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Heart of the City members are invited to join us to look back on our past year of activity, hear what we have planned for the year ahead and look after our annual governance requirements - including the election of our Executive Committee (...

The first event for the 36th America's Cup starts in just three weeks time, running from  17 - 20 December.  Below you'll find key dates and access details including road closures and parking restrictions ...

Updated 23 May  2022 Due to COVID-19 trading restrictions including capacity limits and social distancing requirements, businesses may be looking at ways to boost their trading area by using outdoor space. Auckland Council has issued...

Orders are now closed for Christmas window decals All things going well with COVID levels, we're planning for Christmas in the Heart of the City to be better than ever this year. We'll provide an overview of what's planned soon, but in the...

Heart of the City members are invited to join us to look back on our past year of activity, hear what we have planned for the year ahead and look after our annual governance requirements - including the election of our Executive Committee (...

Recognising that the city centre is facing significant challenges because of COVID -19, there is a coordinated and collaborative approach to supporting its recovery. As well as the ongoing public space transformation programme ...

City of Colour is a new initiative coming to the city centre this May. It will showcase over 50 vibrant art and lighting installations across the city centre and K' Road - forming an immersive trail to encourage people to come back...

From eco-friendly builds to electric vans there are lots of different ways city centre businesses are doing their bit to protect and restore our planet. Businesses can calculate their emissions over the past year using the Sustainable Business Network...

Heart of the City members are invited to join us to look back on our past year of activity, hear what we have planned for the year ahead and look after our annual governance requirements - including the election of our Executive Committee. The...

The Pōhutukawa - Aotearoa’s own Christmas tree – was the inspiration for the Jewellers Workshop’s winning entry for the 2021 Christmas Windows competition. As a retail business, Christmas is an important time for Jewellers Workshop, but...

Auckland Council has asked us to share some changes planned for High Street in response to concerns about maintenance and tidiness in the area. Over the next couple of months, Council will review the shared waste bin and how frequently rubbish, and...

P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A Freyberg steps Heart of the City members are invited to join us to look back on our past year of activity, hear what we have planned for the year ahead and look after our annual governance requirements...

In December Auckland City Centre Police started a new initiative to target retail crime offenders. Since this started, Police has arrested 14 serial offenders and laid 148 charges relating to theft from retailers, and a number of these...

Auckland Transport has advised us of their intention to start charging for on-street carparking 24/7 in the city centre from the end of June. They sent a letter outlining this on 2 May. It can be read in full here. A map detailing the intended...

Auckland Transport (AT) announced late yesterday that they will delay overnight parking charges till October. As you may have seen, we have spoken in the media over the last few days about the importance of understanding the needs of the city centre and...

Heart of the City members are invited to join us to look back on our past year of activity, hear what we have planned for the year ahead and look after our annual governance requirements - including the election of our...

For Heart of the City Members, in partnership with Auckland Council and Auckland Conversations, a thought provoking session with one of america's leading urban retail specialists. Find out some new ideas for greater retail success. Its also be a...

In the city centre we are visibly reminded of the chronic levels of homelessness that Auckland faces, and this is often challenging for business and for the city centre environment. We’d like to invite you to hear from Moira Lawler, CEO of Lifewise, and...

It's time to get together over a glass of wine and some nibbles to look back on our achievements over the past year, share our plans for the year ahead and take care of our annual governance business. We'd like to invite Heart of the City members to...

This year we’re adding a new Christmas occasion to the city’s calendar and supporting the 24/7 economy with our new Late Night Christmas event. It’s encouraging people to do their gift shopping in the city centre in a festive and fun environment and...

Sources: HOTC Pedestrian Count, Marketview, Colliers. Not for Reproduction. 2026 is an important year for the city centre, with major infrastructure projects nearing completion, new businesses opening, and opportunities emerging. The March...

Ten years since the first sod was turned, Heart of the City is ecstatic that the City Rail Link is opening on 13th September.  “This is the moment we have been working towards for a decade and it marks the dawn of a new era for the city centre,”...