There is support from Auckland businesses for the idea of a night-time mayor.

A New Zealand Initiative report says New Zealand is failing to make full use of the evening economy.

It says the international concept of a local night leader should be introduced here.

Heart of the City chief executive, Viv Beck told Andrew Dickens it could work very well in Auckland.

"Somebody with passion and who would love to see something fabulous happen to the city would be ideal for the role."

The current night-time economy provides professional opportunities for at least 20,000 people in bars and clubs with $2 billion in revenue each year. 

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