In this issue
For Security Help
Onehunga Security Update
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Keep valuable items locked away Several retailers have had personal items stolen that have been stowed away under shop counters. This is a very common occurrence and we urge all retailers to be extra vigilant and make sure they lock valuable items away.
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Satia becomes part of OBA staff We‘re delighted that Satia Sami is now employed directly by OBA as Onehunga Town Centre‘s Security Guard. She‘ll be working the same hours and The Icon Security team will still be covering the night shift. We‘re working on a new uniform for her but for the moment you‘ll spot her in a brightly coloured OBA T-shirt. She‘s also got a new cell phone number so make sure you update your contacts — you‘ll reach Satia on 02 0401 13040. As usual, please contact her if you notice anything suspicious or have any concerns. Auckland Police: Smartphone theft on the rise Auckland City Central Police is concerned about the large numbers of smartphones going missing at the hands of thieves. At the present point in time, approximately 40 smartphones go missing every week from the central city alone. Smartphones are frequently targeted by property crime offenders as items of high value that are easy to steal and relatively easy to dispose of. Members of the public are reminded of the importance of taking care of their possessions and to be aware of the possibility that offenders are looking for opportunities to take items such as smartphones when they observe them in public places.
enews 16 November, 2012
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www.onehunga.net.nz www.facebook.com/onehunga
Call Onehunga Town Centre’s Security Guard
Satia Sami
02 0401 13040 Or contact the OBA office ph
636 8535
Outside business hours, on Sundays & Public Holidays please call Police —Dial 111
Have your say on non-domestic wastewater tariff Submissions close 18 January 2013
Watercare opened consultation for non-domestic wastewater tariff on 12 November 2012. Watercare is proposing a single, region-wide tariff structure to replace the range of wastewater charging regimes put in place by the former councils and water companies. The new tariff structure will take effect from 1 July 2013. Watercare is putting forward three tariff proposals for customers to consider: Proposal 1 - Single wastewater tariff Proposal 2 - Flexible wastewater tariff Proposal 3 - Pre-set wastewater tariff Watercare's commercial or non-domestic customers can have their say on these proposals. See their website for more information. http://www.watercare.co.nz/about-watercare/news/Pages/Nondomestic-Wastewater-Tariff-Proposals.aspx
Auckland City Central area commander, Inspector Andrew Coster says, ―The recent increase in smartphones being stolen demonstrates the massive demand for these items. Technology can assist in the recovery of stolen phones, as recent apprehensions demonstrate. However, prevention is better than cure and, by taking appropriate care, people can guard against their property going missing.‖
See more events at www.onehunga.net.nz/events Tell us about your event Saturday 16 November Nunsense Production at Dolphin Theatre Saturday 24 November Santa Parade Saturday 1 December Gotham Comics Free Comics Day
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In some cases recently, Police have observed a trend of offenders stealing cellphones and then contacting their owners demanding money for the return of the phone. In the last week, Auckland City Central Police have been involved in two cases where this occurred. On both occasions Police were able to intercept the offender who had demanded cash from the victim in return for their stolen property. In both cases the offenders were arrested and charged with offences relating to the theft of the phone.
Onehunga Event Calendar
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Have your say on non-domestic wastewater tariff Update on shop front signage bylaws Final reminder for your free listing in Onehunga Guide Final B2B networking event for this year Is your computer at risk of being hacked? Crime Prevention Workshop held last week 8 Sleeps Until Onehunga‘s Santa Parade & Party Keep up-to-date with financial reporting Onehunga Security Update Auckland Police: Smartphone theft on the rise Onehunga Event Calendar Rubbish collections: Don‘t put bins out Monday morning!
There is a series of stakeholder sessions scheduled around the region before Christmas — see the pdf for dates and locations. http://www.watercare.co.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/AllPDFs/PDFs%20v2% 20111010/NonDomWWTariff_A4_Print_11_12.pdf
Rubbish collections
Red bins are emptied every Tuesday morning; Blue bins every 2nd Tuesday: NEXT on November 27 and December 4. Please put your bins out ready for Tuesday collection on Monday nights after close of business and remove bins off the footpath and back onto your business property first thing Tuesday morning!
Amanda, Anne & Briar
This e-news is sent to you by Onehunga Business Association, because you are either a member, or you have an interest in the organisation or the area. If you do not wish to receive these communications, please let us know by phoning 636 8535. Please note: If your business lies within the Onehunga business precinct you are automatically a member of Onehunga Business Association - paying a part of your rates to fund the OBA.
Auckland Council determined to enforce bylaw dating back to 1996 Despite raising our concerns that Onehunga retailers do require sandwich boards to attract foot traffic into their businesses, Auckland Council is determined to enforce the 1996 bylaw which states that Onehunga is a special character area in terms of sign rules.
Cheers
NEW OBA Committee (2012/13 year) Peter Gibson, President (Parkinson & Bouskill) - 636 3300 Debbie Leaver (The Library Café & Function Venue) - 636 7292 Elizabeth Bedford (Changes) - 634 1913 Gaylene Powell (Dress Smart) - 622 2400 Louise Bain (NutritionZone) - 021 967530 Rob Gallagher (Westpac) - 634 8555 Ross Mudafar (Onehunga Family Pharmacy) - 622 2865 Bridget Graham (Deputy Chairperson, Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board) - 301 0101
Update on shop front signage bylaws
Businesses are therefore NOT permitted to have any sandwich boards whatsoever outside their premises. Outdoor displays must not be more than 60cm from the shop wall
This focus is very perplexing and the lack of willingness to negotiate is disturbing. The local board as well as council officers have all been spoken to and we have been unable to get any concession. Onehunga Business Association Amanda Kinzett, Manager Briar Millar, Events Anne Dunlop, Communications 212A Onehunga Mall (upstairs) P: 09 636 8535 F: 09 636 8542 E: business@onehunga.net.nz W: www.onehunga.net.nz Onehunga Onehunga1
Compliance Projects Advisor, David Brimble, will be visiting Onehunga on Friday 16 November to check whether your business has complied with the above regulation. He will be issuing a warning this time and in two weeks‘ time he will return again and if you have not observed the new law, your products and or signage will be seized. This signage bylaw has already been implemented in Kingsland and K Road — Otahuhu will be the next business area to be addressed. David has suggested businesses email him on david.brimble@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for other ideas to promote your business instead of sandwich boards including under verandah signage.
Final reminder for your free listing in Onehunga Guide As a member, you get a FREE listing in the Guide - don’t miss out
If you haven‘t returned your application form for the Onehunga Guide, you may miss out! Anne has been going around meeting many of you and collecting your forms — if you haven‘t spoken to Anne or returned your form, we may get your details wrong or you may not be included in the guide. OBA members get a FREE listing BUT we still need confirmation of your address and contact details! If you‘ve lost your application form please download another at www.onehunga.net.nz/featured/2013-onehunga-guide. 1. Business Listings = Business name + address + phone number. Listings are FREE for OBA members. f you‘re not an OBA member, a listing costs only $60 +GST. A listing in the Guide also gets your business a listing on www.onehunga.net.nz. 2. Display Ads. Various sized display ads are available. Contact Sheryn Werner on 021 975 002 or see www.onehunga.net.nz/featured/2013-onehunga-guide for details.
Crime Prevention Workshop held last week Being prepared for unforeseen incidents
Our Crime Prevention Workshop for members was held at The Library Café & Function Venue on Tuesday 6 November. Community Constables Don Allan and Sarah Johnston presented a range of tips and techniques to help retailers prevent theft and robbery. Don and Sarah pointed out that all retailers need to work together to prevent crime in our community. Saving your stock might just save your business and that means more jobs and a thriving community! Also, If you haven‘t signed up for our text alert service, we urge you to do so TODAY. This service is FREE to Onehunga Business Association Members and is a vital tool for us to alert you instantly if there are thieves operating in the area. To sign up to the Onehunga Security Text Alert Service, or to update your number, please phone us on 636 8535 or email admin@onehunga.net.nz. Remember, if an offender is still at the scene or has just left you need to phone 111. Also phone the OBA so Satia our security guard can check the video footage from our security cameras.
Final B2B Networking event for the year Tuesday 4th December, 5.30 to 7.30pm
We have a number of NZ Police Business Crime Prevention Booklets in the office. If you would like one, contact us on 636 8535.
The Onehunga Business Association holds regular B2B networking events to bring local business owners together to share business referrals, recommendations, experiences and ideas. Please mark Tuesday 4th December in your diary for our final end of year B2B. We can‘t confirm the venue just yet but we can confirm that it will be from 5.30 to 7.30pm. Do come along and enjoy this end of year celebration with us. B2B Network events are free to attend (maximum of 3 guests per business; additional guests will be charged at $10 plus GST per head.)
Is your computer at risk of being hacked? Increase your computer security
More effort when choosing passwords for your computer will go a long way towards making you safer online. SplashData has compiled a new list based on files containing millions of stolen passwords posted online by hackers — if you are using any of the passwords on the list below you should change them immediately. password 123456 12345678 abc123 qwerty
master 123123 welcome shadow ashley
baseball iloveyou trustno1 1234567 sunshine
monkey letmein dragon 111111
football jesus michael
mustang password1 ninja
So how can your organisation’s employees make their passwords more secure? SplashData make the following suggestions:
Use passwords of eight characters or more with mixed types of characters. One way to create longer, more secure passwords that are easy to remember is to use short words with spaces or other characters separating them. For example, ‗eat cake at 8!‘ or ‗car_park_city?‘
Avoid using the same username/password combination for multiple websites. Especially risky is using the same password for entertainment sites that you do for online email, social networking, and financial services. Use different passwords for each new website or service you sign up for.
Having trouble remembering all those different passwords? Try using a password manager application that organises and protects passwords and can automatically log you into websites. There are numerous applications available, but choose one with a strong track record of reliability and security.
8 Sleeps Until Onehunga’s Santa Parade & Party
Saturday 24th November, 11.30am to 2.00pm
This year we are excited to announce that we have a record number of entries! It‘s fantastic to see this event growing from year to year. We have a great line-up of professional entertainment on the St. Peter‘s Outdoor Stage including Blast From The Past – A fabulous covers band covering all the favourites from all the great decades, a Magic Show by Chicane, recently judged Best Children‘s Magic Act at the 31st NZ International Magician‘s Convention 2012, plus the fantastic Christmas Tarts – three of NZ‘s foremost jazz singers bring a glorious blend of harmony to well-known carols. Over at the Onehunga Community Centre & Library, they‘re celebrating the centre with a community market. We‘ll also have face painters and balloon twisters up and down Onehunga Mainstreet. Also, we would like to have some spot prizes to give away — if you would like to do this, please contact Briar on 636 8535. It‘s a great way to get an MC mention on the day and promote your business.
Keep up-to-date with changes to financial reporting What the Financial Reporting Bill 2012 means for you
In July 2012 the Financial Reporting Bill was introduced into Parliament, replacing the Financial Reporting Act 1993. The impact on small and medium-sized businesses? When the bill is enacted, any small/ medium sized business that is currently required to file audited ‗General Purpose‘ financial statements can stop doing so. Instead they will be allowed to prepare ‗Special Purpose‘ financial statements, like those prepared for filing their tax returns. To take advantage of ‗Special Purpose‘ reporting, an organisation must meet the following: The total assets must not exceed $60m or have income that exceeds $30m. Has less than 10 shareholders (but a shareholder with greater than 5% voting rights may insist on full reporting compliance, including an audit). Or if it has more than 10 shareholders, 95% of shareholders must vote to adopt ‗Special Purpose‘ reporting. Also at present, any company that has greater than 25% overseas shareholding must file audited ‗general purpose‘ financial statements. Small/medium-sized companies who meet the above criteria will no longer be required to do so. If you are concerned about how these changes affect your business please see your local chartered accountant.
Final reminder for your free listing in Onehunga Guide As a member, you get a FREE listing in the Guide - don’t miss out
If you haven‘t returned your application form for the Onehunga Guide, you may miss out! Anne has been going around meeting many of you and collecting your forms — if you haven‘t spoken to Anne or returned your form, we may get your details wrong or you may not be included in the guide. OBA members get a FREE listing BUT we still need confirmation of your address and contact details! If you‘ve lost your application form please download another at www.onehunga.net.nz/featured/2013-onehunga-guide. 1. Business Listings = Business name + address + phone number. Listings are FREE for OBA members. f you‘re not an OBA member, a listing costs only $60 +GST. A listing in the Guide also gets your business a listing on www.onehunga.net.nz. 2. Display Ads. Various sized display ads are available. Contact Sheryn Werner on 021 975 002 or see www.onehunga.net.nz/featured/2013-onehunga-guide for details.
Crime Prevention Workshop held last week Being prepared for unforeseen incidents
Our Crime Prevention Workshop for members was held at The Library Café & Function Venue on Tuesday 6 November. Community Constables Don Allan and Sarah Johnston presented a range of tips and techniques to help retailers prevent theft and robbery. Don and Sarah pointed out that all retailers need to work together to prevent crime in our community. Saving your stock might just save your business and that means more jobs and a thriving community! Also, If you haven‘t signed up for our text alert service, we urge you to do so TODAY. This service is FREE to Onehunga Business Association Members and is a vital tool for us to alert you instantly if there are thieves operating in the area. To sign up to the Onehunga Security Text Alert Service, or to update your number, please phone us on 636 8535 or email admin@onehunga.net.nz. Remember, if an offender is still at the scene or has just left you need to phone 111. Also phone the OBA so Satia our security guard can check the video footage from our security cameras.
Final B2B Networking event for the year Tuesday 4th December, 5.30 to 7.30pm
We have a number of NZ Police Business Crime Prevention Booklets in the office. If you would like one, contact us on 636 8535.
The Onehunga Business Association holds regular B2B networking events to bring local business owners together to share business referrals, recommendations, experiences and ideas. Please mark Tuesday 4th December in your diary for our final end of year B2B. We can‘t confirm the venue just yet but we can confirm that it will be from 5.30 to 7.30pm. Do come along and enjoy this end of year celebration with us. B2B Network events are free to attend (maximum of 3 guests per business; additional guests will be charged at $10 plus GST per head.)
Is your computer at risk of being hacked? Increase your computer security
More effort when choosing passwords for your computer will go a long way towards making you safer online. SplashData has compiled a new list based on files containing millions of stolen passwords posted online by hackers — if you are using any of the passwords on the list below you should change them immediately. password 123456 12345678 abc123 qwerty
master 123123 welcome shadow ashley
baseball iloveyou trustno1 1234567 sunshine
monkey letmein dragon 111111
football jesus michael
mustang password1 ninja
So how can your organisation’s employees make their passwords more secure? SplashData make the following suggestions:
Use passwords of eight characters or more with mixed types of characters. One way to create longer, more secure passwords that are easy to remember is to use short words with spaces or other characters separating them. For example, ‗eat cake at 8!‘ or ‗car_park_city?‘
Avoid using the same username/password combination for multiple websites. Especially risky is using the same password for entertainment sites that you do for online email, social networking, and financial services. Use different passwords for each new website or service you sign up for.
Having trouble remembering all those different passwords? Try using a password manager application that organises and protects passwords and can automatically log you into websites. There are numerous applications available, but choose one with a strong track record of reliability and security.
8 Sleeps Until Onehunga’s Santa Parade & Party
Saturday 24th November, 11.30am to 2.00pm
This year we are excited to announce that we have a record number of entries! It‘s fantastic to see this event growing from year to year. We have a great line-up of professional entertainment on the St. Peter‘s Outdoor Stage including Blast From The Past – A fabulous covers band covering all the favourites from all the great decades, a Magic Show by Chicane, recently judged Best Children‘s Magic Act at the 31st NZ International Magician‘s Convention 2012, plus the fantastic Christmas Tarts – three of NZ‘s foremost jazz singers bring a glorious blend of harmony to well-known carols. Over at the Onehunga Community Centre & Library, they‘re celebrating the centre with a community market. We‘ll also have face painters and balloon twisters up and down Onehunga Mainstreet. Also, we would like to have some spot prizes to give away — if you would like to do this, please contact Briar on 636 8535. It‘s a great way to get an MC mention on the day and promote your business.
Keep up-to-date with changes to financial reporting What the Financial Reporting Bill 2012 means for you
In July 2012 the Financial Reporting Bill was introduced into Parliament, replacing the Financial Reporting Act 1993. The impact on small and medium-sized businesses? When the bill is enacted, any small/ medium sized business that is currently required to file audited ‗General Purpose‘ financial statements can stop doing so. Instead they will be allowed to prepare ‗Special Purpose‘ financial statements, like those prepared for filing their tax returns. To take advantage of ‗Special Purpose‘ reporting, an organisation must meet the following: The total assets must not exceed $60m or have income that exceeds $30m. Has less than 10 shareholders (but a shareholder with greater than 5% voting rights may insist on full reporting compliance, including an audit). Or if it has more than 10 shareholders, 95% of shareholders must vote to adopt ‗Special Purpose‘ reporting. Also at present, any company that has greater than 25% overseas shareholding must file audited ‗general purpose‘ financial statements. Small/medium-sized companies who meet the above criteria will no longer be required to do so. If you are concerned about how these changes affect your business please see your local chartered accountant.
In this issue
For Security Help
Onehunga Security Update
e e e
Keep valuable items locked away Several retailers have had personal items stolen that have been stowed away under shop counters. This is a very common occurrence and we urge all retailers to be extra vigilant and make sure they lock valuable items away.
e e e e
Satia becomes part of OBA staff We‘re delighted that Satia Sami is now employed directly by OBA as Onehunga Town Centre‘s Security Guard. She‘ll be working the same hours and The Icon Security team will still be covering the night shift. We‘re working on a new uniform for her but for the moment you‘ll spot her in a brightly coloured OBA T-shirt. She‘s also got a new cell phone number so make sure you update your contacts — you‘ll reach Satia on 02 0401 13040. As usual, please contact her if you notice anything suspicious or have any concerns. Auckland Police: Smartphone theft on the rise Auckland City Central Police is concerned about the large numbers of smartphones going missing at the hands of thieves. At the present point in time, approximately 40 smartphones go missing every week from the central city alone. Smartphones are frequently targeted by property crime offenders as items of high value that are easy to steal and relatively easy to dispose of. Members of the public are reminded of the importance of taking care of their possessions and to be aware of the possibility that offenders are looking for opportunities to take items such as smartphones when they observe them in public places.
enews 16 November, 2012
e e
www.onehunga.net.nz www.facebook.com/onehunga
Call Onehunga Town Centre’s Security Guard
Satia Sami
02 0401 13040 Or contact the OBA office ph
636 8535
Outside business hours, on Sundays & Public Holidays please call Police —Dial 111
Have your say on non-domestic wastewater tariff Submissions close 18 January 2013
Watercare opened consultation for non-domestic wastewater tariff on 12 November 2012. Watercare is proposing a single, region-wide tariff structure to replace the range of wastewater charging regimes put in place by the former councils and water companies. The new tariff structure will take effect from 1 July 2013. Watercare is putting forward three tariff proposals for customers to consider: Proposal 1 - Single wastewater tariff Proposal 2 - Flexible wastewater tariff Proposal 3 - Pre-set wastewater tariff Watercare's commercial or non-domestic customers can have their say on these proposals. See their website for more information. http://www.watercare.co.nz/about-watercare/news/Pages/Nondomestic-Wastewater-Tariff-Proposals.aspx
Auckland City Central area commander, Inspector Andrew Coster says, ―The recent increase in smartphones being stolen demonstrates the massive demand for these items. Technology can assist in the recovery of stolen phones, as recent apprehensions demonstrate. However, prevention is better than cure and, by taking appropriate care, people can guard against their property going missing.‖
See more events at www.onehunga.net.nz/events Tell us about your event Saturday 16 November Nunsense Production at Dolphin Theatre Saturday 24 November Santa Parade Saturday 1 December Gotham Comics Free Comics Day
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In some cases recently, Police have observed a trend of offenders stealing cellphones and then contacting their owners demanding money for the return of the phone. In the last week, Auckland City Central Police have been involved in two cases where this occurred. On both occasions Police were able to intercept the offender who had demanded cash from the victim in return for their stolen property. In both cases the offenders were arrested and charged with offences relating to the theft of the phone.
Onehunga Event Calendar
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Have your say on non-domestic wastewater tariff Update on shop front signage bylaws Final reminder for your free listing in Onehunga Guide Final B2B networking event for this year Is your computer at risk of being hacked? Crime Prevention Workshop held last week 8 Sleeps Until Onehunga‘s Santa Parade & Party Keep up-to-date with financial reporting Onehunga Security Update Auckland Police: Smartphone theft on the rise Onehunga Event Calendar Rubbish collections: Don‘t put bins out Monday morning!
There is a series of stakeholder sessions scheduled around the region before Christmas — see the pdf for dates and locations. http://www.watercare.co.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/AllPDFs/PDFs%20v2% 20111010/NonDomWWTariff_A4_Print_11_12.pdf
Rubbish collections
Red bins are emptied every Tuesday morning; Blue bins every 2nd Tuesday: NEXT on November 27 and December 4. Please put your bins out ready for Tuesday collection on Monday nights after close of business and remove bins off the footpath and back onto your business property first thing Tuesday morning!
Amanda, Anne & Briar
This e-news is sent to you by Onehunga Business Association, because you are either a member, or you have an interest in the organisation or the area. If you do not wish to receive these communications, please let us know by phoning 636 8535. Please note: If your business lies within the Onehunga business precinct you are automatically a member of Onehunga Business Association - paying a part of your rates to fund the OBA.
Auckland Council determined to enforce bylaw dating back to 1996 Despite raising our concerns that Onehunga retailers do require sandwich boards to attract foot traffic into their businesses, Auckland Council is determined to enforce the 1996 bylaw which states that Onehunga is a special character area in terms of sign rules.
Cheers
NEW OBA Committee (2012/13 year) Peter Gibson, President (Parkinson & Bouskill) - 636 3300 Debbie Leaver (The Library Café & Function Venue) - 636 7292 Elizabeth Bedford (Changes) - 634 1913 Gaylene Powell (Dress Smart) - 622 2400 Louise Bain (NutritionZone) - 021 967530 Rob Gallagher (Westpac) - 634 8555 Ross Mudafar (Onehunga Family Pharmacy) - 622 2865 Bridget Graham (Deputy Chairperson, Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board) - 301 0101
Update on shop front signage bylaws
Businesses are therefore NOT permitted to have any sandwich boards whatsoever outside their premises. Outdoor displays must not be more than 60cm from the shop wall
This focus is very perplexing and the lack of willingness to negotiate is disturbing. The local board as well as council officers have all been spoken to and we have been unable to get any concession. Onehunga Business Association Amanda Kinzett, Manager Briar Millar, Events Anne Dunlop, Communications 212A Onehunga Mall (upstairs) P: 09 636 8535 F: 09 636 8542 E: business@onehunga.net.nz W: www.onehunga.net.nz Onehunga Onehunga1
Compliance Projects Advisor, David Brimble, will be visiting Onehunga on Friday 16 November to check whether your business has complied with the above regulation. He will be issuing a warning this time and in two weeks‘ time he will return again and if you have not observed the new law, your products and or signage will be seized. This signage bylaw has already been implemented in Kingsland and K Road — Otahuhu will be the next business area to be addressed. David has suggested businesses email him on david.brimble@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for other ideas to promote your business instead of sandwich boards including under verandah signage.