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Download: Annual Plan, KiaOraMai Invite, Northland Business Expo 2010, Kerikeri Civic Trust
Dear Members
Important Meeting!! "Rates Affecting the Commercial Sector"
To be held at The Centre, Tuesday 6th April.
All members are urged to attend this meeting. These issues affect your business and your town's economy.
The Draft Annual Plan document is now out for public consultation.
There are a number of issues which will be of interest to all business owners including accommodation providers.
The Council needs ratepayer feedback to assist in policy and budget planning going forward.
Public submissions close on the 16th April.
We are holding a meeting for Members and invited guests, including Members from other Business Associations, Eastern Ward Councillors and Council staff. The purpose of the meeting is to give information to members, to advise them about the submission process, and to give Councillors and Council staff ratepayer feedback.
Topics of discussion will be the Commercial Rates differential, Pan Charges and Development Contributions,
I have attached two pages from the Draft Annual Plan document which are relevant to this meeting for your consideration.
The Agenda is as follows, and will be strictly adhered to.
Arrival from 5.30pm with the Meeting at 6pm - 7.30pm.
1. Welcome and Introduction
2. Explanation and information given by Councillor Steve McNally
3. Presentation on Commercial Rates, Pan Charges and Development Contributions - Bill Fenton
4. Open Forum for questions and discussion
The bar will be open and the KKDBA will provide snacks.
RETAILERS IN KERIKERI - A WAY TO COMMUNICATEAn informal "group" has been set up on Facebook for retailers in Kerikeri so that discussion can take place
amongst you all regarding issues like Easter trading, opening hours, share business practices and network.
If you want to join the group just search for Kerikeri Retailers once you have logged into Facebook and apply to
join the group. It is a closed group so only retailers and business people are allowed to join.
Information Centre at Pete's Pioneer MuseumThis Centre does not close over the winter months. Pete's staff will continue to provide information to visitors/tourists.
Some of the volunteers procured by the KKDBA are taking a break through the winter.
The Museum is charging an annual fee of $100 +gst to display brochures.
Pete's Pioneer Museum wishes to invite all KKDBA members to the opening of the new exhibit in the Pioneer area
on 29th March at 2pm.
VandalismFurther to a letter of concern we wrote to the Kerikeri Police regarding this issue, please find attached Peter Robinsons
(Officer in Charge BOI) response. It is obviously very important that you report any and all incidents.
Next Business After 5To be hosted by Mondo Travel on Tuesday 20th April at 5.30pm.
Please mark your diaries. A flier with more info to follow later in the month.
The KKDBA website By next month we should be in a position to give you easy instructions so that each business can update their own information.
The link to "List your business" on our website is as follows:
http://kerikeri-business.co.nz/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=addNew&Itemid=214
Please try to register your own business, but if you have any problems call David Cooper on 4078675, or email me and I will pass on your query.
Offer from Trevor at CAD PartnersTrevor Huett has offered KKDBA members the following:
A 10% discount on any of the following accounting systems purchased from CAD Partners, Kerikeri during the months of March and April 2010.
This includes upgrades.
QuickBooks Accounting, Small Business, Professional and Premier
QuickPOS
QuickBooks Online
MYOB Accounting, Accounting Plus, Premier
Infusion - All versions
Product information can be supplied on request.
Terms: Payment on invoice
Training, Set-up, etc will be an additional charge
Summary of other issues
Brief summary of other important issues discussed at our recent committee meeting.
1. Strategic Planning documents are being discussed. Members feedback will be invited in due course.
2. Flashcanz - letters of opposition have been written to Council and Eastern Ward Community Board,
as to how and why Council staff have the ability to make decisions which directly affect our business
community without consultation, and when they are aware of the opposition of the Business Association
3. Business Improvement District (BID) The sub committee is making progress with this, and we will be advising
members about it in due course.
4. Rugby World Cup - we need unput and interest from members in order to set up a sub committee. Please
let me know if you can assist.
5. Tourism - need a liaison person - any interest from the membership?
6. Parking - A report has gone to Council for discussion. If you want to receive a copy please advise.
7. Pavement Cleaning - Due to water conservation requirements FNDC advise all cleaning of pavement has come to a halt.
Farmers MarketThe Easter weekend market will be held on Monday 5th April instead of Sunday due to Easter Sunday trading laws. The Anzac Day
market on Sunday 25th April will be on in the afternoon 1pm - 4.30pm again due to the laws that preclude trading on Anzac Day until
1pm.
Northland Business Expo23 and 24 April. Details on our website.
The Centre - KerikeriThe Kerikeri Civic Trust has recently received a grant from the NZ Lotteries Commission and with further added
support from the FNDC has enabled a start to be made to complete Stage 2 which, on completion will enhance and expand the operation of the complex. In conjunction with the commencement of construction the Trust has launched Operation Spotlight4 Fundraising Campaign.
More info on our website.
Girl Guide Biscuits on sale throughout March at Westpac, Kwan, BP Kerikeri and Waipapa.
Bulk orders are welcome, please contact Heather 4075535. Free delivery.
Kia Ora Mai programme - 24th MarchAll members are invited to the launch of this programme and to learn more about
the exciting opportunities the Rugby World Cup 2011 will bring to the travel, hospitality and service sectors in Northland.
See our website for more details.
Kind regards
Judy Hyland
Kerikeri District Business Association
09 4019588
0274 305240
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10 March