Onehunga eNews 8 April 2013

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Concern Regarding Auckland Unitary Plan Starting Out Wage Available from 1 May The Black and White of Paid Breaks Do you have a job vacancy?

Temporary Bus Stop Closure in Onehunga Maungakiekie Youth Network Dolphin Theatre Production „Wife After Death‟ Rev-athon Raises $15,000 Onehunga‟s Security Update Onehunga Event Calendar Rubbish collection dates www.onehunga.net.nz www.facebook.com/onehunga

OBA Expresses Concern Regarding Auckland Unitary Plan A Plan that could affect your business and where you live

Onehunga Business Association Town Manager, Amanda Kinzett is very concerned that this initial plan does not take into account the Precinct Plans agreed by local businesses and residents. “ The proposed Auckland Unitary Plan doesn‟t match up with what had been decided in the Precinct Plans by the community. I am raising these issues with Council at present and Public Meetings will need to be held to ensure we get the best outcome for Onehunga,” Ms Kinzett says.

The draft Auckland Unitary plan was released on 15 March and includes areas of intensification for large parts of Onehunga and Royal Oak. According to the Draft Plan, eight-storey buildings could be built in the Onehunga town centre.

Be sure to access the e-plan online, view the video or join in the discussion and see what other Aucklanders have to say about the way the city is set to grow here : http://shapeauckland.co.nz/ We encourage you to take time to look at the draft Auckland Plan, to see what it says about Onehunga and Auckland as a whole — and tell us what you think. Email amanda@onehunga.net.nz or call us on 636 8535. The Public has up until the 31 May to have their say.

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board will be holding several drop-in sessions listed below, where you can ask questions, share your thoughts and view detailed maps of your area.

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Wednesday 10 April, 5pm-8pm Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board Office, 7-13 Pilkington Road  Wednesday 17 April, 1pm-4pm Glenn-Innes Community Hall, 96 Line Road  Wednesday 24 April, 9.30am-12.30pm Onehunga Community Centre, 83 Church St

Starting-out Wage available from 1 May 2013 The new wage for 16 to 19-year-olds

On 21 March the Minimum Wage (Starting-out Wage) Amendment Bill passed its final reading, providing for the new starting-out wage to apply from 1 May 2013.

This new law provides for eligible 16 to 19-year-olds to be paid no less than 80 per cent of the minimum wage. Three groups will be eligible unless they are training or supervising others:

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16 and 17-year-olds in their first six months of work with a new employer

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16 to 19-year-old workers in a recognised industry training course involving at least 40 credits a year Those who are training or supervising other staff must be paid at least the adult minimum wage.

18 and 19-year-olds in their first six months of continuous work, with any employer, after entering the workforce following six months or more on a benefit

The Black and White Of Paid Breaks Do you know your employees’ rights?

Section 69ZD of the Employment Relations Act 2000 stipulates that employees must be provided with paid rest and meal breaks.

(1) An employee is entitled to, and the employer must provide the employee with, rest breaks and meal breaks in accordance with this Part.

(2) If an employee's work period is 2 hours or more but not more than 4 hours, the employee is entitled to one 10-minute paid rest break.

(3) If an employee's work period is more than 4 hours but not more than 6 hours, the employee is entitled to — a) one 10-minute paid rest break; and b) one 30-minute meal break.

(4) If an employee's work period is more than 6 hours but not more than 8 hours, the employee is entitled to — (a) two 10-minute paid rest breaks; and (b) one 30-minute meal break.

5) If an employee's work period is more than 8 hours, the employee is entitled to — (a) the same breaks as specified in subsection (4); and (b) the breaks as specified in subsections (2) and (3) as if the employee's work period had started at the end of the eighth hour.

Do you have a job vacancy?

We can assist you in your search

If you have a job you would like to advertise, we can post it on our website as well as our Facebook page.

We reach a large audience with 1700 followers on Facebook and more than 1500 visitors monthly to our website. Employers that have posted their job vacancies on our sites have had great success in finding suitable candidates. Send any job ads to : admin@onehunga.net.nz

Temporary Bus Stop Closure in Onehunga

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Upper Municipal Place interchange

From Sunday 7 April 2013, Auckland Transport and its Contractor Downer NZ will begin works on Upper Municipal Place.

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The upgrade will install three new bus shelters and real time information signs.

The footpath will be realigned for improved pedestrian access and the road surface will be reconstructed.

During the works, Upper Municipal Place will remain closed to vehicles.

Pedestrian access will be managed through the site, allowing access to the premises.

Bus stops will be relocated from Upper Municipal Place to Church Street and Lower Municipal place.

For more information phone 09 355 3553 or visit www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz.

* Please keep this bus information handy so you can assist your customers.

Maungakiekie Youth Network A celebration of our young people

The Onehunga Business Association along with a range of different community focused organisations are involved in a youth network to provide an environment and framework where youth are engaged in a wide range or services and activities which help develop and realize their potential.

Organisations involved include Salvation Army Oasis, Youth Future Leaders Programme, Community Action Youth and Drugs, YMCA, the Onehunga/Oranga Community centres and Onehunga Library.

The Maungakiekie Youth Network meets every 2 months and had its first meeting for 2013 in early February. The MYN looks forward to co-ordinating activities around Youth Week, 5 to 12 May and Common Ground around the same time.

The network warmly welcomes new members from the community who wish to make a contribution towards supporting the needs of youth in the Maungakiekie area.

If you would like to find out more or wish to support it, please contact either Graeme Dykes, Coordinator at Onehunga Centre — Ph: 634 9253 or info@onehungacentre.org.nz or Karl Bailey, CAYAD advisor, Auckland Council — Ph: 3542015 or karl.bailey@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Dolphin Theatre Production ‘Wife After Death’ 6 April—27 April 2013

The Dolphin Theatre Production‟s hilariously funny „Wife After Death‟ kicks off this Saturday 6 April.

Enjoy the great jokes and sparkling wit as writer Eric Chappell produces another winner, with never a dull moment.

Dave Thursby was a hugely successful television comedian, a national treasure loved by the public. When Dave unexpectedly pops his clogs, his close companions are left bereft.

As family and friends gather to give Dave a fitting send-off, it turns out they know rather less about him than they had imagined and a series of revelations uncover some home truths about the muchR loved comedy legend.

 Employment intentions are up from 14% in November 2012 to 20% Choking back the tears and protesting their love for Dave, the mourners set about exploiting his comic  legacy Hours to be worked are up forexpected all it‟s worth.  Profitability expectations are up

For general booking please phone 09 636 7322 or email: bookings@dolphintheatre.org.nz.

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Rev-athon raises $15,000 for Ronald McDonald House 24-hour cycling mission proves to be great fun

The CLM Rev-athon at the Onehunga War Memorial Pool in March raised a staggering $15,000 for Ronald McDonald house. The funds raised will assist Ronald McDonald house to expand their facilities in order to provide a „home‟ for every family who is referred to their care.

Toni Clough, Fitness Coordinator at Onehunga War Memorial Pools, was delighted with the team spirit of the 70 plus participants in the 24-hour cycling challenge.

“Some teams worked in shifts with some members heading home for a sleep and coming back, some slept in the gym and two extreme sportspeople cycled non-stop for 24-hours,” she says.

From left : Toni Clough, Fitness Co-ordinator; Christine, Manager of Ronald MacDonald house at Starship Hospital; Heather Parsons, Facility Manager of Onehunga War Memorial Pools; Joy McNamara, Membership Consultant at Onehunga War Memorial Pools; Fred McFall with baby Logan McFall and Craig Carter,CEO of Community Leisure Management (CLM).

Parking fines in Onehunga mainstreet have increased

Be aware and please advise your clients of the changes It has been brought to our attention that the 30-min parking spaces along Onehunga Mall are now incurring $21 fines for extended stays. This is a massive increase from the $12 fine imposed previously and we recommend you let your clients know of the change to avoid further penalties.

For Security Help

Onehunga Security Update

End of school term issues We usually see more incidents involving school children as we draw closer to the end of term.

Onehunga‟s Security Guard, Sati Sami, is quick to react and has stopped many kids fighting around the bus stop in the past and we want to prevent this happening as much as possible. If you see a large group of students assembling and/or see a fight occurring, please contact Satia immediately on 02 0401 13040 Liquor Ban area There is a liquor ban in place for the street on Onehunga Mall and in public places including St Peter‟s Church graveyard. If you spot anyone drinking where they are not meant to be, please contact Satia immediately and she will ask them politely to move on. We are currently working with Auckland Transport to get some signage up along the Mall to inform people of the liquor ban.

Shoplifting We have had reports that shoplifting has been increasing. Is this true? Let us know what you have been experiencing — email admin@onehunga.net.nz.

Call Onehunga Town Centre’s Security Guard

Satia Sami

02 0401 13040

Thanks for your participation in Easter Promotion

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A big thank you to all businesses who took part in our Easter Promotion that finished on Tuesday. This year the Easter Egg Hunt competition was much more challenging than previous years and at some stages involved going into shops. We got a reasonable amount of entries for the Hunt and believed people had to spend much more time in Onehunga filling out their entry form. However, we have heard from some of you that people found the competition to be too much effort or difficult to follow. Thanks for the feedback — next year we will scale it back.

Outside business hours, on Sundays & Public Holidays please call Police —Dial 111

636 8535

Other promotional activity included a colouring-in competition for kids which attracted large interest as well as the Onehunga Easter Eggstravaganza on Easter Saturday at the Onehunga Community Centre and Library courtyard.

Tell us what you thought of the Easter Promotion. Email admin@onehunga.net.nz if you‟ve got any suggestions or ideas for future promotions.

Onehunga Event Calendar See more events at www.onehunga.net.nz/events If you’ve got an event coming up, email us at admin@onehunga.net.nz. We’d love to hear about it.

6 April — Mangrove Monitoring at Manukau Harbour 6-27 April — „Wife After Death‟, Dolphin Theatre 22 April—3 May—Chill Out kids holiday programme at Onehunga War Memorial Pool 24 April — Onehunga Community Centre — Have your say on the draft Unitary Plan

Rubbish Collections

Red bins are emptied every Tuesday morning. Blue bins every 2nd Tuesday: NEXT on April 16 and April 30.

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.

Cheers Amanda, Anne and Satia 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 Rob Gallagher (Westpac) - 634 8555 Ross Mudafar (Onehunga Family Pharmacy) - 622 2865 Bridget Graham (Deputy Chairperson, Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board) - 301 0101 Dana Jin (Rainbow D) - 6349068 Ross Reid (Daniel Overton & Goulding) - 6222222 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.

Onehunga Business Association Amanda Kinzett, Manager Anne Dunlop, Communications Satia Sami, Security 212A Onehunga Mall (upstairs) P: 09 636 8535 F: 09 636 8542 E: business@onehunga.net.nz

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