# Aotea Square

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland's principal civic square opened in 1979 beside the Town Hall and Aotea Centre. A broad paved plaza for markets, concerts and protests, it is marked at its Queen Street edge by the Waharoa, a carved gateway by Māori sculptor Selwyn Muru.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Aotea Square, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -36.85222222, 174.76305556

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