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A new business guide has been launched in the two-year lead up to the event. With the Auckland region anticipating an additional $267 million in direct benefits during the RWC, this is a fantastic opportunity to get your business involved in event...

St Patrick's Square opening celebrations 17 October 2009, noon until 3pm St Patrick's Square will be officially reopened by His Worship the Mayor, Hon John Banks on Saturday, 17 October to celebrate it's transformation into the city's new urban oasis....

Aucklanders will get an opportunity to celebrate an Auckland icon as Grafton Bridge officially reopens with a special civic ceremony on Sunday, 4 October (11am-4pm) The event will be followed by an open day, as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival with...

Come and celebrate the most vibrant Indian festival – Diwali on the 10th and 11th October. Diwali, also known as Deepavali (row of lamps), is an annual free event which regularly attracts thousands of visitors to the central city with its high energy,...

The BIG little city has kicked off a second burst of advertising with a 24 page supplement in the NZ Herald on September 26 followed by TV and web advertising from Sunday October 4th until early December. Check out www.biglittlecity.co.nz for the latest...

Biglittlecity.mobi is a version of biglittlecity.co.nz designed especially for mobile phone users. It's a directory for people on the go, featuring events, dining, shopping, nightlife and attractions in downtown Auckland. With pictures, addresses, phone...

There have been various access changes around Aotea Square and the Civic car park that will impact on people who work or visit buildings surrounding the Square. Bledisloe walkwayThe Bledisloe walkway to the Aotea Square has been blocked off with...

Night Lights with Telecom is an interactive light spectacular on a scale never before seen in New Zealand. Auckland's Ferry Building is being transformed into an interactive playground of light where you get to help create the show. It's free to attend...

Heart of the City has a double pass to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Preview Season to give away. To enter email info@hotcity.co.nz with APO Preview Season as the subject, your full name, contact phone number and answer to the following...

The 2009/2010 Heart of the City board has been elected and it is with great excitement that we announce two new members, Vicki Johnson and Callum Mallett. Congratulations to all the successful candidates, we look forward to working with you in the 2009/...

Auckland Museum's iconic building is turning 80, and we'd love you to help them celebrate. They are calling on all New Zealanders to send through their images and memories of the building as part of a celebration that will culminate in the unveiling of...

A winning design for Queens Wharf is now only a month away as the design competition nears its completion. Late last month saw the announcement of five individual designs and three team entries, which has created the competition's eight finalists. The...

The section of High Street, from number 54 High Street to Victoria St, will be closed overnight on Sunday November 1, from 5pm to make an urgent repair to a damaged electricity cable. This repair must occur to avoid a power outage and will...

Art aficionados, get ready – Auckland Art Gallery is giving Aucklanders the exclusive chance to view five art works from master painters like Dali and Picasso for free, for the first time ever, and for one week only. In May this year, Julian and Josie...

Aotea Square was officially opened on 1 November 1979 by Sir Dove-Myer Robinson and has since been the venue for various open-air concerts, political rallies and other gatherings. The square is currently undergoing a major facelift with repairs to the...

Whether you live in the CBD, commute to the city for work, or visit for shopping or entertainment, you will notice some of the great upgrades taking place. Since 2004, eight streets and open spaces have received a new lease of life as part of the 10-year...

Travellers to Auckland will be excited to hear the announcement that The Quadrant is now offering FREE Wi-Fi internet connection throughout the hotel. This is the first time in New Zealand a hotel has offered FREE Wi-Fi internet to their guests. From...

TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2009 8.00am - 7.00pm, University of Auckland Business School. Time is running out to register for New Zealand's most prestigious women's networking event. Thinking Globally is New Zealand Global Women's first public forum for women...

The BIG little city and Heart of the City has an exclusive double pass to The Blue Water Black Magic exhibition at the Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum on the 27th November - two weeks before the exhibition opens to the public. To enter email info@...

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...