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A new take on why the city centre is so important

News story
Issue date: 
Mon 16 Oct 2017

Take a look at this inspiring new video outlining the renewed vision for the City Centre and waterfront.

Simon Wilson: Fixing traffic congestion

Opinion
Issue date: 
Fri 9 Jun 2017
The government and Auckland Council have announced a two-year study of congestion charging. OK, but why aren’t they trying to fix the city’s transport crisis right now? It’s not that hard, you know, writes Simon Wilson.

2017/2018 Council Rates

News story
Issue date: 
Tue 6 Jun 2017

Heart of the City continued to raise concerns about the Council’s proposals to pause the reduction in the business rate and to introduce a targeted rate on accommodation providers right up until Council made its final decision on its draft annual plan o

Auckland Council must honour its commitment to business

Press release
Issue date: 
Thu 25 May 2017

Heart of the City is calling on Auckland Council not to treat business rate payers as easy targets in its drive to save costs.

Heart of the City Submission – Midtown Bus Route

Submission
Issue date: 
Mon 24 Apr 2017
Heart of the City has been advocating strongly for a holistic and integrated approach to transport planning in the city centre that has great place making front of mind. We are heartened to see recent moves towards this approach by Auckland Transport in closer association with Auckland Council and hope to see this continue at pace.

Proposed Targeted Rate on Accommodation Providers

News story
Issue date: 
Wed 3 May 2017

Last month, Auckland Council consulted on their 2017/2018 annual budget.

Submission to Auckland Council Annual Budget 2017 Business Improvement Districts

Submission
Issue date: 
Wed 3 May 2017

Auckland’s Business Improvement Districts (or ‘BIDs’) are 48 areas across the region where local businesses have agreed to work together, with support from Auckland Council, to improve their business environment and attract new businesses and customers.

Auckland Council Annual Plan Submission

Submission
Issue date: 
Wed 3 May 2017

To: Auckland Council Governing Body and

Waitemāta Local Board

Auckland Council

Private Bag 92300

Auckland 1142

 

SUBMISSION TO THE DRAFT ANNUAL BUDGET 2017/18

 

Ending rough sleeping on city streets

News story
Issue date: 
Thu 23 Mar 2017

Heart of the City has been advocating actively to end homelessness in Auckland’s city centre.

Auckland Council's Draft Annual Budget Plan 2017/18

News story
Issue date: 
Wed 22 Mar 2017
The Auckland Council is currently consulting on its 2017/2018 annual budget and Heart of the City is preparing a submission on the plan/budget.