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We support and champion the city and its transformation, working in a number of ways to make the city centre a more positive place to do business. Development planning, engagement and response As we are in the midst of a period of incredible...

We’re part of a wide range of conversations with local and national government, other membership associations and the private sector, advocating and lobbying for business interests in the future shaping of the city. You can see the submissions we've made...

It was fantastic to celebrate the Lunar New Year - and Year of the Snake - with events and activations across the city centre. The programme included our walking food tours with Lincoln's Table. For the second year in a row, the series quickly sold out....

Auckland CBD strip retail vacancy rates decreased for the sixth consecutive biannual survey (Colliers); three sold-out Coldplay gigs caused hotel rooms to be fully booked; and international spend more than doubled compared to the previous quarter. The...

Managing rubbish and keeping the city tidy is important in how visitors, workers and residents see the city. With the high numbers of people, buildings, businesses and traffic here in the city centre, rubbish needs to be managed carefully. Businesses...

Heart of the City is over the moon with the news that the St James Theatre’s restoration is now full steam ahead, with Auckland Council today reconfirming its funding contribution towards the project. Viv Beck, Chief Executive of Heart of the City, says...

Taking place for a 14th time, over 100 special menus at $30, $45 and $55+ price points were available over the month of August, as well as 25+ incredible dining events from walking food tours to taco masterclasses and more.  The programme...

We are a family run business operating from Westhaven Marina. We have three vessels: one fishing boat and two ferry boats that are also great to hold parties on. We offer a range of public and private charters and can customise where possible to...

Addressing homelessness is a high priority for the city centre. We actively support initiatives to reduce homelessness in Auckland by facilitating conversations, lobbying and advocacy while working alongside the Auckland City Mission, Lifewise and...

The Office of the Mayor and New Zealand Government sought high-level feedback on the development of an integrated Transport Plan for Auckland. We submitted the following: We want to see a reliable, effective and integrated transport plan and...

We regularly ask for our members’ views on topics so we have a good understanding of priorities, opportunities and challenges for city centre businesses. We also share opportunities for businesses to provide their own feedback on plans and proposals....

Our work is funded by a combination of the Heart of the City BID targeted rate and funds invested directly into our campaigns and work programmes by the public and private sector. Auckland Council applies the HOTC BID targeted rate which is collected...

There's been a lot of effort to support improved safety in our city centre, including more police on the beat, a permanent police station opening soon, our own HOTC safety team and Auckland Council's compliance wardens.  These efforts have...

Fort Lane in Auckland's city centre. Image: Sacha Stejko Despite being a vital part of doing business and maintaining a successful city centre, many businesses, property owners and their suppliers struggle with loading, servicing and...

The city centre community is made up of a diverse range of people who live here or come for work, study, shopping or leisure. 38,280 residents* 158,931 workers* Working for 15,501 businesses of all types and sizes 53,860 university...

The independently led group of businesses, Wynyard Quarter Transport Management Association (WQTMA), aims to provide transportation advice and solutions to the Wynyard Quarter area, including for commuters.  

Introduction: Heart of the City (HOTC) is the business association for Auckland’s city centre, operating a Business Improvement District (BID). We represent the interests of businesses and property owners. Our purpose is to champion a successful city...

This is a summary of feedback to Auckland Transport's draft proposals to inform the development of Room to Move - a parking management plan for the city centre.  Key points made:  With a mandate to support business, we have been concerned...

“The news that Auckland is unable to proceed with a bid to host the next America’s Cup in 2027 is seriously disheartening. This was a golden opportunity to utilise purpose-built infrastructure and reap a timely economic return”, said Viv Beck, Chief...

Aucklanders got into the seasonal spirit with 20+ festive music, art, decorations and lighting that filled the city centre’s public spaces throughout December. Our Christmas marketing campaign, along with the introduction of Te Manaaki, our new...

Heart of the City welcomes NZIER’s latest Insight report, released today, outlining the need to build construction impacts and financial support into infrastructure decision-making from the outset. “Local businesses impacted by CRL construction have...

David Clark is a certified massage therapist based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in Shiatsu, Ampuku abdominal massage, and deep tissue therapeutic techniques. Operating from his practice, Mind Body Soul, located at 131 Queen Street,...

On-Street and Parking Buildings There’s lots of parking available in the city centre from as little as $2.50 an hour off-peak. Up-to-date parking information is available here.

We harmonise traditional Japanese massage techniques with modern wellness practices to provide a unique healing experience. Our mission is to deliver a tranquil environment where your body and mind can achieve balance, relaxation, and rejuvenation. 5...

If you're seeking advice on your business, or want to keep up to date with the latest business tools and information, here's a few useful links. In some cases, paid membership is required. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Phone: (09) 309 2677 Address:...

Source: Marketview. Not for Reproduction. Out-of-towners flocked to country superstar Luke Combs and the Auckland debut of the SailGP one weekend in January. Valentine’s Day 2025 saw lovers boost overall spend compared to the previous year, and...

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