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15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop
Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

Apartment-living with 2 cats in midtown is the answer for the O’Briens
Chris O’Brien, partner and two ‘cat children’ – Lady and Earl Grey - are happy with their life in midtown. The young professionals who came to Auckland after eleven years in London, managed to buy an apartment in the High Street district 18 months ago.

Who knew? 10 cool things about Queen Street
We’re getting excited about the opening of our sparkling new Queen Street – from Mayoral Drive to Shortland Street – later next month. Here are 10 curious ‘Who knew?’ moments to help kick off some nostalgia for our glorious, and sometimes enigmatic, premier street.

First wayfinding patterns guide new Waihorotiu path in Queen Street
By mid-November when an upgraded Queen Street opens, Aucklanders will discover the city centre’s new Waihorotiu path, an innovative multi-use path next to the road carriageway for people walking or travelling at a leisurely pace on wheels.

‘Fewer cars’ is the dream a young midtowner has for his adopted city
Undeterred by a pandemic, AUT student and young entrepreneur Ryan Chow has become a passionate Aucklander in just three years.

Make a day of it in Auckland’s midtown
There’s so much to do within the midtown area that it can keep everyone occupied for a whole day.

‘It will feel like a new city’ - how midtown will transform the city centre
Aucklanders, prepare yourselves: When the regeneration of midtown in the city centre is complete, there’s a good chance you’ll hardly recognise this part of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Timings firm up for Wellesley / Victoria Street ‘system’
With construction start-dates drawing closer, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport throw new light on the Wellesley / Victoria Street system, a pivotal part of the city centre’s midtown regeneration programme.