VOTE YES RE-POLL
Vote Yes Again in 2012 The North Harbour BID Re-poll In 2008 the North Harbour Industrial Estate was established as a Business Improvement District (BID) funded by a targeted rate managed by the North Harbour Business Association.
In 2012, Auckland Council requires that we reconfirm our operating mandate by a ballot of property owners and businesses within the North Harbour BID area. Your vote of support will ensure the services and initiatives the NHBA has delivered over the past four years continue to develop and improve. WHAT IS A BID? BIDs have been used internationally to promote local development since the first one started in Toronto in 1970. There are currently 48 BIDS within the Auckland Supercity structure. A BID provides a partnership between local government, the business community and other stakeholders. For the NHBA these local stakeholders include the NZ Police, Auckland Transport, and Council Controlled Organisations.
WHAT IS THE BID AREA? Commercially-zoned properties in the red-zoned area on the map below are all members of the North Harbour BID. The current area is bounded by Rosedale Road to the north, State Highway 1 to the east, Upper Harbour Highway to the south and Albany Highway to the west. This area captures some 1300 businesses and commercial organisations that, together, employ more than 13,000 people. HOW DOES THE NHBA WORK? The NHBA is a not-for-profit organisation run by and for its members. The Associationâs Executive Committee comprises up to 12 elected local business people and is responsible for its governance and strategic direction. The committee meets once a month.
A general manager is employed alongside associated project specialists â such as the Transport Projects Manager and the Crime Prevention Specialist â to take care of operational and project delivery. WHY VOTE YES AGAIN? The continuation of the BID operational mandate in the North Harbour Industrial Estate is essential to ensure the further development of the programmes and initiatives that the NHBA has put in place. What does that mean to you? There are many advantages to being part of the North Harbour BID, including:
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A strong business community that benefits from efficient access, low crime rates and economic growth. Continued focus on crime prevention, with lower crime rates and cheaper insurance premiums. Next project: set up a Twitter-based warning system. Co-ordination of all parties affected by key âTraffic Eventsâ â such as the road widening of Old Albany Highway in 2012 â to minimise impacts on our community. More free events with quality keynote speakers and effective networking opportunities. Increased access to business capability training and support. Continued collective representation and liaison with Auckland Council, the Upper Harbour Local Board, New Zealand Police, Auckland Transport, and other government and business stakeholders. A business community that attracts and retains quality staff and customers.