Auckland Town Hall
Auckland Town Hall is an Edwardian building on Queen Street in the Auckland CBD, New Zealand, known both for its original and ongoing use for administrative functions (such as Council meetings and hearings), as well as its famed Great Hall and separate Concert Chamber. Auckland Town Hall and its surrounding context is highly protected as a 'Category A' heritage site in the Auckland District Plan.
| Auckland Town Hall | |
|---|---|
Exterior of venue viewed from Queen Street | |
| General information | |
| Type | Civic |
| Architectural style | Italian Renaissance Revival |
| Location | Auckland CBD |
| Address | 305 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Construction started | 1909 |
| Inaugurated | 14 December 1911 |
| Renovated | 1994-97 |
| Cost | £126,000 |
| Renovation cost | $32.8 million |
| Owner | Auckland Council |
| Height | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | J Clark and Sons |
| Renovating team | |
| Structural engineer | Sinclair Knight Merz |
| Civil engineer | Downer Group |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 1,529 (Great Hall) 431 (Concert Chamber) |
| Designated | 27 July 1988 |
| Reference no. | 549 |
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