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Auckland Council has asked us to share some changes planned for High Street in response to concerns about maintenance and tidiness in the area. Over the next couple of months, Council will review the shared waste bin and how frequently rubbish, and...

P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A Freyberg steps 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...

In December Auckland City Centre Police started a new initiative to target retail crime offenders. Since this started, Police has arrested 14 serial offenders and laid 148 charges relating to theft from retailers, and a number of these...

Auckland Transport has advised us of their intention to start charging for on-street carparking 24/7 in the city centre from the end of June. They sent a letter outlining this on 2 May. It can be read in full here. A map detailing the intended...

Auckland Transport (AT) announced late yesterday that they will delay overnight parking charges till October. As you may have seen, we have spoken in the media over the last few days about the importance of understanding the needs of the city centre and...

Sources: 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...

Ten years since the first sod was turned, Heart of the City is ecstatic that the City Rail Link is opening on 13th September.  “This is the moment we have been working towards for a decade and it marks the dawn of a new era for the city centre,”...

Throughout the reporting period, there was demonstrable progress in the city centre’s recovery. Foot traffic increased year-on-year, major cultural, entertainment and business events attracted thousands of visitors, and significant private-sector...

Following a Special General Meeting on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, under the observation of the Independent Reviewer and Governance Observer, Heart of the City members voted in the following Executive Committee: Steve Bielby ...

Submission on the Proposed Auckland City Centre Planning Provisions (Section 360I Investigation)

After over four decades serving the city centre, Queen Street Doctors is entering an exciting new era that preserves its patient-focused approach while also investing in its future.  Three long-standing members of the practice - GPs Dr Ali Goldkorn...

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Heart of the City Incorporated will be held as follows:  Thursday, 29 October, 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm Great Barrier Room, Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland...

Restaurant Month 2026 delivered more than great dining experiences. It delivered real results for participating businesses. $3.12M in estimated additional hospitality spend generated 31% estimated average uplift attributable to participation Among...