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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...

Auckland’s downtown will be transformed over the coming decade. On offer will be better transport, more attractive streets and new buildings. The plans also include new and better public spaces, each one serving a different purpose and together providing...

The Farmers Santa Parade has brought joy, laughter and goodies to the people of Auckland for 80 years and this year is no exception with the parade scheduled for November 30.The 2014 Farmers Santa Parade will feature all the wonderful pageantry, fun and...

From Santa, Christmas trees, theatre and markets to sunny day concerts, outdoor cinema and more. You can find all the events you need in your calendar this Christmas season here.

We've pulled together the highlights of what we've been doing over the last 18 months. Our Annual Report showcases how we have delivered many positive achievements with real results for our members, and have contributed to the City Centre's increasing...

This weekend the city will be celebrating its 175th year. Events include the Buskers Festival, the Seafood Festival, a carnival on the eastern viaduct, and a transformation of Queen's Wharf and Quay Street into a multimedia exhibition that tells the...

• Test your leadership, advocacy, marketing, political savvy and communication skills• Make a visionary impact on the future business development in Auckland’s CBD • Ensure Auckland’s CBD continues as a vibrant and prosperous area Heart of the...

Summer is in full swing which means a lot of great events are heading our way in the coming weeks, increasing visitors number and opportunities for our hospitality and retail businesses. On the weekend 31 Jan-1 Feb, the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines...

Auckland Council are proposing to double the cost of outdoor dining in the city centre, as part of a process standardise fees for all trading and events activities across the region to coincide with the new Trading and Events in Public Places Bylaw...

Councillors need to be cautious with the future of our WaterfrontOpening up our waterfront, and attracting a growing cruise industry should not automatically give right to Port expansion. The Central Wharves strategy is well considered, and it will...

Update your wardrobe with over 100 in-store offers, experience fabulous fashion events, find out behind the scenes fashion tips, WIN fashionable giveaways and more and celebrate all things fashion in the city over ten very stylish days as fashion fever...

Heart of the City commissions a quarterly CBD Consumer Retail Expenditure Report to track trends and assist you with monitoring the performance of your business in the city centre. The report produced by Marketview Limited, is based on spending in the...

We want HOTCity Members views on important Auckland decisions before letting Council know what we think. Should Auckland pay for additional transport investment by way of motorway tolling or fuel taxes? Is Light Rail a good idea, and what are the...

The future of our waterfront has continues to be under the spotlight.  Heart of the City’s position has been that no decision around further reclamation into the Waitemata Harbour should occur until a wider longer term Port study has been completed...

Auckland Council are proposing to almost double the cost of outdoor dining in the city centre, as part of a process to standardise fees for all trading and events activities across the region to coincide with the new Trading and Events in Public Places...

The City Rail Link’s early construction works will begin late 2015 to early 2016 with completion in 2018/2019. The CRL will increase access to and through the City Centre, and will have a clear economic benefit and return for Heart of the City Members....

Summary of our Submission: Business Property Rates: We support the ongoing rates equalisation policy and the proposed gradual reduction of business property rates as proposed. City Centre Targeted Rate: We support the ongoing collection of the City...

O'Connell Street businesses have collaborated to develop a weekly "Thursdays on O'Connell" event to make the most of the new shared space. This event will run each Thursday until 30 April (except 26 March). To find out more about all of the...

The Beach Road walking and cycling project began its second and final stage on 30 March, continuing the transformation of a key link into the city centre. Jointly funded by Auckland Transport and Auckland Council, the project will extend stage one of the...

Whether you’ve got some great ideas to grow your business, have come up against a road block or need advice on your biggest business challenge, you will find value in these free 45-minute one-to-one specialist advice sessions.ATEED's experienced business...

The City Rail Link’s early construction works will begin late 2015 to early 2016 with completion in 2018/2019. The CRL will increase access to and through the City Centre, and will have a clear economic benefit and return for Heart of the City Members....

Open Streets comes to Quay Street this Sunday 12 April - an international initiative to claim the street for walking, cycling, playing and socialising. Quay Street will be filled with entertainment and activities for all. Musicians, street entertainers,...

Farmers return to Queen Street has been the big talking point for the city centre. It’s our view that this represents a confidence in the city centre retail market, evidenced by increasing year on year spending and very low vacancy rates. We expect to...

A ten year programme of works for the city centre, including projects to be funded by the City Centre Targeted Rate is in development. The final plan will be informed by funding that may be now available as a result of Council’s new Transport...

Restaurant Month in the Heart of the City is back from 1-31 August, 2015. As one of the most successful events on our annual calendar this is an opportunity not to be overlooked and it is FREE for Heart of the City member restaurants to participate...

City Deals returns from 1 July – 31 August, helping you promote your business through the quieter winter months.Presenting HOTCity business members with an easy, effective method of driving more business, City Deals offers great value, short terms deals...

Chair of Heart of the City, Terry Gould, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Viv Beck as our new Chief Executive. This is an important appointment for Heart of the City at a time of significant development in downtown Auckland. We were...

We welcome Auckland Transport’s ongoing commitment to remove earlybird parking in  their recently released Parking Strategy, freeing up more car parking spaces for short term use. This is a positive move to encourage visitation to the city centre,...

Auckland Council's EcoBiz is a free service that helps small to medium businesses become more environmentally efficient. EcoBiz advisors give free, independent advice on your business's energy consumption, water use, waste and pollution impacts....

Auckland’s best hospitality establishments and talent were recognised on Sunday at the annual Lewisham Awards at Shed 10 on Queens Wharf.Voting in the awards is open to hospitality employees, establishment owners and suppliers to the industry – allowing...

Mike Lydon is an internationally recognised planner, writer, and advocate for liveable cities. He is a principal of The Street Plans Collaborative, New York - an award-winning planning, design and research-advocacy firm, which strives to create high-...

Love Auckland City? You'll love this roleBroad Digital RoleGreat CultureHow would you like to be part of our team that is marketing the Heart of our City? Join this fun, close knit team that is committed to making Auckland CBD a thriving place for work...

Our city's preeminent dining event, Restaurant Month, returns this August promising to give us a taste of some of New Zealand and the world’s best chefs and sommeliers, the chance to savour over 100 special menu offers and access to over 30 foodie-...

Heart of the City's 2014 Financial Statements were approved at the SGM, held Wednesday 17 June 2015.Read the Chair's update here.View the approved financials here.

Heartmarks - Our Winter CampaignOur major winter campaign - Heartmarks launches today, to drive increased visitation and spend in the city centre over the quieter winter months. The Instagram campaign asks Aucklander's to share their favourite places,...

Spending at HOTC merchants was up 7%, and transactions up 13.2% year on year. By comparison, our competitors spending was up 5.8%, and transactions 5.5%. Origin of SpendingIn the June quarter, 64.3% of spend came from Aucklanders, 16.9% from the...