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Changes proposed to meet high demand for parking in Newmarket Changes proposed to meet high demand for parking in Newmarket

Date: 03 November 2025

Newmarket is one of Auckland’s busiest retail, commercial and residential areas, and demand for parking in the area is booming as more people live, work and visit.

AT’s Andrew McGill, Group Manager of Transport Network, Planning & Policy, says there are about 6,000 parking spaces available in Newmarket, including parking in the Westfield Mall.

“Once you take out the 3,000 parking spaces from the mall, that leaves around 3,000 spaces available in the surrounding streets that are working hard to service the rest of Newmarket and Epsom North.

“AT is taking a neighbourhood-level look at parking and kerbside space to ensure that all of the incremental changes that have happened over time make sense today, and to make sure that they are fit for purpose for the future.

“We’re seeking your feedback on how we can better manage parking and kerbside space in Newmarket, improve safety, and ease traffic congestion,” Andrew McGill says.

So, what does AT propose to change in Newmarket

  • Simplify existing paid parking zones and merge all paid parking areas into one zone for consistent pricing and operating hours across the week.
  • The introduction of a two-hour time limit for parking in some streets to improve turnover. These changes would be permanent and across all seven days of the week and support access to Auckland Grammar School and Allevia Hospital in Epsom.
  • Clearer parking rules to make it easier for people to understand where they can and can’t park.
  • Widening the footpath along Broadway (from Remuera Road to Khyber Pass) in stages over the next 5 plus years. This will improve the experience for shoppers and visitors (making these busy footpaths less crowded) and create more room for street improvements and foot traffic.
  • Improving parking access with new loading zones and clearly marked pick-up and drop-off areas.

A bigger, brighter, and bolder Broadway

The jewel in Newmarket’s crown, Broadway is set for some big changes that will make it more welcoming.

“We want to make Broadway easier and safer to walk around in, to support local businesses,” says Andrew McGill.

“We’re proposing thoughtful changes that will include widening the footpath to help foster a people-friendly environment that will make Broadway more accessible and easier to navigate.

“We’re also proposing a safe and accessible pedestrian link between the footpath and the entrance to Maungawhau/Mt Eden, and to widen the footpaths of several key residential streets in the area to improve foot traffic,” he says.

Newmarket Business Association supports AT’s proposed changes

Newmarket Business Association Chief Executive Mark Knoff-Thomas says businesses will benefit from AT’s proposed changes.

“Business is ramping up again in Newmarket, especially along Broadway. Shops are filling up and new exciting developments are on the way which will further boost foot traffic and add more things for people to do, buy, see, and eat!

“We need Newmarket’s streets and parking to work well for our local businesses, and we welcome the opportunity to take a big picture look and consider the use of all available parking space in the area. It must be future-proofed and fit for purpose.

“Improving parking in Newmarket will help bring more people into the area and for longer, which can only be a good thing for businesses,” Mark Knoff-Thomas says.

Parking problems that need solutions for a better Newmarket

Loading zones in Newmarket are in high demand and often full throughout the day, while some parking zones near busy roads pose safety risks. Streets such as Broadway, George Street, Khyber Pass Road and Carlton Gore Road are often full during peak times.

“This tells us the demand for parking in Newmarket is extremely high,” AT’s Andrew McGill says.

“We have considered future growth projections for the area, while also factoring in planned commercial and residential developments. We need to act now not only to solve the parking problems we have currently, but to future-proof Newmarket for the decades to come.”

Other proposed changes to support e-scooter use and mobility

“We want to introduce specific spaces for e-scooters to be gathered together on Broadway and other streets,” Newmarket Business Association Chief Executive Mark Knoff-Thomas says.

“These e-scooter corrals should end the scooter free-for-all that is currently impacting Newmarket.”

“Also planned is an increase in mobility spaces and the relocation of mobility spaces on Broadway to better accommodate both vans and standard vehicles,” says AT’s Andrew McGill.

“Upgrades are also needed on Khyber Pass Road to meet accessibility standards and improve footpath access for wheelchair users.”

How can you have your say on the future of Newmarket’s parking?

AT invites you to provide feedback on the proposed parking changes in Newmarket at akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Feedback is open until 1 December 2025.