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Viv Beck: Albert St City Rail Link works are disruptions of biblical proportions
NewsIssue date: 15 Oct 2019Published in the New Zealand Herald on 15 October 2019 Accounts of hardship related to CRL construction in Albert St give cause for concern and not just for those directly impacted. There are key principles at stake: fairness, transparency, action and...
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Welcome to our new businesses a delicious deli, a bespoke watchmaker and global brands.
NewsIssue date: 16 May 2022A number of businesses have opened in the city centre recently, signalling ongoing confidence. We've welcomed some New Zealand firsts, including the 201 - room voco Auckland City Centre Hotel on the corner of Albert and Wyndham...
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StoreFront programme connects art and business
NewsIssue date: 30 Nov 2022From Andy Warhol for Bonwit Teller on 5th Avenue in New York to Judy Darragh for Mi Piaci on High Street in Auckland’s city centre, artists have a long history of creating striking window displays. Initiated as part of Art in the City and created to...
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The city centre's bouncing back
NewsIssue date: 28 Mar 2023... luxury occupier demand remains strong and the long-term completion of the City Rail Link should support longer-term ...
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Quarterly Results – March 2026
NewsIssue date: 11 Jun 2026... city centre, with major infrastructure projects nearing completion, new businesses opening, and opportunities ...
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Submission on Auckland Council Development Contributions Policy 2018
NewsIssue date: 14 May 2018By email: [email protected] Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to make this submission on the draft Development Contribution (DC) Policy. Heart of the City is the business association for the city centre,...
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What's driving all of this talk about pedestrianising the city centre - and what it means for business
NewsIssue date: 11 Dec 2018Council 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...
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City Rail Link: Impacted businesses demand answers from decision makers
NewsIssue date: 17 Jun 2021Businesses facing the imminent closure of the Albert/Victoria Street intersection will gather in demonstration on the steps of Auckland Council on Thursday 17 June at 9am, asking for those accountable for the CRL project to make a decision on financial...
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3 luxury hotels open this spring: what are they bringing to the city centre?
NewsIssue date: 15 Jul 2020... projects, but now most of those projects are nearing completion it’s the perfect time for people to come and ...
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Submission to Auckland Council 10-Year Budget 2021/2031
NewsIssue date: 22 Mar 2021... enable the implementation of Access for Everyone (A4E) on completion and agreement of a sound business case. This may ... enable the implementation of Access for Everyone (A4E) on completion and agreement of a sound business case. This may ...
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Election 2023: Encouraging more people to come to our city centre
PageAs the economic, civic and cultural heart of Auckland, it's essential that the city centre continues to recover and be known as a vibrant and safe international city. With the election imminent, we asked party leaders for their...
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March 2024 Quarterly Insights: Highest International spend in five years, Raise Your Glass to P!NK
NewsIssue date: 10 May 2024... but we envisage this part of town to pick up closer to CRL completion”. Pleasingly, overall office vacancies also ...
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Presentation to Finance and Performance Committee regarding Long Term Plan
NewsIssue date: 10 Mar 2021... regarding the Long Term Plan 2021 - 2031, prior to completion of our written submission on the plan. Last ...
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December 2023 quarter: A shift in the right direction
NewsIssue date: 28 Feb 2024... ahead to the six office buildings in various levels of completion. Once finished, "they are expected to add ...
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March 2025 Quarterly Results
NewsIssue date: 15 May 2025... restaurant. Addis owner Getaw Cherinet told us that the completion of the CRL is one of the reasons he decided to ...
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Heart of the City submission: Resource Consent Application by Auckland Transport for construction of CRL
NewsIssue date: 18 Aug 2016... construction of the CRL and for up to 12 months following completion, if required 4 Refer Application Documents ...
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Submission to Auckland Transport on Queen Street changes Phase 1 and 2
NewsIssue date: 7 May 2021Heart of the City (HOTC) is the business association for Auckland’s city centre and we represent the interests of businesses and property owners. We are committed to the growth and success of the city centre as a vibrant, accessible, safe and welcoming...
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June 2024 Quarterly Insights: A tough quarter but stable vacancy rates, with green shoots on the horizon
NewsIssue date: 13 Aug 2024Off the back of a flat March quarter, the June quarter reflected the wider economic landscape, with both overall spend and foot traffic down compared to 2023 (Spend: -9% vs STLY, Foot Traffic: -7% vs STLY). This is consistent with retail...
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September 2025 Quarterly Results
NewsIssue date: 2 Dec 2025The 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...
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Submission to Auckland Council Emergency Budget - Annual Budget 2020/2021
NewsIssue date: 19 Jun 2020Introduction Heart of the City is the business association for Auckland’s city centre. We represent the interests of businesses and property owners in the city centre. Key points of our submission This is a time for effective economic stimulus, not...
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The Congestion Question: submission to Transport and Infrastructure Committee
NewsIssue date: 17 May 2021Heart of the City (HOTC) is the business association for Auckland’s city centre. We represent the interests of business in the city-centre and strive to ensure the city centre is vibrant and successful, commensurate with its role in Auckland’s economy....