onehunga business association newsletter 21 may 2012
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Onehunga Business Association's member newsletter. Located in Auckland, New Zealand, Onehunga has a thriving retal/commercial town centre and industrial business zone.TRANSCRIPT
Onehunga Security Update Satia’s crime–busting successes with CCTVs
Onehunga Business Association’s Icon Security Guard, Satia Sami, has become an expert at using Onehunga’s network of 23 CCTVs, and spotting trouble! Satia spends around 80% of her time actively monitoring the security cameras, which are strategically placed to monitor the town centre’s known trouble spots. After nine months working for Onehunga Business Association, Satia is familiar with many of the local trouble-makers and their
favourite hang-outs. She’s quick to spot trouble brewing and has a valuable knack for recognising suspicious behaviour and when things are not as they should be on the street. In the past two weeks, Satia impressed Police with some great proactive pick-ups. Here are three examples where Satia had CCTV camera footage of offenders ready for Police when they visited the OBA’s office: Stolen car: Police came to the OBA office seeking evidence of suspects in possession of a vehicle stolen in Onehunga a few days earlier. The day before, Satia had seen a few known troublemakers driving (joy-riding, as it happened) a smart car around Onehunga town centre. As it was unlikely the offenders had the means to own such a car, she had taken details of the car, its registration number and the people in it. Police were amazed and very pleased when Satia produced the photos
Police needed to confirm the identities of the car thieves. Drugs: Satia spotted local youths taking illegal substances in a local car park. Photos of the offenders were passed on to Police, who will be following up on the matter. Minors drinking alcohol: Satia had been observing a person acting suspiciously on several occasions, purchasing alcohol and then bringing it to a group of minors. Police and the appropriate agencies were informed about this behaviour and are taking action.
Free Graffiti removal for members! Onehunga Business Association members get graffiti removed for FREE! You’re a member of the OBA if your business is in Onehunga’s town centre between Galway, Selwyn, Grey and Nielson Streets. Call us on 636 8535 if you have graffiti or tags to be removed. Make a good impression on your customers
enews
21 May, 2012
In this issue
e A Happy Mother’s Day in Onehunga
e Planning for Santa Parade begins e Dolphin Theatre seeks help with new extension
e Get a bird’s eye view of how Council sees your property e Inspire Auckland seminar, May 30
e Enter Westpac Business Awards 2012
e Credit card surcharges a big turn-off for Customers e Could your business cope with a disaster?
e Onehunga Security: Satia’s crime-busting successes! e Rubbish collections: reminder about pick up dates!
www.onehunga.net.nz
www.facebook.com/onehunga
Cheers
Amanda, Debbie & Briar OBA Committee Peter Gibson, President (Parkinson & Bouskill) - 636 3300 Debbie Leaver (The Library Café & Function Venue) - 636 7292 Denise Jukes (Jukes Espresso) - 636 6614 Chantelle East (Urban Streetwear Clothing) - 636 0226 Teresa Jacques (Westpac) - 634 8555 Ross Mudafar (Onehunga Family Pharmacy) - 622 2865 Bridget Graham (Deputy Chairperson, Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board) - 301 0101 This e-news is sent to you by Onehunga Business Association, because you are either a member, or you have an interest in the organisation or the area. If you do not wish to receive these communications, please let us know by phoning 636 8535.
Please note: If your business lies within the Onehunga business precinct you are automatically a member of Onehunga Business Association - paying a part of your rates to fund the OBA.
Onehunga Business Association Amanda Kinzett, Manager 212A Onehunga Mall (upstairs) P: 09 636 8535 F: 09 636 8542 E: [email protected]
W: www.onehunga.net.nz
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Dolphin Theatre seeks help for new extension
Donations of cash, materials and furnishings sought Take a drive down Spring Street and observe the exciting development at the Dolphin Theatre
(at number 12). Onehunga’s very active community theatre has close to a thousand members and puts on six shows a year, each of which runs for a three-week season. This February, Dolphin Theatre celebrated dual milestones with its 50th anniversary coinciding with the premier of its 250th show, The Mousetrap. The Theatre is now preparing for its next 50 years with the addition of extra space. The project has involved moving the Rehearsal Hall and adding a significant extension between the Hall and Theatre and along the side. The new addition has been made possible by very generous grants from ASB Community Trust, Lotteries Grant Board and The Lion Foundation, along with frugal saving by Dolphin Theatre’s management. Because they are dealing with an old building, further funding is required to complete the addition and fit out. Project Manager John Kelleher is appealing to local businesses for donations of cash, materials and furnishings. Donors will be acknowledged and honoured on a new Honours Board, in keeping with the existing Board, which John shows at right, which hangs in Dolphin Theatre’s foyer acknowledging all the generous firms and individuals who assisted in the establishment of
Dolphin Theatre fifty years ago in 1962. www.dolphintheatre.org.nz
For Security Help Mon–Fri 10.30am - 6pm, Sat
10am -3pm call Onehunga Town Centre’s
ICON Security Guard
Satia Sami
021 426 603
Or contact the OBA office ph
636 8535.
Outside business hours, on Sundays & Public Holidays
please call Police
Dial 111
A Happy Mother’s Day weekend in Onehunga Cupcakes & Crafts on Saturday and a buzzing Sunday Onehunga town centre was buzzing last weekend with Cupcakes & Crafts on Saturday and cafés enjoying a very happy Mother’s Day on Sunday. Onehunga Community Centre and Onehunga Business Association laid on a wonderful set of activities last Saturday, May 12, for kids to make special gifts and cards for their Mums. An estimated 200 kids came to Cupcakes & Crafts at Onehunga Community Centre to decorate cupcakes, heart-shaped shortbread biscuits and World’s Best Mum certificates. Twelve-year-old Louise Cleland won our wonderful Mother's Day prize for her Mum, Toka Smout, at Cupcakes & Crafts. Toka's very special Mother's Day gift was a $150 Chamilia bracelet & pendant from Onehunga Jewellers and also a gorgeous bouquet of flowers from House of Decor. Thanks to these two businesses for generously donating these prizes, and also to all the businesses who put up our colourful Mother’s Day posters!
Planning for Onehunga Santa Parade & Party begins… Start thinking about how you can be involved This year’s Santa Parade & Party will be on Saturday 24th November. While the event itself is still in its early planning stages, now is a great time to mark it in your diary and start thinking about how you can be involved. This fun day for the family will begin with the parade as usual down Onehunga Mall at 11.30am and entertainment and a mini fair from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, or would like to registered your interest in participating please contact Briar Millar, OBA’s Events Manager in the office or email her on [email protected].
Rubbish collections: a reminder about pick up days! Please be mindful of your customers and other pedestrians in Onehunga on rubbish days: put your bins out ready for Tuesday collection on Monday nights after close of business and take them off the footpath and back onto your business property first thing Tuesday morning!
Next Blue Bin collection Tuesdays: May 29 & June 12
Get a bird’s eye view of your property as Council sees it
Take a look at Auckland Council’s FREE GIS (Geographical Information System) Viewer Auckland Council’s GIS viewer is a fantastic resource for business and home owners, providing many layers of regional data and information, as compiled by Auckland Council and its CCO's or supplied by various government and utility agencies. Using the GIS viewer you can search for a property and view associated rating and valuation information. Popular information available includes: • Property and rates information, including valuation data
• Aerial photographs
• Property and road boundaries
• Water assets and underground services such as water pipes, manholes and hydrants Other things you can do on the GIS viewer include: search for features; identify features; capture map coordinates; find maritime activity and traffic cameras; use Google StreetView; draw and measure distances; and view the changes in your neighbourhood over time, with historic photographs going back to 1940. It’s well worth a look. There’s online help is available to assist and guide. See: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/services/gis_maps/Pages/Home.aspx
Enter The 2012 Westpac Auckland Business Awards Onehunga businesses can enter in either of two Awards
The search is on for outstanding Auckland businesses to celebrate their success in the 2012 Westpac Auckland Business Awards. The awards are an important celebration of local business excellence, enabling them to share their success stories and stand out as businesses that are going
places. Onehunga businesses can enter in either the Auckland Central OR Auckland South Business Awards (but not both!). It’s free to enter and there’s assistance to complete the entry form through a series of workshops and coaching sessions. Entries for the Auckland South awards, delivered by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), close in August and winners will be announced at black-tie gala dinners in October and November. Entries for the Auckland Central event, delivered by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, close at 5pm on Friday 29 June, with an awards ceremony on Friday 2 November. Award categories for the Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards 2012 are: Excellence in Innovation; Excellence in Workplace Safety; Excellence in Marketing; Excellence in Exporting; Excellence in Service Delivery; Excellence in Retail; and Excellence in Business Leadership. Download an entry form here: www.chamber.co.nz/Awards.aspx Award categories for the Westpac Auckland South Business Awards 2012 are: Excellence in Leadership; Excellence in Strategy and Planning; Excellence in Customer Engagement; Excellence in Information Management; Excellence in Workforce Development; Excellence in Innovation and Improvement; and Excellence in Sustainable Success . In addition judges will award the Best Emerging Business and Small Business of the Year from entries. For more information and the entry form see: www.em.org.nz/index.php/events/business_excellence_awards
Credit Card Surcharges a big turn-off for Customers 90% of customers would shop elsewhere New Zealand shoppers would rather leave their favourite store than pay a credit card surcharge according to a recent retail survey. The survey, commissioned by a public relations agency, investigated the habits of Kiwi consumers and their perceptions of having to pay additional credit card surcharges. The research revealed that 90% of customers would stop shopping at their regular store if a 3% credit card surcharge was added to their purchase. Some merchants began introducing the surcharge two years ago after credit card companies removed existing restrictions. 88% of survey respondents believed that retailers did not adequately communicate enough information about the add-on fee to customers. Source: www.insideretail.com.au
Inspire Auckland 2012 Be inspired by World Class New Zealanders in Auckland on Wednesday 30 May. This half day event features short, sharp presentations from some of New Zealand’s leading business thinkers who know what it takes to succeed internationally. Their presentations are sure to provide insights, ideas and inspiration for entrepreneurs, corporate managers, business owners and students. Time: Wednesday May 30 from 9am – 1 pm Venue: Viaduct Events Centre, Wynyard Quarter Tickets: $60 per person Registration and more info:
http://investauckland.com/learn-more/events/#inspire
Speakers: Geoff Ross, Sir Stephen Tindall, Dr The Hon. Peter Watson, Ian Taylor, Bridget Liddell, Tony Falkenstein
Could your business cope with a disaster? Study shows many businesses don’t have plans for a crisis Massey University’s annual survey of small and medium-sized businesses, BusinesSMEasure, found a high degree of vulnerability and a lack of formal crisis planning amongst small businesses across New Zealand. SMEs, as defined in the survey, are businesses with fewer than 100 employees. Key BusinesSMEasure findings include:
• 43% of SMEs surveyed had experienced a crisis in the past five years. • Only one-third of firms responded to the most recent serious crisis in a resilient manner. • Vulnerability increases if the crisis is caused by a natural disaster, rather than an internal crisis. • Less than 10% of SMEs have a formal written crisis management plan and of these, less than half had tested their plan in practice. • A formal written crisis management plan does not necessarily make a company more resilient; experience in dealing with the consequences of a crisis is more important. • Canterbury SMEs that are still in business after the earthquakes have an increased capability to adapt to changes in the business environment. Download the 2012 BusinesSMEasure survey here: http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/fms/sme/businessmeasure/Report_MED_FINAL.pdf
Why you should do more than think about Continuity Planning Following the Christchurch earthquake, Parnell-based Cornwall Strategic released a free Business Continuity Planning tool. It’s a plan that explains how you will stay in business in the event of a significant business disruption. If you haven’t got a plan in place already, this is a good place to start! (Find this tool and a guide to it here: http://is.gd/CornwallStrategic). As Cornwall Strategic explains: Business Continuity Planning is an essential part of running any organisation that takes its business and its clients seriously. While the earthquakes in Christchurch are obviously extreme examples of significant business disruptions, have you considered what you/ your business would do in the event of any of these events: • Earthquake, flood or other natural disaster • The sudden loss of key assets, staff, supplier(s) or customer(s) • A pandemic or other city wide or national emergency • The sudden loss of business information - through theft, corruption or other activity
The benefits of Business Continuity Planning include: • Survival - The difference between coping with a disaster and complete organisational loss. • Costs - Insurance is an important aspect of addressing business risk; but it costs. A robust business continuity plan will demonstrate your commitment to managing risk and your insurer should consider this when calculating your insurance premiums.
• Marketing - Having a business continuity plan will give you the edge over your competitors. It shows your commitment to deliver no matter what. • Morale - Your staff are your greatest asset. Let them know that you know that. • Value - A business that can cope under any circumstances is more valuable and reliable investment, stakeholder, customer and supplier. • Efficiency - Business continuity analysis reveals inefficiencies Source: Cornwall Strategic Planning, www.cornwallstrategic.com
Get a bird’s eye view of your property as Council sees it
Take a look at Auckland Council’s FREE GIS (Geographical Information System) Viewer Auckland Council’s GIS viewer is a fantastic resource for business and home owners, providing many layers of regional data and information, as compiled by Auckland Council and its CCO's or supplied by various government and utility agencies. Using the GIS viewer you can search for a property and view associated rating and valuation information. Popular information available includes: • Property and rates information, including valuation data
• Aerial photographs
• Property and road boundaries
• Water assets and underground services such as water pipes, manholes and hydrants Other things you can do on the GIS viewer include: search for features; identify features; capture map coordinates; find maritime activity and traffic cameras; use Google StreetView; draw and measure distances; and view the changes in your neighbourhood over time, with historic photographs going back to 1940. It’s well worth a look. There’s online help is available to assist and guide. See: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/services/gis_maps/Pages/Home.aspx
Enter The 2012 Westpac Auckland Business Awards Onehunga businesses can enter in either of two Awards
The search is on for outstanding Auckland businesses to celebrate their success in the 2012 Westpac Auckland Business Awards. The awards are an important celebration of local business excellence, enabling them to share their success stories and stand out as businesses that are going
places. Onehunga businesses can enter in either the Auckland Central OR Auckland South Business Awards (but not both!). It’s free to enter and there’s assistance to complete the entry form through a series of workshops and coaching sessions. Entries for the Auckland South awards, delivered by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), close in August and winners will be announced at black-tie gala dinners in October and November. Entries for the Auckland Central event, delivered by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, close at 5pm on Friday 29 June, with an awards ceremony on Friday 2 November. Award categories for the Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards 2012 are: Excellence in Innovation; Excellence in Workplace Safety; Excellence in Marketing; Excellence in Exporting; Excellence in Service Delivery; Excellence in Retail; and Excellence in Business Leadership. Download an entry form here: www.chamber.co.nz/Awards.aspx Award categories for the Westpac Auckland South Business Awards 2012 are: Excellence in Leadership; Excellence in Strategy and Planning; Excellence in Customer Engagement; Excellence in Information Management; Excellence in Workforce Development; Excellence in Innovation and Improvement; and Excellence in Sustainable Success . In addition judges will award the Best Emerging Business and Small Business of the Year from entries. For more information and the entry form see: www.em.org.nz/index.php/events/business_excellence_awards
Credit Card Surcharges a big turn-off for Customers 90% of customers would shop elsewhere New Zealand shoppers would rather leave their favourite store than pay a credit card surcharge according to a recent retail survey. The survey, commissioned by a public relations agency, investigated the habits of Kiwi consumers and their perceptions of having to pay additional credit card surcharges. The research revealed that 90% of customers would stop shopping at their regular store if a 3% credit card surcharge was added to their purchase. Some merchants began introducing the surcharge two years ago after credit card companies removed existing restrictions. 88% of survey respondents believed that retailers did not adequately communicate enough information about the add-on fee to customers. Source: www.insideretail.com.au
Inspire Auckland 2012 Be inspired by World Class New Zealanders in Auckland on Wednesday 30 May. This half day event features short, sharp presentations from some of New Zealand’s leading business thinkers who know what it takes to succeed internationally. Their presentations are sure to provide insights, ideas and inspiration for entrepreneurs, corporate managers, business owners and students. Time: Wednesday May 30 from 9am – 1 pm Venue: Viaduct Events Centre, Wynyard Quarter Tickets: $60 per person Registration and more info:
http://investauckland.com/learn-more/events/#inspire
Speakers: Geoff Ross, Sir Stephen Tindall, Dr The Hon. Peter Watson, Ian Taylor, Bridget Liddell, Tony Falkenstein
Could your business cope with a disaster? Study shows many businesses don’t have plans for a crisis Massey University’s annual survey of small and medium-sized businesses, BusinesSMEasure, found a high degree of vulnerability and a lack of formal crisis planning amongst small businesses across New Zealand. SMEs, as defined in the survey, are businesses with fewer than 100 employees. Key BusinesSMEasure findings include:
• 43% of SMEs surveyed had experienced a crisis in the past five years. • Only one-third of firms responded to the most recent serious crisis in a resilient manner. • Vulnerability increases if the crisis is caused by a natural disaster, rather than an internal crisis. • Less than 10% of SMEs have a formal written crisis management plan and of these, less than half had tested their plan in practice. • A formal written crisis management plan does not necessarily make a company more resilient; experience in dealing with the consequences of a crisis is more important. • Canterbury SMEs that are still in business after the earthquakes have an increased capability to adapt to changes in the business environment. Download the 2012 BusinesSMEasure survey here: http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/fms/sme/businessmeasure/Report_MED_FINAL.pdf
Why you should do more than think about Continuity Planning Following the Christchurch earthquake, Parnell-based Cornwall Strategic released a free Business Continuity Planning tool. It’s a plan that explains how you will stay in business in the event of a significant business disruption. If you haven’t got a plan in place already, this is a good place to start! (Find this tool and a guide to it here: http://is.gd/CornwallStrategic). As Cornwall Strategic explains: Business Continuity Planning is an essential part of running any organisation that takes its business and its clients seriously. While the earthquakes in Christchurch are obviously extreme examples of significant business disruptions, have you considered what you/ your business would do in the event of any of these events: • Earthquake, flood or other natural disaster • The sudden loss of key assets, staff, supplier(s) or customer(s) • A pandemic or other city wide or national emergency • The sudden loss of business information - through theft, corruption or other activity
The benefits of Business Continuity Planning include: • Survival - The difference between coping with a disaster and complete organisational loss. • Costs - Insurance is an important aspect of addressing business risk; but it costs. A robust business continuity plan will demonstrate your commitment to managing risk and your insurer should consider this when calculating your insurance premiums.
• Marketing - Having a business continuity plan will give you the edge over your competitors. It shows your commitment to deliver no matter what. • Morale - Your staff are your greatest asset. Let them know that you know that. • Value - A business that can cope under any circumstances is more valuable and reliable investment, stakeholder, customer and supplier. • Efficiency - Business continuity analysis reveals inefficiencies Source: Cornwall Strategic Planning, www.cornwallstrategic.com
Onehunga Security Update Satia’s crime–busting successes with CCTVs
Onehunga Business Association’s Icon Security Guard, Satia Sami, has become an expert at using Onehunga’s network of 23 CCTVs, and spotting trouble! Satia spends around 80% of her time actively monitoring the security cameras, which are strategically placed to monitor the town centre’s known trouble spots. After nine months working for Onehunga Business Association, Satia is familiar with many of the local trouble-makers and their
favourite hang-outs. She’s quick to spot trouble brewing and has a valuable knack for recognising suspicious behaviour and when things are not as they should be on the street. In the past two weeks, Satia impressed Police with some great proactive pick-ups. Here are three examples where Satia had CCTV camera footage of offenders ready for Police when they visited the OBA’s office: Stolen car: Police came to the OBA office seeking evidence of suspects in possession of a vehicle stolen in Onehunga a few days earlier. The day before, Satia had seen a few known troublemakers driving (joy-riding, as it happened) a smart car around Onehunga town centre. As it was unlikely the offenders had the means to own such a car, she had taken details of the car, its registration number and the people in it. Police were amazed and very pleased when Satia produced the photos
Police needed to confirm the identities of the car thieves. Drugs: Satia spotted local youths taking illegal substances in a local car park. Photos of the offenders were passed on to Police, who will be following up on the matter. Minors drinking alcohol: Satia had been observing a person acting suspiciously on several occasions, purchasing alcohol and then bringing it to a group of minors. Police and the appropriate agencies were informed about this behaviour and are taking action.
Free Graffiti removal for members! Onehunga Business Association members get graffiti removed for FREE! You’re a member of the OBA if your business is in Onehunga’s town centre between Galway, Selwyn, Grey and Nielson Streets. Call us on 636 8535 if you have graffiti or tags to be removed. Make a good impression on your customers
enews
21 May, 2012
In this issue
e A Happy Mother’s Day in Onehunga
e Planning for Santa Parade begins e Dolphin Theatre seeks help with new extension
e Get a bird’s eye view of how Council sees your property e Inspire Auckland seminar, May 30
e Enter Westpac Business Awards 2012
e Credit card surcharges a big turn-off for Customers e Could your business cope with a disaster?
e Onehunga Security: Satia’s crime-busting successes! e Rubbish collections: reminder about pick up dates!
www.onehunga.net.nz
www.facebook.com/onehunga
Cheers
Amanda, Debbie & Briar OBA Committee Peter Gibson, President (Parkinson & Bouskill) - 636 3300 Debbie Leaver (The Library Café & Function Venue) - 636 7292 Denise Jukes (Jukes Espresso) - 636 6614 Chantelle East (Urban Streetwear Clothing) - 636 0226 Teresa Jacques (Westpac) - 634 8555 Ross Mudafar (Onehunga Family Pharmacy) - 622 2865 Bridget Graham (Deputy Chairperson, Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board) - 301 0101 This e-news is sent to you by Onehunga Business Association, because you are either a member, or you have an interest in the organisation or the area. If you do not wish to receive these communications, please let us know by phoning 636 8535.
Please note: If your business lies within the Onehunga business precinct you are automatically a member of Onehunga Business Association - paying a part of your rates to fund the OBA.
Onehunga Business Association Amanda Kinzett, Manager 212A Onehunga Mall (upstairs) P: 09 636 8535 F: 09 636 8542 E: [email protected]
W: www.onehunga.net.nz
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Dolphin Theatre seeks help for new extension
Donations of cash, materials and furnishings sought Take a drive down Spring Street and observe the exciting development at the Dolphin Theatre
(at number 12). Onehunga’s very active community theatre has close to a thousand members and puts on six shows a year, each of which runs for a three-week season. This February, Dolphin Theatre celebrated dual milestones with its 50th anniversary coinciding with the premier of its 250th show, The Mousetrap. The Theatre is now preparing for its next 50 years with the addition of extra space. The project has involved moving the Rehearsal Hall and adding a significant extension between the Hall and Theatre and along the side. The new addition has been made possible by very generous grants from ASB Community Trust, Lotteries Grant Board and The Lion Foundation, along with frugal saving by Dolphin Theatre’s management. Because they are dealing with an old building, further funding is required to complete the addition and fit out. Project Manager John Kelleher is appealing to local businesses for donations of cash, materials and furnishings. Donors will be acknowledged and honoured on a new Honours Board, in keeping with the existing Board, which John shows at right, which hangs in Dolphin Theatre’s foyer acknowledging all the generous firms and individuals who assisted in the establishment of
Dolphin Theatre fifty years ago in 1962. www.dolphintheatre.org.nz
For Security Help Mon–Fri 10.30am - 6pm, Sat
10am -3pm call Onehunga Town Centre’s
ICON Security Guard
Satia Sami
021 426 603
Or contact the OBA office ph
636 8535.
Outside business hours, on Sundays & Public Holidays
please call Police
Dial 111
A Happy Mother’s Day weekend in Onehunga Cupcakes & Crafts on Saturday and a buzzing Sunday Onehunga town centre was buzzing last weekend with Cupcakes & Crafts on Saturday and cafés enjoying a very happy Mother’s Day on Sunday. Onehunga Community Centre and Onehunga Business Association laid on a wonderful set of activities last Saturday, May 12, for kids to make special gifts and cards for their Mums. An estimated 200 kids came to Cupcakes & Crafts at Onehunga Community Centre to decorate cupcakes, heart-shaped shortbread biscuits and World’s Best Mum certificates. Twelve-year-old Louise Cleland won our wonderful Mother's Day prize for her Mum, Toka Smout, at Cupcakes & Crafts. Toka's very special Mother's Day gift was a $150 Chamilia bracelet & pendant from Onehunga Jewellers and also a gorgeous bouquet of flowers from House of Decor. Thanks to these two businesses for generously donating these prizes, and also to all the businesses who put up our colourful Mother’s Day posters!
Planning for Onehunga Santa Parade & Party begins… Start thinking about how you can be involved This year’s Santa Parade & Party will be on Saturday 24th November. While the event itself is still in its early planning stages, now is a great time to mark it in your diary and start thinking about how you can be involved. This fun day for the family will begin with the parade as usual down Onehunga Mall at 11.30am and entertainment and a mini fair from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, or would like to registered your interest in participating please contact Briar Millar, OBA’s Events Manager in the office or email her on [email protected].
Rubbish collections: a reminder about pick up days! Please be mindful of your customers and other pedestrians in Onehunga on rubbish days: put your bins out ready for Tuesday collection on Monday nights after close of business and take them off the footpath and back onto your business property first thing Tuesday morning!
Next Blue Bin collection Tuesdays: May 29 & June 12