Retail and Hospitality contribute around 3.2 per cent to Auckland’s city centre GDP.In contrast the next five industries contribute around 2.1bn, which is around 9.3 per cent of the city centre GDP.
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The top four industries (Finance and Insurance Services, Professional Services, Information Media and Real Estate Services) are responsible for 72 per cent of the city centre’s GDP.Around $5.4bn in GDP is generated per square km in Auckland’s city centre, making it the most efficient centre in the country.For the year to March 2021, Auckland’s city centre generated $23.2bn in GDP, which represents about 19 per cent of Auckland’s GDP.By way of contrast, it generates about 19 per cent of Auckland’s GDP. Its land area is 4.33km2 which is 0.4 per cent of Auckland’s total land area (1,086km2).However, it is more sensitive to economic shocks, in particular the lockdowns which have seen city centre growth fall faster than the rest of the Auckland economy*. The city centre tends to outperform the overall economy.Auckland’s city centre is the primary commercial centre of the New Zealand economy.Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai – Te Wai Horotiu by Etienne Neho and Graham Tipene of Ngāti Whātua ŌrākeiĪuckland Council Chief Economist Unit cites 10 reasons the success of our city centre matters: Information on transport to the city centre is available at .nz/parking-and-transport
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In preparation for City of Colour, Auckland Council is arranging for streets and squares to be deep cleaned, is sprucing up the planters, addressing graffiti and working with safety partners to ensure people feel safe and welcome when they return to the city centre.Īuckland’s city centre characteristically outperforms the region’s economy*, but it is also known to be more sensitive to economic shocks.Īuckland Council Chief Economist Unit confirms that the lockdowns saw city centre growth fall faster than the wider Auckland economy in the year to March 2021.īut as New Zealand’s primary commercial centre, business hub for around 30% of New Zealand’s Top 200 companies** and home to 40,000 residents, this 4.33 square kilometre economic powerhouse is embracing recovery measures, judging by city centre businesses’ whole-hearted response to City of Colour.Ĭity of Colour is a partnership between Auckland Council and Heart of the City and other city centre partners including Sk圜ity, Viaduct Harbour Holdings, Britomart Group, Precinct Properties, Karangahape Road Business Association, Eke Panuku and Auckland Live.įor the full line-up of artists and their work featuring in City of Colour please go to .nz/city-of-colour It will also provide a welcome boost to businesses on the path to recovery,” he says. “The displays are designed to draw people into the city to experience and enjoy the lighting installations and artworks on display and will bring increased vibrancy, colour and interest to central Auckland. COVID-19 has put us all under pressure, but it has been particularly difficult for businesses located downtown. Mayor Phil Goff says, “City of Colour will both light up our city and help kickstart the city centre’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. Ribbons of colour will drape from a canopy suspended above Vulcan Lane, a flock of flamingos will dance on the roof of the City Rail Link information centre where Elliott Street meets Victoria Street, temporary lighting installation Te Maharatanga o Ngā Wai – Te Wai Horotiu on the corner of Tāmaki Pataka Kōrero / Central City Library will remind us to remember our waterways and a projection of waves will illuminate the overbridge on Karangahape Road.Ĭo-curated by award-winning designer Angus Muir and Barbara Holloway of Auckland Council, more than 50 light and art installations will colour-up the Viaduct Harbour, Silo Park, Britomart, Commercial Bay, Te Komititanga, Vulcan Lane, High Street district, Queen Street and many more city spaces day and night.Ĭity of Colour will also see city landmarks and buildings light up - from the SkyTower, The Civic, Vector Lights on the Harbour Bridge, PWC Tower and the Auckland Town Hall to Te Ara I Whiti / The Lightpath.
Polished and ready to welcome returning Aucklanders, the city centre will stage City of Colour over the next three weeks - from 6 to 22 May.
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