Auckland Central Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP)

After consulting with the public about this SAP, we have put it on hold while we consider the feedback.  We need to do more work to make sure the plan properly responds to the challenges of coastal processes, climate change, erosion and flooding in the city centre.

About the Auckland Central SAP 

This SAP covers the coastline in the Waitematā Local Board area. This coastline includes reclaimed land Land created by filling in areas of water, such as part of a harbour, estuary or wetland, to make solid ground. made from materials like mudcrete Mudcrete is a mix of harbour mud, cement and sometimes sand or gravel. .

The SAP area covered includes, but is not limited to: 

• Westhaven 
• St Marys Bay
• Wynard Quarter 
• Victoria Park
• Viaduct Harbour
• Central Waterfront (Waitematā Station and Downtown area)
• Port of Auckland Mechanics Bay.

Map of areas covered by the draft Auckland Central SAP 

Stages of the Auckland Central SAP 

• October 2025 - development of the plan paused. 
• December 2024 to September 2025 – feedback reviewed.
• 29 October to 18 December 2024 – draft plan open for public consultation (community feedback).
• June 2024 and ongoing - local iwi engagement.
• June 2024 and ongoing – key stakeholders and programme partners engagement.   

Get a copy of the consultation documents 

Community feedback for the Auckland Central SAP 

View the Social PinPoint responses for the Auckland Central SAP.