Viv Beck
Covid-19: Future of retail post-lockdown uncertain
New Zealand may have emerged from lockdown but many of the country's city centres remain very quiet. The Panel is joined by Heart Of The City chief executive Viv Beck. Audio
What is the plan for Auckland's economic recovery?
Auckland has taken a massive hit from Covid 19 and more pain is to come. A report for the business association Heart of the City by independent economists Strateg.Ease suggests a loss of nearly 12,500… Audio
Auckland unemployment may be triple that of GFC - report
A new economic report is forecasting that three times as many jobs could be lost in central Auckland by next March than during the Global Financial Crisis, with GDP also expected to take a huge hit.
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'Creepy Santa' comes down for the last time
Auckland's giant "creepy" Santa has watched over the CBD for the last time.
The 18-metre figure came down over the weekend, after last year it was decided he wouldn't go up again. And while it may… Audio
Businesses hit by City Rail Link construction to be offered compensation
Businesses suffering from the ongoing City Rail Link construction are pleased but circumspect at the chance of getting any money to make up for their losses. The government and council jointly… Audio
SkyCity fire affecting local businesses
Aside from the hundreds of firefighters, police and road workers, Auckland city has been eerily deserted for the past two days, with most businesses having shut up shop because of the convention… Audio
Auckland city fire causes local business closures
The central city has been eerily deserted over the past few days with many shops and businesses closed because of the fire. Firefighters are still fighting flames on top of the Heart of the City is… Audio
'Clearly devastating for the city' - Ak business association
The fire "is clearly devastating for the city [and] for everyone involved," said Viv Beck the chief executive of city centre business association, Heart of the City. The fire was expected to create… Audio
Cost of Auckland street parking hits double figures
The cost of street parking in Auckland has hit double figures with drivers now being charged up to 10 dollars an hour to park downtown. Auckland Transport has increased parking prices for all inner… Audio
Heart of the City: Auckland CBD to be open on Easter Sunday
Central city retailers in Auckland say the ban on Easter Sunday trading is outdated. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck says Auckland Councillors are keeping the status quo on trading laws… Audio
