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Auckland business groups, representing tens of thousands of businesses, want Government to act on their calls to confirm financial support for Auckland during level 2 for qualifying businesses:          ...

Heart of the City is calling on the Government to deliver a clear roadmap with timeframes that make sense and enable businesses to get moving. They also want to see an easy to repay loan initiative that has been presented to Treasury considered. “...

With growing case numbers and a rush to get vaccination numbers up, Heart of the City wants to see businesses involved in setting a clear pathway and timeframes to give certainty and hope for impacted businesses. Heart of the City is proposing a way...

Auckland Council has released a video and information on the Midtown programme. It takes a coordinated approach to the redevelopment of the midtown of the city centre over the next five years, with many projects planned to be completed to...

This isn't your typical bakery - Scratch Bakers HQ is a mecca for hand-crafted, delicious products such as their famous baked goods and rich roasted coffee beans - both prepared daily for some of Auckland's best cafes and food...

Established 1999, serving the Community of Princes Wharf. We have been known for our hospitality in providing freshly made Barista coffee, hot drinks, very popular freshly made sandwiches plus other food, general grocery items, and amazing icecream and...

The Ministry of Health provides regular updates as they roll out free COVID-19 vaccinations across New Zealand on their official website and social media platforms. You can keep up to date with them here. Below is a round-up of the latest...

INTRODUCTION Heart of the City (HOTC) is the business association for Auckland’s city centre and we represent the interests of businesses and property owners.  We are committed to the growth and success of the city centre as a vibrant, accessible,...

Launchpad is dedicated to ensuring that brand elements in physical spaces are maintained, improved and upheld to encourage positive customer interactions. We are national award winners and specialise in corporate signage, project management,...

HKS was founded in 2018 by two ladies from Hong Kong at the center of Auckland. HKS offers Hong Kong local street food and specializes in bubble waffles, checkered waffles, Hong Kong-style milk tea, and customized bubble-waffle ice cream and gelato.

1Place is a compliance and best practice software platform that helps childcare and multi-site organisations stay on top of their compliance and paperwork. Today, 1Place focuses of supporting childcare, retail and other multi-site organisations, by...

  Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are finalising plans to ensure the station’s entrances on Victoria Street and Wellesley Street are welcoming and accessible for the thousands of passengers that will use them every day. This is...

Recruitment and HR technology platform that enables a community of freelance Recruitment and HR professionals to deliver their expertise to businesses on a time and materials basis.  JOYN combines human expertise with technological smarts to achieve...

Auckland’s city centre is on track to hit $1 Billion loss in consumer spending* before it reaches the new red trading level.  Action to avert an even more devastating loss of livelihoods and support the wellbeing of thousands of hardworking people...

Located in the heart of Wynyard Quarter,  ASB Waterfront Theatre is Auckland's new state-of-the-art performing arts facility and the home of Auckland Theatre Company. Boasting an inviting 675 seat auditorium with outstanding acoustics,...

Mr Murdoch’s house is your house. A casual hangout located on Fort Street in the middle of Auckland City. Roll up to the rooftop bar, where you can kick back, have a laugh and share some yarns. The pints are cold and cheap, and the music cranks on...

Heart of the City businesses are reaching the $1billion mark in lost revenue since the start of the pandemic last year. We have come together with other Auckland business associations to request action to allow businesses to open for safe trading again...

Artweek 2021 in the Heart of the City is back, temporarily transforming streets, laneways and public spaces with installations and artworks that create vibrancy and a sense of community. From installations in our favourite laneways to guided walks...

AIMAI has been working with designers and artists from Aotearoa and the rest of the world since 2011. Our fashion exudes a nonchalant Parisian-cool air with floaty silhouettes. From flowy maxi silk dresses to cashmere sweaters in neutral hues, we have...

Heart of the City has been busy preparing the city centre for shoppers to return to the city this week, and there’s more than just a hint of festive to go with the much-awaited retail therapy.  What’s possibly New Zealand’s biggest bauble is...

Heart of the City is pleased to see retail businesses reopening in the city centre on Wednesday. However, with so much at stake, Government needs to set out a clear plan for recovery beyond the Red level. Viv Beck, Chief Executive, Heart of the...

The 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...

Heart of the City has set out the announcement it would like to hear from the Prime Minister on Monday. “This announcement is essential to show Auckland businesses their needs have been heard and to give them confidence that they will be supported as we...

Lush makes beautiful soaps and other beauty products using only the freshest fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. No animal ingredients are used to make their products and they do not test on animals. Lush on Queen...

OPSM is not just a glasses company; they're an eye care company. Every year, they help more than 1 million people see more clearly. They know good vision makes life easier, and that you need different solutions for different days. It’s...

Karen Walker is a New Zealand fashion designer and her flagship store can be found on the ground floor of The Hotel Britomart. With a reputation for original, effortless and stylish fashion, Karen Walker is renowned around the world.  Inside...

From its beginnings in 1888, Whitcoulls now has more than 50 stores around New Zealand. Whitcoulls offers a wide selection of books, from the latest fiction and non-fiction releases to cookbooks, classics, kid's books and more. The store also stocks...