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Issue 169. November 2020
Piccolina
opens on Rosebank Rd
Ray White
Avondale
Lifting the roof on the
housing market
Avondale
Race Course
LOCAL BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS Property Rights Extinguished
Stronger together
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In This Issue
4 FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE
4 Mike Gibson & Phil Clode
6 RBA Chair, Stefan Crooks
8 ROSEBANK ADVOCATES
9 RBA NEWS
10 AGM
11 Bayleys Hosting
12 Change at the top of Autex
14 Piccolina opens on Rosebank Rd
16 Avondale Race Course
18 Ray White Avondale
24 Kim’s Corner
26 Member Profiles
20 SUSTAINABILITY
20 Why recyclable is important - André Hendriks
21 Compostable packaging - Kevin Graham
22 Nasty Little Critters
28 BUSINESS NUTS & BOLTS
28 Unleashing the potential of SMEs
29 Keeping remote workers healthy and happy
30 Company Constitutions
31 Change, change and more change
Cover: Aaron Carson and Fran Mazza owners of Piccolina
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From Our Perspective
three leadership changes did to damage Without reform, and a better
their election chances. understanding of what “Fit for Purpose”
looks like as a New Zealand centre
Many may not know that my
right party, what appeals to voters,
contributions to the Rosebank
the influence of social media, the
Roundabout started with issue one in
increasing influence of women in our
2004 and in those 168 consecutive
political landscape (either local or
issues, whilst having been a loyal political
central Government), the increase in
supporter I have always endeavoured to
political awareness of younger voters,
avoid political commentary because that’s
the lessening in importance of the rural
not what Rosebank Business is about.
sector (if not in policy then certainly in
Yes, my dress has often carried blue
their reducing numerical strength) and
reflections and I confess to having been
inevitably the end of the Grey rinse
a one party supporter since 1966 which
brigade of old men in the National Party
compels me to record here that this view
Mike Gibson, of the National Party is my personal view
Leadership make up, then inevitably we
RBA CEO can expect a similar result next election.
and not that of the RBA.
On that note I must finish.
So why am I compelled to record this,
Who ever said “change is inevitable, without hesitation? Because this current Cheers and best wishes,
progress is not,” should be preaching to election failure may well be the death Mike Gibson.
the National Political Party on what their knell of the Nats as we know it.
Phils View greet. And what an election result! Finally, we held our first in person Hosting
on the 22nd of October since COVID 19
It is great to see the Rosebank community
What a year so far! Covid 19, lockdowns, Lockdown in March. We were delighted
regarded so well by all political parties.
elections, change and more change. to be hosted by Partner Bayleys and the
May it continue.
James Kirkpatrick Group at their new
After many years of publishing The
On another note, we welcome new Café development on Patiki Road. There are five
Rosebank Roundabout I have been
Piccolina who opened on Rosebank Road large warehouses waiting for occupation
asked to contribute to the content of the
replacing the Kreem Café that disappeared which guests were given a tour of. Bayleys
magazine on behalf of the RBA. So here
early in the lockdown. We have a feature had their new Strategic Advisory Director,
I go!
profile on Piccolina and its owners Aaron Paula Bennett, speak to those gathered
Every three years we have political party Carson and Fran Mazza in this magazine. about how business and government need
pre-election visits to Rosebank, this year The couple are the brains behind Sugar to work together post-election. It was
was no exception and seemed to be at Chelsea Bay, Barbarino’s Spaghetteria, fantastic to be holding events again.
busier than usual. It began with the then Just Like Martha, Rude Boy, Fang - Yum
Enjoy reading this month’s Roundabout
new National Party leader Todd Muller, he Punks, Major Tom, Friday I’m In Love,
magazine. We are proud of the quality
didn’t last long, then his colleague Paul Winona Forever, Hello Friends + Allies and
contributions that all our writers give us,
Goldsmith came and made a walkaround Little Sister, to name a few. They have
and thanks to them we get to deliver a
meeting local businesses. added a new level of dining and take away
great publication to you, the reader, every
food in Rosebank.
Act party leader David Seymour chose month.
Rosebank to launch his SME business For the first time since I started working
Regards,
policy to a large group at Rosebank in Rosebank over 10 years ago, we
Phil Clode,
Coffee and Kitchen, he was then followed have a local Real estate company set
GM Business Development
the next day by Stuart Nash and Carmel up shop in Rosebank. Welcome to the
Sepuloni from the Labour Party who area Andy Yang and Yudi Zhao and their
dropped into our new RBA Chairman new company Ray White Avondale. They
Stefan Crooks at Westie Food Group specialise in Residential sales.
where a very frank and honest discussion
We have added a new section to
was had about how business had faired
the magazine about local Avondale
over the lockdown.
Community stories. This month we have
Finally, new National leader Judith Collins an opinion piece by John Subritzky
had a walk through and spoke at Southern on what is happening at the Avondale
Spars, and then the day before the Racecourse - an interesting and
election Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern enlightened read.
visited C-Tech for a last-minute meet and
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From My Perspective
RBA Chairman Stefan Crooks gives his perspective on things that he has been thinking about
relate to production. Two weeks ago, Westie Food Group had
Stefan Crooks • Distribution impacts and how that relates the opportunity to host Labour’s Carmel
RBA Chairman
to timing. Sepuloni and Stuart Nash. They had a
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge Bernie • Management processes having to change chance to look at our state of the art facility
McCrea and Steve Earlly for their valuable daily. that clearly showed the aftermath of Covid!
contribution to the RBA over the last few • Pressure on thought management. They also spent time talking and engaging
years. Enjoy the new adventures men and I • Pressure on contracts - what they mean with staff and enjoyed some of what Westie
look forward to still knocking on your doors and how we value them. has to offer! They were very adamant that
for a little advice and RBA friendship. • How people react to the new is a whole we will be able to start to have a valuable
different game, as people think we are conversation with regards to the RBA and
As far as I’m concerned as we all know the going back to the old! how we can promote mental health.
true eating is in the preparation! • Family changes.
Post the extraordinary election results I’m
So, my theme for this is “Old school is out, I think it paints a very strong picture that looking forward to starting the conversation
and new school is in”. What this means we are not faced with change as change is now that we have certainty of who is
to me is whatever and however we used inevitable, we are faced with how we can leading our government and building a
to think, act, communicate, react, believe, ADAPT and how fast we can adapt. The future.
want, need, work and play - the process is question to me is not what we know but
now all new. How we react to the now and I’m excited that the RBA board has a
more what we don’t know.
our futures will determine our outcomes. diverse range of skills and experience and
For me a strong vision of where you want I’m also enthusiastic to see what we can
Over the last six months we have to go is vital along with strong support bring to our members and ensure that we
experienced a number of challenges that networks to help understand and manage do the best for them that we can.
have been thrown at businesses, and for mental health.
me are best described in no particular I believe that what
order: This leads me to the RBA Wellbeing we have is a strong
project that is taking shape and I can’t business district that
• We have faced business changes daily up wait to be able to very soon have the RBA will be supported by
to 10 times a day which is significant. team deliver a toolbox of ideas to our a team which is
• Demand on humans mental and physical membership. This will be the first of its type smart, intelligent
wellbeing has been extreme and going in the world and will help us all. and ready to fire!
beyond.
• Staffing relationship changes. We must remember that in extraordinary Cheers
• Customer queries altered. times amazing things have been created Stefan
• Consumer changes daily. and invented like the ‘theory of relativity’.
• Customer changes daily. Many other great things were achieved
• Impacts on competitors and the resulting in tough times and there are things yet to
impacts on us. be invented. Extraordinary times require
• Supply change impacts and how they extraordinary people to go beyond and be
creative in such destructive times.
• Precision Engineering • CNC Machining
• Breakdowns and Repairs • Fabrication
6 Corban Ave, Henderson.
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Rosebank Advocates
With Dr Grant Hewison, specialising in local government consultancy and legal services
Public Transport and gaps in bus priority lanes Funding for
Improvements make it difficult to provide
proposed for the
an efficient and reliable bus the interim
network. This means a
Northwest large number of people rely improvements
heavily on their car.
Auckland Transport and Waka has been
Kotahi NZ Transport Agency asked If bus journeys aren’t
the Rosebank Business Association improved, congestion will get granted
(RBA) for feedback on a proposal to worse over time and journeys
improve public transport connections for motorists and bus passengers
to and from Auckland’s northwest. will take longer.
The proposal involves Auckland Transport Timeline
Dr Grant Hewison and Waka Kotahi working together on
Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi noted the timeline was:
upgrades that will improve public transport
travel time and reliability for people who travel by bus to and from • Early 2020: Planning stage.
northwest Auckland.
• Late 2020: Community engagement, detailed design and
The improvements proposed over the next five years include: consents stage.
• A station at Westgate and interim bus stops at Lincoln Road • Mid 2021: Staged construction starts.
and Te Atatū motorway interchanges (but not Rosebank).
• 2024-2025: All of the interim improvements are completed.
• Upgrading and extending the existing bus shoulder lanes on
RBA Feedback
the Northwest Motorway (SH16).
On 7 October, representatives of the RBA met with Auckland
• Improvements at motorway interchanges to increase priority
Transport and Waka Kotahi along with Local Board Chair Kay
for buses.
Thomas and Board Member Warren Piper. The RBA raised the
• A review of the bus network to utilise the new bus stops. following:
Funding for the interim improvements has been granted by the (1) Investigate further an interim bus stop at Rosebank
government through Crown Infrastructure Partners Ltd and
Foremost was the RBA’s concern that the proposal did not include
planning design work is underway. For the long-term (beyond
an interim bus stop at the Rosebank motorway interchange (as
five years), Waka Kotahi are exploring other public transport
is proposed at Lincoln Road and Te Atatū). Though Auckland
improvements that will be able to move even more people along
Transport and Waka Kotahi explained this was mainly due to the
the Northwest Motorway (SH16).
current design of the Rosebank motorway interchange, the RBA
Benefits asked this to be thoroughly assessed and they requested further
detailed information.
Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi say the benefits include:
(2) Investigate further bus services to Rosebank
• Faster and more reliable bus services (bus journeys from
Westgate to the city are expected to be around 25 minutes Should an interim bus stop at Rosebank remain unachievable, the
quicker). RBA asked for the current bus services and future options related
to the interim bus stop at Te Atatū to also be thoroughly assessed
• Encouraging more people to use buses to help reduce
in terms of maximising opportunities for Rosebank. The RBA
congestion and carbon emissions; and
requested further detailed information regarding the frequency and
• Improved access to job opportunities with around 170,000 route of the 138 - Henderson to New Lynn Station via Edmonton
more people in the northwest being able to get into the city Rd and Rosebank Rd, especially at peak times. Bus shelters were
within a 45 minute bus journey. also mentioned as requiring attention and improvement along
Rosebank Road.
Why these improvements are needed
The RBA also supported further assessment of the 22R -
The northwest is growing. By 2046, it will have 37,000 new
Avondale Peninsula to City Centre via Rosebank Rd bus service
houses, 11,000 new jobs and nearly triple the number of people
and how this would integrate with the proposal. In this regard, the
travelling along the Northwestern Motorway (SH16).
RBA raised the issue of access from the Avondale Train station,
People living in the northwest have limited options for travelling which is limited by the current local street configuration that places
to work, study and social activities. The lack of bus interchanges limitations on bus circulation. The RBA asked that Auckland
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Transport and Waka Kotahi prioritise longer term solutions implement the proposals and, if so, asked they be pre-consulted
regarding the St Jude street level crossing and for options to prior to any resource consent being lodged.
include trenching the rail line at the Avondale Train station.
(5) Other transport issues
On bus services, the RBA also offered to partner with Auckland
The RBA also took the opportunity to raise wider transport issues
Transport and Waka Kotahi on a research survey of Rosebank
with Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi.
businesses and staff to assess the effectiveness of the current bus
services and what could be improved (especially services for shift This included asking for an update on when pedestrian safety
workers). improvements would be built along Rosebank Road, especially
as the pedestrian refuge islands outside 607, 519, 437, and 391
(3) Effects of the proposal on the Patiki road onramp and
Rosebank Road would improve vehicles illegally using the flush
the merging of traffic into the motorway
median. The RBA noted the delays for this project were now over
The RBA noted that the proposal appeared to involve widening the a year.
bus shoulder at the Patiki road onramp where traffic merged into
A particular concern of the RBA is that heavy vehicles are
the motorway. The RBA noted that this was already a ‘pinch-point’
struggling at times to get out into the Rosebank road corridor
for Rosebank/Patiki traffic and raised concerns that the proposal
across traffic, which had increased dramatically following the
could make this worse. The RBA asked this to be thoroughly
opening of the Waterview tunnels. The RBA asked for further
assessed and they requested further detailed information.
consideration to be given to ways to give priority to freight rather
Also on this issue, the RBA asked for an update on the option to than smaller private non-business vehicles.
trial dynamic lanes using overhead and in ground signals at Patiki
Finally, the RBA asked about how cycling was being integrated
Road so that different lanes could be used at peak and non-
into the proposal and whether options were being advanced for
peak times. This has been successfully trailed in Whangaparoa.
cyclists (such as a cycle lane on the eastern side of the Rosebank
The initial feedback from Auckland Transport at the meeting was
peninsula or even a cycle/pedestrian bridge from Timothy Place to
that Patiki Road may not be suitable for this option because of
Span Farm across the Whau River).
the number of entry and exit driveways along the road. The RBA
requested further detailed information. In addition to the meeting, the RBA will be providing formal written
feedback and requesting quarterly updates on the progress of the
(4) Resource Consents
proposal.
The RBA asked if any resource consents would be required to
Rosebank News & Events
News, views and any other tidbits from the Rosebank Business Community
RBA and MyHR present RBA Member Hosting
“Employment Law and HR Update” by Piccolina
Date: 17th November 2020 Date: 25th November 2020
Time: 7.45am to 9.30am Time: 5.00pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Browne Street Cafe, 50 Rosebank Road Venue: Piccolina, 612 Rosebank Road, Avondale
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Well done Fair Food - You take the cake!
Due to the unprecedented effect from Covid-19 the Massey University New Zealand Food Awards
changed their usual programme to a community-focussed celebration of innovators across all
sectors of the food and beverage industry. The awards showcased and celebrated the unsung
heroes who made sure people everywhere had food on the table.
Working out of Rosebank during lockdown, Fair Food Charitable Trust took a mobile model
that delivered 121 tonnes of food in 2019 to a distribution model with four sites to deliver 143
tonnes of food per month during lockdown.
They were awarded the country’s ‘food heroes’ title as well as the Massey University Supreme
Winner of the NZ Food Heroes Award recognising their combined sustainability, business
innovation, excellent teamwork and leadership.
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Rosebank News
News, views and any other tidbits from the Rosebank Business Community
Rosebank Business Association AGM are now continuing to get on with things, post Covid. He said
the RBA area, while still in a recession, is currently maintaining
RBA members and board met on 29 September at Encounter
a high occupancy rate. Membership levels remain healthy also,
Christian Centre, on Rosebank Road, for the 2019/2020 Annual
with good, deep relationships being formed. A small membership
General Meeting.
decline of 2.9% was seen following Covid events, but this was
RBA co-founder and chief executive, Mike Gibson, spoke of largely to be expected.
Covid and the impact it has had on the team at RBA. Like many
Bernard said partnerships have been a key focus of the RBA
businesses, Zoom became a prominent feature of working and
over the past year. The association has worked hard to form
the team of five was forced to be resourceful.
relationships with both the New Lynn Business Association and
It was an emotional night with both the chair, Bernard McCrea the Avondale Business Association. All three groups complement
and Mike Gibson moving on from their roles. each other well and by working together, Bernard believes there is
more strength to be had.
Mike began the RBA in 2002 and with the support of team
members he has grown the RBA to the successful business Treasurer, Stephen Earlly says the financial objectives of the
association it is today. Mike spoke of his passion to create the upcoming year are to continually improve the revenue and
RBA in the early days and the journey along the way. operation of the RBA in order to repair the balance sheet. Thanks
to planning and hard work in previous years by the RBA board,
The RBA has poured immense energy into the digitalisation of the
the recent events surrounding Covid ensured the balance sheets
group. The work within this area has seen RBA clicks growing
were still in good shape. The drop of revenue seen ($41K,
from 2,000 visits a month to 2,000 clicks per week. Growing the
compared to last year at $75K) has been offset by the previous
online presence will continue to be an area of focus for the RBA
year’s gain and a reduction in expenses.
in the upcoming year. Reaching members is vital for growth and
Mike says the more ways the RBA can do this, the better the Newly appointed RBA Chair, Stefan Crooks is looking forward to
results will be for all. the role. Having been in the area for many years he spoke about
the change he has seen in the area.
After four years as the RBA chair, Bernard McCrea is standing
down from this role. His leadership for the RBA has been “2021 has got to be a blue sky,” he says. “Let’s keep the vision
invaluable and he has served over six years on the RBA board. of RBA alive. My role is to hold onto the steering wheel, keep my
cool and get results.”
“I’ve had four years of tremendous learning and growth as the
chair of the board,” says Bernard. “This has been an enjoyable The RBA was also thrilled to welcome Treasurer, Janine Roberts
part of my advice career within the West.” and new board members, Michele Robinson (Autex Industries),
Wayne Eccles (Anglo Engineering) and Michele Maitland (a former
Addressing the room, Bernard said it was good to see businesses
RBA chair).
CHAIR TREASURER EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD
Stefan Crooks Janine Roberts Dr Darius Singh Hamish Mackie Nikki Harris
The Westie Food Group Haven Chrysalis Group Fullworks Intelligent Environments
EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD NON VOTING
Wayne Eccles Michelle Maitland Michelle Robinson Michael Hawkins MEMBER
Anglo Engineering George Walkers Autex BLUM NZ Craig Bodmin
Patron
10 ISSUE 169 www.rosebankbusiness.co.nzHow great is it to be able to come Business Development Manager Phil Clode welcomed everyone
attending and introduced our hosts Bayleys who are New Zealand’s
together again!! largest full-service real estate company and operate a dedicated West
It was RBA’s privilege to welcome its members to a hosting on Auckland team of specialist commercial and industrial salespeople
Thursday 22nd October with Partners Bayleys Real Estate at the who have concluded a significant number of sales and leasing
stunning and brand-new James Kirkpatrick development on Patiki transactions in this region in the past 12 months. Their success in
Road. commercial property sales and leasing, from small unit titles through
to high-rise office towers, is unmatched in the New Zealand property
The outstanding Warehouse, Office, Showroom, Canopy and Yard
industry.
area were immaculately presented in a prime location only 10 km to
the Auckland CBD. Boasting high end systems of LED light fittings, Guests were captivated by a talk delivered by Bayleys new Strategic
solar multi-panel roof system and electric car charging stations and Advisory Director Paula Bennett, which was insightful, informative and
green initiatives of rainwater harvesting for water use in the toilets and humorous. Only into day four of her new role, Paula spoke about
exterior water taps. how she had found her new ‘work home’ with Bayleys and shared
her opinion on how business and government need to work together
After the Covid social impact of earlier in the year it was wonderful to
post-election. Key insights were that businesses need stability over the
have a full turnout of people attending to meet likeminded business
next three years which she predicts the government will give, however
people, make connections and enjoy this business social event.
she added a warning that this may not be exclusive of any increases in
Drinks were served to guests throughout the night alongside delicious
costs that businesses may face due to new government policy.
gourmet canapes which included soy and ginger salmon skewers,
roast pumpkin, spinach, ricotta and cashew empanadas and Ras le The night was wrapped up with tours of the beautiful new
Hanout lamb sliders with baby spinach and mint pesto. development while the sun set on a pink sky.
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Autex
Change at the top as Autex Industries ushers in a new era
A new era is being celebrated at one of New Zealand’s working together, working hard and putting everyone on the
privately-owned success stories: world-leading manufacturing same level so decisions are based on expertise not rank. Rob
business Autex Industries. and Rob will decide how they want it to grow, I just want to
see it keep on enjoying success, with the development of new
For more than 50 years the international company, which
products while looking after the environment.”
employs 320 people worldwide, has been owned by the family
of co-founder David Robinson, along with the Cunningham After 40 years in the business Mark wants to devote more of
family and a former employee. And, until now, it’s been his time to the Vodafone Warriors - Autex took sole ownership
headed by a Robinson. last year - but he’s staying on as Executive Chairman of Autex
Group and will remain committed to the business.
But that is all changing as Autex Group CEO Mark Robinson
hands over the reins to Managing Director Rob Croot, a man Rob Croot said: “It’s a handing over of the guard from Mark,
who knows the business inside out and is almost family after but it’s largely symbolic: he can’t ever not be a part of the
devoting 19 years to Autex. business. He provides a great balance to Rob and me, being
the guy that will push and challenge us”.
In his place, Rob is passing the mantle of Managing Director
on to Sales Director Rob Woolner, another long-serving “He’s led a successful family business that really cares about
member of the team, who joined a decade ago. this country and building opportunities for the families that
work here. We are conscious of making sure we continue that
Mark said: “I think it’s fantastic, they are the next generation
by manufacturing a lot of material here to support the New
coming through. Both came into the business as salesmen
Zealand economy, and also look after the environment.”
and over their tenure they have grown into fine businessmen.
My dad told me to surround yourself with really good, hard Autex still has its headquarters in Avondale, where it set up a
working, intelligent people and that’s what Rob and Rob are. spacious new factory back in 1969 before moving down the
road two decades later, and from where it spreads its influence
“They also share the culture we have built, which is about
across the United States, Australia, the UK and beyond.
12 ISSUE 169 www.rosebankbusiness.co.nzSo what of the future? Both Robs are eager for the government to progress with a plan to re-open the borders and provide some certainty for businesses like theirs, but acknowledge the challenges. Rob Woolner said: “This is the first time in seven years that I don’t have a single flight in my diary. I’ve spent more time here working on the business than I ever have. That’s had its advantages, but we deal with people and it’s best to do that face-to-face.” Approximately 40% of the New Zealand sales revenue is generated from exports to Autex branches overseas. This includes interior thermal and acoustic insulation products for residential and commercial buildings. Both men agree they want to become market leaders in their key export markets, create new opportunities and new markets, but with a narrower focus than in the past. Rob Croot said: “Rob and I have restructured the focus of the Rob Croot and Mark Robinson business from being a broad export company dealing with 26 countries to focus on key markets. It’s a fundamental shift from going the go and large investment into digital assets. We’re also passionate into as many as we can to recognising that no-one sells our product around people and culture, which is something Autex does really well, better than we do and so we want to grow the business here in New and so it’s important how we support that and position ourselves to Zealand, while we focus on key overseas markets”. be successful for another 50 years.” “We proudly manufacture as much as we can in New Zealand to As for the Warriors investment - Mark is a director and Rob Croot is export. We had to shut down our operations during the Covid level club chairman - it’s about the passion not the profit and they’re in it for four lockdown, which put enormous pressure across the group. We the long-term. had also forked out a lot of cash for the Warriors, so it was a very “We want to have a positive impact on the club and the game and difficult time for us. But we took advantage of the lockdown to plan deliver what our fans have always wanted, which is success for the the worst case financial scenario, then built on top of that.” club. The commercial gain for Autex is getting the brand out there and Rob Woolner added: “We saw Covid as an opportunity to get our for our engaged customers we can provide opportunities you cannot backyard in order. Now we’ve got some really significant projects on buy,” said Rob. SUPPORT SOCIAL DISTANCING WITHOUT SACRIFICING COLLABORATION Effortlessly create separate zones in your open plan workspace with Cascade Hanging Screens. The lightweight acoustic panels have water-cut patterns that allow line of sight to remain, while creating a visual sense of division. Cascade Hanging Screens are easy to install straight out of the box. LEARN MORE ABOUT CASCADE HERE: www.rosebankbusiness.co.nz ISSUE 169 13
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After much anticipation, Piccolina, a new café and eatery, Rosebank Road.”
has opened its doors on Rosebank Road. Owned by well-
A large, warm space has been created with an appealing aesthetic.
known restaurateurs, Auckland couple Aaron Carson and
The couple is well known for adding fun and charm to the
Francesca Mazza, the spacious café is a welcome
interiors of their eateries.
addition to the neighbourhood.
A takeaway window at a café is not something
Aaron and Francesca are well known for
seen at cafes in Auckland so having
their cafes – they are responsible for Little
premium coffee and food available for
Sister (on Central Park Drive), Sugar at
those driving through is an added
Chelsea Bay, Major Tom (in Albany)
bonus. Customers can go online and
and Barbarinos Spaghetteria (in
select from the menu ahead of time
Avondale) to name but a few. Some
at piccolina.co.nz and then click
of you may also remember their very
and collect their coffee or meal at
first café, Salvation, in Avondale.
the drive through. The takeaway
Having raised three children in menu has many options from eggs
the area, the Rosebank Road site benedict for breakfast to burgers for
resonated well with the couple. lunch. For those wanting a cake for
a special occasion, these can also be
“The space was great, with lots of
ordered online. Cakes come in 15, 22
large areas, including a takeaway
and 27 centimetre sizes, making them
window. We knew straight away the space
ideal for small or large occasions. Catering
had potential,” said Aaron. “We have a history
for your office or next event is also available and
with Avondale, too. We love the diversity of
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We are big on drive through.
Aaron describes
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are not a chain. bakery. There are
options for those
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who want to sit for longer
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“We are big on freshness and are not a chain,” says Aaron. “When
Piccolina
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612 Rosebank Road, Avondale.
surroundings of the place.”
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With the couple’s Italian restaurant, Barbarinos Spaghetteria close
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Property Rights Extinguished - Opinion by John Subritzky
Is this the deal of the century? The government enables the at racecourses is in free fall and racing is facing strong competition
racing industry to ask the Avondale Jockey Club (AJC) to from overseas sports betting. The NZ racing industry is already
hand over the Avondale Racecourse - which is the club’s undergoing huge structural reform and in May it was bailed out by
private property - to the industry body. The racing industry the government with a $72.5m emergency rescue package. Most
can then sell the land and pocket the estimated $300 million. of this was needed to pull the Racing Industry Transition Agency
The AJC gets…nothing. That is one sweet deal for one of (RITA), which operates the TAB, back from imminent insolvency. “Of
them. the immediate grant, $26 million will be used by RITA to pay
its outstanding supplier bill, which it hasn’t been able
The 120-year history of the racecourse includes
to do because of strangled revenue,” Minister of
being used as a training camp for troops in
Racing, Winston Peters said at the time.
both World Wars. It was also briefly used
to intern Japanese POWs after the The Racing Industry Bill was passed
Featherston uprising in WWII. by parliament and came into effect
on 1 August - symbolically, every
The winds of change are blowing
racehorse’s birthday. A significant
through the derelict old public stand
part of the bill deals with how to
at Avondale Racecourse. The
take over assets from about fifteen
beleaguered Avondale Jockey Club
racecourses nationwide that are
is in a David and Goliath battle for
deemed to be surplus to industry
survival. The AJC is an incorporated
needs. The mainly provincial tracks
society with about 250 mainly older
have minimal capital value, but
members. A good race day sees
Avondale is the massive exception.
about 400 people at the course. In
recent years the club has struggled The racing reforms will be mainly paid
to produce an annual cash surplus, but for by declaring Avondale racecourse
now the existence of the club is under threat to be surplus and sold, with the proceeds
because they own about 30 hectares of prime ‘transferred’ to the racing industry. The AJC, the
Auckland real estate; the land could be worth $300 Avondale community, and West Auckland are expected
million and has no significant debt or encumbrances. to cover the cost of nationwide reforms that will benefit even the
well-off clubs like Ellerslie and Cambridge. The result for Avondale
Since their first race day meeting on Saturday 26 April 1890, the
is the loss of 30 hectares of open green space, over twelve sports
club has overcome many difficulties, but now a plan has been
fields, and the venue for the iconic Avondale Sunday markets. The
produced from the highest levels of government to take their assets
Whau Ward already has one of the lowest ratios of green space of
without compensation.
any ward in the city.
The 2018 Messara Report proposed radical changes. Patronage
16 ISSUE 169 www.rosebankbusiness.co.nzthe current season calendar by RITA. foreshadowing the conversion of the
How can a club stay active if it is not racecourse into higher density housing.
allowed to host races? Along with Panuku’s Avondale Town Centre Regeneration
fifteen other clubs, Avondale had plan 2017 looked at the AJC site’s
been excluded from the calendar. strategic value for a quality master planned
In a surprising about face, the development. A specific proposal was that
RITA granted Avondale JC five connections to Avondale would be created to
more race days while industry future proof access should that area need to
restructuring proposals are be developed.
advanced further.
Cr Tracy Mulholland, Whau Ward, has
The AJC had already felt like the championed the development of a Council
unwanted relative after previous pool and recreation centre in the area. Last
discrimination. They have fought term, $105 million was provisioned for
industry attempts to close the track this over the next decade. Acquiring part
since around 2000. The lucrative of the racecourse land would be an ideal
weekend profit sharing race days opportunity to lock this project in as part of
were taken away and AJC was left with the Avondale Town Centre Redevelopment
AJC has plans
for the future the minor midweek races that are only and AJC is said to be open to facilitating a
redevelopment of capable of breaking even. Their seasons piece of land for an aquatic centre adjacent to
the racecourse. Image: John Subritzky
were progressively shortened. Fixtures Avondale town centre.
A select committee reviewed the bill and were reduced from fifteen race days in
With the likely changes to the racecourse
there was significant concern expressed 2015 to twelve race days in the following
there could be positives for the racing
about the provisions for asset transfers. two seasons. Then down to only nine race
industry and for the ongoing redevelopment
Several specific protections would require days a year. For the new racing season
of Avondale, but at what cost to the AJC and
the Minister to consider whether there are - 2020/21– the club has been allowed
local people?
special circumstances regarding the use five events - an all-time low for a city
of the surplus venue by the community, track under the NZ Thoroughbred Racing
including not-for-profit use and historic funding model.
donations of land made to the venue by It is mindboggling that 180 years after the
the community. It is doubtful that any of Treaty of Waitangi was signed, that now
the nine proposed conditions apply to in 2020 there is a brand new law enabling The winds
Avondale. If agreement is not reached, private property to be acquired with no
then a reviewer can be appointed to go compensation by the Crown on behalf of
of change are
through the issues. Failing agreement,
then an Order in Council can be made,
a government-regulated sporting code. blowing through the
New Zealand has spent three decades
taking the assets. working through trying to redress other derelict old public
historic injustices so why create new
Another criterion for club dissolution and
transfer of assets to the racing industry is ones where private property rights may be stand at Avondale
extinguished and racing clubs live in fear
that the club is deemed to be no longer
of confiscation?
Racecourse.
racing by not holding a race day for two
years. The irony is that clubs who wish At Auckland Council level, the property
to race were being denied race days in arm, Panuku Development, has been
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The corona outbreak has reduced the oxidized and chemically altered as a result, the properties will no
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bigger picture and strongly believe in recycling processing using raw material. A great example of how
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Concerned about waste?... of the However, in reality if sustainability is not
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terms of waste. In 2016 NZ was the 10th business itself is not ‘sustainable’. Products
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waste it needs to absorb is equivalent to 1.7x it’s capacity. environment without respect for convenience
nature, then uses or exploits and
Why do we still only ‘recycle’ less than 20% of our waste in NZ?
dumps, without consideration
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There is a reason.
of the consequences, depleting guilt.
• Food scraps are contaminated with packaging so can’t be resources and polluting the very
composted. source of our gain. A sustainable
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• Packaging is contaminated with food so can’t be recycled.
renewable resources, use intelligent design to
• Therefore, it all ends up as landfill. make products fit for purpose, then after use return them to the
environment from where they came. This is referred to as a ‘Circular
It makes sense then to use compostable packaging so both
Economy’, where we unmake what we make.
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employees of businesses in the area to visit.
The Whau River Catchment Trust is focused on restoring the Whau
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the reserves and green spaces surrounding Rosebank Peninsula.
Our aim is to restore the native plants and provide a better habitat
for our native animals, but in order for native species to become
established and survive, the invasive weeds and animal pests
need to be removed. There is no other way around it and any
action to remove these invasive species is not a quick fix. It may
seem unachievable to the many people working on the Rosebank
Peninsula who see the massive amount of weeds and animal
pests. Why bother trying to control pests while other businesses
are not? All the weeds and animal pests from an uncontrolled area
Would you like to take a place at the table and help reduce pest plant and
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are willing to support any businesses interested in fighting that
battle. Some businesses are already assisting with our pest control
mission, however, some is not enough. We need your participation
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It is hard to imagine that it is possible to be pest free. We do not
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animal pests down to a manageable number. That way they will be
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The outcome would be amazing if we all can work together. Not
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