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Beer and Burger Joint is a locally owned burger joint  restaurant on Auckland’s Princes Wharf, serving premium burgers, genuine Kiwi hospitality, and more than 20 bottled beers for just $7 each. Enjoy our great outdoor  setting,...

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...

Our submission asked Council to retain the Interim Transport Levy, as it currently is - $114 for residential properties and $183 for commercial properties for each of the remaining two years.   Heart of the City Submission to Auckland Council...

It’s been a great start in my new role at Heart of the City. My early weeks have been spent getting to know our team and the work we do, meeting as many people as possible and learning about the projects planned to transform the city centre in the coming...

GENERAL TENDERS Heart of the City has registered to receive alerts for new TENDERS for business as they are announced. This service is now available to you, our Heart of the City members through this website. If you click the link below,...

The City hosted the ITU Triathlon last Sunday, 20 November, and with Kiwi wins in both the men’s and the woman’s event, and a good number of spectators, the event can be considered a success. Heart of the City is interested in understanding how...

Heart of the City is a member of the Mayoral Taskforce on Alcohol and Central City Safety. The taskforce is made up of key stakeholders, including the council, police, and Hospitality New Zealand, and has been formed at the direction of Mayor Len Brown...

Auckland’s Draft Local Alcohol Policy is currently being debated as it is now open for public comment. Without a doubt Alcohol & Safety are inextricably linked. It is critical that the Auckland policy can find a balance in managing and...

Auckland Council is deciding where psychoactive substances, commonly known as legal highs, can be sold once they are licensed by central government. Council is seeking feedback on their draft policy which looks to ensure that vulnerable people in the...

Feedback closes on Sunday, Have your Say Now!The Waitemata Local Board and Auckland Council are seeking feedback on the proposed concept designs for Freyberg Square and Ellen Melville Hall. The aim of the project is to revitalise the square – an...

Auckland Council are proposing to change the way they raise funding for the Interim Transport Levy (ITL) - introduced last year for three years to fund additional transport infrastructure.We have significant concerns about the proposed changes as it’s...

Auckland's city centre retailers to celebrate fashion with four days of diverse experiences Auckland city centre's marquee fashion moment is here again with four days of creative retail experiences in the heart of Auckland City. Now into its 7th year,...

Council's priorities for the next 10 years Auckland Council is asking for feedback on their draft Long Term Plan (LTP) which sets out its priorities for investment for the next ten years, including addressing challenges around ...

Since the new Freyberg Place and Ellen Melville Centre reopened in September last year, they've begun to thrive as spaces for community and events. Before construction started, it was agreed that vehicle access through the square...

Right now, it’s Plastic Free July, a global movement that was started seven years ago in Western Australia with the goal to dramatically reduce single use plastic and improve recycling. We think there’s a real opportunity for the city centre...

Yesterday Auckland Transport confirmed that following public consultation they will be proceeding with changing Freyberg Place to a pedestrian mall – this change will take place from 15 October. We will be working with the High Street community to...

To: Auckland Council Application number: CST60323353 Name of submitter: Heart of the City Inc. (‘HOTC’)   This is a submission on an application from Panuku Development Auckland on 13 April 2018 for resource consent to construct and operate...

Ensuring that the city centre can be serviced and maintained and that goods can be delivered is vital for its success. As the city continues to evolve and grow, the approach to loading and servicing will need to adapt, and innovation will be central...

We care about our city centre offering a safe and welcoming environment. Some of the ways we support this include CityWatch - which we co-fund with Auckland Council, this year doubling our investment to increase presence in our streets - constructive...

Work has begun in Wynyard Quarter for the bases and viewing facilities needed to host the 36th America’s Cup in 2021, with the race syndicates due to arrive in Auckland in late 2019 to start their preparations. Find out more here about who is delivering...

The city centre has a rapidly growing workforce and residential population, huge private development underway and a transformative public investment programme underway. A video released today brings together what is planned for the next ten years...

At the beginning of October, we set out on a pilot programme in response to businesses wanting to see begging addressed in our city centre.Over six weeks, more than 35 members of the city centre street community got involved in a...

Council 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...

Consultation is now open for proposed changes in the Wellesley Street and Queen Street area to accommodate the shift of buses back to Wellesley Street. Changes need to take place ahead of the closure of Victoria/Albert Street and...

Classic Hits are going to find the BIGGEST and BEST spender in Auckland's BIG little city and give them a chance to spend $1000 every hour, for 10 hours just in time for Christmas Day. All that is needed to enter the promotion is to shop anywhere in...

In partnership with the Sustainable Business Network, Heart of the City is giving 4 businesses in the CBD the opportunity to participate in the Sustainable Business Network's Get Sustainable Challenge.   The Get Sustainable Challenge will let...

What is the City Centre Masterplan?    The City Centre Masterplan falls under the wider Auckland Plan. The Auckland Plan is a bold 30-year vision and strategy for Auckland underpinned by the Mayor's vision of making Auckland the world's most...