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Auckland Mayor calls for pause on Victoria Street linear park project

NZ HeraldStuffWednesday 26 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Auckland Council, Wayne Brown, SkyCity Entertainment Group

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Mayor Wayne Brown has requested a halt to further work on the Victoria Street linear park in the Auckland CBD. He cited concerns regarding high costs and disruption to commuters and motorists. While the project is half complete, stage two has been deferred due to funding shortages.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 26 Feb 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown calls for pause on $60m Victoria St linear park project (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Wayne Brown puts brakes on ‘complete waste of money’ CBD park (opens in new tab)