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Lorne St Upgrade Completed
NewsIssue date: 22 Nov 2012This week marks the completion of the Lorne St Shared Space upgrade. We'd like to ... great job they've done with this area. This week marks the completion of the Lorne St Shared Space upgrade. We'd like to ...
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Complete our begging survey
NewsIssue date: 6 Jun 2017We know that begging is an issue that many people have strong opinions about and we would like to know more about what you think. So, we are undertaking some research with our members about begging in the city centre and how it is affecting business....
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Fort Street Upgrade nears Completion
NewsIssue date: 23 Jul 2013... upgrade, between Gore St and Customs St East, is nearing completion. Stage 3 of the Fort Street upgrade, between Gore St and Customs St East, is nearing completion. Temporary barriers are finally disappearing , ... Council for further information. Fort Street Upgrade nears Completion ...
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Complete the Get Sustainable Challenge for FREE
NewsIssue date: 19 Apr 2011In partnership with the Sustainable Business Network, Heart of the City is giving 4 businesses in the CBD the opportunity to participate in the Sustainable Business Network's Get Sustainable Challenge. The Get Sustainable Challenge will let you gain a...
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Central Connector on track
NewsIssue date: 20 Jul 2009Landscaping work along the Central Connector route on Symonds Street is now complete, with new foliage and trees planted. The Central Connector project is currently ahead of schedule, and is expected to be completed before its original deadline of...
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Waterfront Events Center Could be Ready for Rugby World Cup
NewsIssue date: 14 Apr 2009Councillors have proposed bringing forward the completion date of the marine events centre. Councillors have proposed bringing forward the completion date of the marine events centre, so it is ready ...
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Three 'Shared Spaces' now open
NewsIssue date: 15 Aug 2011The work to transform Elliott Street, Lorne Street & Fort Street is complete, and will see slow vehicle speed, pedestrian-priority zones create a vibrant, world-class city centre that attracts people and business. Popular in many overseas cities,...
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A 4th heritage building now lights up the CBD skyline
NewsIssue date: 1 Apr 2008Landmark House is the 4th Heritage building to be lit in the CBD by Heart of the City, adding light and majesty to the skyline at night. The next building to be targeted by Heart of the City in their bid to light one heritage...
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Stage 2 of the CBD Upgrades to begin
NewsIssue date: 31 Oct 2011Work to complete stage 2 of the Elliott Street and Fort Street area upgrades begin this week, which will see yet more areas become wonderful, spaces for people in the city. More information on the CBD Streets and Open Space Upgrade Programme is...
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City Streets Transformation Continues
NewsIssue date: 5 Feb 2014The transformation of our streets in the inner city continues with construction well underway in Federal Street, Upper Khartoum Place and O’Connell Street. These projects form part of the programme of works that falls under the Auckland’s City...
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What's your view on Auckland Governance?
NewsIssue date: 24 Apr 2008Auckland Governance - Poll Winner Thanks to all who completed the quick poll. We'll be visiting this topic again later in the year. The results showed the great majority of people wanted more say locally and a reduction in the number of...
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Tell us your views: “Legal Highs” policy for the City Centre
NewsIssue date: 28 Oct 2014Auckland Council is deciding where psychoactive substances, commonly known as legal highs, can be sold once they are licensed by central government. Council is seeking feedback on their draft policy which looks to ensure that vulnerable people in the...
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Update on City Centre Transformational Projects
NewsIssue date: 21 Aug 2014... Street, Federal St now finished, and Khartoum Place near completion focus turns to the other 40 projects being planned ...
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Inner City Street Upgrades
NewsIssue date: 28 May 2012... the second stage of the Lorne St project is heading for completion later this year. O’Connell Street is the next ...
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New developments on the way for the city centre
NewsIssue date: 13 May 2021... Under construction voco/Holiday Inn Express – nearing completion Corner Albert and Wyndham Streets - a 200 room ... Inn Express on NZ Herald, 11 May. Construction nearing completion on voco and Holiday Inn, 1 May 2021. Image: AKL ...
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Take a look at the next stage of changes underway in Wynyard Quarter
NewsIssue date: 15 Jul 2021... 124 Halsey Street, with a combined area of 18,500sqm and completion targeted for Q4 2023. Image: Precinct Properties ... of Willis Bond’s 30 Madden development is on track for completion late this year, adding a further 63 units, ... stage of the development. Orams Site 18 After the recent completion of the first stage of Orams Marine’s ...
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Winter 2020: milestones hit on city centre transformation projects
NewsIssue date: 16 Jul 2020... Progress AKL website . A name and a concrete step towards completion The new public space suspended above the harbour ... Rail Link Wynyard Quarter's 300m laneway moves closer to completion Construction of the second stage of pedestrian and ...
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Lower Queen Plaza open to people and businesses
NewsIssue date: 6 Jan 2017Lower 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...
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What’s next for the City Rail Link
NewsIssue date: 28 Nov 2017... Station next year as the project works towards its target completion date of March 2024. As construction progresses, we ...
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Queen Street's new look receives positive media coverage
NewsIssue date: 24 Apr 2008... CBD is once again begining to sparkle. Coinciding with the completion of the street works and the removal of the last ...
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Photo update: what's in the works in Wynyard Quarter
NewsIssue date: 25 Oct 2018... projects in the photos below. One55 Fanshawe - expected completion June 2019 155 Fanshawe Street - an eight-level ... impression of One55 Fanshawe. Wynyard 100 - expected completion May 2020 100 Halsey Street - a seven-level mixed ... Peddle Thorp. Daldy and Gaunt Street Upgrades - expected completion mid 2020 Daldy and Gaunt Streets are being ...
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Progress on CRL construction in the city centre: June 2021 update
NewsIssue date: 1 Jun 2021... to excavation and construction for Aotea Station. Completion for CRL is planned for Q4 2024. Aotea ... in late June, the final work to be completed includes the completion of roof slabs – you can see one of these freshly ... to rise on Wellesley Street, with the foundations nearing completion and above-ground work beginning in Q3 of 2021. For ...
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CBD Street Upgrades
NewsIssue date: 23 Mar 2011... is currently being upgraded. The work is scheduled for completion in August 2011. Fort Street - Six streets in the ...
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ITU Triathlon Trading Feedback
NewsIssue date: 22 Nov 2011The City hosted the ITU Triathlon last Sunday, 20 November, and with Kiwi wins in both the men’s and the woman’s event, and a good number of spectators, the event can be considered a success. Heart of the City is interested in understanding how...
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Cheap & Cheerful Eats - a promotion for restaurants, cafes and bars
NewsIssue date: 19 Feb 20211 - 31 May 2021 New this year, in line with the NZ International Comedy Festival, Heart of the City will be promoting Cheap & Cheerful food and drink offers ($15 or less) from city centre café, bar and restaurant businesses. Offers must...
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Christmas in the City 2008
NewsIssue date: 7 Apr 2008We're in full swing planning this years Christmas advertising and decorations program. If you would like to tell us about the type of Christmas decorations, entertainment and promotions you would like to see in the CBD this year, please complete the...
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Construction Survey
NewsIssue date: 24 May 2017Recent construction in the city centre has affected some Heart of the City members and we have a key role in seeking action to minimise the negative effects of construction on business. Last week we sent members a link to a survey to help us assess the...
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Residential growth in pictures
NewsIssue date: 11 Nov 2020As the number of people living in the city centre edges towards 40,000, hundreds of new residences are being built. From the waterfront up to the Aotea Arts Quarter and in between, towers and townhouses are in the works to cater to those wanting to make...
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Important Road Closure - Elliott Street
NewsIssue date: 23 Mar 2011Elliott Street (between Wellesley street and Darby street), will be closed to all general traffic from midnight on Sunday 27 March 2011 to Sunday 14 August 2011 to allow the first phase of the Elliott Street shared space to be completed. Pedestrian...
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Santa Returns to Queen Street
NewsIssue date: 27 Oct 2015Santa 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...
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Share your views on the city centre and how you use it
NewsIssue date: 13 Nov 2017Below is a link to a short survey (it will only take around 8 minutes of your time) asking questions about your views on the city centre and how you use it during this time of rapid change. We would like to hear from a range of people who spend time in...
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Auckland Business Support Package update
NewsIssue date: 5 Nov 2021The Government recently announced that the Business Support Package for Auckland includes: Advice and planning support, Implementation for that advice, and Health and wellbeing support. Auckland partners and the Government are working to...
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Free public transport during Rugby World Cup 2011
NewsIssue date: 2 Jun 2010... upgrades happening around Auckland City click here… Completion of Eden Park Transport Plan Detailed planning is ...
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We're looking for an Events and Sponsorship Executive
NewsIssue date: 1 Apr 2016... of the City to carry out events, contract negotiation and completion (if necessary) content collation and budget ... Manage and brief all relevant suppliers, including the completion of Supplier Agreements where necessary, to ...
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Aotea Square celebrates its 30th birthday!
NewsIssue date: 4 Nov 2009Aotea Square was officially opened on 1 November 1979 by Sir Dove-Myer Robinson and has since been the venue for various open-air concerts, political rallies and other gatherings. The square is currently undergoing a major facelift with repairs to the...
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Ironman 70.3 Auckland Asia Pacific Championships
NewsIssue date: 10 Jan 2013Sunday 20 January brings another major international sporting event to the waterfront, the new Ironman 70.3 Auckland Asia Pacific Championship.Around 1200 local and international competitors will compete in this international event. The Event Village is...