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SmalesCorner@SmalesFarm – New Zealand’s best place to work and do business

Services and infrastructure key to Smales Farm success S

males Farm continues to attract new tenants with a unique blend of services and infrastructure that includes a gym, crèche, shops, banking, cafes, easy parking and its own bus station – all in a landscaped park-like environment. Smales Farm Technology Office Park is North Shore City’s most identifiable address, with over 1.2 million vehicles passing each week. The Park is going from strength to strength, attracting new tenants despite a tough economic climate. The ‘green’ technologies and design of Smales Farm’s buildings yield substantial power and water savings for tenants, but other success indicators such as company culture, staff retention and morale are helping attract new tenants, says the Park’s General Manager Daniel Henderson. “Tenants report high employee satisfaction as Smales Farm delivers on the ‘soft’ dimensions of the workplace dynamic,” Daniel Henderson says. “Low operating costs are essential, but this alone does not make people enjoy coming to work. People like working here because of the look and feel of the working environment, and because of the extensive “Prospective anchor infrastructure tenants are typically large and services that make their lives organisations considering an alternative to long-term simpler. The ability to do banking leasing in the CBD.” and get a haircut Daniel Henderson, at lunchtime, to General Manager, collect your child Smales Farm Technology Office Park from the crèche on your way to the car after work, or catch a bus to work that stops next to your office – these are things that make people’s lives easier, and in the long run assist our tenants to flourish.” The park has a flexible approach to building and leasing, which is creating an environment capable of growing and adapting to tenant companies’ changing needs and demands. “Prospective anchor tenants are typically large organisations considering an alternative to long-term leasing in the CBD. We have the vision, the time, the resources and the track record to be here for the long haul, delivering the best office environment to the best companies and organisations.”

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“People don’t need to understand banks, banks need to understand people.” ASB Smales Farm branch

Banks don’t exist without the people who entrust their lives, dreams, or plans in them. It’s one thing ASB has never forgotten and it’s what drives us to be a better bank. Whether you’re just popping in to deposit some cash or sitting down with us to talk about your financial goals, we’re here to discuss and more importantly, listen. It’s not just about being a bank. It’s about being human too. Phone Number: (09) 448 4480 Hours: Mon — Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm ASB Bank Limited’s current Disclosure Statement is available free of charge from any branch of ASB.

“We offer a fabulous environment for business meetings, or just relax with wine and some exceptional food.” Jayson Hayde, Owner

Seriously good food and coffee has seen Columbus Coffee Smales Farm build a great reputation, win industry awards and gain a loyal following of regulars. Whether you’re seated in the plush leather lounge chairs, or out in the courtyard with its piazza atmosphere, you can relax in comfort and style. From 6.00am weekdays and 8.00am weekends. Call us on 486 3200

“A great haircut without the fuss is the secret of our success with blokes.” Owner and Director Jeremy Foster-Moan

Servilles Barber at Smales Farm is the best place to get a men’s haircut this side of the bridge. You’ll get a superior haircut like that of a Servilles salon, but in half the time and cost. There are no appointments to make. Just watch some Sky Sport, get a good haircut and go. Sun & Mon closed, Tue & Fri 8.00am – 6.00pm Wed, Thurs 8.00am – 7.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 2.00pm


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