Maungawhau Station
Station precinct review
Community Liaison Group
20 August 2025
Maximising opportunities for Maungawhau
Review’s recommended approach:
1. Investigate future-proofing for the provision of some bus services through the site after CRL opens
2. Provide greater flexibility for future developers
3. Provide some transitional spaces and activations for the site in time for CRL opening
Long-term development approach
Auckland Council
Development sites approach
Objective: best value and best outcomes from the land.
• Actions taken:
• Review development outcomes
• Developer market soundings
• Review Right of First Refusal & partnering
• Consider possible planning changes
• Go-to-market strategy:
• Satellite site sales
• Market station area as a single site
• Provide flexibility on site use (inc. deferral of Tunnel St accessway)
Site plan
Transport access and connectivity
Auckland Transport
Bus provision approach
Objective: transport access to station meets current and future needs
Actions taken:
• Consider expected transfer activity
• Review locations of bus stops, pick-up/drop-off
• Develop options for closer bus access
Next steps:
• Investigate future-proofing of corridor(s) for future bus access .
New network map
Transitional plans
Auckland Council & Auckland Transport
Day 1 site status
Working on:
• Placemaking – delivery of temporary public spaces within the site
• Welcoming, vibrant and functional environment
Solution will be short/medium-term to support:
• User safety and security
• Accessibility and connectivity
• A quality sense of place
Consideration to open cut-throughs when possible – some constraints
Engagement and delivery timeline
Site plan
Discussion
What types of temporary open spaces would you like to see?
How can we strike a balance between delivering temporary spaces while not overcommitting, given the site will be ultimately developed?
What types of activities, events, activations, or passive opportunities would you like to see in the spaces?
