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Foot traffic was up more than 30% in the High Street district on Friday 24 March as Aucklanders celebrated the Korean Culture Festival. KCAKL Curator Gio Jin describes the High Street District as “the centre of K-Pop and the centre of...

Auckland Theatre Company is Auckland's premier professional theatre company established in 1992. ATC presents a season of main stage plays each year as well as running a highly regarded creative learning programme. In 2016 ATC took up residence at...

Tiger Brokers is a NASDAQ listed global company (TIGR) with subsidiaries that provide over 9 million users and over 2 million account holders access to the world’s stock markets. Since its inception in 2014, the company has become the fastest...

Waka Kotahi called for feedback on the Waitematā Harbour Connections project. We submitted the feedback below:  Heart of the City (HOTC) is the business association for Auckland’s city centre, and we represent the interests of businesses and...

Congratulations to the city centre people, places and spaces that have received awards lately! Collectively the work they do helps to make the city centre a vibrant place to be and its wonderful to see them recognised by their peers.  Lewisham...

Safety continues to be a significant concern for people and businesses right across Auckland. Along with our colleagues from other central business associations - Newmarket Business Association, Parnell Business Association,...

Auckland city centre is the place to make memories this Christmas as it comes alive with magical and enchanting experiences for all to enjoy during late November and December.  Heart of the City and Auckland Council, along with their...

Two recently opened businesses in the heart of the city - Paname Social and Panacea – have owners who have worked and owned businesses here for years and are real champions of the city centre. On the ground floor of the refreshed HB Central Building...

From the team at Lieutenant, meet Sergeant — at your service. Located in the new AON Center lobby, Sergeant Coffee Bar & Eatery offers a curated menu of seasonal dishes, fresh cabinet food, and exceptional coffee, all in an inviting new space....

Looking for the best place to stay in the heart of Auckland CBD?  We are the proud winners of NZ's Leading Business Hotel 2018 -- however we don't just attract suits, we know how to have a little fun. Step inside the doors of one...

A packed events calendar and people’s love for dining has delivered the strongest year-end results for Auckland's city centre in three years. CPI-adjusted figures for the year- end June 2023 show spend was 89% of year end June 2019....

Movenpick Princes Wharf is a new cafe located right on Quay Street, welcoming you to a world of irresistible flavours and unforgettable moments.  We offer flavours of famous Swiss icecream as well as a variety of dessert options and cabinet food....

Auckland’s Heart of the City will be blooming with creativity this Spring when ArtWeek in the City Centre returns with a vibrant programme of over 50 pop up exhibitions, galleries, installations, free art walks, artist talks, workshops, and more between...

Auckland’s city centre has a richly storied past and with the Heritage Festival on now, we wanted to share some of them. Heritage buildings are being given new leases of life In a nod to both style and sustainability, some of the beautiful...

Step inside Saigon Chill and have the delicious flavours and aromas transport you right to the streets of Vietnam!  Saigon Chill offers the best of Vietnamese street food, with an extensive menu of traditional and flavourful dishes that will have...

Dripping in palms and red low light Andrew Andrew provides and inner city local for after work corporates, regulars and adventurous party goers. Andrew Andrew is stylish and classic by early evening and a real party bar at night with a late night closing...

We held our AGM on Monday, 30 October 2023. Executive Committee: We welcomed two new members to our Executive Committee: Edward Caughey, MD of Smith & Caughey, and Brett Sweetman, GM of the Park Hyatt Hotel.  Martin Snedden was re-...

When NeNe Chicken – a popular Korean Fried Chicken chain – opened the doors of its debut New Zealand store one Queen Street in September it caused such a commotion it made headlines. Over 1100 NeNe Chicken stores have opened around the world since its...

Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphin are the 4 Feel-Good Hormones. D.O.S.E is an intimate Espresso Bar providing selection of Speciality Coffee while highlighting New Zealand seasonal and Local Ingredients. We focus on quality and sevice...

The city's streets, squares, lanes and spaces are bringing festive energy to the city centre this season. You’ll see The Pav, in Te Komititanga shining like a translucent festive beacon; doves and globes gracing much-loved lanes; indigenous markets...

A brief summary of our September 2023 Quarterly Insights. We’re pleased to report continued growth in the city centre during a busy three months - our results for the September 2023 quarter show more people were out and about spending more...

A boutique chartered accountant firm offering full service accounting firm service with partners in Australia, HongKong and China. 

Restaurant Month 2022 Taking place for the twelfth time in August, over 80 restaurants in the city centre presented special $25, $40 and $55+ menus to enjoy, as well as a number of special dining events, many of which sold out fast.  Highlights...

Outlined below are some of the results from our significant campaigns and events that happen throughout the year. Each of them is designed to encourage spend, visitation and build the city centre's reputation as the best place to visit in...

Nestled in the heart of Auckland's historic Chancery Chambers building,Gilt is an all-day, inner-city brasserie serving contemporary European fare with local charm. A long lunch that turns into dinner, a special celebration, or unwinding with a...

Auckland Council Group, NZ Police, along with government agencies, business associations and social support services, are coming together to enhance safety in Auckland’s city centre under the collective banner ‘Together for Tāmaki Makaurau’. Their aim is...

Embark on a culinary adventure like no other at vibrant Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Social located in Elliot Stables. Saigon Social celebrates authentic flavours with a modern twist, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation. Saigon Social takes...

There’s no reason to be leaving Auckland with all the events happening in the heart of the city throughout the long weekend. From the first-ever New Zealand Red Bull cliff diving competition to perennial crowd favourite The International...

So, what did the last 12 months look like for the city centre, and what happened in the last quarter? When looking at the year-end to December 2023, there are positive trends to report. There’s been more spending - up 13% on 2022 - and more people - up...

Odysseum is here! Home of the Odyssey Sensory Maze! Odyssey is a unique sensory wonderland full of obstacles, fun illusions, lighting effects, scents, sound effects and strange sensations! Stimulate your senses and challenge your mind! Grab your mates...

In February, the city centre came to life with Lunar New Year celebrations. One part of the festivities was our walking food tours with Lincoln's Table. We helped people discover some of our iconic Asian eats alongside hidden gems - and people loved them...

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, you will appreciate being situated in the very heart of cosmopolitan Auckland with some of the city’s finest dining, shopping and entertainment venues at your doorstep.  Grand Millennium...