
Steve Bielby
Steve Bielby is the owner of the St James theatre and has been actively involved in negotiations regarding its restoration. He expressed enthusiasm about the recent funding approval, which aims to revitalize the venue for concerts and comedy, hoping to return it to its former glory.
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Steve Bielby, a HOTC member and owner of St James Theatre, has been representing a group of CBD landlords who had been mobilising for months to call for a special general meeting.
Majority of Heart of the City’s board resigns as they call for Auckland Council to pull fundingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-06-23
Steve Bielby is the owner of St James Theatre and is involved in a court case regarding parking violations.
St James Theatre v Auckland Transport: Owner Steve Bielby in court for parking next to $30m council-funded redevelopmentThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-12-08
Following discussions between Brown and the owner, Steve Bielby, it appears Bielby will accept a condition on the funding.
Live at the St James, again: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venueThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-02-27













