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Expo Connects, Empowers Local Businesses

A successful local business expo is back, with the aim of ‘Empowering Better Business’ on the North Shore for the second year in a row.

And the North Harbour Business Association Business Expo provides the means to do just that.

After the success of the inaugural expo in 2011, demand for exhibitor spaces has prompted the move to a larger venue. This year’s expo, to be held at the North Harbour Stadium on Thursday 17 May, is a sell-out.

With over 60 exhibitors in industries ranging from finance, IT and security to law, communications and education, the event reflects the diverse range of businesses operating in the area. There will also be representatives from community groups, Auckland Transport and... More Information

North Harbour BID reballot results

At the close of the voting period, midday 9 March 2012, Independent Election Services Ltd reported the outcome of the North Harbour BID reballot as shown in the graph opposite:

We very much appreciate your support for the ongoing operation of the North Harbour BID, which is managaged by NHBA.  The voluntary Board and Executive Team of NHBA look forward to continuing to provide services and activities that are valued by voters in our area. 

We now need to finalise the extension of the... More Information

National Foundation for the Deaf - Hearing Impairment Point of Sale Cards

We have been asked by the National Foundation for the Deaf, (NFD) to circulate the following information to our members. 

The NFD is distributing free of charge to businesses in Auckland and Northland small signs which make communication much easier with members of the public with hearing impairment/loss   –  that’s about 10% of the population.

The signs are about 17.5cm x 10cm. The signs are ideally placed on counter-tops or in reception, or on a wall behind. Basically the signs indicate to people who walk in off the street that the premises are ‘deaf... More Information

Auckland ranked world’s third liveable city

 
Auckland is celebrating being ranked the third most liveable city in the world in the Mercer 2011 Quality of Living Survey.
 
New Zealand’s harbourside city moved up from fourth place last year and is third only to the European cities of Vienna and Zurich.
 
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) Manager Tourism Jason Hill says this is an outstanding result for the destination.
 
“Auckland has performed consistently well in this survey, but to jump to third spot and be the only Southern Hemisphere city ranked in the world’s top 10 is an excellent achievement,” he says. 
 
Auckland was credited for having a good... More Information

Strike action at Ports of Auckland

1.     from 10.30pm on Thursday 1st December 2011 to 10.30pm on Monday 5th December 2011;

2.     from 10.30pm on Thursday 8th December 2011 until 10.30pm Monday 12th December 2011.

The multi-cargo wharves, the Port of Onehunga and the Wiri Inland Port will remain open, and the vehicle import business, cruise ships and marine services, including the Awanuia fuel barge, are not affected. The on-dock empty container depot will also remain open.

If this strike action is likely to impose any disruption to your... More Information

JOB MARKET ECHOES SEASONAL TREND

“The dip of 3.9% in new job ads listed on www.seek.co.nz is typical for this time of year as businesses tend to hold off from hiring before Christmas. This can be due in part to the additional cost of covering statutory holidays and leave, and many businesses also see workloads wind down over the festive season,” explains Janet Faulding, General Manager SEEK New Zealand.

Despite the slight decline... More Information

Transpower Infrastructure Roll-Out

NHBA has been advised of an infrastructure development programme which impact on some businesses located within our BID area. We will update you as to progress as soon as we are advised so that you can manage your business demands.   Attached to the base of this page is the full information pack as provided by Transpower.   

The Project and Background:
Transpower – the owner and operator of the National Grid - has been progressing a project to reinforce the electricity supply into the upper North Island. This is an essential infrastructure project essential for meeting the growing energy demands of the region.  This is known as our North Auckland and Northland (NAaN) project.

Free Breast Screening in Albany

If you’re a woman aged 45 to 69 years working or living in North Harbour, now is the time to enrol for a free mammogram.

The mobile breast screening unit is coming to Albany and will be in the Albany Mega Centre upper car park (near Farmers Home Store) from the 26th September - 1st October 2011.

Fully digital ‘state of the art’ breast cancer screening equipment
All mammograms independently read by two radiologists
Appointments available at times to suit including early mornings, Saturdays and evenings

Breast screening every 2 years could save your life and... More Information

Auckland Accounts Unite to Support Local Business Owners

Local Accounting firm RES Group has joined forces with Baldry & Sandford to give you the opportunity to learn strategies for business success from one of Australisias' top business coaches Dean Marinac at "The Edge" on 24th August.

Complimentary tickets to ‘The Edge' are available to NHBA members, however seats are limited, so please contact Aimee Bridgman for North Shore tickets to secure your place at the event.

Date: Tuesday 24 August

Venue: Harbour Function Centre, Stadium Drive Albany (Gate A)

Arrival Time: Doors open and registration begins from 6pm

Session Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm

For more information about the event please contact:
Aimee Bridgman from... More Information

New Legislation - Unit Titles Act

On June 20 the Government voted the Unit Titles Act 2010 into law, a move that brings unit title developments into line with today's property market.

As part of this there will be some changes in how body corporates and unit title developments are handled.

The main changes are:

• The Tenancy Tribunal will now be able to hear disputes arising in developments such as apartment buildings;
• There are now extensive disclosure obligations for sellers, which will likely push up the seller's costs. Failure to provide timely disclosure may give purchasers the right to cancel contracts;
• From October 1, 2012 a body corporate will be required to establish a 10-year... More Information

High-tech HoloDesk heading for Cloud

An Albany company which sells audio-visual interactive technology is hoping to introduce its products to a wider audience in the Cloud on Auckland's waterfront during the Rugby World Cup.

Transparent screens, similar to those featured in Minority Report, will go on display at the Cloud. Photo / Supplied
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Transparent screens, similar to those featured in Minority Report, will go on display at the Cloud. Photo / Supplied

An Albany company which sells audio-visual interactive technology is hoping to introduce its products to a wider audience in the Cloud on Auckland's waterfront during the Rugby World Cup.

Ice AV will display its interactive HoloDesk in public for the first time. The... More Information

An Export Led Recovery? by Dr Ganash Nana

An export led recovery should be straight forward - correct?  New Zealand just needs to sell goods overseas at a good price, while having a low exchange rate to ensure New Zealand exporters receive more New Zealand dollars for every foreign dollar earned.

So, if this is all we need to do, why hasn't this already happened? Or, alternatively, is this export led recovery going to happen this year?

At the beginning of the last couple of years, economists and the Government have been waiting for exports to lead New Zealand out of the global recession. The question still remains, is an export led recovery going to happen this year? And if so, will our export sector be the strong growth engine?

A good... More Information