Aotea Square is a large public space in CBD and is situated off Queen Street betwwen the Town Hall and Aotea Centre, it was opened in 1979 by Sir Dove-Myer Robinson, a former mayor of Auckland and was redeveloped in 2010. We visited on a weekday and the square was busy with lunchtime crowds. The main focal point is an arch called Waharoa which is made of wood and copper and was created by Selwyn Muru. It is not an overly attractive square but a nice enough place for a short visit whilst in the city.

A mayor decided Auckland needed a center, so he had this small park built. It's located between the old and new town halls. There is an interesting modern Maori sculpture at the entrance.

This has a nice photo opp with the signature gateway structure. There are often special or seasonal events held in Aotea Square so it is a good location to check for activities.