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Engagement outcome
The feedback received indicates that residents are generally supportive of the project. The concerns that residents have raised have been addressed via engineering checks and/or survey data.
As a result we are moving forward with the pedestrian improvements on Cook Street and Gibraltar Street. These upgrades will improve safety for people walking and cycling, and reduced vehicle speeds.
We appreciate the various insights received which helped shape this project, to view the summary of insights received, please click here
This project is funded by the Local Board Transport Capital Fund. This fund is used to make improvements based on community priorities, which may not be covered by other programmes of work. The improvements will be delivered by AT on behalf of your local board.
Survey Closed
In October 2025 we invited community feedback on our proposal to improve pedestrian safety on Cook St. This survey is now closed and feedback is being reviewed.
Survey results, any design changes and final decisions will be posted on this page.
About the Project
Howick Local Board has identifiedCook Street and Gibraltar Streetas a location for pedestrian safety improvements. On their behalf, Auckland Transport (AT) is proposing the following
Proposed changes
Install a pedestrian refuge island on Cook Street,
Upgrading the corners on Gibraltar Street with kerb ramps, which help people with strollers or wheelchairs move easily between the footpath and the road.
Relocate the bus stop to increase visibility for drivers and pedestrians
Paint new road markings, including a flush median, and broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times)
Install a new section of footpath to connect the pram crossing on Cook St to Stevenson Reserve
Some on-street parking will be removed to increase visibility for pedestrians
22 on-street car parks will be removed or repurposed to increase visibility for pedestrians
This project is funded by the Local Board Transport Capital Fund. This fund is used to make improvements based on community priorities, which may not be covered by other programmes of work. The improvements will be delivered by AT on behalf of your local board.
You can help shape this project
We would like to hear your feedback and opinions on the proposed project. To leave feedback, please complete the survey below
Please provide your email address if you would like to be kept informed and up to date with this project.
What happens next:
We will be in touch with local residents before any construction takes place.
Any change to the plan will be updated on this page.
How to contact us:
If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nzor leave us a comment on our websiteby 10 October 2025.
Engagement outcome
The feedback received indicates that residents are generally supportive of the project. The concerns that residents have raised have been addressed via engineering checks and/or survey data.
As a result we are moving forward with the pedestrian improvements on Cook Street and Gibraltar Street. These upgrades will improve safety for people walking and cycling, and reduced vehicle speeds.
We appreciate the various insights received which helped shape this project, to view the summary of insights received, please click here
This project is funded by the Local Board Transport Capital Fund. This fund is used to make improvements based on community priorities, which may not be covered by other programmes of work. The improvements will be delivered by AT on behalf of your local board.
Survey Closed
In October 2025 we invited community feedback on our proposal to improve pedestrian safety on Cook St. This survey is now closed and feedback is being reviewed.
Survey results, any design changes and final decisions will be posted on this page.
About the Project
Howick Local Board has identifiedCook Street and Gibraltar Streetas a location for pedestrian safety improvements. On their behalf, Auckland Transport (AT) is proposing the following
Proposed changes
Install a pedestrian refuge island on Cook Street,
Upgrading the corners on Gibraltar Street with kerb ramps, which help people with strollers or wheelchairs move easily between the footpath and the road.
Relocate the bus stop to increase visibility for drivers and pedestrians
Paint new road markings, including a flush median, and broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times)
Install a new section of footpath to connect the pram crossing on Cook St to Stevenson Reserve
Some on-street parking will be removed to increase visibility for pedestrians
22 on-street car parks will be removed or repurposed to increase visibility for pedestrians
This project is funded by the Local Board Transport Capital Fund. This fund is used to make improvements based on community priorities, which may not be covered by other programmes of work. The improvements will be delivered by AT on behalf of your local board.
You can help shape this project
We would like to hear your feedback and opinions on the proposed project. To leave feedback, please complete the survey below
Please provide your email address if you would like to be kept informed and up to date with this project.
What happens next:
We will be in touch with local residents before any construction takes place.
Any change to the plan will be updated on this page.
How to contact us:
If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nzor leave us a comment on our websiteby 10 October 2025.
Cook Street, Pedestrian Improvements has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
Cook Street, Pedestrian Improvements has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
Cook Street, Pedestrian Improvements is currently at this stage
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
