Overview
September 2011
The gallery opened to the public
Early 2011
Building construction completed and building handed back to
Auckland Council
May 2010
Kauri pods installation completed
March 2010
Roof completed
February 2010
Third floor completed
December 2009
Second floor completed
November 2009
First floor completed
August 2009
Ground floor level completed
May 2009
Basement completed
November 2008
Wellesley & Kitchener wings and East Gallery revealed after
demolition
September 2008
Construction begins
August 2008
Environmental court grants resource consents
March 2008
Central Governement contributes $30 million
Early 2008
Detailed design concludes
Construction tender let
Closure of the main building
Construction commences
Exhibitions and events will continue to be held at the Auckland
Art Gallery, NEW Gallery
Early 2006
Lodge for resource consent approvals as required under RMA
July 2005
Initial design concepts launched
July 2004
Fjmt + Archimedia appointed as architects