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In this edition of YOUR news | |
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Reconnecting our community with ONE DAY SALE! | |
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Day 2 of Aotearoa New Zealand’s new COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) was an auspicious occasion! As we began adjusting to life in a “red zone”, Auckland’s enthusiastic bargain-hunters made their way to North Harbour, eager to support their favourite local retailers.
Despite significant recent and ongoing challenges (for example: supply chain issues), nearly 30 BNH members opened their doors to welcome back shoppers. Some were ONE DAY SALE veterans, like Waitematā Honey, Tech Outlet, and Mr Vintage; others, such as Impex Distributors, were first-time participants.
Although border controls may have impacted visitor numbers, there was still a good buzz. Linen House opened at 8.00 am and estimated 80 customers in their first hour. Several business owners commented how great it felt to reconnect with customers after so long operating only online or via click & collect. ONE DAY SALE is T2’s only annual sale, so, for them and many others, it was a pleasure to be able to enjoy some sort of normality. This view was clearly shared by shoppers too. There was friendly chat and laughter, along with excellent compliance of mask-wearing, scanning, and patiently observed social distancing.
If you weren’t able to grab a bargain on the day, remember there’s still time to get all your Christmas shopping done in North Harbour. Check out the ONE DAY SALE Shoppers’ Guide for some inspiration! Click here to see the ONE DAY SALE event photos. | |
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Register now to be a service provider for Activate Tāmaki Makaurau | |
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Registrations are now open to become an Activate Tāmaki Makaurau service provider. You must be registered and approved as a service provider with Activate Tāmaki Makaurau, even if you are an RBP service provider. This is your opportunity to help to deliver advice and support to businesses in Auckland. Read more here.
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Registrations now open for Business Advice Support & Implementation Grant via Activate Tāmaki Makaurau | |
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Business Advice Support Business Advice includes access to expert advice, strategy and planning to businesses in the Auckland region. This will enable businesses to address their most immediate challenges, like changing target markets and developing fresh marketing strategies, creating a digital media plan, financial planning and cashflow management, or overall business management, continuity, and strategy.
You can access advice if you are considering hibernating or closing your business, or are looking to scale. The advice should lead to a plan to overcome challenges and/or identify opportunities and map out the scope of the work required to achieve the plan. Auckland businesses can apply for up to $3,000 + GST through Business Advice support. Read more here.
Implementation Grant Eligible businesses can apply for an Implementation Grant to help implement an existing business plan or to execute a plan based on the Business Advice received. This grant will give many Auckland businesses the funds to begin putting their business plan into action, in one of the available service categories. Auckland businesses can apply for up to $4,000 + GST for an Implementation Grant.
This is not a cash payment. An Implementation Grant will pay for specific services to put your business advice or plan into action. The Resurgence Support Payment and Wage Subsidy Scheme are more suitable for businesses’ cashflow concerns. Read more here.
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Latest Covid information from business.govt.nz | |
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The following links from business.govt.nz and other Government sources provide the latest Covid related information on;
Got questions or need support? Call the free COVID-19 Business Helpline on 0800 500 362.
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Upcoming Workshops & Events | |
Please note that BNH is in the process of developing a vaccination policy which may include the use of vaccination certificates for all in-person events and visitors to the BNH offices. We will share this information with members once the policy has been finalised.
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BNH Leadership & Business Mentoring Programme | |
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Following the success of the Women in Leadership Mentoring Programme in 2021, BNH is ready to launch two Leadership and Business Mentoring Programmes which will run concurrently in 2022. One programme will accommodate female mentees who prefer a female mentor, while the other will be a mixture of male and female mentors and mentees. Click here for more details.
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Dale Carnegie offer for BNH members | |
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Dale Carnegie are here to help you navigate through these unconventional times. To support you in planning for the future, Dale Carnegie are currently offering BNH members a 50% discounted rate for a facilitated Strategic Needs Analysis Workshop. Valued at $2,495 + GST, members can access this support for $1,250 + GST. This is an insight-driven and results-oriented strategic view of your team and business. It will provide essential insights into your organisation's critical capabilities whilst highlighting any vital skills gaps that need to be addressed.
To take advantage of the BNH member discount or discuss one of Dale Carnegie's other training offerings, including training designed specifically for your organisation, please contact Simon Weakley, Director of Sales & Training on 027 589 2401 or via email here.
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Vaccination campervan coming to North Harbour BID next week | |
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Haven’t been vaccinated yet or need your second dose? The Northern Region Health Coordination Centre is bringing the Covid-19 vaccination campervan to you! Sometime next week, the vaccination campervan will be located at a site(s) in Rosedale and/or Albany with the actual location details to be finalised and communicated via the BNH Facebook and website later this week.
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Apollo Drive roadworks update | |
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The roadworks on Apollo Drive which involved repairing the street lights have now been completed. Works were originally planned for the 6th - 18th December, however this work has been finished ahead of schedule.
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AT Journey Planner updates | |
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AT have made some changes to assist commuters to personalise their journeys, making their public transport trips easier, and more comfortable.
New Feature: Preferred Route Find a journey that best matches your needs. Journey Planner now lets you refine your journey with two new route options which include; (i) ‘Fewest transfers’ will find journeys with less changes on the way to your destination and, (ii) ‘Least walking’ will find journeys that minimise the walking required to get to your destination. If you’re just after the quickest option, you can stick with the default of ‘Fastest’. Click here to find out more.
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