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As a sponsor of the Auckland Art Fair, we are lucky enough to have 2 double passes to give away. All you have to do is email your name, address, contact phone number and answer to the following question (with Auckland Art Fair 2011 as the subject) to...

Tuesday marked the release of four major documents, The Auckland Plan, Economic Development Strategy, Central City Masterplan and the Waterfront Plan, that outline the future for the region, and most importantly for Heart of the City and its members -...

Our City Parking Offer has been extended to 31 January 2012. The promotion sees evening (after 5pm) and weekend rates at the Victoria Street and Downtown car parks drop to $2.50 per hour to a maximum of $7.50. More information here...Victoria Street...

Robert Gibbs is considered one of the foremost Urban Retail Design Specialist in America. For more than two decades, his expertise has been sought by some of the most respected mayors, renowned architects, and successful real-estate developers in...

The New Zealand Retailers Association's annual Top Shop Retail Excellence Awards are now open, and HOTCity are sponsoring the entry fee for three worthy CBD retailers. Just email us at [email protected] and let us know in 50 words or less why...

A new way of managing on street parking in the City Centre has been proposed, and we’d like to know what HOTCity Members think of it. We all know that the perception of cost and availability of parking in the City Centre is one of the biggest issues for...

Are you interested in sustainable business practices? HOTCity are sponsoring up to three member businesses to participate in the Get Sustainable Challenge. To register your interest, email us and let us know in 50 words or less why HOTCity should sponsor...

Our Christmas plans are underway – including brand new decorations on Queen Street. The tender submissions for the new decorations have just closed, so the journey towards Auckland's main street's new look for Christmas is well underway. All the old...

All HOTCity members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Heart of the City, the Auckland City Centre Business Association. At this meeting, the new Executive Committee will be elected and the Chairman's report and budget for the 2011/...

A typical shift riding a Bike Cab involves pedalling within downtown Auckland CBD picking up passengers and dropping them off to the many destinations in the city centre, as well as being involved in events and corporate bookings.-Strength and endurance...

With corporate event and Christmas party season looming on the horizon, many of you will be in event-planning mode. Why not add a novel city experience to your event with our BIG little City Rides and let your staff, clients or friends experience the...

All HOTCity members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Heart of the City, the Auckland City Centre Business Association. At this meeting, the new Executive Committee will be elected and the Chairman's report and budget for the 2012/2013...

Heart of the City is celebrating Christmas this year with a series of lunchtime pop-up carnivals with live performance, DJs and food trucks taking place in public squares and shared spaces throughout the city. Acts performing as part of the event include...

You and your business are one of the cornerstones of making Heart of the City events and campaigns successful - we couldn't do it without you. We wanted to let you know our plans for the next 12 months so you have plenty of time to think about how you...

Want to make a difference to Auckland’s city centre? Heart of the City represent and promote businesses in Auckland’s city centre. We are all passionate and committed to developing a central city that all Aucklanders are proud of, that is a thriving...

Entries for this year's Top Shop Retail Excellence Awards open in Auckland on 3 June 2014, and we're sponsoring up to five HOTCity retailers to participate in the awards.If you are keen to participate, tell us in 100 words or less why we should...

The Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Public Safety & Nuisance Bylaw addresses issues relating to public safety and nuisance, and inappropriate behaviour in public places to ensure that Aucklanders and visitors can freely enjoy the city’s...

The future of our waterfront has continues to be under the spotlight.  Heart of the City’s position has been that no decision around further reclamation into the Waitemata Harbour should occur until a wider longer term Port study has been completed...

Spending at HOTC merchants was up 7%, and transactions up 13.2% year on year. By comparison, our competitors spending was up 5.8%, and transactions 5.5%. Origin of SpendingIn the June quarter, 64.3% of spend came from Aucklanders, 16.9% from the...

Our AGM is being held on Thursday 29 October, 5:45pm for a 6pm start at Level 1, 26 Lorne St in Auckland.     To RSVP, please email us here or phone 09 379 8000 by Thursday 22 October 2015.   The main items of...

You're invited to attend a HOTCity members only* event to hear about key transport projects,including:​City Rail Link​The New Bus Network​Cycling projects​and the Investigations for Light Rail.​Hosted by Auckland Transport, the event will be...

Spending and transactions continue to increase year on year in the City Centre. For the September Quarter,  HOTC merchants was up 8.9%, and transactions up 18.6% year on year. By comparison, our competitors spending was up 6.5%, and transactions 5.8...

A revised Signage Bylaw came into effect 1 October, following consultation earlier this year. The bylaw includes general requirements for all signage (except election signs), and has further requirements for particular types of signage including...

We're seeking an organised and effective Events and Sponsorship professional with great relationship skills for a 12 month fixed term contract, from July 2016 - July 2017. If you love Auckland and want to contribute to the central city's vitality and...

Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25 October.It's been a strong year for Heart of the City and we invite you to review our marketing, events and advocacy work, the opportunities created for businesses, and results that have been...

Recently we presented at a resource consent hearing to highlight concerns about the adverse effect of CRL construction on business. In our view a more proactive and co-ordinated approach is required. We appreciate that a project of this scale will have...

Retail NZ’s Topshop awards are back this year, showcasing the best of New Zealand retail. The awards give Heart of the City retailers the chance to test themselves against other Auckland and national retailers in various categories including customer...

Works on the initial stages of the City Rail Link are well underway at Britomart Station, Commercial Bay and in Albert Street, with works progressing up towards the future Aotea Station next year as the project works towards its target completion...

This summer brings a number of exciting local and international events to Auckland's city centre and surrounds.  Events bring visitors to the city and create benefits for businesses and the wider city. Our city's Major Events Strategy, administered...

As part of the process to adopt Auckland's new Long Term Plan, council's ten-year budget for 2018 - 2028, last week Phil Goff released his Mayoral Proposal, which outlines his priority areas for the budget. What are the key features of...

Just over two years in to the planned eight year build of the City Rail Link, we're seeing significant progress being made, getting us closer to the future of quick and easy public transport to and from Auckland’s city centre. In recent weeks...

Click here to see all of the menus and events for American Express Restaurant Month 2018 Restaurants - join us for American Express Restaurant Month, returning to the Heart of the City from 1 - 31 August 2018 Auckland's biggest dining event...

To: Auckland Council Application Number: BUN60313877 Name of Submitter: Heart of the City Inc (“HOTC”) Submitter Details: Name Viv Beck, Chief Executive on behalf of Heart of the City Inc. Physical address Level 5, QVE Building, 125 Queen...

Today we released an economic report and media statement outlining the risks to the city centre economy from COVID-19. It shows that more than 12,000 jobs and $3B of GDP could be lost by March 2021. The reason we have released...

During Alert Level 2 we are still required to play it safe and this means keeping a recommended distance of 2m in public. Some changes have been made to create a safe city centre environment. Here's what you need to know:  Queen Street Queen...

We have an opportunity for a limited number of city centre businesses to access a business mentor for a 12-month period, in partnership with Business Mentors NZ. This service provides confidential one on one support for small business owners...