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Entries for this year's Top Shop Retail Excellence Awards open in Auckland on 3 June 2014, and we're sponsoring up to five HOTCity retailers to participate in the awards.If you are keen to participate, tell us in 100 words or less why we should...

The Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Public Safety & Nuisance Bylaw addresses issues relating to public safety and nuisance, and inappropriate behaviour in public places to ensure that Aucklanders and visitors can freely enjoy the city’s...

The future of our waterfront has continues to be under the spotlight.  Heart of the City’s position has been that no decision around further reclamation into the Waitemata Harbour should occur until a wider longer term Port study has been completed...

Spending at HOTC merchants was up 7%, and transactions up 13.2% year on year. By comparison, our competitors spending was up 5.8%, and transactions 5.5%. Origin of SpendingIn the June quarter, 64.3% of spend came from Aucklanders, 16.9% from the...

Our AGM is being held on Thursday 29 October, 5:45pm for a 6pm start at Level 1, 26 Lorne St in Auckland.     To RSVP, please email us here or phone 09 379 8000 by Thursday 22 October 2015.   The main items of...

You're invited to attend a HOTCity members only* event to hear about key transport projects,including:​City Rail Link​The New Bus Network​Cycling projects​and the Investigations for Light Rail.​Hosted by Auckland Transport, the event will be...

Spending and transactions continue to increase year on year in the City Centre. For the September Quarter,  HOTC merchants was up 8.9%, and transactions up 18.6% year on year. By comparison, our competitors spending was up 6.5%, and transactions 5.8...

A revised Signage Bylaw came into effect 1 October, following consultation earlier this year. The bylaw includes general requirements for all signage (except election signs), and has further requirements for particular types of signage including...

We're seeking an organised and effective Events and Sponsorship professional with great relationship skills for a 12 month fixed term contract, from July 2016 - July 2017. If you love Auckland and want to contribute to the central city's vitality and...

Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25 October.It's been a strong year for Heart of the City and we invite you to review our marketing, events and advocacy work, the opportunities created for businesses, and results that have been...

Recently we presented at a resource consent hearing to highlight concerns about the adverse effect of CRL construction on business. In our view a more proactive and co-ordinated approach is required. We appreciate that a project of this scale will have...

Retail NZ’s Topshop awards are back this year, showcasing the best of New Zealand retail. The awards give Heart of the City retailers the chance to test themselves against other Auckland and national retailers in various categories including customer...

Works on the initial stages of the City Rail Link are well underway at Britomart Station, Commercial Bay and in Albert Street, with works progressing up towards the future Aotea Station next year as the project works towards its target completion...

This summer brings a number of exciting local and international events to Auckland's city centre and surrounds.  Events bring visitors to the city and create benefits for businesses and the wider city. Our city's Major Events Strategy, administered...

As part of the process to adopt Auckland's new Long Term Plan, council's ten-year budget for 2018 - 2028, last week Phil Goff released his Mayoral Proposal, which outlines his priority areas for the budget. What are the key features of...

Just over two years in to the planned eight year build of the City Rail Link, we're seeing significant progress being made, getting us closer to the future of quick and easy public transport to and from Auckland’s city centre. In recent weeks...

Click here to see all of the menus and events for American Express Restaurant Month 2018 Restaurants - join us for American Express Restaurant Month, returning to the Heart of the City from 1 - 31 August 2018 Auckland's biggest dining event...

To: Auckland Council Application Number: BUN60313877 Name of Submitter: Heart of the City Inc (“HOTC”) Submitter Details: Name Viv Beck, Chief Executive on behalf of Heart of the City Inc. Physical address Level 5, QVE Building, 125 Queen...

Today we released an economic report and media statement outlining the risks to the city centre economy from COVID-19. It shows that more than 12,000 jobs and $3B of GDP could be lost by March 2021. The reason we have released...

During Alert Level 2 we are still required to play it safe and this means keeping a recommended distance of 2m in public. Some changes have been made to create a safe city centre environment. Here's what you need to know:  Queen Street Queen...

We have an opportunity for a limited number of city centre businesses to access a business mentor for a 12-month period, in partnership with Business Mentors NZ. This service provides confidential one on one support for small business owners...

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...