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Cleaning up Auckland’s CBD
Monday, 7 July 2008, 3:31 pm | Auckland Heart of the City
A new initiative ‘Lets keep it clean’ is being launched today that encourages visitors, business owners, residents and other members of the public to do their bit in keeping Auckland’s CBD clean and rubbish free. More >>
Temp/Permanent Eden option neither fish nor fowl
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 9:05 am | Auckland Heart of the City
Today’s announcement that the government will fund a ‘blended’ temporary / permanent upgrade for Eden park for the hosting of the 2011 Rugby World Cup final looks to be a case of trying to please everyone but pleasing no one. More >>
Potential Danger lurking in Road Pricing Study
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 4:10 pm | Auckland Heart of the City
Heart of the City chief executive Alex Swney has expressed some concerns about the next phase of the Ministry of Transport's road pricing study for Auckland. More >>
“An inconvenient truth” Bledisloe is feasible
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 12:22 am | Auckland Heart of the City
An independent report released today by Heart of the City makes a clear case for moving the national stadium east towards Bledisloe wharf, contradicting previous claims that this was not feasible. More >>
Public says “Waterfront option works better east”
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 2:24 pm | Auckland Heart of the City
Heart of the City chief executive Alex Swney says the Government’s preference for a waterfront site is right and Aucklanders are showing greater support for the waterfront stadium 300 metres east of the central city wharves, on Bledisloe. More >>
Stadium Steps in Right Direction
Saturday, 11 November 2006, 2:02 pm | Auckland Heart of the City
Heart of the City chief executive Alex Swney is applauding the Government’s preference for a CBD stadium ahead of spending $320million upgrading Eden Park, but warns the key to a successful development is the exact location. More >>
Bledisloe is best site for national stadium
Friday, 3 November 2006, 12:03 am | Auckland Heart of the City
“Heart of the City is pleased that building a better stadium on Bledisloe wharf is a clear option,” says Heart of the City chief executive Alex Swney, “and now its time to get the facts on the table.” More >>
Coexistence Festival – Tickets On Sale Now
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 2:18 pm | Auckland Heart of the City
The Heart of Auckland organisation are bringing the provocative art exhibition Coexistence, which has been travelling the world for five years, to the Britomart Precinct from February 10. In conjunction with this event the Academy Cinemas are pleased to announce ... More >>
Fire-fighters climb record ‘Everests’
Monday, 5 December 2005, 12:16 am | Auckland Heart of the City
Ten of New Zealand’s finest and fittest fire-fighters are claiming a Guinness Book of Records after climbing the equivalent of more than 12 Mt Everests in Auckland during the weekend. More >>
Pedal power returns to Auckland City
Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 1:25 pm | Auckland Heart of the City
Petrol prices may be at record levels but a 60 per cent increase in the number of Jafacabs on the streets of Auckland's CBD this year is only good news for Christmas shoppers. More >>
Walk your way into history
Friday, 9 September 2005, 2:13 pm | Auckland Heart of the City
Aucklanders have the opportunity to get some exercise and learn something about the history of their city with the publication of two new heritage walk brochures. More >>
Billboard battle begins
Tuesday, 14 June 2005, 12:24 am | Auckland Heart of the City
It may be three weeks before the Lions rugby team and supporters touch down in Auckland, but the City of Sails is already gearing up for the propaganda battle. More >>
CowParade Kicks Off in Auckland
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:40 am | Auckland Heart of the City
An udderly mooving herd of cows will be strutting their hides in the American Express Viaduct Harbour from 11am today to kick start Auckland's CowParade. More >>
HOT chief named best dressed
Friday, 18 October 2002, 10:49 am | Auckland Heart of the City
New Zealand’s best dressed businessman is Auckland’s Heart of the City chief executive Alex Swney. More >>