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First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel

Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.

'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter

Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.

New initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe

Police begin rollout of new initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe again. Video / Dean Purcell

Eke Panuku challenged over broken Wynyard Quarter footbridge

'Must maintain a direct public access way' - clause in ground lease highlighted.

Wynyard Quarter’s broken footbridge: Eke Panuku looks at temporary water-level pontoon

21 businesses are awaiting Eke Panuku's response, due at the end of the week.

Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns

Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.

Viv Beck: Time of reckoning for Auckland’s city centre

OPINION: Tensions are growing, and concerns need to be voiced – popular or not.

Use it or lose it: Restaurant legend issues drastic SOS to downtown Auckland diners

'I'm sure I'm not the only one pacing the house at 3am.'

Opinion: Let's bring an end to rough sleeping and begging on Auckland's city streets

OPINION: The city has a chance to end rough sleeping and begging.

Hospitality 'left to die' with exclusion from voucher package - bar owner

The owner of The Shakespeare says hospo is on the brink.

Sigh of relief at Government's economic package for Auckland business

Government economic package is a welcome relief for anxious owners.

Confidence and continuity: Hospitality's plea to Government

Confidence and continuity are what businesses want from the Government on Friday.

Businesses calls for mandatory vaccine passports

Vaccine passports should be mandatory, says business associations.

Auckland CBD retail and hospitality has lost $770m to Covid

Chief executive Viv Beck says that equates to an average of $570,000 per business.

Viv Beck: Vision is one thing - delivering an absurd mess is another

OPINION: 'The debacle on Queen St over the last year is unacceptable.'