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Buoyed by rousing endorsement from the public of Auckland, a refreshed and revitalised Farmers Santa has made his much anticipated return to his perch on the Whitcoulls corner in the CBD. The city's iconic and much loved Father Christmas has been under...

Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is appealing to Aucklanders to have their say on how $47 billion is to be spent on transport across the region over the next 30 years. The ARC's regional transport committee recently launched its draft strategy on the...

We know that some of you, as business owners or residents, encounter homeless people as you go about your business each day. It is fair that you expect to live and work in harmony with your neighbours, so we have produced this leaflet to work towards...

Christmas parking offers Auckland City Council has two parking deals available for shoppers this Christmas. FREE parking in Auckland City Council's Downtown car park during all weekends up until Christmas in December, with a spend of $40 or more at...

It's all happening in Auckland City this Christmas and to keep you informed below is a summary of everything we have planned. For more details our Christmas website will be live from 23 November, 2009 visit http://www.biglittlecity.co.nz/ Farmers Santa...

The night sky over Auckland will shine this festive season with one of four colour combinations being put to the people of Auckland during the last two weeks of November. ‘Light me up! Auckland's Choice to Light Sky Tower this Festive Season' will, for...

Under the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, the Commission is required to determine boundaries for the new Auckland Council, wards and local boards, ward and board names and the number of members per local board. The Commission is proposing:...

Published in the New Zealand Herald 10/12/09 How should Greater Auckland be carved up under the Super City model? Where should the boundaries be drawn between the local boards and how should communities be represented both at the local level and at the...

Communities throughout the Auckland region will get a taste of Rugby World Cup 2011 action, with today's announcement that at least 12 teams will be based in Auckland during the Tournament. Teams will train at seven different venues throughout Auckland...

The following road closures will be in place for the Auckland Anniversary Weekend event. Road closure: A street parade, the Fiesta of Colour, will take place on Quay Street. This will involve a closure of Quay Street northern lanes from the Ferry...

Auckland's Viaduct Harbour comes alive once again to celebrate the 2010 Auckland Anniversary Weekend (Jan 29th - Feb 1st). With plenty to see and do over the long weekend, including: Music and live performances taking place as part of Auckland...

To assist us with the design and construction of the Fort Street area upgrade, we wish to advise that Dominion Constructors will be undertaking site investigations between 16 January and 2 February 2010. The works include the excavation of a number of...

Work under way for the Aotea Square redevelopment and the Civic car park upgrade is now at its peak. Here are a few access changes to note if you are planning a trip to this part of the city.   - The Mayoral Drive entrance to the car park has...

The draft design for the second stage of the Lorne Street upgrade is out for public consultation until 8 February. It will cover the area outside the City Central Library, Senior College and Rutland Street, and follows on from the 2007 stage-one...

Auckland city streets and public spaces are set for a tidy-up, thanks to a recent Auckland City Council City Development Committee decision to remove excessive signage, poles and other unnecessary street equipment. "This will not only improve pedestrian...

Auckland City Council and 11 central and non-government agencies – including Housing New Zealand, Auckland City Mission, New Zealand Police and the Ministry of Social Development – recently signed an agreement in a bid to end rough sleeping in Auckland's...

The 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) is one of the biggest events on The Heart of City agenda. Hitting town 9 September 2011, the Rugby World Cup will provide a huge opportunity for businesses to take advantage of the massive influx of visitors and...

Auckland City Council's annual Go By Bike Breakfast is a great chance for you to join New Zealand's month-long celebration of Bike Wise Month 2010. Cycling is a healthy and fun way to get around the city, so why not leave the car at home and join...

Small things such as switching your office rubbish bags to Oxo-Biodegradable plastic bags (such as The Green-One) can have a huge impact on the amount of plastic your office throws away each year. The Green-One rubbish bags are designed to begin breaking...

Heart of Auckland City and CBD business leaders are working together to encourage Auckland businesses and residents to turn off their lights for one hour, to celebrate Auckland City being the official New Zealand host of Earth Hour 2010. At 8.30pm on...

There's so much happening in Auckland city this weekend (26-28 February), with a fantastic array of council hosted, sponsored or supported events - most of them free. The Auckland Lantern Festival brings Chinese New Year celebrations to a glowing finale...

In the months leading up the Rugby World Cup 2011, Heart of the City will be sending updates on how the competition will affect the Auckland region and more specifically your business. To receive these updates, sign up to the Heart of the City e-letter...

Auckland is on track to deliver a spectacular RWC 2011 experience, to find out more about what Auckland has planned visit Auckland 2011 using this linkhttp://www.auckland2011.com/The-Tournament-in-Auckland.aspx  

Rugby Travel & Hospitality (NZ) Ltd, the official hospitality programme managers for the RWC 2011, is now offering hospitality packages. There are a range of hospitality packages tailored to suit the varying requirements of both corporate and...

Licensing in Motion (NZ), the master licensee holder for Rugby World Cup 2011, has announced more opportunities to become an official sub-Licensee of the tournament. For more information on how your company can get involved click here. The closing date...

Some of the worlds elite yatchsmen and women will ascend into Auckland this coming March for a new festival dedicated to one of Auckland City's favourite pastimes. The Auckland Festival of Sailing will bring together top international match racing...

Find out about the latest events in Auckland City. Places to shop, dine, drink and stay. The best events, attractions, live music, stores, markets, festivals, hotels and more! To find out more click here...

Located at the heart of Auckland's waterfront, Queens Wharf has been secured as the prime festival venue for RWC 2011. The immediate focus is preparing the wharf for Rugby World Cup celebrations; the long-term benefit will be opening up the wharf to...

A free introductory seminar on sustainability will be held on the 11th March between 4pm-6.30pm in the Auckland Town Hall. The seminar is being run by the EcoBiz programme and will teach you how by taking action, you can reduce costs, improve your...

Expected international visitors from sales: 85,000 Free Independent Travellers (FITs): 55,000 Visitors through the official travel programme: 30,000+ Almost 50% of Free Independent Travellers (those not with an official package) will arrive before...

The redevelopment, which is due to be completed in October 2010, will boost the stadium from 48,000 to 60,000-seat capacity to give spectators a world-class experience in 2011. Features include: A new three-tier, 22,000-seat south stand with 52...

A hospitality training programme calledEventStarNZ© has been developed by the Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) and the RWC 2011 Hospitality Steering Group to provide a certified training programme specific to the food service sector for RWC...

With 85,000 international visitors anticipated to hit our shores over the 6 week period of the Rugby World Cup tournament, there will be countless opportunities for CBD businesses to capitalise on the expected $297 million income. Below are some of the...

Hospitality Packages Rugby Travel & Hospitality (NZ) Ltd, the official hospitality programme managers for the RWC 2011, is now offering hospitality packages. There are a range of hospitality packages tailored to suit the varying requirements of both...

7 days of pledges is your eco-starter guide to show how small individual changes can have a big impact on a national and global scale. Download the PDF here. Work out your carbon dioxide emissions! Check out some of the links below to find out more...

Before getting too far down the track with plans we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the Major Events Management Act to understand the implications and commercial restrictions of doing business during the RWC 2011. The Major Events...