Aucklanders deliver harbour wish-list

Artist impression of the new waterfront in central Auckland.

Harbour views, sunny spaces, public events and safer, greener places for kids to play could all be part of the Auckland waterfront's future.

More than 200 people have completed a survey asking what they would like to see done with the downtown area from lower Queen St to the space between Princes and Captain Cook wharves.

The changes are to be made over 10 years, funded by the sale of Queen Elizabeth Square - valued at up to $60 million - to Precinct Properties.

Recurring themes from survey responses on the Shape Auckland website include wanting sea views and sunny, relaxing open spaces.

Aucklanders also want the area to be fun and quirky, with cafes, bars, restaurants and picnic spaces.

Areas where public gatherings, events, performances and celebrations could be held were popular, as were spaces for walking and running and safe play zones.

Some offbeat suggestions included underground glass walkways, a wave pool and a lagoon with heated water, white sand and exotic palms.

Waitemata Local Board chairman Shale Chambers said there had been a range of requests.

"Basically we are finding that Aucklanders want a lot of different things."

The survey closes on December 12.