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It’s Time To Clean Up Around The Mall Onehunga Business Winter Promotion Build Up Of Rubbish Around Mall Bury The Pylones Campaign Are You Interested In Your Family History? Street Collectors August Onehunga’s Annual Santa Parade Welfare Reforms Update Tips On Managing A Disruptive Team Member Onehunga Security Update Events Calendar
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It’s Time To Clean Up Around The Mall Dirty shop fronts are not a good look for visitors
Have you checked out how your business looks from the outside? We completed a sweep of the business district recently and we were disappointed to see how many shop fronts are covered in grime and cobwebs. And what makes it worse is that someone is going around tagging in the dirt on your buildings as per the photos here! At a time when we’ve got a Winter Promotion to draw more people into the area, it’s vital Onehunga is looking good. Come on guys, let’s make a real effort to get these shop fronts and windows sparkling over the next week! It’s about making your business look good to customers.
Dirty business walls and pipes that are attracting graffiti
Onehunga Business Winter Promotion Make the most of the final three weeks
We hope you are enjoying participating in the Spend $10 and Be-In-To-Win Onehunga Promotion. We’ve had some great feedback from customers and know that many people are looking out for shops with the yellow entry boxes. We even heard of one lady from out of town who heard the radio ad and thought she’d come and check out Onehunga. The competition finishes on Friday 30 August. Remember some key points about the Promotion:
Customers may enter multiple times based on the total purchase amount spent i.e. $50 purchase entitles 5 entries. Multiple entries must be indicated on the entry form Entries must be accompanied by a sales receipt Each retailer will be given an entry box and entry forms Entry is open to New Zealand residents only. Employees of the OBA, participating retailers and partners to the campaign are not eligible to enter this promotion. Travel prizes are non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and must be used by 1 December 2013. Availability is limited during peak holiday periods and some blackouts may apply accordingly.
If you need more entry pads or have any queries, please pop down to our offices at 149 Onehunga Mall or contact us on 636 8535. Entries will be collected regularly.
OBA Now Located at 149 Onehunga Mall
A big thank you to the volunteers who helped out last Sunday at our working bee. Our new offices are looking great and we are enjoying the space. The Onehunga Community Patrols have a base here and the Onehunga Community News will be joining us in the office shortly.
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Litter Building Up Around Onehunga OBA addressing issue with Auckland Council
You may have noticed that a number of car parks and streets surrounding the Mall are littered with rubbish — the Countdown and Community Centre carpark, Onehunga Train Station, Brays Rise and Selwyn St, in particular. This is because the regular street cleaner from Auckland Council has had his designated areas reduced to just an area along the Mall. We are not happy about this and are working with Auckland Council to ensure all the areas are cleaned up urgently around the Mall and that there is a regular maintenance service in place.
Bury the Pylons Public Meeting and Public Launch Do you want to see the pylons around Onehunga underground?
Are You Interested In Your Family History? Learn how to trace your history at Onehunga library
Onehunga Library is holding two special sessions to show you the range of information available to search your family history. Saturday 17 August,2pm — Library staff will demonstrate how you can use the online family history e-resources to trace your early New Zealand pioneers. Sunday 25 August, 1pm — Specialist library staff will once again start you off on your research into your family history.
Street Collectors August
The following street collectors have gained permission to collect on the following days, anyone else may not be genuine — if you do notice anyone suspicious collecting, please contact us immediately on 636 8535. Friday 9 August -Salvation Army Friday 16 August–IHC Monday 19 August–Child Fund Friday 23 August– Salvation Army Friday 30 August– Salvation Army Note: Collectors in Onehunga have strict rules they must abide to. If you are ever harassed or feel unsafe please call us immediately.
Onehunga’s Annual Santa Parade & Party 2013 Saturday 30 November, 11.30am to 2.00pm
Have you got a great idea for a float this year? Registrations have opened up for this year’s Santa Parade and Party and we invite you all to get involved! Putting together a float can be a fantastic team-building exercise and the actual Santa Parade and Party is a highlight on the Onehunga calendar, bringing loads of people to town for a fun day out. The Parade begins at 11.30am and is followed by entertainment from 12pm to 2pm. This year we will award a prize to the best float on the day and we are also contemplating a prize for best business float. To register your interest to take part on foot or on a float, please download the registration form here: http://www.onehunga.net.nz/wp-content/
uploads/2013/07/2013-Registration-Form.pdf If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the event, please contact us on 636 8535.
Welfare reforms update —what it means for businesses Incentives in place to encourage businesses to employ
The recent welfare reforms are designed to assist people to find full or part-time work as well as making it easier for New Zealand businesses to help people get back into meaningful employment. Check out the training and wage subsidies available here: http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/business/develop-your-workforce/training-and-wage-subsidies/ index.html Work and Income is also working closely with young people and is eager to talk to businesses about how they can give a young person the opportunity to shine in their organisation, for more information call Work and Income’s Employer Line 0800 778 008. Work and Income is also looking for businesses that can offer work experience for job hunters and can cover the cost of the worker for up to four weeks. For more information visit: http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/business/develop-your-workforce/ employment-programmes/work-experience.html www.business.govt.nz
Tips on managing a disruptive team member Manage the situation with this expert HR advice
Personality clashes are common, but when one employee doesn’t seem to fit, it can be a tricky situation to be in. If their work performance is meeting requirements it can seem like there is nothing to do but hope the problem solves itself. However, delaying can be a serious mistake. 1. Describe the behaviour and its consequences Try not to label behaviour, or suggest intent when describing it. Instead of saying "Your arrogance is causing people to avoid working with you." Try saying "when you respond to people on the phone or in person your words and tone are being interpreted as arrogant. This may not be your intent but the result is people avoid working with you." 2. Get the employee to own the problem Ask the individual what they think the consequences of their behaviour and the perceptions are to the workgroup, the customers, to you, to the company. Ask "What do you think happens when people perceive you in this way?" and don't answer it for them. The employee needs to own the problem. You want the employee to understand that he or she owns solving the problem. 3. Offer help but be careful not to solve the problem for them The employee may not know what exactly is causing the problem, so it’s important to help them understand the exact behaviours that are problematic. You can offer coaching and training but it is not your role to come up with a solution. Ask the employee what specifically he or she can do to change the behavior and improve the perceptions. 4. Make certain the employee understands the urgency required Ask the employee what they think will happen if they don't correct the behaviour. Ensure they fully understand that if it isn't corrected it will affect their performance rating and may lead to termination. www.hrmonline.co.nz
Onehunga Security Update
For Security Help
Importance of reporting crime Recently we have had a case whereby a car was broken into, we had the CCTV footage, Police identified the offender, but then were not able to prosecute because the owner of the vehicle did not report the crime! If you are a victim of crime or witness a crime, call 111 and report it! There have been changes to the allocation of police resources so that when decisions are made about police patrols, more police are deployed to areas with greater rates of reported crime or suspicious activity. Teenagers involved in car thefts Police believe a small group of 13-17 year-olds may be responsible for the rise in stolen vehicles Call Onehunga Town Centre’s Security Guard in Onehunga and Oranga. Most of the teens are believed to be local but some appear to be coming from South Auckland where they are later dumping the cars after a joyride, said Onehunga Community Policing Team Sergeant Rhys Smith (Central Leader, August 2, 2013). Onehunga Town Centre’s Security Guard, Satia Sami, played a vital part in the arrest of four teenagers recently after recognising them on her CCTV screens. Did you witness an incident on Arthur St? On Monday 5 August between 3.30pm and 4.30pm, an incident occurred on Arthur St, opposite Onehunga Primary involving the Police.
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
If you saw this incident could you please contact Charl Hirschfeld, lawyer on 09 307 6997 or charl@ranfurlychambers.co.nz
Onehunga Event Calendar
Rubbish Collections
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.
Red bins are emptied every Tuesday morning. Blue bins every 2nd Tuesday: NEXT on August 20 & September 3.
17 August— Family History Info Session at Onehunga Library 18 September— Onehunga Primary School Annual Reunion, Onehunga Community House 28 September—Heritage Day at Onehunga Community House 30 November—Onehunga Santa Parade & Party
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. We have spoken to Auckland Council regarding the late collection times recently. Hopefully we will be back to early morning next week.
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 Reddy (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 145 Onehunga Mall P: 09 636 8535 F: 09 636 8542 E: business@onehunga.net.nz
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