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City of Colour is co-curated by Angus Muir Design and Barbara Holloway of Auckland Council. It’s delivered in partnership with Auckland Council and Heart of the City and has been realised through the support and participation of a number of...

Over 90 heart of the city cafes bars and eateries are serving up budget-friendly menus rich in flavour for Cheap and Cheerful Eats, running the month of May. Along with an increase in participants from the inaugural campaign, foodies can...

City of Colour will be bringing magic and light to the city centre 6 – 22 May. Featuring over 50 artworks, installations and lightworks from Quay Street to Karangahape Road, it’s a great opportunity for people to get back out and explore the...

From luxury brands to youth orientated retail, Queen Street offers a full spectrum of experiences and is home to a raft of flagship stores for international brands in New Zealand. Continued investment from retailers confirms confidence in...

City of Colour kicks off this Friday, marking a key moment in the city centre's recovery. It is created in partnership between Heart of the City, Auckland Council and a large number of other city centre partners. Over 50 installations...

Just over a year since it began, our Street Guardians pilot has clocked up 451 programme participations by 211 people choosing a positive alternative to begging for a day. Recently they've been working on two outdoor projects, Kaipatiki...

 A number of businesses have opened in the city centre recently, signalling ongoing confidence. We've welcomed some New Zealand firsts, including the 201 - room voco Auckland City Centre Hotel on the corner of Albert and Wyndham...

Restaurant Month is returning to the city centre this August and is designed to help support the city centre hospitality sector by celebrating the diversity of its dining scene and importantly entice customers to dine in! ...

More than 2000 people from 12 Wynyard Quarter corporates headed out on Thursday 19 May to reconnect with their workmates at a number of hospitality venues in the Wynyard Quarter area. 'The Great Wynyard Quarter Office Shout' was another...

Auckland Council is bringing you music for lunch With more workers heading into their city centre offices, Heart of the City, Auckland Council and the private sector have welcomed them back with opportunities to rediscover and reconnect with...

New commercial and residential developments confirm long-term confidence in the city centre and will bring more people into the area. Many developments are showcasing the latest in sustainable architectural design. More...

Hotel accommodation is important for the city centre’s entire consumer sector – it supports the activity of dining, shopping, nightlife, attractions, events and more. With the tourism industry projecting a shortfall of around 2,000 Auckland hotel rooms...

The city centre is home to a number of shopping areas, each with their own distinct character and store types. Lower Queen Street is known for luxury international stores, Britomart showcases big name New Zealand designers and High Street...

Dining is the number one reason that people give for coming to the city centre – and with the incredible range and quality of restaurants and cafes on offer, that’s no surprise. We have a vibrant nightlife scene too and there are exciting developments...

The city centre is the main hub of Auckland’s public transport network – all corners of the city meet here, so it’s mostly possible to get to where you want to go using buses, trains and ferries. To find out about bus, train or ferry access head to...

 It's a priority for the city centre that people can get around by walking or cycling. Making it easier for people to do this has a range of individual benefits – boosting productivity and health – while also reducing traffic congestion and carbon...

An innovative example of addressing the cost and environmental impact of private car use is car sharing. This approach also supports the reduction of congestion. In the city centre, there are two main car sharing companies. Cityhop Has many cars -...

With one in five New Zealanders living with a disability, the ageing population, families with young children, visitors from overseas, and people with a temporary injury or illness, accessibility is important for successful cities and businesses to...

Foodies mark your calendars - between 1 – 31 August, Restaurant Month in the Heart of the City 2022 will showcase the world – class dining on offer throughout Auckland’s city centre. Every day of August, well-loved dining establishments and well-kept...

Throughout the month of August, over 100 special menus and events will showcase the world-class dining on offer throughout Auckland’s city centre for Restaurant Month in the Heart of the City 2022. The city centre’s dining scene is one of Aucklanders...

There are some fantastic community initiatives across the city centre working to champion composting and sustainability, including:  Federal Street Compost Hub Hospitality businesses in the city centre can reduce their organic waste while...

Auckland’s city centre is one of New Zealand’s main docking points for cruise ships. We also highly recommend printing out the timetable on the Ports of Auckland website, so you can be aware of when there may be additional foot traffic in the central...

Acknowledging that hybrid working is here to stay, there’s heightened awareness of the benefit of time in the office to support better collaboration and connections with colleagues and office leaders. This is also part of a wider conversation – and...

A new push to secure government funding to match that already in place, and a recent decision to uncouple the theatre’s restoration from the St James Block apartment development project, may well mean this once majestic place in the heart of our city can...

Activate Tāmaki Makaurau is a support package for Auckland businesses affected by ongoing alert levels within the COVID-19 Protection Framework. Free Tools and Resources Our partners are regularly adding useful and up-to-date free tools and...

Project works for public infrastructure and private developments are part of life in a busy and growing city centre. We work with major projects to manage the impacts of construction – from noise to visual impact, cleanliness and access for...

Over 30 businesses (and counting) have received the Outdoor Dining Grant to date, using it to further enhance or create a new space for their customers. Here in their own words are some of the ways it has supported how they work during these challenging...

Auckland’s city centre has made a name for itself for its wonderfully diverse food offerings – in fact, it’s one of the things Aucklanders love most about the city centre. We’re thrilled to welcome a range of new hospitality businesses...