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Restaurant Month 2020 in the Heart of the City is set to satisfy more taste buds than ever before, with the annual showcase of Auckland city centre’s world-class dining scene re-thought, re-formatted and re-launched for its 10th anniversary. With more...

All opening in a 6 week period from mid-September to early November, all within a block of the Waitematā Harbour, and all welcoming locals and domestic tourists - we talk to Park Hyatt Auckland, The Hotel Britomart and QT Auckland about what they’re...

An official name and the first concrete pour for our new public space suspended above the harbour and the start of wall construction for Aotea Station are milestones well worth acknowledging. We're on track to enjoy some great new...

If you've walked around the city centre lately, you've probably spotted the vivid neon lighting we've added to trees in Vulcan Lane, Lorne Street, Freyberg Place and Aotea Square to brighten up the grey winter days. This is one of a number of...

The outlook for spring is for a packed calendar of events in the city centre. This is great news for a number of reasons - events bring visitors, spending, excitement and buzz, among other benefits. People who attend events engage with the surrounding...

Tim specialises in commercial and civil disputes. His career has seem him practise in leading litigation firms in England, Australia and New Zealand, before moving to the independent bar.

Introduction Heart of the City (HOTC) is the business association for the city centre, which includes more than 4000 commercially rated properties and 12,000 businesses. We are committed to the growth and success of the city centre as a vibrant,...

If your business is an essential service or in retail or hospitality and planning on trading in some capacity (including click and collect or delivery) during Level 3, please let us know if you are able to. This will help us in our planning for...

If you or someone you know needs support, you can call or text the free Ministry of Health line 1737 for support from a trained counsellor.  Click here for more information. 

Heart of the City supports the two weeks extension to the wage subsidy but says it’s simply not enough. More support is needed, including to cover fixed costs, with many customers not being here with the mass withdrawal of more than 130,000 workers...

The Mojo name is trusted and well-loved within our metropolis, with popular and convenient locations all over the city centre.  Tucked in the recently refurbished lobby of Chorus House, Mojo Wyndham is another great...

Tucked into the atrium of the stunning Spark City building, Mojo Victoria Street is a inner-sanctuary from the working day.  Spark’s staff, visitors and many surrounding businesses are kept fuelled and caffeinated during the working week...

With many businesses at breaking point, no stone can be left unturned to ensure that eliminating the covid-19 virus does not translate into eliminating our country’s source of revenue and jobs.  With a critical decision due today, Heart of the City...

Heart of the City has announced an extension to Auckland Restaurant Month 2020 in a move designed to support the city centre’s hospitality industry after the latest COVID-19 restrictions.  The 10th annual showcase of Auckland city centre’s world-...

MIE PAY NZ Ltd is a New Zealand based, owned and operated company offering digital payment solutions for Trans-Tasman SMEs. With headquarters in Auckland, IE PAY is a financial service provider that integrates a wide range of major...

During the month of Mahuru (September) Māori, Tāmaki Makaurau hapū Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei, in association with Heart of the City, are hosting a month-long series of Reo for Business webinars. Every Wednesday from 12 – 12.45pm beginning 9 September, the...

Staying at Level 2.5 for at least another 10 days, represents a loss of around $1m of spending per day and crippling news as some businesses face an uncertain future and the hard-won vibrancy of the city centre is further challenged.  With the...

Letter from Auckland Council to BID (Business Associations) Auckland Council recognises the challenges facing Auckland’s retail and hospitality sector due to the resurgence of COVID-19 and we want to support them while our region remains in a restricted...

Two live business webinars will give Auckland’s small business owners an opportunity to learn how to build resilience within their businesses during disruptive events like COVID-19. Organised by Auckland Emergency Management, the business resilience...

Op-Ed published in the New Zealand Herald on 8 October 2020 On your marks, get set, go. Spring is in the air as Auckland heads back into alert level one. A time of optimism and renewal. A time to show Aucklanders and Kiwis from around the country...

A number of new businesses have opened their doors in the city centre for the first time in the past weeks. From cafés to a French bistro, fashion, food retail and hotels, we're pleased to welcome this diverse selection of businesses...

Published in the New Zealand Herald on 9 April 2020.  Watching a city come to a standstill is surreal and disturbing in equal measure. The reasons for doing so on March 25 were crystal clear, but it was a mammoth and heart-wrenching task for...

Published in the New Zealand Herald on 15 October 2019 Accounts of hardship related to CRL construction in Albert St give cause for concern and not just for those directly impacted. There are key principles at stake: fairness, transparency, action and...

First published in the New Zealand Herald on 9 July 2020. There is a saying that it's not only what you do, but how you do it that matters most. That couldn't be more true with a debate raging along Queen St right now. While it's obviously not top of...

Time spent relaxing in Albert Park, texts between friends about a night on the town and a 1960s vision of the City Rail Link are some of the inspirations for new writing Heart of the City has put on display along Queen Street. In Albert Park the...

Rembrandt is menswear for life. Our mission is to dress you well – with exceptional quality, value and service from our menswear specialists. Italian fabrics and limited runs underpin our approach to making you look good at every occasion. When...