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Santa is back on Queen Street this Christmas. With thanks to Mansons TCLM Limited for funding and managing the installation and de-installation of Santa and reindeer on the new Farmers site, and to Skycity for their contribution to the storage costs.His...

The Executive Committee for 2016 year was elected at our October AGM, held on Thursday 29 October. Andrew Stringer was welcomed back on to the committee, with Gary Langsford retiring after a long standing and highly valued contribution.  See the...

Over the next couple of weeks, Heart of the City will again be installing Christmas decorations in the city centre – with Queen Street’s stunning lighting decorations, and Santa in his usual location on the corner of Victoria and Queen Street, Elliott St...

Auckland Transport has started public consultation for the cycleway which runs on the north side of Quay St from Lower Hobson St to Plumer St improving access for people walking and cycling to and within the city centre. The proposed design is a mix of...

The 2015 Farmers Santa Parade will feature all the wonderful pageantry, fun and surprises that have made this annual Auckland City extravaganza a perennial favourite. Heralding the start of the Festive Season, this beloved holiday parade features...

We’re looking for a new Office Coordinator to join our team. Are you an office superstar, who's in the know about doing business and what's hot in Auckland's CBD? We’re passionate about making the Auckland city centre a great place to work and play...

  Safety in the City over Summer   There are a number of initiatives underway this summer that aim to ensure the city centre is a safe and enjoyable place to be for business and for visitors.   Operation Guardian:  Being...

With the peak tourist season in full swing, we wanted to remind businesses whose use the Auckland Council rubbish collections of their obligations to dispose rubbish in the correct way.Placing rubbish at the right times in an orderly and tidy manner goes...

A City Rail Link (CRL) UpdateAuckland Transport are running CRL information days at the AT Metro Lounge, by No. 1 Cafe in Queen Elizabeth Square from 10am to 4pm daily, Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 March.A copy of the latest CRL newsletter is available...

This newly created Membership Engagement Specialist role is pivotal to managing the Heart of the City (HOTCity) membership base ensuring members are connected and engaged as well as growing the reach and visibility of HOTCity within the city centre...

Auckland Conversations is the perfect place to learn and engage about the hot topics in Auckland, with many of these events relevant to doing business in the city centre. These free events feature inspiring speakers from around the globe, sharing their...

December quarter spending up +13.8%, with the number of new merchants growing by +12.5%Spending and transactions continue to increase year on year in the City Centre. For the December quarter, within the Heart of the City spending was up by +13.8%, with...

The recently released City Momentum Index, published by Jones Lang LaSalle, positions Auckland as an one of the smaller ‘new world cities’ that is gaining rapid momentum and competition in a highly contested global market, citing it as one of the most ‘...

AT's contractor Downer NZ is planing resurfacing work along Queen Street between Victoria Street and Custom Street. The project will repair wear and tear and prepare the road surface for the new green bus lanes which will be applied in April as part of...

Many Auckland bus services won’t run on Friday (19 February) because of industrial action so people should plan ahead.Drivers employed by NZ Bus are taking industrial action from 4am on Friday until 4am on Saturday. In a separate dispute some drivers...

The City Rail Link (CRL) works are now underway, with early enabling works along Wellesley and Victoria Streets. This major project for the city will deliver long term benefits, improving access into the city centre, accommodating the growing numbers of...

The March 2016 quarter delivers exceptional results for the City CentreMarketview Ltd's results for the Heart of the City indicate that spending and transactions continue their upwards year on year trend with exceptional results reported for the March...

There has been recent media coverage about planned price increases to on-street parking in the city centre. The price increases, expected to be implemented in June, are in line with a demand based approach to managing on-street parking in the city...

Restaurant Month is presented by Heart of the City, along with headline sponsor American Express. This August marks the sixth year for this successful event. Ensuring your restaurant’s success A critical part of the success of the event is ensuring...

Marketview Ltd reports for the June quarter Read the full press release here

Having heard from mayoral contenders in June, we now want the specifics on how the challenges of growth will be addressed and a strong environment created for business.MC Mark Sainsbury will lead an interactive session, where your questions will be front...

MEDIA RELEASE 15 September 2016 Heart of the City welcomes alignment but seeks new delivery approach Heart of the City welcomes the alignment between Central Government and Auckland Council to meet the city’s growing transport demands but we are...

Food Space is coming to A4 Downtown every Friday in September, serving up delicious dishes over lunch time, dinner time and anything-in-between-time.This super popular food truck serieswill be bringing street food to the street along with other food...

Monday 10 OctoberAotea Square 9.30am to 2.30pm andBeresford Square 10am and 4pmWorld Homelessness Day is being marked today at Aotea Square and will bring those who experience homelessness and Aucklanders together to raise awareness and...

The Night Noodle Markets will be at Victoria Park from 30 November to 4 December to showcase authentic Asian hawker food, colourful entertainment and lively music. The Noodle Night Markets are an established food event in Sydney and Melbourne, and are...

The annual ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 30 October 2016 from 6am and will attract about 13,500 participants. Race registrations and an expo will be held in Wynyard Quarter on 28-29 October, so expect a lot of activity and visitors in...

The Farmers Santa Parade returns to Queen Street and surrounding streets on Sun 27 Nov 2016. It will be a busy day for the city, and a great opportunity to show off the city to thousands of visitors. People travelling to the city on the day are...

For the Love of Bees is a project which aims to help the city centre become more bee friendly. Bees play an important role in the pollination of food crops, including backyard vegetable gardens and edible community gardens. They contribute over $4.5...

Discover and rediscover city gems with our Christmas Lovebites. Visit www.heartofthecity.co.nz/lovebites and find out some of the magical things the city is offering this Yuletide season.             

Restaurant Month 2016 provided a strong economic performance with both participating and total Heart of the City restaurants benefiting from the campaign this winter. Spend for 90 merchants was up 6% during August 2016 versus 2015 and the total Heart of...

Council is rolling out a new food grading scheme called Eatsafe in response to Food Act 2014 standards that came into effect on 1 March 2016. It is designed to protect and reassure the public by providing more transparency around food safety and...

Click here to Download the ATEED Event Advice  From 16 November to 22 November, Auckland will host the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) 75th Anniversary International Naval Review. This will involve up to 12 New Zealand and international naval ships...

Love Your Leftovers Lunch: Friday 25 November     Did you know that over $100 million worth of leftovers are thrown away in New Zealand every year? Auckland Council is running a "Love Your Leftovers Lunch" campaign and encourages...

Thank you to the city centre businesses who provided special offers to shopper and diners through our City Deals campaign. Thousands of deals were claimed across the city centre in September, which tells us that Aucklanders can't get enough of your great...

Soaring higher than a two-storey house and built from over half a million LEGO bricks, the LEGO Christmas Tree will be officially switched on by Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on Friday 25 November during a free public event at Aotea Square. Above: The...

Lower Queen Plaza has been transformed into an attractive place to meet and gather. International visitors and downtown commuters are now greeted with a colourful environment, an inviting lawn, picnic tables, seating, bike racks and activations. But it’s...