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Improving Safety in the City Centre: A Joint Collaboration - CityWatch, Auckland Council and NZ Police Operation Safety and Security is one of the highest priorities for ensuring that the city centre is a great place to do business. The CityWatch...

Ensure that you have your say on important city centre projects. These projects are part of the wider plan to transform the city centre, set out in the city centre masterplan, into a highly regarded internationally as a centre for business and learning,...

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...

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...

Council wants your views on what would make Aotea Quarter the civic, arts and cultural heart for all Aucklanders as well as opportunities to tap into the development, cultural identity and transport potential of this area. As well as confirming an...

City Rail Link (CRL) Works – New Bus Lanes for Queen Street Keeping the city moving to support business during the CRL works is a key objective for Auckland Transport. Acknowledging that there will be added pressure on the city centre's road network as...

More people now commute into the city by public transport by car, however faced with increasing congestion on the city’s road network it’s vital that there is a public transport network that is efficient, effective and most importantly works well so that...

Our AGM is being held on Thursday 29 October, 5:45pm for a 6pm start at Level 1, 26 Lorne St in Auckland.     To RSVP, please email us here or phone 09 379 8000 by Thursday 22 October 2015.   The main items of...

You're invited to attend a HOTCity members only* event to hear about key transport projects,including:​City Rail Link​The New Bus Network​Cycling projects​and the Investigations for Light Rail.​Hosted by Auckland Transport, the event will be...

Santa is back on Queen Street this Christmas. With thanks to Mansons TCLM Limited for funding and managing the installation and de-installation of Santa and reindeer on the new Farmers site, and to Skycity for their contribution to the storage costs.His...

The Executive Committee for 2016 year was elected at our October AGM, held on Thursday 29 October. Andrew Stringer was welcomed back on to the committee, with Gary Langsford retiring after a long standing and highly valued contribution.  See the...

Spending and transactions continue to increase year on year in the City Centre. For the September Quarter,  HOTC merchants was up 8.9%, and transactions up 18.6% year on year. By comparison, our competitors spending was up 6.5%, and transactions 5.8...

Over the next couple of weeks, Heart of the City will again be installing Christmas decorations in the city centre – with Queen Street’s stunning lighting decorations, and Santa in his usual location on the corner of Victoria and Queen Street, Elliott St...

Auckland Transport has started public consultation for the cycleway which runs on the north side of Quay St from Lower Hobson St to Plumer St improving access for people walking and cycling to and within the city centre. The proposed design is a mix of...

The 2015 Farmers Santa Parade will feature all the wonderful pageantry, fun and surprises that have made this annual Auckland City extravaganza a perennial favourite. Heralding the start of the Festive Season, this beloved holiday parade features...

We’re looking for a new Office Coordinator to join our team. Are you an office superstar, who's in the know about doing business and what's hot in Auckland's CBD? We’re passionate about making the Auckland city centre a great place to work and play...

A revised Signage Bylaw came into effect 1 October, following consultation earlier this year. The bylaw includes general requirements for all signage (except election signs), and has further requirements for particular types of signage including...

  Safety in the City over Summer   There are a number of initiatives underway this summer that aim to ensure the city centre is a safe and enjoyable place to be for business and for visitors.   Operation Guardian:  Being...

With the peak tourist season in full swing, we wanted to remind businesses whose use the Auckland Council rubbish collections of their obligations to dispose rubbish in the correct way.Placing rubbish at the right times in an orderly and tidy manner goes...

A City Rail Link (CRL) UpdateAuckland Transport are running CRL information days at the AT Metro Lounge, by No. 1 Cafe in Queen Elizabeth Square from 10am to 4pm daily, Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 March.A copy of the latest CRL newsletter is available...

This newly created Membership Engagement Specialist role is pivotal to managing the Heart of the City (HOTCity) membership base ensuring members are connected and engaged as well as growing the reach and visibility of HOTCity within the city centre...

Auckland Conversations is the perfect place to learn and engage about the hot topics in Auckland, with many of these events relevant to doing business in the city centre. These free events feature inspiring speakers from around the globe, sharing their...

December quarter spending up +13.8%, with the number of new merchants growing by +12.5%Spending and transactions continue to increase year on year in the City Centre. For the December quarter, within the Heart of the City spending was up by +13.8%, with...

The recently released City Momentum Index, published by Jones Lang LaSalle, positions Auckland as an one of the smaller ‘new world cities’ that is gaining rapid momentum and competition in a highly contested global market, citing it as one of the most ‘...

Our annual celebration of retail and fashion returns in February. 10 Days of Fashion in the City takes place from 26 February until 6 March, with more than 100 offers and events including New Zealand’s Longest Catwalk and The Fashion Sessions giving...

AT's contractor Downer NZ is planing resurfacing work along Queen Street between Victoria Street and Custom Street. The project will repair wear and tear and prepare the road surface for the new green bus lanes which will be applied in April as part of...

Many Auckland bus services won’t run on Friday (19 February) because of industrial action so people should plan ahead.Drivers employed by NZ Bus are taking industrial action from 4am on Friday until 4am on Saturday. In a separate dispute some drivers...

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...

The City Rail Link (CRL) works are now underway, with early enabling works along Wellesley and Victoria Streets. This major project for the city will deliver long term benefits, improving access into the city centre, accommodating the growing numbers of...

We're seeking an organised and effective Events and Sponsorship professional with great relationship skills for a 12 month fixed term contract, from July 2016 - July 2017. If you love Auckland and want to contribute to the central city's vitality and...

The March 2016 quarter delivers exceptional results for the City CentreMarketview Ltd's results for the Heart of the City indicate that spending and transactions continue their upwards year on year trend with exceptional results reported for the March...

There has been recent media coverage about planned price increases to on-street parking in the city centre. The price increases, expected to be implemented in June, are in line with a demand based approach to managing on-street parking in the city...

Heart of the City is currently updating our membership database.  We are calling members to check we have the right contact information and also calling eligible businesses to give them the opportunity to join us. If you have any questions...

Restaurant Month is presented by Heart of the City, along with headline sponsor American Express. This August marks the sixth year for this successful event. Ensuring your restaurant’s success A critical part of the success of the event is ensuring...

Marketview Ltd reports for the June quarter Read the full press release here

Having heard from mayoral contenders in June, we now want the specifics on how the challenges of growth will be addressed and a strong environment created for business.MC Mark Sainsbury will lead an interactive session, where your questions will be front...