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Don’t miss out on the next Auckland Conversations event – make sure you register as spaces are limited! We live stream the event so you can tune in online in real-time, or alternatively the video will be available on the Auckland Conversations website...

New Zealand Boutique Wine Festival 2017 On Sunday 11th June 2017, the fifth annual New Zealand Boutique Wine Festival will descend into one of Auckland's most sophisticated wining and dining establishments, the Imperial Building in Fort Lane. The...

Auckland’s city centre is at a crossroads and it’s time for central government to come together with local government and the private sector to chart a clear path forward. After a decade of disruptive public construction, the harshest Covid impacts...

84% of tickets snapped up, already surpassing last year’s total. Diners have shown their appetite for unique dining experiences is as strong as ever, with Heart of the City Auckland Restaurant Month 2025 off to a great start. 84% of all available...

Sent to Auckland Council via email, 18 August 2025 Heart of the City represents the interests of businesses and property owners in Auckland's city centre. We advocate for a vibrant, accessible, safe, and welcoming city centre that is a great place to do...

The June quarter was challenging for many city centre street trading businesses, reflecting persistent trends.   The latest State of the Nation report highlights the city centre’s great potential, but urgent, coordinated action is essential to...

Free public event to light up the tree Saturday 22 November hosted by Sharyn Casey and headlined by Drax Project, supported by the Auckland Youth Choir.   The magical tree that brought Auckland...

After a four-year lobby brought to a head with the release of a business survey seven weeks ago, Chief Executive of city centre business association Heart of the City Viv Beck, is delighted that both the government and Auckland Council have heard and...

The September 2025 quarter reflected ongoing challenges, with overall spend and transactions both down 6% year-on-year.  The value of events shone through. 83% of participating businesses that responded to our survey said that our...

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...

There were notable positives in the final quarter of 2025, despite what has been a challenging year nationwide. More people were out and about in the city centre compared with the same time the previous year, and major events drove standout results. A...

Submitted to Auckland Council via email, 13 March 2026 Heart of the City (HOTC) represents the interests of businesses and property owners in Auckland's city centre. We advocate for a vibrant, accessible, safe, and welcoming city centre that is a...

Submitted via email, 4 February 2026 Safer Retail, Smarter Technology Heart of the City (HOTC) represents the interests of businesses and property owners in Auckland's city centre. We advocate for a vibrant, accessible, safe, and welcoming city...

Strengthening the Security Industry – Targeted Consultation Sent via email, January 2026. Heart of the City (HOTC) represents the interests of businesses and property owners in Auckland's city centre. We advocate for a vibrant, accessible, safe, and...

 When Max Mamaev founded the Spacefor concept in 2023, he was betting on a specific idea: that place matters. More precisely, the right environment can change how brands, customers, and cities connect. That place was Britomart, and more broadly,...

For more than 25 years, Crane Brothers has helped shape the look of modern New Zealand menswear. Renowned for its contemporary tailoring and meticulous craftsmanship, the bespoke brand was founded in 1999 by Murray Crane, before opening its flagship...