| Aotea Square is the center of the Auckland City and | | | | Another main feature of the market is its food stalls |
| is the principal site where take place open-air concerts | | | | where one can taste both traditional and funky food |
| and social gatherings. It was opened by Sir Dove-Myer | | | | items in each stall. Apart from the food items from the |
| Robinson in 1979 with its name “Aotea” derived | | | | native areas, the food items that are sold at t he best |
| from “Motu Aotea” which gives the meaning of | | | | rates are considered to be American, and Indian food. |
| “Great Barrier Island”. The area s redesigned in | | | | Some other major features of the market can be |
| 2000 by Ted Smythe which gives it the current | | | | mentioned as Pacific arts and crafts that attract a |
| outlook of a perfect arena of musical concerts as well | | | | large number of people who are interested in |
| as political rallies. | | | | handicrafts and other hand-made artistic articles along |
| | | | | with traditional Maori carvings. |
| Aotea Square Market is held every Fri days and | | | | |
| Saturdays at “THE EDGE” of Aotea Square | | | | The main feature relevant to Aotea Square, “THE |
| and it displays the latest designer fashions, Pacifica | | | | EDGE” comprises with three main structures as |
| arts and crafts, traditional food and many items that | | | | The Civic, Aotea Centre and Auckland Town Hall and |
| relate to the culture of the region. Also the Aotea | | | | it is the main facilitator for performing arts, public |
| Square Markets brings every time some exciting live | | | | conventions and also for entertainment events in the |
| band shows where people enjoy Rock and classical | | | | area. THE EDGE®” is being administered by The |
| music. It is a great opportunity for new fashion | | | | Aotea Centre Board of Management which is |
| designer to show up their talents and to present their | | | | responsible for every event that takes place in Aotea |
| creative designs. And many people who are new to | | | | Square and in the entire city. |
| textile trade come to the Aotea Square Markets in | | | | |
| order to put their items on sale and the place holds a | | | | Apart from that, the city holds a good reputation for its |
| good reputation in buying items at much lower cost | | | | high-class hospitality services along with outstanding |
| than in the high street stores. | | | | hotels in Auckland which exemplifies the most |
| | | | | prominent and leading hotels in Auckland. |