Aotea Square is right in the centre of the Auckland CBD. It is an open area used by thousands of people to relax, snack, walk across, and enjoy the variety of activities that happen on it from time to time.

Throughout the year there are a wide variety of activities hosted on Aotea Square. These include an ice skating rink, cultural performances, Diwali celebrations, Christmas celebrations, a sports car fiesta, awareness / education programs, and several musical performances.

It is located between Sky World entertainment complex and the City Hall, about half way along Queen Street between Britomart and K' Road.

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.