Parking reviews Parking reviews
Auckland is growing and the limited parking supply is under increasing pressure. We need to ensure that the space we dedicate for parking is being used effectively.
- Find out about parking price reviews
- Find out which areas have had parking price reviews
- Find out areas that have had residential parking zones introduced
Parking price reviews
Pricing is one of the key ways to affect how people use parking. Adjusting the price in busy areas will result in a higher turnover of parking spaces, which means more people will be able to visit busy areas and it will be easier to find a parking space.
Where demand is high, we will aim for on-street parking to be 85% full. With parking spaces being 85% full, they are well used but people can still easily find a space. This is known as the demand-based approach as part of AT's parking strategy.
Parking occupancy surveys will be carried out to find out whether this 85% target is being achieved. Parking prices will then be adjusted up or down to achieve this 85% target.
Note: While the target is 85%, a range of 70 to 90% is considered acceptable.
Find out more about AT's parking strategy.
Benefits
- Improve the availability of parking.
- Reduce the traffic caused by cars looking for a parking space.
Areas with parking price reviews
Albany paid parking zone review
In February 2019, AT established a paid parking zone within the Albany Town Centre:
| Area | Day and time charges apply | Per hour |
| Albany Town Centre | Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm | $1 per hour |
This change comes after a parking occupancy survey carried out by AT in November 2016. The survey showed:
- At busy times, the average peak occupancy exceeded 85% on 9 out of 10 roads with free and unrestricted parking spaces.
- The average peak occupancy rate was 100% on 6 of the 10 roads with free and unrestricted parking spaces.
- Please note this does not affect parking at the Albany Park and Ride.
Read more about the proposal to introduce the Albany paid parking zone.
Auckland City Centre paid parking zone price review
On 18 March 2019, AT changed the prices of on street parking in the City Centre Paid Parking Zone.
To reflect differing demand, the Outer City Centre (currently Zone 2) will be split into two separate zones, known as Zone 2 and Zone 3:
| Area | Day and time charges apply | 0-2 hours | 2+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm | $5 per hour | $10 per hour |
| Monday to Friday, 6pm to 10pm | $2.50 per hour | $5 per hour | |
| Weekends and public holidays, 8am to 10pm | $2.50 per hour | $5 per hour | |
| Zone 2 | Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm | $3.50 per hour | $7 per hour |
| Saturday, 8am to 6pm | $1.50 per hour | $3 per hour | |
| Zone 3 | Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm | $3 per hour | $6 per hour |
| Saturday, 8am to 6pm | $1.50 per hour | $3 per hour |
Download the Auckland City Centre parking zone map (PDF 224KB).
These changes come after a parking occupancy survey carried out by AT in June 2018. The survey showed:
- At busy times, Zone 1 was 92% full.
- At busy times, Zone 2 was 87% full.
Eden Terrace paid parking zone extension price review
From 26th June 2023, AT is changing the price of on-street parking in the Eden Terrace paid parking zone extension area.
These changes come after a parking occupancy survey was carried out in February 2023 during two weekdays and a weekend.
The survey showed that at busy times, the Eden Terrace Paid Parking Zone extension area was 97% full during weekdays.
Eden Terrace paid parking zone price review
In March 2018, AT changed the prices of on street parking in the Eden Terrace Paid Parking zone:
| Area | Day and time charges apply | 0-2 Hours | 2+ Hours |
| Eden Terrace | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm | $1 per hour | $2 per hour |
These changes come after a parking occupancy survey carried out in August 2017 during two weekdays and a weekend. The survey showed:
- At busy times, the Eden Terrace Paid Parking Zone was 96% full during weekdays.
- The average length of stay was 4 hours and 10 minutes.
Kingsland paid parking zone & off street carpark price review
In August 2018, AT changed the prices of on street parking in the Kingsland Paid Parking Zone:
| Area | Day and time charges apply | 0-2 Hours | 2+ Hours |
| Kingsland | Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm | $2 per hour | $4 per hour |
These changes come after a parking occupancy survey carried out in March 2018 during two weekdays and a weekend. The survey showed:
- At busy times, the Kingsland Paid Parking Zone was 95% full.
- At busy times, the carpark at 430 New North Road was 96% full.
Newmarket paid parking zone price review
In June 2023 AT changed the prices of on-street parking in the Newmarket Paid Parking Zone:
| Zone | Days and time of operation | 0-2 hours | 2+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Monday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm | $3 per hour | $5 per hour |
| Zone 2 & 3 | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm | $2 per hour | $3 per hour |
| Zone 4 & 5 | Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm | $1 per hour | $2 per hour |
These changes come after a parking occupancy survey carried out by AT in Late October/early November 2022. The survey showed:
- At busy times, the central area streets were over 90% full.
- The area to the north was also over 85% occupied at peak times.
- Tariffs have been adjusted in the busier areas but has not changed in areas to the south and west.
Takapuna paid parking zone and off-street carpark price review
In January 2019, AT changed the prices of on street parking in the Takapuna paid parking zone and off-street carpark at Anzac Street.
To reflect differing demand, the Takapuna parking zone was divided into two. The area marked as Zone 2 saw no price change:
| Area | Day and time charges apply | 0-2 hours | 2+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anzac Street carpark | Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm | $1.50 per hour | $3 per hour |
| Zone 1 | Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm | $1.50 per hour | $3 per hour |
| Zone 2 | Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm | $1 per hour | $2 per hour |
These changes come after a parking occupancy survey carried out by AT in May 2018. The survey showed:
- Parking usage is distributed unevenly within the parking zone.
- At busy times, 7 out of 16 streets were over 90% full.
- At busy times, the carpark at Anzac Street was 90% full.
Ponsonby Road paid parking zone review
On 10 August 2020, AT changed the price of on-street and off-street parking in the Ponsonby Paid Parking zone.
| Area | Day and time charges apply | 0-2 hours | 2+ hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entire zone | Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm | $1 per hour | $4 per hour |
Adjusting the price of parking encourages turnover and frees up spaces so that people can find a park.
These changes come after a parking occupancy survey, which was carried out by AT in March 2020. The survey showed an average peak parking occupancy of 81% and an average weekday stay of 1 hour and 54 minutes. The area around Three Lamps experienced an average peak occupancy in weekdays of 96%.
After 2 hours, the price is increasing from $2 per hour to $4 per hour, which will encourage short-term parking.
Residential parking zones
Parnell
We worked with local communities and businesses to identify their needs. People in the Parnell area told us that a lot of on-street parking is used by commuters, meaning there is less available for local residents and businesses. Introducing a residential parking zone in Parnell will prioritise on-street parking for residents, local businesses and visitors.
Read more about the results from our public engagement for the Parnell residential parking zone.
We undertook a number of parking occupancy surveys, which indicate that many of the streets to the west of Gladstone Road and St Stephens Avenue have peak occupancy levels of over 85% and streets to the east between 70% and 84%.
Review outcome
We received good support for the residential parking zone with a significant call for a minor boundary change to include St Georges Bay Road. This residential parking zone was implemented in December 2017.
Get full details about the Parnell residential parking zone and how to apply for a permit.