High Street Improvements

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About the High Street improvements project

High Street is one of the busiest laneways in our city centre with many popular restaurants, bars and shops. Neighbouring areas have already been upgraded, including: 

  • O’Connell Street 

  • Jean Batten Place 

  • Freyberg Place 

  • Ellen Melville Centre. 

Now, Victoria Street is also undergoing a major transformation. 

In 2019, we ran a pilot project to make High Street more pedestrian friendly and trial other temporary features.  

The temporary wooden boardwalks installed are reaching the end of their life and will need to be removed in the next three to five years. 

We now want to create a long-term plan for High Street. 

What we need your feedback on 

We want to know what the community thinks should be prioritised for High Street. There are no fixed plans yet, and we are open to exploring a range of ideas, from minor changes to full street upgrades. 

When you can have your say

You can have your say from 16 September to 13 October 2024.

How you can have your say

Throughout September and October, we are gathering feedback from the High Street community. Whether you are a resident, business owner, shopper or visitor – we want to hear from you!

You can:

  • complete our online feedback form by 13 October
  • attend an event in the area
  • share a love note to tell us what you love about High Street
  • email highst@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz with your completed feedback form
  • post your completed form to:
    High Street Improvements Project
    City Centre Programmes
    Auckland Council
    Private Bag 92300
    Victoria Street West
    Auckland, 1142.

Write a love note to High Street 

Share what makes High Street special to you! Whether it is your favourite café, a unique shop, or a memorable moment, we want to hear about it.

Leave a note and tell us why you love High Street - your stories and memories will help shape its future.

Initial engagement

During July and August 2024, we worked with local businesses, residents, and the wider community to gather feedback.

The feedback showed:

  • 81 businesses were interviewed or filled out our online survey
  • 44 people completed the public survey via the Have Your Say page
  • 33 residents were interviewed or filled out the online survey
  • 158 people participated in total, with a focus on the local community.

Read what we heard was important to these participants for High Street's future.


About the High Street improvements project

High Street is one of the busiest laneways in our city centre with many popular restaurants, bars and shops. Neighbouring areas have already been upgraded, including: 

  • O’Connell Street 

  • Jean Batten Place 

  • Freyberg Place 

  • Ellen Melville Centre. 

Now, Victoria Street is also undergoing a major transformation. 

In 2019, we ran a pilot project to make High Street more pedestrian friendly and trial other temporary features.  

The temporary wooden boardwalks installed are reaching the end of their life and will need to be removed in the next three to five years. 

We now want to create a long-term plan for High Street. 

What we need your feedback on 

We want to know what the community thinks should be prioritised for High Street. There are no fixed plans yet, and we are open to exploring a range of ideas, from minor changes to full street upgrades. 

When you can have your say

You can have your say from 16 September to 13 October 2024.

How you can have your say

Throughout September and October, we are gathering feedback from the High Street community. Whether you are a resident, business owner, shopper or visitor – we want to hear from you!

You can:

  • complete our online feedback form by 13 October
  • attend an event in the area
  • share a love note to tell us what you love about High Street
  • email highst@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz with your completed feedback form
  • post your completed form to:
    High Street Improvements Project
    City Centre Programmes
    Auckland Council
    Private Bag 92300
    Victoria Street West
    Auckland, 1142.

Write a love note to High Street 

Share what makes High Street special to you! Whether it is your favourite café, a unique shop, or a memorable moment, we want to hear about it.

Leave a note and tell us why you love High Street - your stories and memories will help shape its future.

Initial engagement

During July and August 2024, we worked with local businesses, residents, and the wider community to gather feedback.

The feedback showed:

  • 81 businesses were interviewed or filled out our online survey
  • 44 people completed the public survey via the Have Your Say page
  • 33 residents were interviewed or filled out the online survey
  • 158 people participated in total, with a focus on the local community.

Read what we heard was important to these participants for High Street's future.