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Māori used the port inlet to go to Tāmaki Makaurau's fertile volcanic soils and abundant fishing locations. -
Further wharves and infrastructure were constructed after European arrival in 1840. Before, it was mostly utilised for the trading in wood (timber trade) , as a fishing outpost, and to store bulk chemicals. -
Building retaining walls that will contain the fill while keeping the sea out will start the reclamation process.
Reclamation of Freeman's bay set the creation of Victoria Park and Fanshawe Street -
The location became known as the "Tank Farm" when it began to be utilised for bulk petrochemical storage in the 1930s. -
As part of the Western reclamation between the 1950 and 1960 the western edge of the modern day of Westhaven Marina has nearly been ready to be put to good use of access for traffic. 1957 - The Waterfront was transformed into a highway. 1959 - Completion of harbour bridge is made, linking the North Shore to the Central city of Auckland and making it easier for transportation. -
During August 2011, New Zealand hosted the Rugby world cup. Because of this, 500m of new public space was introduced in the form of Silo Park, North Wharf, Karanga Plaza and Wynyard crossing bridge. -
Wynyard Quarter's has developed massively over the past decade. It played a huge impact in being a host of the fascinating America's cup race in 2021. This now has made Wynyard quarter feel like a neighbourly and lively area to enjoy and live in. It continues to evolve into the place where people can work, live, visit, relax and play.