Quay Street, Auckland

Quay Street is the northernmost street in the Auckland CBD. The Auckland Ferry Terminal, which has ferries running to Devonport, Waiheke Island, and other places in Waitematā Harbour; the Hilton Auckland hotel; and Ports of Auckland are on the north side of the street. The Britomart Transport Centre, Queen Elizabeth Square and Grand Mercure Auckland hotel are on the south side.

Quay Street

Length	1.8 km (1.1 mi)
Location	Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Postal code	1010
West end	Hobson Street, Viaduct Harbour
East end	Tamaki Drive, The Strand

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2006	1,104	—
2013	2,256	+10.75%
2018	2,274	+0.16%
Source: [1]

Quay Street looking east, 2011

The statistical area of Quay Street-Customs Street had a population of 2,274 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (0.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 1,170 people (106.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,107 households. There were 1,206 males and 1,065 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.13 males per female. The median age was 31.9 years, with 180 people (7.9%) aged under 15 years, 795 (35.0%) aged 15 to 29, 1,152 (50.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 141 (6.2%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 39.2% European/Pākehā, 4.4% Māori, 3.4% Pacific peoples, 50.0% Asian, and 7.5% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 69.1%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 46.2% had no religion, 26.1% were Christian, and 23.2% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 924 (44.1%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 93 (4.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $37,500. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,185 (56.6%) people were employed full-time, 288 (13.8%) were part-time, and 87 (4.2%) were unemployed.[1]

History

The street was proposed in 1878[2] on reclaimed land[3] and was in existence by the end of 1879.[4] It was extended to the east to Campbell's Point (Judges Bay) in 1916.[5]

Double railway tracks were in use down Quay Street connecting the Auckland Railway Station to the wharves until most were removed in 1985, and the final piece in 1989.[6]

Notable locations

The iconic red fence separating the Port of Auckland customs area from the street

• Harbour Historic Area, north side of Quay Street, 1904-1924, wharves and associated buildings.[7]
  • Launchman's Building, Quay Street West, 1930s, Now New Zealand Maritime Museum.[8]
  • First World War Memorial Beacon, Princes Wharf, 1915, Earliest built monument for World War I in New Zealand.[9]
  • Princes Wharf, 1929, cruise ship terminal and Hilton Hotel.
  • Wharf Pavilions, 1915, relocated 1923, two buildings, currently a booking office for Fullers Group.[10]
  • Ferry Building, 99 Quay Street, 1912, focus for Waitematā Harbour ferry traffic.[11]
  • Queens Wharf, 1907-1913, significant part of Auckland's economy.[12]
    • Queens Wharf Gates, north side of Quay Street on Queens Wharf, iconic red gates and fence.[13]
• Quay Street Historic Area, south side of Quay Street East, 1874-1907, industrial buildings, offices and warehouses.[14]
  • Wharf Police building, 102 Quay Street, 1903, Chelsea Sugar Refining Company headquarters 1903-1960.[15]
  • Union Fish Company building, 116-118 Quay Street, 1906, car importing and engineering workshop 1906-1970s.[16]
  • Northern Steamship Company building, 122-124 Quay Street, 1898, Northern Steamship Company offices 1898-1974.[17]
• Auckland Harbour Board Workshops, 204 Quay Street, 1944-1989, site spread between Lower Hobson St, Customs Street and Quay Street, repair of boats, cranes and other equipment.[18]
• Port of Auckland, container and trade port on the north side of Quay Street.
• Auckland City Arena, south side, 2007, sports and entertainment centre.

References

1. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Quay Street-Customs Street (133300). 2018 Census place summary: Quay Street-Customs Street
2. "General Assembly". New Zealand Herald. 29 July 1878. p. 3.
3. "Untitled". Auckland Star. 21 November 1878. p. 2.
4. "New Buildings at Queen-Street Wharf". New Zealand Herald. 6 December 1879. p. 6.
5. "Local and General News". New Zealand Herald. 22 April 1916. p. 6.
6. Bush, Graham W. A. (1991). Advance in Order: The Auckland City Council from Centenary to Reorganisation 1971-1989. Auckland City Council. pp. 80–82. ISBN 0-908834-03-9.
7. "Harbour Historic Area". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
8. "Launch Offices". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
9. "First World War Memorial Beacon". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
10. "Wharf Pavilions (Two Buildings)". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
11. "Ferry Building". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
12. "Queens Wharf". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
13. "Queens Wharf Gates". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
14. "Quay Street Historic Area". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
15. "Wharf Police Building". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
16. "Union Fish Company Building". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
17. "Northern Steamship Company Building". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
18. "Auckland Harbour Board Workshops". Register of Historic Places. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 22 July 2020.