of wooden boat yards, this nautical gem represents the roots of our world-renowned marine industry.

From later this year, community partners will deliver public courses and workshops focused on practical boatbuilding and wood working skills. For updates and more information, visit the New Zealand Maritime Museum’s website or scan the QR code below to learn more about the Percy Vos Boat yard and upcoming public events and workshops.

Aotearoa Art Fair Sculpture Trailer

At the Aotearoa Art Fair, art doesn’t stop at the doors! Free and open to everyone, the Aotearoa Art Fair Sculpture Trail brings large-scale works out into our city, with striking sculptures around the waterfront from 10 April until 4 May.

The Trail is bigger than ever, and is an easy, enjoyable way to experience contemporary art in the open air throughout Viaduct Harbour.

Set against the backdrop of Auckland’s beautiful waterfront, this is a unique opportunity to experience art in a whole new dimension. Whether you explore it before or after visiting the Art Fair, it’s an unforgettable part of the experience.

Make a day of it: art, culture, food, views and Tāmaki Makaurau at its best!

Proudly supported by Auckland Council Events and the city centre targeted rate.

Wynyard Quarter arts 

Our waterfront is home to a vibrant display of public artworks suitable for all ages. We’ve put together a handy downloadable map, to help you find all the awesome art on offer in the Wynyard Quarter.

Waka Moana in the early morning

How to report issues on the waterfront

If you see an issue that you think requires maintenance on the waterfront, you can report the problem to Auckland Council via myAuckland or you can call ph 09 301 0101.

A gentle reminder that while our security guards conduct routine patrols and respond to issues they see, you should contact the police to report anti-social behaviour.

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Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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