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The Loop
Keeping you in it February 2019
Contents
2 PRESIDENTS REPORT /
NEW MEMBERS / COMMITTEE
PROFILE
3 PBA OFFICE REPORT
4 BUSINESS FEATURE
5 POWER REPORT / FIRE REPORT
6 WHY JOIN THE ASSOCIATION
7 PBA MEMBERSHIP FORM
8 KEY DATES / CONTACT DETAILS
The Pukekohe President’s Report
Business Association Welcome to 2019! I hope everyone has had
a good break,and is feeling invigorated for
automatic filing if you have signed up for it.
Contact your payroll supplier to see what
welcomes our the new year. It is a good time to reflect they have available.
on the previous year, and to set new
new members targets and staff goals for the year ahead.
Thank you to all the businesses who
interacted with the Pukekohe Business
This is also a good way to increase staff Association throughout 2018. This is a
Welcome to The Good Home Pukekohe motivation and retention, having personal great way to get your brand noticed and
The Good Home Pukekohe is not a chain, but a group
of pubs with an eye for the different and the delicious!
goals helps to keep staff focused on the out in the community connecting with
overall goals of the organisation. They will future customers. This year we have great
You can find them at:
A: 65 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
feel accomplished when they hit their set plans to keep businesses connected with
F: The Good Home Pukekohe targets. the Franklin community, so make sure your
P: 09 238 2325 This year brings in the new government business is involved. Ensure you read the
policy increasing the minimum wage. Some weekly emails from the PBA to see the
businesses have already increased the cost upcoming events.
of their products and services to combat One of our most enjoyable events is also
Welcome to AMSCA Ltd
the extra cost. Another way is to again the Best in Business awards evening. If you
AMSCA Ltd is a small chartered accountancy practice look at efficiencies within the organisation. have not yet been involved, make sure you
located in Pukekohe, Auckland. Their aim is to help Hopefully the increase will not affect the are entered or come along for the evening
make your life as easy as possible when it comes to your chances of school leavers being able to get to check it all out. Some businesses use it
accounting needs. Give them a call for a chat today. a job, and work experience. We all need to as a mid-year work function, which helps
You can find them at: pitch in to ensure the next generation is
F: AMSCA Ltd
staff morale and gets them through the
W: www.amsca.co.nz
workplace ready, as they will be the ones colder months.
P: 0210 255 4185 serving us in the future.
Wishing you all a great 2019!
Another new government policy is the
same day filing with the IRD. This could Heather Withers
be more work for your administrators, President
Welcome to Man-Kind although most payroll systems will do
Man-Kind is a shop where you can buy gifts for the
favourite man or men in your life. Everything from tin
art for the Mancave to perfumes and aftershave.
You can find them at:
A: 2/20 King Street, Pukekohe
Your Governing Committee
F: Mankind Pukekohe
W: www.man-kind.nz
Rupert Ross, Vibra-Train
P: 03 399 3728 Rupert Ross is the Owner of Vibra-Train Pukekohe, located at 14 Nelson
Street Pukekohe.
Vibra-Train is the completed idea of Vibration Training, a science that
Welcome to Streetwise Coffee has been in development for over 100 years. Over the years it has been
Streetwise Coffee takes pride in making exceptional shown to positively affect the human body in a number of ways from
coffee, day in and day out. They collaborate with the
best companies, including Havana Coffee Works, The
body fat percentage reduction, muscle tone, reducing cellulite, bone
Crafted & Co and RecycleMe. Pop in and visit the team health, blood and lymphatic circulation and joint mobility; even anti-
for your coffee fix today! aging hormones, all in 15 minutes per day.
You can find them at: Outside of work, Rupert’s hobbies consist of DIY, health and wellness, music, crypto and
A: 149-157 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
F: Streetwise Coffee Pukekohe
life coaching. He has seven wonderful off-spring with the same patient wife.
W: www.streetwisecoffee.co.nz Rupert’s favourite saying is “If you really want something, you will find a way. If you don’t,
P: 0210 846 9584
you will find an excuse”. – Jim Rohn
Rupert is a new addition to the PBA Committee and is really enjoying being part of the
team. He particularly enjoys the great range of experience and talent, with every member
focused on improving business in Pukekohe.
(Note: If you would like to become part of the committee, please phone the office to make further enquiries.)
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to provide
valuable, useful information in this publication,
the Business Association accepts no responsibility
or any form of liability from reliance upon or use of 2019 8
its contents. Any suggestions should be considered
happy new year
carefully within your own particular circumstances,
as they are intended as general information only.
Wishing you continued inspiration and success for the new year.
Proudly printed by
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PBA Office Report Here’s what the Business Association team have been up to…
Happy New Year! We hope you all managed to have some time out Christmas Scavenger Hunt
to relax in the sunshine and revitalize yourself for 2019. Here in the
Thank you to the 300+ participants that got involved with our
PBA office, we are looking forward to another exciting and busy
annual Scavenger Hunt Promotion. It’s great to see people of all
year full of new and returning promotions!
ages taking part! Thanks to the participating businesses and the
Christmas Thanks schools/clubs who did a fantastic job of decorating the trees.
Christmas has to be our favourite time of the year, we hope you
enjoyed our festive decorations whilst they were up. We would like
to extend a huge thank you to Mike Van Der Star and his team for
installing the Christmas tree for us again, despite the fact that 2017
was supposed to be his ‘last year!’ We are immensely grateful for
Mike’s help and ‘can do’ attitude.
Thanks also to Broadspectrum who took on the job of installing the
street decorations which you may have seen on your drive through
Voucher Booklet Promotion
town. This is not a small task and we appreciate the great job that
was done. Thank you to those that have booked a place in the 2019 booklet,
we are pleased to announce that the booklet is now full. However,
Our final thanks go to Peter Wrigley of Auckland Council for ensuring
if you are interested in participating please let us know so we can
our hanging decorations and tree were lit up and Kinetic Electrical
advise if a spot opens up.
for ensuring our decorations are safe to be installed.
The 2019 booklet will be delivered to over 13,000 households at the
Competition Winner Updates
end of March and is also available in electronic format.
We ran a number of fun and exciting promotions in 2018.
A New Future for Pukekohe
A $4,000 travel voucher was won, Mother and Father’s Day hampers
Five Franklin Local Board members have partnered with Auckland
were given away, V8 tickets were up for grabs, over $1,400 worth of
Council’s development agency, Panuku on a regeneration
prizes from 12 businesses was won and five lucky Scavenger Hunt
programme to create development opportunities for Pukekohe.
winners walked away with cash prizes up to $500!
Board Chair Angela Fulljames, Deputy Andy Baker and members
Remember to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with what’s
Niko Kloeten, Murray Kay and Alan Cole are working on developing
coming up!
a high-level project plan - a blueprint to define the development
Shop to Win Promotion Winner – Kylee scope and objectives – with a target date of June 2019.
A huge congratulations to Kylee whose name was drawn at random The working group has already toured the town to see sites of
from over 1200 entries! interest that may be utilised in Pukekohe’s development. We’ll be
sure to keep you all up to date with their progress.
Kylee has plans to travel to Fiji with her husband and two young
sons. We can't wait to see the holiday snaps!
A note from Kendyl
I will be returning to work part time in February, working from the
12 Days of Christmas office on Tuesdays, and from home throughout the rest of the work
week.
Congratulations to all of our winners from this fantastic promotion!
We would like to extend a big thank you to the following participating Shawna and Chenay continue to do an amazing job of keeping
businesses for donating such amazing prizes. the Business Association on track and up to date so if you need
assistance urgently please contact them.
AA Auto, Alpha Creations, Baby On The Move Pukekohe, Bella Nail
Spa, Footloose, Franklin Pool & Leisure, Liddells Pharmacy, Lone I look forward to being back and implementing some new ideas and
Star Pukekohe, Love to Learn, Muse Hair Salon, Pokeno Bacon, projects we are developing. It’s going to be an exciting year!
Pure Indulgence and Wrights Showcase Jewellers.
Kendyl, Shawna & Chenay
PBA Office
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Business Feature - The Good Home Pukekohe
Interview with The Good Home Pukekohe - Hayley
Gosney & Shane Mitchelmore
1. How long has your business been in Pukekohe?
We opened our doors on the 22nd December.
2. What is your favourite part of your job?
Meeting the people of our community and getting to know our
customers.
3. What keeps you motivated?
Being part of our community and creating job opportunities for our
local people. Providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience for our
customers
4. What do you like most about Pukekohe?
We have all that we need right here in Pukekohe – we don’t need
to go to the city!!!
5. What would you most like to see change in Pukekohe?
More employment opportunities for our community –we need it!!!
6. How do you think Aucklander’s perceive Pukekohe?
We are so far away from the city. I think we are lucky to be part of
Pukekohe.
7. Where might we find you after work?
I have a passion for running, I enjoy training at the gym, and
enjoying a glass of wine, and most of all, spending time with my
son
8. What is something people may not know about you or your
business?
All Good Homes are owned and operated by different individuals.
This allows us to bring our own personal touch to a well known
concept provided by Lion Nathan.
9. Anything you would like to add?
My staff and I look forward to seeing you all at the restaurant
W elcome to The Good Home Pukekohe! The owners, Hayley and
Shane, opened the doors in late December, and are proud to
now include The Good Home to the bar and restaurants in Pukekohe.
The Good Room is the additional space upstairs from the main
restaurant and bar. It offers a premium range of top shelf wines and
spirits which includes whiskeys, gins and vodkas from around the
Their team ensure their customers are greeted as they arrive and seated world. It boasts a wide selection from New Zealand’s premium wine
in a choice of outside dinning on the deck or inside formal or casual makers. It is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from
dining. Hayley and Shane can be seen enjoying getting to know their 4pm providing a separate space to relax and enjoy a quieter time with
customers as they share a drink and dine in the bright and airy friends and family, separate from the restaurant and main bar. The
restaurant and bar. Good Room also provides a private space and a unique experience for
any birthday, engagement party, or celebration. It is available to the
Diners have a wide choice of wine, beers and spirits. The beer range
Franklin businesses and volunteers in our community for meetings and
includes popular Lion Nathan brands such as Speights, Lion Red, Little
small events.
Creatures, Panhead, Macs Gold and Cloudy Apple Cider. The wine
list includes popular choices from The Ned, Wither Hills and Mount Hayley, Shane and the team at The Good Home Pukekohe look forward
Difficulty ranges. The Strawberry and Mango Jam Jar Chiller is a to seeing you soon.
popular choice amongst the delightful options available. The cocktail
list is playful and includes Cosmopolitan, Margarita and Daiquiri. A wide
range of spirits and liqueurs showcases the best back bar in the Franklin
area.
Bar snacks and pizzas are available all day and are enjoyed by the
customers with a drink in a friendly gastropub environment.
Diners are treated to a menu that consists of 98% of the food made
fresh, in house. A unique feature of the menu is the opportunity for the
diner to “create their own” main dish. The diner chooses from a tasty
list of a protein options, salad, sauce and a side. The menu reflects Head
Chef, Zavir Zamal’s, philosophy on food - think like a scientist, plate like
an artist and cook like a grandma!
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Counties Power For Business Advice from www.countiespower.co.nz
Over one-quarter of the connections to the Counties Power network • Small and medium sized businesses are tending towards having their
are commercial or industrial operations. We power local farms, own back-up generators so that the business can carry on as normal
market gardens, retailers, service businesses, processing operations, for a defined period during a shutdown, outage or civil defence
manufacturing plants and other type of business. This is important to emergency. Talk to an electrician about having a generator installed
the local economy, to local people and to us. and ready to go at your site.
WILL THE LOCAL POWER SUPPLY MEET YOUR NEEDS? • All sensitive equipment needs to have good quality surge protection.
If you are dependent on servers or desk-top computers for your
Most businesses get along fine on a connection that is either single
business, ask your IT providers about a suitable uninterruptable power
phase up to 63 amps, or has multiple phases of up to 100 amps per phase.
supply (UPS) to protect your equipment and keep you running during
Some manufacturing operations need more capacity and even power
a power outage.
supply equipment dedicated to their own needs. If you are moving into
a new building, upgrading your existing one, or installing new electrical • Some modern telephone systems depend on the power supply,
machinery or devices be sure to check with us to see if your connection especially VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) systems and
has the capacity to meet your needs. You can find out more about the portable telephones. If you have one of these systems ask your
options for new builds and renovations undernew connections. It is telecommunications provider how you can divert it to a cell phone or
best practice for businesses that rely on electricity to have suitable UPS, other number during a power outage so you don’t miss calls.
generator or other back-up supply options in place. • Customers have reported that some local telephone exchanges,
particularly rural ones, regularly ‘go down’ if the power is off. If
IS YOUR BUSINESS DEPENDENT ON ELECTRICITY?
you are in a rural area, or relocating to one, it may pay to ask your
Power has become very reliable, especially in urban areas, and many telecommunications provider about the resilience of the local
businesses today depend on electricity. If your business is based in a exchange.
dedicated commercial or industrial area your local power supply will
• Increasingly, businesses are investing in electric security gates. All good
have been designed with high dependency in mind, but no power
providers offer a manual over-ride option so you can get in and out
supply is 100% reliable. Many businesses learned the importance of
when the power is off. Now is a good time to test that you can use it.
having a business continuity plan after the Christchurch earthquake.
If you are operating a business from a residential or rural property, • If you don’t yet have a business continuity plan you might find this
contingency planning is even more important. Here are some things for information from the government useful. https://www.business.govt.
all businesses to consider: nz/risks-and-operations/planning-for-the-unexpected-bcp/continuity-
and-contingency-planning/
Business Fire Safety Checklist
As a business owner, you're obligated to provide a safe workplace for Preventing arson
your employees. That includes doing what you can to reduce the risk • Any outdoor rubbish bins or skips are kept away from your building,
of a fire emergency. We may want to visit your business to plan for an where they're less of a target.
emergency. We do this to help you reduce the risk of an emergency and • You have adequate perimeter fencing around your workplace.
to keep people safe. Here's a quick and easy checklist you can use to
• There's security lighting and surveillance equipment installed outside
spot any risks or hazards that might cause a fire or reduce fire safety in
your building.
your business.
Means of escape
Fire safety • Exits are clear of obstacles at all times and not locked, barred, or
• You have monitored fire alarms that are connected to the Fire and blocked when the building is occupied.
Emergency New Zealand Communication Centres. • There is no rubbish or other waste in stairwells and passageways.
• You have fire extinguishers in the building and key staff have been Advice from www.fireandemergency.co.nz
trained to use them.
• You have a working fire hose reel in the building that can be accessed
and used by emergency services.
• Any electrical wiring, equipment or appliances are in good condition
and well maintained.
Evacuation plan
• You have an evacuation scheme that has been approved by Fire and
Emergency New Zealand.
• Your employees understand the evacuation plan and can action it in
an emergency
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Why Join the Association
The Pukekohe Business Association (PBA) has been operating as a • Regular Communication with Businesses including The Loop,
Business Improvement District since May 2011. This means we are Facebook, mass email, and column in the Franklin County News
funded by a targeted rate that is applied to buildings that are on • A searchable online Business Directory of members on the
commercially zoned land. If you own or operate from a commercial Pukekohe Business Association website
building within the Business Improvement Zone in Pukekohe you are
• Providing Members access to a Subsidy programme including Health
automatically eligible to become a member.
and Safety, Marketing, CCTV and 12 month Business Mentor*
What are the benefits of being a member?
• Marketing and subsidised advertising including: The Shop Local
• A FREE business listing on our website
Voucher Promotion; Where to eat guide; and radio advertising
• Ability to take part in regular promotions that we run including our promoting Pukekohe as a shopping destination
annual Business Awards
• Installation of an Information Kiosk in the town square to advertise
• Strong advocacy on your behalf events, competitions & promotions as well as allow visitors to
As a member do I have any commitments or obligations? search for local businesses & information about the area.
No -You choose what level of engagement you want to have with the • Providing Free Wi-Fi in King Street and The Zone on Manukau Road
PBA.
• Annual Best in Business Awards
What does the Business Association do?
• Scavenger Hunt, and Decorations, as well as Sponsorship of the
The Pukekohe Business Association Strategic Plan focusses on the
Christmas Parade
following:
• Advocating to Auckland Council and its subsidiaries on behalf of and
• Promotion of Pukekohe as a place to work, live and play
in support of all local business
• Advocating in the best interests of local businesses
• Providing local information such as maps and advice
• Providing Pukekohe businesses with opportunities for networking
• Access to specialist for business development
and sharing knowledge
• Free room hire at the Business Association Office. Meeting space up
• Encouraging businesses to build and enhance particular skills.
to 15 people (seated)
Some of the activities the Business Association has undertaken in the
How can you find out more?
past year related to these strategies include;
We have many exciting initiatives planned for the future. You can find
out more at www.pukekohe.org.nz or contact us for more information.
*Terms and Conditions apply
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Membership Registration
Company Details
Company Name: ..........................................................................................................................................
Trading As: ...................................................................................................................................................
Type of Business: .........................................................................................................................................
Website: .............................................................. Facebook: ......................................................................
Opening Hours: ………………………………………………… Date / Year Established: …………………….………………………
Street Address: ............................................................................................................................................
Postal Address: ............................................................................................................................................
Phone: ................................................................. Mobile: ..........................................................................
Fax: ..................................................................... Email: ..............................................................................
Key Contacts
1st: Name............................................................. Mobile: ...........................................................................
Email.................................................................... Position: ………………………………..……………………………………
(Please note that this person holds the vote on behalf of the business and must be the signatory)
2nd: Name............................................................. Mobile: ..........................................................................
Email.................................................................... Position: …………………………………..…………………………………
(Please note that this person has no voting rights for your business)
Property Owner / Property Manager
Name: ……….……………………………………..……………… Email: …………………………………………………………………………
Postal Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….……………………….
Phone: …………………………………...………………………… Mobile: …………………………………….……………………………….
We would like our company details to be on the pukekohe.org.nz website and also in the Yes No
Pukekohe Business Guide
We agree to the above information being passed on to the NZ Police Yes No
We agree to being sent information from the Pukekohe Business Association electronically Yes No
We agree to being sent information from the Auckland City Council in relation to the Yes No
Business Improvement District
Signed ……………………….………..………………… Name ………………………..…………………………………Date………………………..…….
Pukekohe Business Association, P O Box 1240, Pukekohe, 217 King Street, Pukekohe 2340. P: 09 910 0137
E: info@pukekohe.org.nz / F: Pukekohe Business Association / I: Pukekohe BA / W: ww.pukekohe.org.nz
OFFICE: DB / FB / WEB / MC
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Administration PUKEKOHE
Manager: (Parental Leave) Promotions Co-ordinator: Administration Co-ordinator: BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
info@pukekohe.org.nz
Kendyl Chenay Shawna
www.pukekohe.org.nz
Sullivan Graham Coleman
@pukekoheba
09 910 0137 09 910 0137 09 910 0137
Pukekohe Business Association
Business Association Community Key Dates
Event and Promotional Calendar Wednesday 6th February Waitangi Day
Public Holiday
April Best in Business Nominations open
April-May Shop Local Voucher Booklet promotion-Win $500 just for Tuesday 12th February National Advanced Driver's School
8.30am - 4pm Pukekohe Park
shopping local www.pukekohepark.co.nz
May People's Choice Voting opens
Saturday, 16th February Rebel Round Up 2019
9am - 11pm Pukekohe Park
July People's Choice Voting closes www.pukekohepark.co.nz
July Best in Business Awards
Saturday 16th & Sunday Pukekohe A&P Show
If you would like us to promote your own business networking opportunity on this 17th February Pukekohe Show Grounds, 58 Station Road, Pukekohe
www.pukekoheshowgrounds.co.nz
calendar, please contact us at the office. We aim to connect more of our members with 9am - 4pm
opportunities to upskill, learn new ways of thinking and find new ways of doing business.
Saturday 23rd & Sunday Franklin Home & Lifestyle Expo 2019
24th March PIA Event Centre, 57 Ward Street, Pukekohe
9.30am - 4pm www.franklinexpo.co.nz
Saturday 23rd March Auckland Arts Festival-Ka Tito Au - Kupe's Heroic
2pm - 2.50pm Journey
Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe
www.aucklandfestival.co.nz
Saturday 23rd March Valley School's Family Fun Fair
1am - 2pm Valley Primary School, East Street, Pukekohe
www.valley.school.nz
Saturday 23rd & Sunday Relay For Life Franklin 2019
24th March Pukekohe Showgrounds, 58 Station Road, Pukekohe
4pm-10am www.relayforlife.org.nz
Saturday 30th March - Pukekohe Performing Arts presents - Chicago
Saturday 13th April 2 Harrington Ave, Pukekohe
3pm - 5.30pm www.pukekoheperformingarts.org.nz
8pm - 10.30pm
Sunday 7th April Family Fun Day at the Races
11am - 6pm Pukekohe Park
www.pukekohepark.co.nz
Sunday 14th April Pukekohe Park Wedding Expo
10am - 3pm Pukekohe Park
www.pukekoheparkco.nz
Friday 19th - Monday Easter Weekend
22nd April
Public Holiday
Wednesday 25th April ANZAC Day
Public Holiday
For more details on any of these events visit www.pukekohe.org.nz/events
Committee
President: Vice President: Treasurer: Local Board Representative:
Heather Withers Damian Walworth Philippa O'Mara Alan Cole
09 238 8354 09 887 2057 09 238 5939 Franklin Local
Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint DW Homes Engine Room Chartered Accountants Board
Committee Members:
Jacqui Church Marie Peters Ben Paul Donna Vincent Rupert Ross
021 869 976 09 973 0979 09 238 6481 09 238 0750 09 238 1951
GreatGoods Ltd Quinovic Pukekohe Wrights Showcase Jewellers Workz4U Ltd Vibra Train
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