Auckland Domain Committee

18 August 2025

Landowner approval and variation to the community lease for Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated at 1 Tennis Lane, Grafton

File No.: CP2025/15735

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To approve a variation to the community lease to Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated at 1 Tennis Lane, Grafton, Auckland to allow for other recreational activities and events on centre court.

2. To grant landowner approval for upgrades to the tennis centre and erect a canopy over the centre court within the existing lease area.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

3. Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated (Tennis Auckland) seeks landowner approval to undertake an upgrade project which includes installation of the membrane roof, associated works such as landscaping, LED lights and the installation of visually permeable fencing as part of the project.

4. Once completed Tennis Auckland are looking to host other recreational activities and events within the centre court. Under the current lease tennis is the only permitted activity within the centre court. To enable these activities the lease will need to be varied.

5. In 2015 Tennis Auckland received resource consent and landowner approval for the redevelopment of the centre court at 1 Tennis Lane including the installation of a retractable roof at their facility. The consent allowed for new stands, a roof and ancillary facilities, such as toilets.

6. In 2018 the applicant received a variation to the approved consent and in 2019 landowner approval. This allowed for the staging of the works, including the removal and replacement of the northwest (Yock) stand fronting Tennis Lane, which has now been completed.

7. Due to cost pressures, Tennis Auckland has revised the proposal and are now proposing to install a fabric membrane roof to be built as the next stage, with the balance of the new stands to follow as funding allows. The Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee provided support to the applicant to vary their resource consent.

8. In June 2025, the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee supported an application from Tennis Auckland to remove the Robinson (South) Stand. This allows the ASB Classic to meet the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tour standards around centre-court length and venue capacity. The works to remove the stand started in July 2025. Temporary stands will be installed for the 2026 ASB Classic.

9. On completion of the upgrade project, Tennis Auckland will be able to continue hosting international tournaments as well as providing an alternative venue for other recreational activities and events year-round.

10. Staff publicly notified the proposed change of use for centre court. Staff only received one submission, and this was in support of the proposal.

11. Staff have engaged with various council specialists, all of whom support the project.

12. This report recommends that the community lease be varied to allow for other recreational activities and events to be held on centre court and that landowner approval be granted to complete the installation of the roof canopy and associated works.

13. If the Auckland Domain Committee decides to grant the landowner approval and lease variation, staff will work with the lessee to finalise the documentation.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee:

a) whakaae / approve landowner approval for the installation of the membrane roof and associated works.

b) whakaae / approve a variation to the lease for Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated at 1 Tennis Lane, Grafton, Auckland dated 2011 and variation dated 21 May 2017 to extend the primary use within the Primary Area (centre court) to include other recreational activities and events.

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the game of tennis will remain the main purpose of the lessee and centre court.

d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that public notification for Auckland Council’s intention to vary the lease to Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated at 1 Tennis Lane Grafton Auckland has been undertaken.

e) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that no objections to the notified proposal of the lease variation to Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated at 1 Tennis Lane, Grafton, Auckland were received.

Horopaki

Context

14. The Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee are the allocated authority relating to local recreation, sport and community facilities, including community leasing matters at the Auckland Domain.

Background

15. In 2015 Tennis Auckland received resource consent and landowner approval for the redevelopment of the Centre Court at 1 Tennis Lane including the installation of a retractable roof at their facility. The consent allowed for new stands, a roof and ancillary facilities, such as toilets.

16. In 2018 Tennis Auckland received a variation to the approved consent and in 2019 landowner approval. This allowed for the staging of the works, including the removal and replacement of the northwest stand fronting Tennis Lane, which has now been completed.

17. Due to cost pressures, Tennis Auckland has revised the proposal, to install the proposed structure. A fabric membrane ‘roof’ will be built as the next stage, with the balance of the new stands to follow as funding allows.

18. On 26 August 2024 the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee resolved to:

whakāu / confirm approval as landowner and as a potentially affected party to a resource consent application by way of a S127 variation (or similar) which will be made to Auckland Council by Tennis Auckland for a revised roof and structure design for the Auckland Tennis Centre at 1 Tennis Lane, as outlined in the report. Any minor variations to the presentation will fall within the scope of this approval (ADCCC/2024/23).

19. Tennis Auckland has since received consent for the variation of the resource consent allowing for the installation of a fabric roof.

20. In June 2025 the applicant received landowner approval for the removal of the Robinson (South) Stand. The removal of the stand was required as the ASB Classic, which is held in the centre court of the Manuka Doctor Arena at 1 Tennis Lane, Grafton, was in violation of two Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) standards for worldwide top-tier tennis tournaments, around centre-court length and venue capacity. The removal of the stand allows the centre court to be lengthened by four metres and for temporary grandstands, that meet venue capacity requirements, to be installed for the 2026 ASB Classic.

Land, building/s and lease

21. Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated at 1 Tennis Lane, Grafton, Auckland currently have lease for their site within the Auckland Domain that reaches final expiry until 2061.

22. The lease was granted under section 7(2a) of the Auckland Domain 1987.

23. The lease area is divided into a primary area that is currently exclusively for Tennis (shown in red in Figure 1) and a subsidiary area that is under a sublease to Next Generation Gym.

24. Each area has defined permitted uses. Currently the permitted activity under the primary area is for Tennis courts and uses directly incidental to tennis courts.

25. All improvements at the site are owned by Tennis Auckland and their sublessee. Currently, the centre court comprises three stands with limited facilities underneath. The fourth side of centre court is one side of the larger building that makes up the subsidiary area (non-tournament time).

Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated

26. Tennis Auckland Region Incorporated (Tennis Auckland) has been an incorporated society since 1922 and has had a presence at the Auckland Domain for several decades. Their purpose is to promote, develop, and enhance the game of tennis.

27. The current tennis facilities are 63 years old and below expected standards. Recent ASB Classic events have been affected by rain, with play being moved indoors and without the ability for spectators to watch matches. Very high temperatures have also historically been recorded on the centre court affecting spectators.

28. Due to cost pressures, Tennis Auckland has revised the proposal for the previously approved retractable roof, and is seeking the committee’s approval to install a tensile, membrane fabric canopy over the centre court, along with associated works such as landscaping, LED lights and the installation of visually permeable fencing as part of the project.

29. The roof will sit approximately 3m higher than the previously consented roofline. The balance of the new stands will follow in a staged manner as funding allows. The canopy option is a cheaper option that has been utilised in Adelaide and Brisbane.

30. The canopy will allow the skyline to remain visible and the breeze and natural light pass through, while providing rain and sun cover for the court and 95 per cent of seats available for the ASB Classic.

31. The canopy will enable the venue to be used as a small-medium capacity covered multi-sport facility capable of holding other events and thereby increasing the utilisation of the centre. Temporary seating and structures, such as concert stages, can be installed as required, following the removal of the Robinson Stand in July.

32. The works will be undertaken within the existing boundaries of the Tennis Centre and will not require a change to the existing Lease area (as shown in Figure 1). Works will include foundational work for five support pillars.

33. The works will not affect access to the domain as the works will be completed in the applicant’s leased area. The applicant will follow a construction project plan which will have all the required health and safety and traffic management plans and precautions.

34. A small number of trees (approx. 6) will be affected by the proposal with pruning along 25 metres of the leasehold boundary.

35. Installation of new floodlight poles and lights and installation of scaffolding grandstand are proposed to be undertaken in November 2025, in time for the 2026 ASB Classic. Works on the canopy are proposed to be undertaken in 2026 and be completed in time for the 2027 ASB Classic.

36. Following construction of the canopy, Tennis Auckland has produced planting plans for the Yock Plaza (along Tennis Lane) and the ground behind the retaining wall along Lower Domain Drive as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 1: Aerial view of ASB Tennis Arena with the leased area in yellow hatched and centre court area in red

Figure 2: Plan showing the outline of the proposed roof structures and landscaping plan is outlined in blue.

A blueprint of a stadium

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37. The new canopy will allow Tennis Auckland to continue hosting their international tournaments and significantly reduce the risk around the need for rain days which in turn will reduce their tournament insurance by several hundreds of thousands of dollars. The new canopy and replacement stand will also enable Tennis to provide more seating options for the tournament which in turn will increase their revenue.

38. Tennis Auckland are also looking to better utilise the facility by hosting events such as basketball, volleyball, kapa haka and small concerts on centre court. This requires a variation to their lease.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Assessment of the application

39. The proposed plan is a revision of the original plan which called for a retractable roof, contained within a more substantial support structure. The original plan was far more expensive and required a more extensive construction footprint.

40. Public access will not be restricted during construction with the majority of works within the leased area, with some minor and temporary traffic management restrictions during construction.

41. No change or works to the Auckland Domain is expected. Any unexpected damage would be reinstated to the existing condition.

42. Auckland has venues for concerts and performances with capacity of close to 10,000 and over, and much smaller venues catering for audiences of under 1,000. The improved tennis facility will provide a venue option for performances catering for audience sizes of over 1000 but well under 10,000.

43. Currently the wider Auckland region has a shortage of basketball courts, the new canopy will also enable the centre court to be used for basketball tournaments, freeing up other courts for daily and weekly use.

Visual effects

44. A visual effects assessment was undertaken by an urban designer as part of the resource consent process. The assessment said that although the canopy roof is higher in the centre then the previously approved retractable roof, the angle of the canopy screens the height at close quarters (see figure 3). The approved retractable roof had a higher perceived height in close quarters and projected into Tennis Lane more.

Figure 3: South elevation of the arena showing the proposed roof and consented roof (red dash)

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45. The assessment says that the increased height would not be visible from Lower Domain Road as it is screened by the trees in the Auckland Domain.

46. Overall, the assessment concluded that the proposed roof structure is less prominent in views towards it from the surrounding area and the increased height will have very low adverse visual effects.

Figure 3: Excerpt from Jasmax drawing package showing renders of the previously approved design and proposed roof structure to the tennis arena

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Noise considerations

47. The noise assessment undertaken as part of the resource consent process did not raise concerns in relation to noise from the change of materials and no longer being an enclosed structure.

48. Tennis Auckland are unaware of any previous noise complaints from their normal operations.

49. The proposed additional activities (basketball, volleyball, kapa haka, concerts etc), are permitted under the I302 ASB Tennis Arena Precinct of the Auckland Unitary Plan: Operative in Part.

50. The applicant must also comply with I302 ASB Tennis Arena Precinct noise standards in table I302.6.1.1. (shown in Figure 4 below) which limits the amount of events that the applicant can hold.

Figure 4: Screenshot of the permitted noise standards at the Tennis Arena

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Public notification and engagement

51. Whilst Tennis Auckland is contemplated in the Auckland Domain Act 1987, the current lease when originally notified was for the centre court to be used exclusively for tennis. Staff undertook public consultation on the public’s views around extending the use of centre court to include other recreational activities and events.

52. Staff only received one submission which was in support of allowing the centre court to be used for activities other than tennis.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

53. It is anticipated that the continued activation of the facility will result in an increase of greenhouse gas emission. The ability to maximise the use of the new area will however decrease overall energy use, as users will not consume energy at individual facilities. The shared space will provide opportunity and enable people to enjoy positive healthy lifestyles and will increase capability and connections within the wider community.

54. To improve environmental outcomes and mitigate climate change impacts, the council advocates that the lease holder:

· use sustainable waste, energy and water efficiency systems

· use eco labelled products and services

· seek opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from lease-related activities

55. All measures taken are aimed at meeting council’s climate goals, as set out in Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan, which are:

· to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and

· to prepare the region for the adverse impacts of climate change.

56. Climate change has an unlikely potential to impact the lease, as no part of the leased area is located in a flood-sensitive or coastal inundation zone.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

57. The internal council specialists listed below were consulted in relation to the application. All specialists have reviewed the proposed application, and a summary of the feedback is noted in the table below:

Table 1: Summary of specialists’ feedback

Council specialist	Feedback summary
Parks and Places Specialist - Parks and Community Facilities	No objections to the proposal.
Facilities Manager - Parks and Community Facilities	No objections to the proposal.
Urban Forest Specialist - Parks and Community Facilities	Has reviewed an arboricultural assessment commissioned by the applicant and has provided tree protection conditions for inclusion in a landowner approval.
Principal Advisor – Strategic Programmes	Supportive of the application as it supports councils investment objectives around multipurpose hubs.
Community Lease Specialist - Parks and Community Facilities	Supportive of the application.
Senior Project Manager Closed Landfills – Engineering, Assets & Technical Advisory	No objections to proposal. The applicant must follow conditions in the resource consent for works on contaminated land.
Heritage – Plans and Places	No objections to the proposal. Recommends conditions on the landowner approval that match the resource consent, that all earthworks are supervised by a suitably qualified archaeologist.
Senior Maintenance Delivery Sports Parks, Parks and Community Facilities	Supportive of the application.
Area Operations Manager - Parks and Community Facilities	Supportive of the application.
Principal Planner - Parks and Community Facilities	Confirmed that the additional activities are permitted under the Auckland Unitary Plan Precinct I302. Only concern would be that the number of activities do not exceed the permitted Noise Standards.
Sport & Recreation Lead - Community Wellbeing	Supportive of the application.

58. The proposed landowner approval and variation to lease has no identified impact on other parts of the council group. The views of council-controlled organisations were not required for the preparation of this report’s advice.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

59. The proposed project has been discussed with the Auckland Domain Committee over several years and most recently via a resolution to support as the landowner the required resource consent for the works.

60. The removal of the Robinson Stand is consistent with previous decisions made by the Auckland Domain Committee.

· In 2019, the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee approved ‘in principal the redevelopment of the ASB Tennis Arena South and West stands subject to specific conditions and final funding approval of the Environment and Community Committee’ (ADC/2019/4).

· In 2024 the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee resolved to ‘whakāu / confirm approval as landowner and as a potentially affected party to a resource consent application by way of a S127 variation (or similar) which will be made to Auckland Council by Tennis Auckland for a revised roof and structure design for the Auckland Tennis Centre at 1 Tennis Lane, as outlined in the report. Any minor variations to the presentation will fall within the scope of this approval’ (ADCCC/2024/23).

61. The Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee were informed via email in May 2025 that staff were publicly notifying the proposed change in use for centre court. No concerns around the proposed change in use were raised.

62. In June 2025 the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee supported landowner approval for the removal of the Robinson Stand.

63. The proposal aligns with the Auckland Domain Master Plan (2016), in particular ‘Key Principal 5: Improving the Domain as a recreation and event destination’.

64. The proposal aligns with the Auckland Domain Management Plan (1993), in particular Policy 7.0 ’Buildings and Monuments’. The proposal will not add any additional structures within the Domain.

65. Landowner approval and the ability to host other recreational activities and events within the centre court at 1 Tennis Lane, Grafton will provide an alternative venue for all Aucklanders.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

66. Auckland Council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its statutory obligations and relationship commitments to Māori. The council recognises these responsibilities are distinct from the Crown’s Treaty obligations and fall within a local government Tāmaki Makaurau context.

67. These commitments are articulated in the council’s key strategic planning documents the Auckland Plan, the Long-term Plan 2024-2034, the Unitary Plan, individual local board plans and in Whiria Te Muka Tangata, Auckland Council’s Māori Responsiveness Framework.

68. Community leasing aims to increase Māori wellbeing through targeted support for Māori community development projects.

69. Community leases support a wide range of activities and groups. Leases are awarded based on an understanding of local needs, interests and priorities. The activities and services provided by leaseholders create benefits for many local communities, including Māori.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

70. All costs relating to the advertisement of the council’s intention to grant the proposed lease will be borne by the Parks and Community Facilities Department of council.

71. There are no financial changes in varying the lease and granting landowner approval.

72. The project is a capital works item for Tennis Auckland and will not affect council’s capital works budgets. All ongoing maintenance of the asset will be covered by Tennis Auckland.

73. To help with the cost of the capital works, Tennis Auckland may apply for contestable grants from Auckland Council and other funding providers.

74. Tennis Auckland has included relevant information around its proposed works. Staff have assessed their financials and Tennis Auckland has a sufficient amount of cash reserves to continue operating.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

75. Should the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee resolve not to grant landowner approval and a lease variation, the group’s ability to undertake all current and future activities will be negatively impacted.

76. Landowner approval and the ability to host other recreational activities and events within the centre court at 1 Tennis Lance, Grafton will afford Tennis Auckland the opportunity to continue hosting international tennis tournaments and provide an alternative venue for all of Aucklanders for other recreational activities and events.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

77. If the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee resolves to grant the landowner approval and variation of the lease, staff will work with Tennis Auckland to finalise the documentation in accordance with the resolution.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Glenn Riddell - Senior Land Use Advisor

Phillipa Carroll - Principal Community Lease Advisor

Authorisers

Kim O’Neill - Head of Property & Commercial Business

Martin van Jaarsveld - Head of Specialist Operations

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a ⇩	Auckland Museum update report	19

Auckland Domain Committee

18 August 2025

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain – work programme and general update

File No.: CP2025/16118

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide the Auckland Domain Committee with an update on the work programme in Pukekawa / Auckland Domain.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. At its meeting on 19 May 2025, the Auckland Domain Committee (the committee) endorsed the three-year capex work programme for the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain. This programme, together with the community facilities regional capex work programme was approved by the Community Committee on 29 July 2025.

3. The majority of the projects relate to renewal of existing assets. This includes the renewal of two heritage paths and the Titoki Street carpark. Works will also continue on the new path connections funded by the Waitamatā Local Board.

4. There is a mix of project stages with some still in investigation and design while others are progressing to physical works in financial years 2025/2026 or 20626/2027. The report provides an update on each of the projects in the work programme.

5. The report also includes a more detailed discussion on the development of the sustainable gardens, the Valkyrie fountain, an update on planting, a tree assessment, and the upcoming events approved to be held in the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) whiwhi / receive the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain – general and financial update report.

b) tautoko / support the establishment of the additional two sustainable garden areas as outlined in the report.

Horopaki

Context

Update on the financial year 2025/2026 work programme

6. The financial year 2025/2026 work programme was approved by the Community Committee at their meeting on 29 July 2025. It is anticipated the budget allocations for the current financial year (FY2025/2026) projects will be in the order of $5.35M.

7. The following table shows the financial year 2024/2025 work programme and budget allocation.

Project	Description	Budget Source	Financial Year 2024/2025
Pathway connections	Development of four priority pathway connections as approved by the Waitematā Local Board and Auckland Domain Committee. Site 1: Titoki Street Carpark to Football Road Site 2: Football Road End along The Crescent Completed work (FY24): Site 4: Parnell Station to Lovers Lane Currently unfunded: Site 3: Centennial Path to Grafton Mews	AT - fully funded	$394,888
Sports field drainage	Improve the drainage of the sports field FY22/23 – investigation and design FY23/24 to FY24/25 - physical works	ABS: Capex - Development	$288,190
Refurbish Wintergarden pergolas	Refurbish the pergola in the northern Wintergardens FY24/25 - investigation and design FY25/26 - physical works	ABS: Capex - Regional Renewal	$40,000
Refurbish nursery glasshouses	Refurbish heritage glasshouses at Domain nursery FY22/23 to FY23/24 - investigation and design FY24/25 to FY27/28 - physical works	ABS: Capex - Regional Renewal	$185,000
Refurbish water features	Refurbish water features (6) FY23/24 to FY26/27 - investigation and physical works	ABS: Capex - Regional Renewal	$37,723 (+ $239,725 brought forward from FY26)
Centennial and Watson Bequest walkways	Renew the Centennial and Watson Bequest walkways at Auckland Domain FY22/23 to FY24/25 -investigation, design and tender phase FY25/26 - physical works	ABS: Capex - Regional Renewal	$622,500
Fixtures and furniture renewals	Renew fixtures and furniture such as signage, park seating, fences, gates, bollards and rubbish bins FY23/24 to FY26/27 - investigation and physical works	ABS: Capex - Regional Renewal	$30,000
Replace amenity block – the Crescent	Replace the four-pan toilet block at the Kiosk carpark FY23/24 to FY24/25 - investigation and design FY24/25 to FY25/26 - physical works	ABS: Capex - Regional Renewal	$129,000
Forested tracks – storm remediation	Remediate storm damaged tracks FY23/24 - investigation and design FY24/25 - physical works	ABS: Capex Renewal	$452,963
Play space development	Develop a play space FY23/24 and FY24/25 - investigation and design	External funding	TBC
Renew Titoki carpark	Renew and revise layout at Titoki Street carpark. FY23/24 to FY24/25 - investigation and design FY25/26 physical works	ABS: Capex Renewal	$150,000
Wintergardens renew fixtures and equipment	Renew fixtures and furniture such as signage, park seating and rubbish bins FY23/24 to FY26/27 - investigation and physical works	ABS: Capex Renewal	$26,000

8. The following table gives a summary of the progress of the work programme projects.

Project	Progress update
Pathway connections	Site 1: Titoki St carpark to Football Road - The concept design has undergone review by the Design Review Panel (DRP). In alignment with the Better Value Projects (BVP) principles set by the Auckland Mayor, the design has been modified, speed tables have been removed and replaced with zebra crossing markings and pedestrian lighting. A notification email will be sent to Auckland Transport (AT) to inform them of the updated design. Site 2: The Crescent: The detailed design has been completed. The resource consent application process has commenced. Next steps for both Sites 1 and 2 are once the DRP has been notified about the updated design for Site 1, the project team will submit the Traffic Control Committee (TCC) application for approval and proceed with submitting the resource consent application in July 2025. Site 3: still on hold due to no available funding for this pathway.
Sports field drainage	Sand application was completed in June 2025. Practical completion has been achieved, and the project has been officially closed out.
Refurbish Wintergarden pergolas	The detailed design review meeting is completed. The next steps are for the architect to submit the tender documentation by18 July 2025. It is anticipated that physical works will start in mid-Oct. 2025.
Refurbish nursery glasshouses	Renewal of Glasshouse #8 is completed. The investigation and design of Glasshouse #1 & 2 is now underway. The aim is to start physical works on these glasshouses in mid-January 2026.
Refurbish water features	Fairy Fountain – waterproofing works are currently underway, and the contractors are allowing time for the product to properly cure. Once the curing period is complete, electrical installation, including lighting and fountain jets is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. Funding was brought forward to work on this asset due to its poor condition. Duck Pond – improvement works have been completed to enhance water flow at the far end of the pond, helping to prevent water stagnation. A third water fountain and a second Oxyjet aeration unit was installed.
Centennial and Watson Bequest walkways	A pre-construction meeting has been held and physical works commenced on 15 July on both sites. Expecting works to be completed by the end of the year.
Fixtures and furniture renewals	The replacement of signage with condition ratings 4 or 5 is completed. The quote of the repair of the Māori Carved Posts at Pukekaroa Hill, renewal of the fencing along Domain Drive, and renewal of 96 bollards has been received.
Replace amenity block – the Crescent	Minor renewal works were undertaken in FY25 to address immediate deficiencies. As a result, the comprehensive renewal has been deferred to FY29. The asset condition will be re-evaluated and revisited closer to that time.
Forested tracks – storm remediation	Resource consent has been lodged for a new boardwalk and the new section of boxed steps on the Bledisloe Walk. Works have commenced on maintenance of other areas on the eastern side near the railway lines while awaiting the granting of the consent. These works include re-profiling and the installation of aggregate. The drainage infrastructure has been completed. Work will then move across to the tracks on the northern side near Lovers Lane. It is anticipated works will be completed by August.
Play space development	There was a fundraising launch for this project on 12 March 2025 organised by Auckland Foundation and Jeremy Smith and was held at the Wintergarden Café. To date this has successfully raised the initial funding of $150,000 to progress stage 1, covering the developed design, mana whenua engagement and consenting.
Titoki carpark – redesign carpark layout	Concept design completed. A beam deflecting test is completed. Geotechnical testing to be conducted to obtain parameters required for detailed design. Resource consent application has been lodged to carry out the geotechnical investigation and the resource consent planner is responding to S92 queries. A geo-tech investigation needs to be completed to understand the earthwork volume to be dug up in some sections of the carpark. Following the resource consent approval, the geotechnical investigation will be carried out.
Wintergardens renew fixtures and equipment	A taller entrance gate and four benches have been installed. The next steps are for Salmond Reed Architects to submit the draft interpretation panel plan for review. Also awaiting confirmation on a visitor counter being installed.

Sustainable gardens

9. Planning has been underway to apply nature-based solutions to a number of smaller sites in the Domain to demonstrate sustainable horticulture or regenerative gardens. Five sites have been chosen to trial a mixture of restorative gardening (sponge) and low mow to reduce stress on trees.

10. Soil testing has been undertaken to determine the current state of this and to provide a base line. All green waste from the Domain, other than pest plant waste, will be diverted to the restorative gardening areas. Clean organic matter is used to mulch areas in preparation for planting. The mulch restores soil nutrients, sequesters carbon, retains moisture and decreases the energy required to maintain our green spaces.

11. The aim of the low mow sites is to create a meadow like ecosystem. This will reduce soil compaction, improve soil water retention and tree trunk damage during mowing to support the health and long-term survival of the mature trees. These sites will be mowed only once or twice annually.

12. The three sites previously approved by the Auckland Domain Committee include:

· by the duck pond – with the aim to transition the pond edge to native riparian planting to improve the water quality when entering the pond, by slowing flow of water from surrounding areas, providing shade, and to improve soil for existing mature trees. A trial sponge garden has also been added adjacent to the path to remediate water run off on to the path which was problematic in winter months. This has been successful, and more planting will be undertaken to improve this further.

· on Pukekaroa Hill - Two groves of oak trees will be sectioned off for the low mow trial. These areas will be roped off with a mowing strip between them to ensure there is a desire line for people to walk through, and information signage will be installed.

· under Carlton Gore oaks – this grove has been identified as being under stress. This area will be roped off with trees mulched and a low mow area established.

13. Two further sites have been identified being:

· off Garden Road - developing a new restorative garden bed to demonstrate sustainable horticultural practises. This was chosen to complete the grove of trees in the Garden Road formalised garden area and due to its proximity to the nursery providing easier educational opportunities.

· above Grandstand Road North implementing a low mow trial amongst the trees on the steep bank below the Domain Drive entrance to the park. It is considered suitable as it is a less likely area for people to sit. Desire lines will be maintained with mowing strips and the perimeter will be mown to ensure a kept look. Signage will be installed.

Site off Garden Road Site above Grandstand Road North

14. Signs are currently in production which will be installed before the works commence to explain the gardening practices to the public.

Update on planting day and tree assessment

Kari Street Nursery Planting (‘Bill and Ben’s Paddock’)

15. The planting initiative at Kari Street Meadow, known informally as “Bill and Ben’s Paddock”, was established in late 2018 through a collaborative partnership between Auckland Council and the Auckland Consular Corps, led by the Visegrad Four group of countries.

16. Formalised in 2019 with support from Mayor Phil Goff, the initiative set out a ten-year planting programme aimed at enhancing biodiversity, commemorating cultural and diplomatic ties, and improving public amenity within the Domain.

17. Now in its sixth year, the programme continues to deliver long-term environmental and social benefits. The design features native specimen trees selected to support ecological connectivity, attract native birds and pollinators, and create sheltered glades for passive recreation.

18. The project reflects a multi-layered approach to urban forestry and habitat restoration, with strong community involvement through annual Arbor Day planting events. The next planting day is scheduled for Saturday, 13 September 2025, and will again bring together council staff, consular representatives, and local volunteers in support of this shared vision.

Urban Forest Assessment

19. A recent survey of all standalone trees within Auckland Domain (excluding bush areas) has provided valuable insights into the composition and contribution of the Domain’s urban forest. The survey identified over 140 different tree species, reflecting a rich mix of native and exotic plantings.

20. Notable species include Metrosideros excelsa (pōhutukawa), Agathis australis (kauri), and a significant number of Quercus robur (English oak), with over 300 specimens recorded. This diversity is the result of decades of intentional planting and stewardship, contributing to the Domain’s heritage, character, and ecological value.

21. The ecosystem services provided by these trees are considerable. Collectively, they store an estimated 9 million kilograms of CO₂, sequester approximately 134,000 kilograms annually, and intercept over 7,600 litres of stormwater. In addition, they remove more than 600 kilograms of air pollutants each year.

Events

22. There are a number of major events booked to take place in the Domain over the next six months, that have been previously presented and gained approvals from the Committee. being:

· Shine for a Cure – 20 September 2025

Shine for a Cure is a fundraising event for Leukemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. It ran as a virtual event in 2023 and as an in-person event for the first time in 2024 in both Auckland and Christchurch. All funds raised go towards Cancer Research. Shine for a Cure is a 5km walk that is free to enter. Participants who fundraise $100 or more to support cancer research will receive a battery-operated, reusable lantern to take on the walk. There are 3 different lanterns each representing a special meaning. Gold to remember someone who has passed, teal for personal cancer journey, and white to support those going through cancer.

· Live Nation Show + Spring City – 25 October / 31 October & 1 November 2025

After a three-year hiatus, Spring City is making its highly anticipated comeback to Auckland in 2025. This two-day festival will deliver worldclass live music from international headliners, with each day curated for distinct musical tastes and reaching a vast demographic of 18-65 years. Supported by Live Nation, Endeavour Live are also proposing an additional single day show prior to Spring City, utilising the same infrastructure for both events. During the break between shows, only large infrastructure will remain onsite. Therefore, the event can re-open any unused fields for sporting allocations, to minimise disruption to public use.

· Headline Electronic show (Trademark Live) – 22 November 2025

After a successful delivery of the New Zealand Fisher tour through Hagley Park, Christchurch and Victoria Park, Auckland, Trademark Live presents a large-scale international headline electronic DJ act in the Domain with the event being restricted to 18+year olds.

· Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park – 13 December 2025

This iconic Christmas variety show is a free family event with musical entertainment, dance performances and fireworks.

· ASB Classic – 5 - 17 January 2026

The ASB Classic is Auckland’s premier professional outdoor hard-court tennis tournament, being the prestigious warm-up event ahead of the Australian Open. The two-week event features both a WTA 250 women’s tournament and an ATP 205 men’s tournament and includes day, twilight and night match sessions.

· Golden Lights – 10 January 2026

Golden Lights is now in its 5th year, but first year at the Domain. The one-day, R18 festival will offer a combination of electrifying live music from top international artists with a diverse selection of food and beverages, immersive activations, and exclusive VIP offerings to keep attendees entertained.

· Audiology Show – 30 January 2026

This will be a large-scale 18+ electronic music event.

· Mānuka Pharm Synthony Festival - 21 March 2026

Synthony Festival is a one-day music and arts festival showcasing national and international acts, culminating in a performance by Synthony, a New Zealand originated orchestral event that forms a unique collaboration between DJs, orchestras and feature vocalists and musicians performing the biggest dance tracks of the last 30+ years, complete with an immersive light, laser, and visual spectacle. Expecting 35,000 attendees and 1000 Staff.

Valkyrie Fountain

23. This historic fountain has been restored after vandalism in 2022.

24. The works that have been completed include;

· New fountain balance tank and pump installed

· Plumbing connected

· Sculpture reinstalled in its original position

· Pool resurfaced to a high standard

· Surrounding pool stonework repaired and re-pointed

· Bronze plaque mounted, glass mosaic tiles secured, and gaps between sculptural elements infilled, all bronze waxed

· Plinth resurfaced

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Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

25. This is an update report and/or follows on from comprehensive reporting where analysis and advice has previously been provided to guide decisions.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

26. Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan provides a roadmap to a zero-emissions, resilient and healthier region that is better connected to our environment and able to thrive in the face of ongoing change and disruption.

27. The delivery of activities in the proposed work programme will contribute to the objectives of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan. Key considerations include:

· Maximum upcycling and recycling of old material

· Installation of energy efficiency measures

· Building design to ensure the maximum lifetime and efficiency of the building is obtained.

· Lifecycle impacts of construction materials (embodied emissions)

· Resilience of design, taking into account the impacts of weather events.

28. The development of the new sustainable garden areas using nature-based solutions is a particular example of a new approach to contribute to the objectives of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

29. This report reflects the delivery of the approved work programme and is in line with council group activities.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

30. There are no impacts on local boards arising specifically from this report.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

31. The Parks and Community Facilities work programme ensures that all facilities and open space assets continue to be well-maintained assets that benefit the local community, including Māori. When developing and delivering work programmes consideration is given to how the activities can contribute to Māori well-being, values, culture and traditions.

32. Karanga Atu! Karanga Mai! relationship approach responds to Māori aspirations and delivers on council’s statutory obligations and relationship commitments to Māori.

33. Where aspects of the proposed work programme are anticipated to have a significant impact on activity of importance to Māori then appropriate engagement will be undertaken.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

34. This is an information report and while most of the activities have funding associated with them the report relates to implementation of most activities within budget.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

35. There are no substantive risks identified at this point in time.

36. Projects discussed in this report are subject to operational health and safety plans. This includes a process for incident and near-miss reporting, and these will be reported to the committee where they have occurred.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

37. Ongoing operational and work programme delivery.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Martin van Jaarsveld - Head of Specialist Operations
Authoriser	Martin van Jaarsveld - Head of Specialist Operations

Auckland Domain Committee

18 August 2025

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain – highlights and achievements 2022 - 2025

File No.: CP2025/16122

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide the Auckland Domain Committee with an update on what has been achieved in Pukekawa / Auckland Domain throughout this last term.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The last three years have seen continued investment into new and existing infrastructure in the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain (the domain).

3. With a focus on best value, innovation, sustainability and partnerships, the oldest park in Auckland will continue to offer our community with a range of recreational experiences, while celebrating its rich and extensive history of Māori and European use.

4. There have also been challenges, including the impact of the early 2023 weather events with the Auckland flooding and Cyclone Gabriel.

5. A number of key projects and improvements have been delivered or progressed over the three-year term of Auckland Council (council).

6. The most significant capital project has been the completion of the upgrade to the Wintergardens, celebrated by an event in March 2023. In late 2023, the NZ Garden Trust awarded the Winter Gardens a 5-star rating, which makes it a ‘Garden of National Significance’.

7. In addition, accessibility improvements are being delivered, including the completion of the new path connecting the Parnell Train Station and Lovers Lane. Progress is being made on two further paths along The Crescent and connecting the Titoki Street carpark to the sports fields, and renewals to two heritage paths.

8. Other successes have included refurbishing the band rotunda, improving the drainage on the sports fields, and progressing a fund-raising initiative to deliver a new play space. Renewal works have been undertaken on the water features, a major wastewater pipe network, the grandstand and lighting throughout the domain. Trees have been replaced, along with some garden beds.

9. The domain was also home to a wide range of events including Synthony in the Park, Lexus Urban Polo and Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park.

10. These, and other highlights and achievements are discussed in more detail in this report.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) whiwi / receive the highlights and achievements report for Pukekawa / Auckland Domain.

Horopaki

Context

Highlights and achievements of this council term

Recovery from flooding

11. In early 2023, the heavy rainfall on 27 January caused major flooding in the Domain and this was closely followed by a further rain event on 31 January and then Cyclone Gabrielle. The flooding made the lower sports fields into a lake, the duck pond overflowed into the surrounding area, parts of the track network were badly damaged, and lessee areas were impacted.

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12. The domain, like many other local parks, played a critical role in retaining flood waters, lessening the impact on the surrounding properties. The sports fields with their volcanic soil drained relatively quickly, though some slicing was required to aid water to soak more easily into the subsoil. The fields did recover in time to host the Urban Polo event six weeks later.

13. An educational campaign and story in Our Auckland cautioned the public about the risks of contaminants, such as sewerage and hazardous materials in the flood waters.

Wintergardens upgrade

14. The completion of the Wintergardens refurbishment was momentous after three years of work on the full facility renewal and seismic strengthening. Both buildings had steel ties installed, new laminated glass and stronger aluminum glazing bars on the roofs. In addition, improvements included timber repairs, larger gutters and additional rainwater pipes to cope with heavier rain events, and a return to the original design of clear glass on the roofs.

15. The opening of the tropical house and completion of the contract works was celebrated by an event in March 2023. A range of further works outside the contract were then undertaken in relation to the Fernery, ventilation and security and these are now complete.

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Wintergardens opening – 15 March 2023

16. In December 2023 the NZ Garden Trust awarded the Winter Gardens a 5-star rating, which makes it a ‘Garden of National Significance’. This is a significant achievement following the relatively short timeframe since the reopening of the structures.

17. In April 2025, 118 delegates, who were attending the New Zealand Garden Trust conference, visited the domain. The domain site manager met them and provided an introduction, and several other domain staff accompanied them during their visit. The delegates included many of the country’s most respected horticulturists and their feedback was constructive and positive.

New path connections and path and track upgrades

18. The connection from the Parnell Train Station to the Lower Domain Drive - Lovers Lane intersection was completed in June 2023. This was funded by the Waitematā Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund. This is a significant improvement in access to the Domain.

19. Further progress has been made on two additional paths funded by the Waitematā Local Board, being:

· a 1.8m wide path, covering 170m along the Crescent connecting the path from the museum to the Wintergardens, duck ponds and toilets, and

· a 1.8m wide path, covering 350m from the Titoki St carpark to Football Road to provide easier access between the carpark and the sports fields.

20. It is anticipated that these works would be completed by the end of financial year 2025/2026.

21. Upgrades of the Centennial Path and Watsons Bequest Pathway are also in progress. These are both heritage pathways and have required approval from Heritage New Zealand. The Centennial Path required some slight modification to accommodate two Pohutukawa trees. For the Watsons Bequest path this was altered to accommodate tree roots. Physical works started on 15 July 2025 and are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

Band Rotunda refurbishment

22. The grand 111-year-old feature of the Domain has been restored making the rotunda historically accurate to the Edwardian architectural style. It provides a wonderful setting for many gatherings, ceremonies and events like Music in Parks.

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Before and after

23.

The refurbishment saw this project win a Resene Total Colour - Landscape Colour Maestro Award.

24. An interpretive sign in Maori and English was installed. The sign captures the history of the band rotunda and summarises the renovation works undertaken.

Forested tracks upgrade

25. The early 2023 weather events caused considerable damage to the forested tracks, and most were closed due to safety concerns. The tracks then sustained further damage over the very wet winter. These tracks include Lovers Walk, Nikau Walk, The Glade Path and sections of Domain Walk including the Bledisloe Walk. The remediation of the tracks was delayed by ongoing wet weather conditions and lack of contractor availability.

26. Following the assessment of damage, it was determined that remedial works should include better drainage so the tracks will be more durable during future weather events. The project is funded by the Storm Remediation Budget. Works commenced in May 2025 and are expected to be completed later this year.

27. Sections of the Domain Walk and Bledisloe Walk are being worked on as a priority given the higher use of these tracks, and they did not sustain as much damage as the tracks within the western facing area of the Domain.

Sports field drainage improvements

28. Following the early 2023 weather events there was some damage to the lower fields from silt that resulted in dead plant matter also affecting the drainage. This was scrapped off and replaced with topsoil and re-seeded.

29. An overall project to improve the drainage of the fields has been undertaken over the past eighteen months. The intent was to improve drainage without irrigation and with minimal disruption to the normal use of the fields. The project involved creating a sandy loam surface layer to maintain infiltration and reduce the severity of surface sealing.

30. This included applications of sand and use of a machine called a Vertidrain, which perforates the soil at various depths, creating vertical channels. These channels significantly improve soil drainage, allowing water to infiltrate more efficiently, thus preventing surface accumulation that could harm the quality of the turf and sports activities.

Nature playground

31. The original concept for the nature play space was approved by the Committee in May 2018. The design is based on the heritage and ecology of the Domain’s landscape and has been inspired by the site’s rich natural and cultural landscape.

32. This playground project is now progressing with the committee approving a partnership in 2023 for public funding to deliver this. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with the community representative initiating the fundraising proposal, Jeremy Smith, and the Auckland Foundation. A fundraising page has been set up on the Auckland Foundation website Nature Playground at Pukekawa which had a fundraising launch on 12 March 2025.

33. To date this has successfully raised the initial funding of $150,000 to progress stage 1, being the developed design, mana whenua engagement and consenting. The Auckland Foundation will provide stage 2 funding for the playground construction, pending the collection of a further $2 million from donors.

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Water feature refurbishment

34. This is an extensive project covering six water features across the Domain. Some works have been completed while others are still in progress:

· The Fairy Fountain - renewal

· The Wintergardens courtyard pond - upgrade of the water jets

· The Cenotaph - renewing the auto backwash and pumps, and an additional ventilation system

· Mirror Pond - installation of a UV system and replacement of the circulation and sump pumps

· Duck pond installing an aerator for water oxygenation and improvements made to water flow.

· Valkyrie statue and water feature – after vandalism during 2022, this historic fountain and statue has been replaced and the water feature restored

Operations, maintenance and renewals

35. In addition to managing plant health and ensuring the domain is a place for outdoor exercise, a range of renewals and operational projects have taken place including the following:

· Replacement of a large wastewater pipe network traversing part of the domain that connects Auckland War Memorial Museum, Winter Gardens and the sports field changing rooms to the mains wastewater network.

· A range of renewal works were undertaken on the Grandstand including remedial works on the roof, timber, plumbing and painting of the building.

· The renewal of lighting around the domain has also brought a new look to the duck ponds, grandstand and a range of paths, trees and sculptures.

· Refurbishment of the nursery administration building and potting shed.

· Introduction of a one-way system in the Titoki Street carpark that has improved the safety and flow of the carpark. And progress is being made on the renewal of the carpark.

· Renewal of garden beside the Auckland Museum’s Te Ara Oranga / southern pathway to Titoki Street and the rose garden near the Kiosk, in collaboration with the Botanic Gardens.

· Replacement of the large trees that fell during the 2023 storm events.

· Commencing work on refurbishing the nursery glasshouses with initial work on glasshouse #8.

· Planning for the development of sustainable gardens in five sites in the Domain.

Events

36. While the Pukekawa / Auckland Domain was affected by the 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods, there were minimal impacts to events within the domain, and we have managed to support a range of events including:

· ANZAC Services – April every year

· Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park – December 2022, 2023, 2024 (this is the period that the event moved to the upper sports fields where it still taking place)

· Corporate Challenge – November 2022, 2023, 2024

· Pink Ribbon Walk – October 2022, 2023, 2024

· Sri Chinmoy Run / Walk Series – 2023, 2024, 2025

· Lexus Urban Polo – March 2023, 2024, 2025

· Gardens Music Festival – March 2025 (cancelled in 2023 due to flooding)

· Spring City – November 2022 (cancelled in 2023, returning in 2025)

· Synthony in the Park – April 2023, February 2024, March 2025.

Volunteers

37. Around 20 regular volunteers have continued to monitor the pest animal traplines within the domain. This programme is a highly engaging and sustainable way to allow volunteers to contribute to the biodiversity outcomes of the site and has three outcomes:

· reduce animal pests

· foster in volunteers a sense of stewardship towards their local park

· enable people to help protect local park habitat for urban wildlife.

38. Data on the number of catches since trapping began in 2007 shows a reduction in numbers, but constant reinvasion will be ongoing. Conservation Volunteers New Zealand have begun adding new trap lines around the domain area perimeter, working with the Auckland University Tramping Club and the Domain Bowling Club. This will help with pest reinvasion from the fringes of the park.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

39. This is an update report and/or follows on from comprehensive reporting where analysis and advice has previously been provided to guide decisions.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

40. Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan provides a roadmap to a zero-emissions, resilient and healthier region that is better connected to our environment and able to thrive in the face of ongoing change and disruption.

41. The delivery of activities discussed in this report have contributed to the objectives of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan as follows;

· upcycling and recycling of old material

· installation of energy efficiency measures

· building design to ensure the maximum lifetime and efficiency of buildings is obtained

· lifecycle impacts of construction materials (embodied emissions)

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

42. This report largely reflects what has been achieved over the current term of council. This reflects ’business as usual’ activities and is considered to be in line with council group activities.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

43. There are no impacts on local boards arising specifically from this report.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

44. The achievements over the last three years have provided benefit to the local community, including Māori. When developing and delivering work programmes consideration is given to how the activities can contribute to Māori well-being, values, culture and traditions.

45. Karanga Atu! Karanga Mai! relationship approach responds to Māori aspirations and delivers on council’s statutory obligations and relationship commitments to Māori.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

46. This is an information report and all the activities have funding associated with them.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

47. There are no risks associated with this report.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Martin van Jaarsveld - Head of Specialist Operations
Authoriser	Martin van Jaarsveld - Head of Specialist Operations

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Auckland Domain Committee Forward Work Proramme - 18 August 2025	47
b ⇩	Landowner approval for the demolition of the Robinson (South) Stand, at the Stanley Street Tennis Arena at 1 Tennis Lane	51
c ⇩	Landowner approval for the demolition of a concrete embankment and replacement with a timber retaining wall and deck, Auckland Bowling Club	57

Auckland Domain Committee

18 August 2025

Kōmiti o te Papa Rēhia o Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Committee
Forward Work Programme 2024

This committee deals with Kōmiti o te Papa Rēhia o Pukekawa /

Auckland Domain Committee with policy and landowner decision-making that relates to the Auckland Domain The full terms of reference can be found here: Auckland Council Governing Body Terms of Reference

Area of work and Lead Department	Pūnga / Reason for work	Committee role (whakatau / decision and/or tika / direction)	Expected timeframes Highlight the month(s) this is expected to come to committee in 2024
Area of work and Lead Department	Pūnga / Reason for work		Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
General Update	To inform the committee on progress of delivery of the capital work programme and update on general operational matters of interest. This includes:	Progress report for the committee’s information and update. General update reports on this financial year’s work programme have been given at the following meetings: Auckland Domain - General and Financial Update - 15 August 2022 Link to decision Pukekawa Auckland Domain – Work Programme Update - 13 March 2023 Link to decision Auckland Domain - Work Programme and General Update - 29 May 2023 Link to decision Pukekawa Auckland Domain - General Update - 20 May 2024 Link to decision Auckland Domain - General Update – 26 August 2024 Link to decision Auckland Domain - General Update – 18 November 2024 Link to decision Pukekawa / Auckland Domain – work programme update – 24 February 2024 Link to decision
Events	All events within committee delegation (also updates if available with decision reports – otherwise updates to go in general update)	To consider landowner approvals for events within the Domain, and to receive updates on previous events. Auckland Domain Event Approval for Urban Polo 2023 - 15 August 2022 Link to decision Auckland Domain Event Update - 13 March 2023 Link to decision Synthony Event - 2024 (date to be confirmed) - 29 May 2023 Link to decision Event Permit Process - Response to Resolution ADCCC/2023/2 at Auckland Domain Committee meeting held Monday 13 March 2023 - 4 September 2023 Link to decision Auckland Domain Committee Event Approvals Report August 2023 - 4 September 2023 Link to decision Auckland Domain Event Approvals - 20 May 2024 Link to decision Synthony in the Domain 2025, 29 March 2025 – 26 August 2024 Link to decision Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix, 15 February 2025 – 26 August 2024 Link to decision Auckland Domain Event Approvals – 26 August 2024 Link to decision Synthony 2026: 21 March 2026 – 19 May 2025 Link to decision Auckland Domain Event Proposal – 19 May 2025 Link to decision
Accessibility Improvement programme (AIP)	Communication on AIP programme / parking removals, road closure, path connections Report back on trials	· To consider the outcomes of the trial gates to address commuter parking. · To consider long-term options for addressing commuter parking. · To consider access improvements identified in the accessibility audit. · Consider the provision of additional pathways.
Landowner approval / Lease approval	The committee has delegation to approve applications for landowner consent by third parties, as well as the extension of current leases.	To consider landowner and lease applications under delegation. Landowner Approval - planting of new trees Pukekawa Auckland Domain - 26 February 2024 Link to decision Proposed variation to the existing lease to Auckland Bowling Club Incorporated to allow for one additional seven-year renewal term at 100 Stanley Street, Auckland Domain - 20 May 2024 Link to decision Proposed promotion of a local bill to amend Auckland Domain Act 1987 Link to decision	As and when required.
Carlton Gore Road/Football Road Intersection	Options are considered by AT to improve the road access at the Carlton Gore intersection.	Consider support for the options presented by AT
Annual Plan work programme	Identify priority projects for inclusion in the three-year work programme	To endorse the work programme for the 2024/25 financial year to 2026/26 financial years Pukekawa / Auckland Domain Parks & Community Facilities Work Programme 2023-2026 - 29 May 2023 Link to decision Pukekawa/Auckland Domain – Work Programme Update - 4 September 2023 Link to decision Auckland Domain work programme update - 26 February 2024 Link to decision Pukekawa Auckland Domain - Parks and Community Facilities Work Programme - 20 May 2024 Link to decision Parks and Community Facilities - Pukekawa, Auckland Domain Work Programme 2026-2028 Link to decision
Playground partnership	Explore partnership opportunities for the nature playground funding. Report back to the committee on progress as part of the general update report	The Pukekawa Auckland Domain Committee approved the following resolutions at the 29 May 2023 meeting. Resolution number ADCCC/2023/7 That the Auckland Domain Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Jeremy Smith in relation to the Auckland Domain Playground project and whakamihi / thank Jeremy Smith for attending the meeting. b) tono / request staff to explore partnership opportunities, including donations, for delivering the playground and report back at the next Auckland Domain Committee meeting. Jeremy Smith - Auckland Domain Playground project - 29 May 2023 Link to decision Auckland Domain Playground - 4 September 2023 Link to decision

Chairperson	Cr Desley Simpson, JP
Deputy Chairperson	Sarah Trotman, (ONZM)
Members	Houkura Member Ngarimu Blair	Member Genevieve Sage
	Member Alexandra Bonham	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM
	Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO

Resolution Number	Item	Status
ADCCC/2025/10	Synthony 2026 - 21 March 2026	Consultation with key stakeholders is underway.
ADCCC/2025/11	Auckland Domain Event Proposal – May 2025	Consultation with key stakeholders is underway. The Events team is working with the sports bookings team to ensure that the impact on sport is minimized.
ADCCC/2025/12	Parks and Community Facilities - Pukekawa, Auckland Domain Work Programme 2026-2028	The work programme was approved by the Community Committee. Delivery of the programme is underway.
ADCCC/2025/13	Proposed promotion of a local bill to amend Auckland Domain Act 1987	Consultation has been completed. One submission was received. The report will go to the Waitemata local board on 19 August 2025.

Date	Subject
09/06/2025	Landowner approval for the demolition of the Robinson (South) Stand, at the Stanley Street Tennis Arena at 1 Tennis Lane
24/06/2025	Landowner approval for the demolition of a concrete embankment and replacement with a timber retaining wall and deck, at Auckland Domain, 100 Stanley Street, Grafton

Author	James Liddell, Executive Officer Auckland Museum
Authoriser	Martin van Jaarsveld - Head of Specialist Operations

Author	Phoebe Chiquet-Kaan - Governance Advisor
Authoriser	Martin van Jaarsveld - Head of Specialist Operations