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Heart of the City Safety team
PageSecurity patrols are operating in Queen Street and surrounding areas to support a safer public environment. They will de-escalate issues and escalate to Police when necessary. Our safety team can be contacted on 099 61 61 61 during...
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AT parking deal for tradies
PageTo help free up on-street parking spaces, Auckland Transport (AT) has a deal especially for tradies. Tradies working on a job site in central Auckland may park in the Victoria Street or Civic car parks. They can get a 50% discount on hourly...
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Built to Last: Crane Brothers Takes the Long View
NewsIssue date: 16 Apr 2026For 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...
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Getting in and around the city centre
PageWith fuel prices in the spotlight recently, we wanted to share the many ways to move around the city centre, along with information to help businesses support their teams’ commute. Public Transport There's plenty of ways to get in and around the city...
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Spacefor and the Power of Place
NewsIssue date: 16 Apr 2026When 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,...
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Meet the Heart of the City Executive Committee
PageThe Heart of the City Executive Committee consists of up to 11 voting members who either work or own a business located within our boundaries, along with a representative from the Waitemata Local Board. The role of the Executive Committee is to...
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Get involved with Restaurant Month 2026
NewsIssue date: 11 May 2026Restaurant Month returns from 1 to 31 August 2026 Now in its 16th year, Restaurant Month is a much-anticipated celebration of Auckland’s city centre dining scene. It continues to help restaurants reach new audiences, boost visibility...
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Inaugural Wharf to Wharf Live Art Trail Campaign Results
NewsIssue date: 5 Jun 2026The inaugural Wharf to Wharf Live Art Trail brought a dynamic new cultural experience to Auckland’s waterfront, transforming key public spaces into a series of open-air studios. Designed to attract visitors, support the creative sector, and...
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Inaugural Horse & Hóngbāo: Student O Week & Lunar New Year Campaign Results
NewsIssue date: 5 Jun 2026Welcoming students to Auckland Auckland is New Zealand’s largest student city, with around 50,000 students at the University of Auckland and AUT. Students contribute significantly to the city centre economy, with non-tuition spending reaching...
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Quarterly Results – March 2026
NewsIssue date: 11 Jun 2026Sources: HOTC Pedestrian Count, Marketview, Colliers. Not for Reproduction. 2026 is an important year for the city centre, with major infrastructure projects nearing completion, new businesses opening, and opportunities emerging. The March...
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Auckland Council Compliance Wardens
PageAuckland Council Compliance Wardens (formerly known as CityWatch in the city centre) work to support a safe city centre environment in line with Auckland’s bylaws,including the Signs and Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaws. The team’s on-street presence...
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Pedestrian counts
PageOur pedestrian count data shows how many people are moving past each of our monitoring sites across the city centre in real time – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The data can be used to make lease decisions and show the impact of special...
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