The official opening, on 24th November, of Auckland's new railway station by the Hon. W. A. Veitch, Minister of Railways, marked the culmination of the scheme to provide Auckland with modern terminal facilities in keeping with its importance as the chief northern headquarters of the Dominion's railways. The station (built mostly of New Zealand materials) embodies the very latest features in design and equipment, and is a most imposing edifice, destined to serve the growing needs of Auckland for many years to come. The interesting history of this great station project is told in the following article.