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Our waterfront is one of Auckland's best assets, its potential is significant. We're really concerned that we don't yet have a fully joined up plan for the wider waterfront, and we highlighted this in the NZ Herald recently. We believe...

Designs have been released for the upgrade of Federal Street between Wellesley Street and Mayoral Drive, and you can give feedback on the plans until 10 December. This second stage of the Federal Street upgrade project follows on from the...

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We present small-group or private walking tours of beautiful Auckland Tamaki Makaurau (a desirable place). Discover the lanes, legends, tastes and essential landmarks you don’t want to miss with a professional guide. Start Auckland on the right...

On 23 November, Auckland Council considered the proposed locations for the America's Cup on the city centre waterfront. Our CEO, Viv Beck presented in public forum, asking Councillors to ensure the event will create a great legacy for our...

In the past year, the number of businesses in the heart of Auckland city has grown by 2.2%, bringing the total to almost 12,0001. Why have all of these businesses chosen to be here? Although factors in this decision will be as varied as the...

This piece by Simon Wilson was published on The Spinoff on 12 December 2017, and was made possible by Heart of the City. This month, Auckland Council discusses the priorities for spending from 2018 – 2018 ahead of public consultation early in 2018 and...

As we head into the summer and festive season, ensuring the city centre remains a vibrant, enjoyable and safe place for people is top of mind. Here’s a reminder about who to contact if you have any concerns about safety in the city this summer.  If...

We have an interest in growing a vibrant night time experience in Auckland's city centre - so we asked Simon Wilson of The Spinoff to write about it. Here he sets out ten ideas for a bigger, stronger and more rewarding night-time economy...

Auckland Anniversary Weekend brings a host of events to the waterfront and wider city centre. Monday 29 January is a public holiday for Auckland Anniversary day. Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival 27 – 29 January  ANZ Viaduct Events Centre and...

St Jerome's Laneway Festival returns to the grass and trees of Albert Park on Auckland Anniversary Day, with local and international acts, food and art. See Auckland Transport website for road closure details.

Auckland's Viaduct Harbour becomes a vibrant Race Village for the Stopover with the Viaduct Events Centre acting as Race HQ. Key elements include the display of the Volvo Ocean 65 boats on the dock, the team base pit-lane, the Volvo pavilion, the...

New Zealand’s largest fun run and walk begins on the city centre's waterfront at Quay Street, with over 30,000 participants making their way along Tāmaki Drive towards the Eastern Bays to complete the race. See the Auckland Transport website for road...

Auckland Arts Festival returns in March 2018 with an exciting programme of performances and events from New Zealand and across the world, bringing the best of culture, creativity and cool to venues across the city centre. For our top Auckland Arts...

This piece by Viv Beck was published in the 'Project Auckland' section of the New Zealand Herald on 15 December 2017. She looks at the 'Auckland disease'; how, despite good ideas, plans and talented people, we are not getting the best...

The number of people walking in Auckland’s city centre continues to grow, with our pedestrian count figures from the last quarter of 2017 showing 4.8% more walking trips than the same time the year before. A closer look at the results shows that...

New on-street parking payment technology being rolled out by Auckland Transport means no more paper pay and display tickets, an option for electronic receipts and a new way to manage short stay business parking for staff or customers. New...

Auckland Council's ten year budget and will be released for public comment at the end of February. It will set out the priorities for spending over the next decade - including what upgrade projects are planned for the city centre...

We saw increases in several of the areas we measure over the Christmas period last year. Consumer spending, transactions and pedestrian counts were all up compared to the previous year. Spending was up 5.3% to $235.3m over the period from...

A group of tourism and transport experts want to see the tunnels under Albert Park, sealed since the end of WWI, opened for public access. Long-time tunnel champion Bill Reid, Waitomo Caves' Nick Andreef and strategic transport planner Nicolas...

Our mayor recently made a bold step to declare his support for allocating more money for the Auckland Art Gallery - Toi o Tāmaki in Council’s long-term plan.  Bold - because it seems he listened to views that differed from his own and changed his...

Heart of the City gave the following feedback to Auckland Transport on the draft design for the Federal Street Stage 2 upgrade project. Feedback closed on 10 December 2017. A flexible approach to management of the space There is increasing pressure...

We’ve seen a laneway renaissance in downtown Auckland over the last few years, with property owners turning under-used ground floors and carparks into vibrant areas for bars, cafes, and most importantly, people. Following in the footsteps of Imperial...

A new Rongoā garden brings traditional Māori healing knowledge, growing techniques and culture into the city centre at Griffiths Garden, with a guiding metaphor of ‘Te Puawai o te Kakano’, or a ‘blossoming seed’. The garden is a shared vision between...

The marquee fashion moment for the city centre is here again; we've curated four days of dynamic retail experiences and highlight events from 21 - 24 March. 4 Days of Fashion in the City shines a light on fashion stores and...

A new interim cycleway and temporary improvements for pedestrians will be installed on Federal Street between Victoria Street and Fanshawe Street in March by Auckland Transport in partnership with the Auckland Design Office. These changes will make...

Next week we'll be sending you detailed information about Auckland Council's priorities for the next ten years under their proposed Long Term Plan, and we will let you know how to give feedback to us and Council. Between now and then, we'll be wading...

Over the next few years, several infrastructure projects are planned for the downtown area as part of the continuing revitalisation of the Auckland city centre in the lead up to the hosting of the 36th America’s Cup in 2021.  The projects are...

Barkers' Jamie Whiting looks at how technology has changed bricks and mortar retail and talks about how their experiential High Street store creates a community and a destination.  This is one of a four part series by The Spinoff with city...

Just over a decade ago, only 20,000 people called the city centre home. Since then, the number has skyrocketed to 45,000, growing six times faster than the Auckland population as a whole1. To meet the population boom, developers have 7,000 new city...

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Pat Menzies talks about selling generations of Aucklanders their first pair of Doc Martens, traditions and staying relevant. We're loving reading people's memories of their first Docs purchase at Pat Menzies over on The Spinoff's facebook page...

Ingrid Starnes' Simon Pound talks about the charms of the High Street District and why it's so important that events like 4 Days of Fashion in the City take place.  This is one of a four part series by The Spinoff with city centre...

NZ Fashion Museum's Doris de Pont talks about Bruce Papas - an iconic figure in Auckland fashion history - ahead of an exhibition of his garments and sketches at Smith & Caughey's.  This is one of a four part series by The Spinoff ...