Vision

Wellington’s waterfront is a special place that welcomes all people to live, work and play in the beautiful and inspiring spaces and architecture that connect our city to the sea and protect our heritage for future generations.

Mission

To deliver the city’s vision for the waterfront and, in so doing, be recognised as a leading waterfront development organisation, confident of our position, trusted by our stakeholders and playing a leadership role as an integral part of our business.

Values

• Leadership
• Proactivity
• Professionalism
• High ethical standards
• Collaboration

Principles

We embrace the principles outlined in the Waterfront Framework:

• Expression of heritage and history
• Expression of Maori heritage and presence
• “Sense of place” for Wellingtonians 
• Diversity of Experience
• Sense of collective ownership and involvement 
• Experience of space and openness
• Ease of access for all

Strategic Objective

Seven objectives have been set for the waterfront.  The overall design is being developed to achieve these objectives when the redevelopment is completed.  The objectives are:

• The waterfront is locally and internationally recognised for its design.
• The waterfront is readily accessible to all people.
• The waterfront is and is perceived to be, safe at all times.
• The waterfront is seen as an attractive place that draws Wellingtonians and visitors alike.
• The waterfront successfully caters for a wide range of events and activities.
• Significant heritage buildings are protected on the waterfront.
• Activities on the waterfront are integrated with those on the harbour. 

Roles

• Delivering the waterfront experience – optimising Wellingtonians enjoyment of the waterfront now.
• Developing the waterfront experience – building new waterfront features for future generations.

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How we will measure success

By the end of the Project, Wellington’s waterfront will have been transformed into a place of architectural, cultural, entertainment and recreational renown.  The people of Wellington and New Zealand will have a waterfront experience they need, want and deserve.

The Waterfront project is all about building a better city.  It is about showcasing New Zealand’s capital.  It is an opportunity to promote and open up access to our harbour, create an unprecedented number of parks and public places, build new commercial and living accommodation, and in doing all of this, showcase excellence in urban planning and design.  The city’s tourism industry will also be bolstered through the creation of new cultural, recreational and entertainment destinations.

The redeveloped waterfront will contain a network of public parks and open spaces.  Over 12 hectares of new and improved open space (including Waitangi and Frank Kitts Parks, Kumutoto and extensive promenades) will provide both passive and active recreational opportunities.  In addition, over 36,000sqm of cultural and heritage facilities will be provided catering to the needs of tourists and locals alike.  Mixed-use, sustainable communities will be developed, offering more than 39,000sqm of commercial office space, 240 apartments plus 18,000sqm of retail/food and beverage facilities.  Collectively these provide living, working and playing opportunities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wellington’s waterfront belongs to the people and will remain an invaluable public resource.  Through public consultation, the Waterfront Framework was formulated, allowing the opportunity for public and interested stakeholders to have a voice in shaping our city.  We have the plan to move forward.  Wellington Waterfront Limited is committed to ongoing consultation and will provide this opportunity for each development as they are progressed.

We will be measured by our delivery of the principles and objectives clearly outlined in the Framework and we will provide:

• A diversity of activities including maritime, commercial, entertainment, open space, recreation and culture and heritage.
• Improved access along the waterfront and between the city and the harbour.
• An evolving waterfront experience that is mindful of its historic past and its future.
• Urban design worthy of the waterfront setting.
• A consultative process that encourages stakeholder participation.

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