LOCAL ELECTIONS
Local Elections 2013 Update The recent Local Body Election saw low voter turnout across the country. Metro Auckland followed the trend with only 34% of those eligible to vote participating in the election. Auckland Council’s incumbent mayor, Len Brown, was re-elected for a second term. Brown’s 164,338 votes were well ahead of his nearest rival John Palino, who received 108,928. Local councillor Wayne Walker was also successful in defending his Albany Ward seat. He is joined by running mate John Watson; both are affiliated to ‘Putting People First”.
Left to right: Christine Rankin–MacIntyre takes her oath as a board member; Lisa Whyte takes the Deputy Chairperson Oath; Brian Neeson takes the Chairperson Declaration
Anne-Marie Horsburgh – Auckland Council Local Board Services, Lesley Sharp – UHLB Democracy Advisor, Joanna Glasswell – Auckland Council Communications and PR
Upper Harbour Local Board (UHLB) Inaugural Meeting 4 November 2013
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orth Harbour Business Association was invited to attend this meeting, to witness the declarations of the re-elected UHLB members and their pledge to serve the community to the best of their ability. Upper Harbour is represented by very experienced politicians. Collectively there is in excess of 80 years experience across the six elected members. Their experience bodes well for effective lobbying and support on behalf of local residents, commercial property investors and businesses. The importance of a strong voice for local business was commented on by several members – and NHBA is delighted to be able to
DNZ Property Fund to add to Albany Development
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s a result of the significant pick up in office leasing activity this year, NZX listed DNZ Property Fund confirms the time is right to proceed with the development of a planned new office complex at 39 Corinthian Drive, Albany. The design encompasses up to 3,700m2 of office space, with natural light to all four sides and plentiful car parking for tenants of up to one car park per 28m2 of office space. The building is targeting a 4 to 5-star green rating, as DNZ looks to incorporate ecologically sound sustainability features into the fit out, construction and operational aspects of the building. The office complex will occupy land between the two DNZ-owned office buildings at 33 Corinthian Drive and 51 Corinthian Drive in Albany, Auckland. Neighbouring tenants have banked on the location – literally! The 51 Corinthian Drive building accommodates Westpac Bank on two office levels and three medical tenancies on the ground floor. The 33 Corinthian Drive building is occupied by ASB Bank as its sole tenant. The properties are located near Westfield Albany and positioned close to the Corinthian Retail Centre which is set to be the locality’s central meeting place, providing convenience amenities including cafes and outdoor dining.
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An artists impression of 39 Corinthian Drive, Albany
DNZ’s latest project will be highly visible from the motorway driving north and very accessible. The sought after location benefits from good public transport infrastructure available to all parts of the North Shore and Auckland City. Signage rights will be available as well, offering huge exposure for any business. Construction is expected to commence in 2014. This timing will suit businesses planning to reconfigure existing space or to move to new space in about two years time – events often triggered by either an impending lease expiry or some form of organisational or cultural change requirements projected for the future.
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