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GENERAL TENDERS Heart of the City has registered to receive alerts for new TENDERS for business as they are announced. This service is now available to you, our Heart of the City members through this website. If you click the link below,...

The 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...

Heart of the City is a member of the Mayoral Taskforce on Alcohol and Central City Safety. The taskforce is made up of key stakeholders, including the council, police, and Hospitality New Zealand, and has been formed at the direction of Mayor Len Brown...

Auckland’s Draft Local Alcohol Policy is currently being debated as it is now open for public comment. Without a doubt Alcohol & Safety are inextricably linked. It is critical that the Auckland policy can find a balance in managing and...

Auckland 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...

Feedback closes on Sunday, Have your Say Now!The Waitemata Local Board and Auckland Council are seeking feedback on the proposed concept designs for Freyberg Square and Ellen Melville Hall. The aim of the project is to revitalise the square – an...

Auckland Council are proposing to change the way they raise funding for the Interim Transport Levy (ITL) - introduced last year for three years to fund additional transport infrastructure.We have significant concerns about the proposed changes as it’s...

Auckland's city centre retailers to celebrate fashion with four days of diverse experiences Auckland city centre's marquee fashion moment is here again with four days of creative retail experiences in the heart of Auckland City. Now into its 7th year,...

Council's priorities for the next 10 years Auckland Council is asking for feedback on their draft Long Term Plan (LTP) which sets out its priorities for investment for the next ten years, including addressing challenges around ...

Since the new Freyberg Place and Ellen Melville Centre reopened in September last year, they've begun to thrive as spaces for community and events. Before construction started, it was agreed that vehicle access through the square...

Right now, it’s Plastic Free July, a global movement that was started seven years ago in Western Australia with the goal to dramatically reduce single use plastic and improve recycling. We think there’s a real opportunity for the city centre...

Yesterday Auckland Transport confirmed that following public consultation they will be proceeding with changing Freyberg Place to a pedestrian mall – this change will take place from 15 October. We will be working with the High Street community to...

To: Auckland Council Application number: CST60323353 Name of submitter: Heart of the City Inc. (‘HOTC’)   This is a submission on an application from Panuku Development Auckland on 13 April 2018 for resource consent to construct and operate...

Ensuring that the city centre can be serviced and maintained and that goods can be delivered is vital for its success. As the city continues to evolve and grow, the approach to loading and servicing will need to adapt, and innovation will be central...

We care about our city centre offering a safe and welcoming environment. Some of the ways we support this include CityWatch - which we co-fund with Auckland Council, this year doubling our investment to increase presence in our streets - constructive...

Work has begun in Wynyard Quarter for the bases and viewing facilities needed to host the 36th America’s Cup in 2021, with the race syndicates due to arrive in Auckland in late 2019 to start their preparations. Find out more here about who is delivering...

The city centre has a rapidly growing workforce and residential population, huge private development underway and a transformative public investment programme underway. A video released today brings together what is planned for the next ten years...

At the beginning of October, we set out on a pilot programme in response to businesses wanting to see begging addressed in our city centre.Over six weeks, more than 35 members of the city centre street community got involved in a...

Council are moving towards greater pedestrianisation in the Queen Street area with a decision to revise the City Centre Master Plan and a new concept called Access for Everyone.  Whilst the idea for more people friendly spaces is nothing...

Consultation is now open for proposed changes in the Wellesley Street and Queen Street area to accommodate the shift of buses back to Wellesley Street. Changes need to take place ahead of the closure of Victoria/Albert Street and...

Classic Hits are going to find the BIGGEST and BEST spender in Auckland's BIG little city and give them a chance to spend $1000 every hour, for 10 hours just in time for Christmas Day. All that is needed to enter the promotion is to shop anywhere in...

In 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...

What is the City Centre Masterplan?    The City Centre Masterplan falls under the wider Auckland Plan. The Auckland Plan is a bold 30-year vision and strategy for Auckland underpinned by the Mayor's vision of making Auckland the world's most...

The December Marketview CBD Retail Expenditure Report is now available for downloading, which saw spending and transactions in Auckland’s CBD up in the December Quarter from the same time last year. There was a pleasing result for the Central...

A free opportunity for CBD events, attractions, restaurants, bars, hotels and shops Following its huge success last year, 48 Hour City will be returning in 2012 with American Express as its sponsor. 48 Hour City is a free opportunity for HOTCity Retail,...

Christmas is just weeks away, and our BIG little City campaign is well into development. We are working on a bumper VIVA edition with the NZ Herald, and can offer a one-off exclusive advertising rate within our section to HOTCity members. There is also...

Auckland’s annual celebration of contemporary arts and galleries returns to the city from 11 – 20 October. Beyond the gallery exhibitions and events that form the mainstay of Art Week, Heart of the City delivers a range of activations designed...

Our annual celebration of retail and fashion returns in February. 10 Days of Fashion in the City takes place from 26 February until 6 March, with more than 100 offers and events including New Zealand’s Longest Catwalk and The Fashion Sessions giving...

Many businesses will be considering their options for how to manage online orders and delivery at the moment. There are a variety of systems aiming to make this easier for businesses - including those listed below* Hospitality Buy@Home...

Heart of the City is offering $500 prizes for tiny pieces of writing - 20 words or fewer - by local creatives. Art, performance, culture and creative expression make our city centre’s heart beat faster. We want to bring words from our creative community...

The now well-established Fashion in the BIG little City event will be back in 2014 and planning will be underway in the next few months. In the meantime make note of the dates: 28 February – 9th March, 2014. More details on the event will be available...

The installation of Santa & his reindeer has begun with a small amount of preparation work on the Whitcoulls building and canopy area on both Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 November in the early hours from approximately 4am – 6am.The...

We promote the city centre year-round through our extensive channels and run a series of annual marketing campaigns and events that profile the key reasons people visit the city centre - retail, dining, arts and culture. Next up after Christmas...

Heart of the City is currently updating our membership database.  We are calling members to check we have the right contact information and also calling eligible businesses to give them the opportunity to join us. If you have any questions...

Artweek in The Central City, 8 – 16 October 2016Artweek 2016 has launched. This visual arts celebration is an exciting gateway to experience art up close. The growing success of the event is due to the shared enthusiasm and collaboration with business...

It’s that time of the year when we mark the arrival of Christmas by dressing the city centre with festive decorations. The first of a series of installations will start on Friday 11 November with the installation of Santa and his reindeer on the Farmers...