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Auckland’s central city streets, lanes, stores and shared spaces will come to life this February and March, with Heart of the City’s renowned 10 Days of Fashion in the City celebration back for the fifth year!

Our submission asked Council to retain the Interim Transport Levy, as it currently is - $114 for residential properties and $183 for commercial properties for each of the remaining two years.   Heart of the City Submission to Auckland Council...

Restaurant Month returns for its sixth consecutive year, attracting a diverse line-up of international chefs and showcasing over 100 special menu offers. With events set to stun the senses and create dining memories that will last a lifetime, there’s...

26 July 2016 Submissions Electricity Authority PO Box 10041 Wellington 6143   Email: submissions@ea.govt.nz SUBMISSION TO ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY CONSULTATION PAPER – TRANSMISSIONS PRICING METHODOLOGY: SECOND ISSUES PAPER Heart of the City,...

HOTC considers that the construction and operation of the CRL project will result in a range of positive and negative impacts to local businesses and CBD users, and seeks that these effects are taken into account in Auckland Transport’s proposed CEMP to...

Strong second quarter spending and pedestrian counts show continued growth and confidence in Auckland’s CBD.

Heart of the City is calling for increased police presence in Auckland’s central city following the death of a homeless man on Queen Street.

Heart of the City welcomes the alignment between Central Government and Auckland Council to meet the city’s growing transport demands but we are concerned that it’s going to take 30 years to resolve a problem that Auckland businesses face every day,...

Welcome to the newly revamped Heart of the City members website. We’ll continue to enhance this site into a comprehensive tool for assisting business ratepayers in the CBD. And we need your input and involvement. Please share your views on...

From a free security hotline service, to informative street ambassadors to jafa cabs and a free electric CBD bus, to the new consumer marketing campaign the BIG little city .... there's a range of exclusive and innovative services offered by Heart...

The new three year strategic marketing plan for the CBD represents the work of a steering committee incorporating representatives from Heart of the City and Auckland City Council, with input from Tourism Auckland and the K Road Business...

Thanks to all who submitted their BIG smiles little moment on film, there was a phenomenal response with a great number of high standard entries! A central city billboard competition run by the Auckland Festival of Photography 2008, and sponsored by...

Whether it's car pooling, hiring a bike or needing somewhere to repair or store a bike, the CBD welcomes the following businesses who are assisting with providing environmentally friendly transport alternatives.   Goodgear Bikes www....

Heart of the City and Auckland City Council are embarking on a study to settle the debate once and for all! The results due out in May should prove or dispell the long-held view that parking availability and ...

Landmark 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...

Auckland City Council officers have been working with the Regional Governance Committee on the council's submission to the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. Please take a look at the draft submission. It is an officers' report only at this stage...

We'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...

Auckland 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...

The $43 million dollar upgrade of Queen Street and the surrounding lanes is complete, and the CBD is once again begining to sparkle. Coinciding with the completion of the street works and the removal of the last orange cones, there has been a...

Auckland local governemt is fragmented, duplicated, obstructive and long winded.   We have made a submission based on Heart of the City's ten year experience representing you as part of a group paying 11% of the regional rate take, we represent the...

Summer is here in the Heart of Auckland and the Ambassadors are out and about walking the streets 7 days a week, assisting visitors to find their way to shopping, restaurants, attractions and entertainment. They also keep a look out for issues on...

After 157 years of working to support Aucklanders, the Methodist Mission has launched a new identity to reflect the true nature of its work. A focus on creating independence and not dependency means LIFEWISE works to equip individuals and families with...

Visit www.thebiglittlecity.co.nz for a preview of shopping, dining, bars, entertainment and attractions in the heart of Auckland City.   The Heart of Auckland City - the BIG little city. Visiting big cities is great fun. The buzz, ...

Along with Zurich, Vienna, Geneva and Vancouver, Auckland is one of the top cities to live according to the Mercer 2008 Quality of Living survey. Well done Auckland, you're a great city to live in! For details of the survey www.mercer.com

NZSO and HOTCity are giving you the chance to see one of Europe's most talented pianists, Simon Trpèeski on June 27th and 28th.   Visit www.biglittlecity.co.nz to find out how you can be in to win. Entries close Thurs 26th July at 12pm.

Auckland City Council parking buildings offer casual parking from $5.50 per hour to a maximum of $8.00 per day on Saturday, Sunday and evenings at a number of carpark buildings in the CBD. And there's a number of convenient locations.  ...

Auckland City Council reduced the ornamental lighting at several central city locations playing its part to conserve electricity this winter. Due to the increased concern over the country's power supplies, lighting at Viaduct Harbour, Aotea...

On August 15th, Hedgey from The Rock FM will be fundraising for Cure Kids (Child Health Research Foundation) by attempting to set an official Guinness World Record Bungy by completing more than 102 Bungy Jumps in a 24 hour period off the Auckland...

Auckland City Council has proposed a design to make Aotea Square a safer, more versatile and people-friendly space. The $25 million square upgrade is part of an $80 million project, which involves repairing and strengthening the Civic car...

The finalists in the Auckland 2008 TOP SHOP retail excellence awards have been announced by the New Zealand Retail Association. 10 stores from the heart of the city were nominated across 8 categories, the winners to be announced...

Robert Harris has transformed part of Auckland's most famous street into a street-level, outdoor gallery. Its free, open 24-7 and brings some inspirational works of art into the heart of Auckland City. Ten New Zealand artisits including Martin Popplewell...

Massive Company and STAMP at THE EDGE® are giving you the chance to see some of New Zealand's finest young talent in 'Whero's New Net' on Monday 15th Spetember. Answer this simple question to win one of 3 double passes to the Monday night...

Auckland City was voted as the OECD's top entrepreneurial city! A study carried out by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor found 13.5% of Auckand's population is considered to be entrepreneurs; ahead of Vancouver, Melbourne, Los Angeles and New York City...

History took place on Friday (15th Aug) where Hedgey from The Rock Radio station bungy jumped a record 103 times in under 12 hours from Auckland City's Harbour Bridge. Fundraising for Cure Kids, Hedgy has so far raised over $6,000 for the cause...

Taking place at the Viaduct Harbour Marine Village, Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2008 will be held from 16-21 September 2008. In just eight years, Air New Zealand Fashion Week has established its place internationally as a prestigious and glamorous event...