Timeline

The Gallery opened on 3 September 2011 - take a look back and see how far we have come.

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