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The Loop
Keeping you in it December 2018
Contents
2 SCAVENGER HUNT ENTRY FORM
3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT /
NEW MEMBERS
4 MANAGER'S REPORT
5 MANAGER'S REPORT
6 CHRISTMAS PARADE /
FIRE REPORT /
POLICE REPORT
7 BUSINESS FEATURE
8 KEY DATES / CONTACT DETAILS
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The Pukekohe President’s Report
Business Association The new Pukekohe Business Association The ITM Auckland Supersprint was in
welcomes our Committee met in November and as this
was our first meeting after the AGM,
town last month, it was great to see
the businesses include themselves in
new members the Officers for the Committee were the atmosphere of the ITM Auckland
confirmed. I am honored to have retained SuperSprint with businesses chowcasing
The PBA welcomes the new owners of Home & Kitchen, my seat as President for the Association, window displays throughout the town. The
Michelle and Phil. Damian Walworth (DW Homes) has also PBA worked a few initiatives throughout
W: homeandkitchen.co.nz retained his seat as Vice President. I would the event, one being support of the free
F: Home & Kitchen
like to take this opportunity to thank transport service which brought people
P: 09 238 2970
Donna for her many years of service to the from the track into our town. We have
Welcome to Jenny Craig Pukekohe Business Association (PBA), as heard some fantastic feedback from some
Jenny Craig has dedicated over 35 years to the creation our Treasurer of many years Donna Vincent businesses with regards to their turnover
of a program that empowers people to reach and (Workz 4u) has stepped down from the over the event.
maintain their weight loss goals. Jenny Craig operates
across 600 Centres globally - with over 100 centres
position and we welcome Philippa O’Mara With the silly season upon us, it is
across Australia and New Zealand. (Engine Room) as our new Treasurer. constantly difficult for business owners
Located at shop 4/245 King St, Pukekohe Donna will still be sharing her knowledge to motivate staff to get through to the
You can find them at: with us as a Committee member. last day of trading for the year. It can be
W: www.jennycraig.co.nz
F: Jenny Craig Another change we have in our office is our helpful to include your business in festive
P: 09 957 1023 Interim Manager Wendy Dunn has resigned events like the Christmas Parade to boost
as she has been offered a permanent staff enthusiasm. This too can be a great
Welcome to Alpha Creations
Alpha Creations is Pukekohe’s newest indoor and position elsewhere. It has been great way for potential customers to see your
outdoor plant retailer. They specialise in Indoor working with Wendy, always such a positive business in a relatively relatable way.
flowering & foliage plants, Silk potted plants, flowers & presence with so many new ideas which we Thank you to all the businesses who have
foliage. They have a wide range of Giftware and wild have been able to implement throughout
bird care. interacted with the PBA throughout 2018,
Located at 1/243 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
her short time with us. We wish her all the well done to those of you who managed to
You can find them at: best for her new ventures. take advantages of the subsidies to boost
F: Alpha Creations-Indoor Plants & Gifts
Our Manager, Kendyl is currently on your business and business security. We
P: 09 239 2057
maternity leave, she will come back early look forward to working
in the new year in a part time role to help with you all in 2019.
the office staff in a management role. Wishing you all a very
Kendyl will also be fully back on board by Merry Christmas and a
Welcome to Ziera Shoes
April 2019 so we have all our bases covered prosperous New Year.
Ziera Shoes have been in the shoe business for over 70
years! Now they have brought their beautiful range to in the office.
Pukekohe! Get the perfect fit every time, with their new
multiple width fitting system. Heather Withers
Located at 90 King St, Pukekohe President
You can find them at:
W: zierashoes.com
F: Ziera Shoes
P: 09 238 1405
Welcome to The King of Barbers
The King of Barbers are a duo who took a leap of faith
to open a barbershop. They’re aiming to provide great
haircuts and exceptional customer service fit for a King!
Located at 141 King St, Pukekohe
You can find them at:
F: The King of Barbers
Merry Christmas from the team
P: 021 216 6592
& committee at the Pukekohe
Business Association!
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to provide
valuable, useful information in this publication,
the Business Association accepts no responsibility
or any form of liability from reliance upon or use of
its contents. Any suggestions should be considered
carefully within your own particular circumstances,
as they are intended as general information only.
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Manager’s Report Here’s what the Business Association team have been up to…
Let's Wrap Up – August
A half-year in review • Business After 5 Event – The focus on this business to
business networking catch-up was marketing which is a
topic on our subsidy programme.
Local marketing experts came
together to showcase their
The Pukekohe Business Association is committed to offering services to fellow businesses. This
opportunities for businesses to grow, connect with other evening provided an opportunity
businesses and to participate in events and activities to for members to upskill and be
enhance business growth, and to support our “shop local more productive with their
mandate”. The level of interaction between the member and own marketing programmes.
the Association is up to you, however, there are a number of The Business Association also
opportunities to take part in that could be very advantageous outlined how businesses could
for you and your business. take advantage of the subsidy
programme on offer.
In Summary
• Franklin Arts Festival – The Association provided
What did we do for our members over the past six months? sponsorship for this community-led event. The Arts
Festival brings in a considerable number of locals and
visitors to the area for the duration of the festival.
July
• Best in Business Awards – This was a celebration of September
business excellence – 5 category winners, 5 Highly • Shop to Win Promotion – The Association provided
commended category winners, and three special a $4k travel prize for shoppers who simply made a
awards. An awards night that is dubbed as “The Oscar’s purchase at a participating business and entering into
of Pukekohe" which housed over 370 attendees in a fine the draw. This year’s winner says she is going to Fiji with
dining, Broadway experience alongside fellow colleagues her family.
and member businesses. The supreme winners were
Winger Motors.
• Suffrage 125 – The Association provided marketing
support and sponsorship of this event which bought in a
large number of locals and visitors alike. The community
• Where to eat guide – This activity was aimed at promoting parade down King Street also appeared on TV1 news on
our member eateries. A pamphlet was developed and the same evening.
delivered to homes in and around Pukekohe.
• Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association –
• Public notification of events and activities - The Centenary Celebrations. The Association recognises
Association have developed a public facing email the significant part that the PVGA have played and will
newsletter to connect with the wider community to continue to play in the development of
promote events and business specials throughout the the area, so we were more than happy to
township. This is another avenue for our members to contribute funds to support this event on
connect with the community by providing special deals behalf of our members.
and sales, and situations vacant information for inclusion
into this month-end newsletter.
• Business Mentor Subsidy Addition –
The Association has developed an additional
subsidy category to further meet core business
needs. The Business Mentor subsidy further
compliments the existing subsidy suite which
includes Health and Safety, Marketing, and
CCTV.
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October December
• Annual General Meeting – This meeting is an annual • Pukekohe Santa Parade - The Annual parade was
requirement. Each year we would like to see as many held on the 2nd December. The Association provide
members as possible to come along to meeting to administration support and sponsorship of this fantastic
ensure the member's voices are heard, and thoughts annual community event.
and ideas are put forward for consideration in future • 12 Days of Christmas promotion – This promotion is
business plans. designed to have meaningful engagement with our
• FREE Town Square school holiday activation – businesses and social media pages. For 12 days prior
This school holiday activity was to Christmas, a participating
a pilot event to see if there was business will sponsor a prize that
the ability on a limited budget to our community can enter into the
create an atmosphere in the town draw for. One prize for each day,
centre, and to encourage locals and maybe an extra to keep you on
to stay, play, shop and eat while your toes.
they were enjoying the activities. • Christmas Selfie frame – This
Number of those attended were is installed at the front of the
in the hundreds on each day of community Christmas tree.
the four day event. This event Remember to head along
succeeded past all expectations. and take a look, take a
The value to businesses during the pic and share with your
event was realised as attendees friends.
turn into shoppers, even if it was just for lunch!
• Shop Local – a current “Shop Local”
programme has been developed to ensure we
can capture both locals and visitors to shop in
the Pukekohe township. Cinema advertising
has begun, our radio adverts reflect the current
promotions and some new collateral around
shop local has been developed for use in our
social media promotions.
November Sadly, this will be my last Manager’s report as I will be heading
off to another position in early January. I would like to take
• ITM Auckland SuperSprint – The Association was this opportunity to give thanks to Shawna and Chenay in the
involved in many public and office, Heather Withers (President) the executive committee,
member promotions prior to this businesses and other colleagues for your support during my
event along with sponsorship time as the Interim Manager for the Pukekohe Business
of the visitor shuttle. We held Association.
a business window display The staff in the Business Association office are to be
competition in which 79 commended for their hard work and for their superior
businesses participated. There was organisational skills and capability to arrange multi-layered
one supreme winner, one runner- promotions, events and services for members.
up and four highly-commended
awards. These windows were The staff do such a great job for the members and as such, I
judged by Alan Cole and Andy would like to personally acknowledge them for the work they
Baker of the Local Board. do to support members in Pukekohe, the committee and
myself while I have been in the office as Interim Manager.
• Scavenger Hunt – This promotion was designed to have
shoppers spend time in the town looking for stores that The current Manager Kendyl Sullivan will be returning from
have a Christmas tree in their windows. Shoppers are her Maternity leave in early in 2019, and I am happy that
required to fill out the corresponding number of the tree the team will to continue to produce the quality events and
onto an entry form to be in to win prizes. You will find an promotions such as those executed by the office over the
entry form in this month’s edition of the LOOP. past year.
• NEW Website launched! – Check it out, and let us know Please note that the office will be closed
if there is any information you would like to add or during the Christmas period from the 21st
change. www.pukekohe.org.nz December through to the 7th of January
2019.
• Christmas tree – The Pukekohe Community Christmas
Tree is now up in the town square. Very big thanks go to From the team here at the Pukekohe
Mike VanderStar and Broad Spectrum for the installation Business Association we wish you, and
so our community is able to see the tree for another year. your families’ best wishes for a happy and
safe festive season.
• Christmas street flags and decorations – These are
now installed for another year and help our township to
look festive, and ready for the silly season ahead. Wendy, Chenay and Shawna
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Christmas Parade more images on the back page...
Fire Report
Fire Extinguisher Recommendations ensure the safety of building occupants and Not all fires are the same so there are
Fire extinguishers provide people with employees. This is especially relevant for different types of fire extinguishers. The
a first line of defence in extinguishing places where there is a higher risk of fire such table below outlines our recommendation
small fires. Fire and Emergency New as cooking areas, certain manufacturing about which extinguishers are suitable for
Zealand recommends the installation and processes, welding, or other hot work. We different fire types. For more information,
maintenance of fire extinguishers. also recommend the installation of fire refer to the manufacturer’s instructions
extinguishers in domestic settings such as or New Zealand Standard NZS 4503:2005
Research1 shows that 80% of all fires in homes, cars, caravans and boats. which explains the selection and use of fire
commercial premises are successfully extinguishers and covers their installation,
extinguished in the early stages by members Know when to go
distribution and maintenance.
of the public, without the intervention Fire extinguishers should only be used when
of firefighters. Of these fires, 90% were it is safe to do so, e.g. the fire is no larger Robert Watson
extinguished using a fire extinguisher. than a waste paper basket or pot on a stove. Senior Fire Risk Management Officer
Where fire extinguishers are installed, Always have a safe path of escape if you are
attempting to extinguish a fire, and ensure Counties Manukau Fire Area
fire safety regulations require them to be
maintained. Where extinguishers are not Fire and Emergency has been called. Watch
required to be installed they are still highly a short Fast Fire Facts video on how to safely
recommended by Fire and Emergency to use a fire extinguisher on You Tube, Fire and
Emergency NZ.
Police Report
The holiday season is something to look To prevent employees from committing The best way to prevent shoplifting is to be
forward to and like most of us, criminals crimes against your business, take precaution prepared. Plan your business layout with
truly love Christmas. to hire responsible and trustworthy surveillance, lighting and low displays. You
Not for the spiritual or sentimental reasons individuals. Take the time to complete the want to be able to see the entire store well and
that we do though, as far as criminals are necessary reference checks, background make it obvious that surveillance, whether
concerned the holiday season is a great checks and police checks. Explain and train employee or cameras, is present. Lock cases
opportunity to steal. your employees on the crime preventatives that contain valuables and place easily lifted
Criminals will be coming to your business and security programmes your business merchandise under glass counters. Be alert
and as opportunists they are constantly on already has. Make sure they can recognise and aware that a customer has walked into
the prowl, looking for a door with a flimsy shoplifting and know to contact Police when your business. Acknowledge all customers,
lock or a store attendant who is casually it occurs. make eye contact with them and say hello.
distracted. Loss of merchandise from shoplifting can Finally know your merchandise and where
To prevent theft from both employees and be devastating for a businesses. The theft it is located, you will then notice when
customers, you must physically protect your of items can add up and eventually cause something goes missing.
business. businesses to factor the ‘losses’ into their A criminal’s job is to go out and steal and
Deadbolt locks, padlocks or multiple locks prices, which then lowers their ability they will try to capitalise on every given
are a good security accessory to install. to compete. So treat shoplifting sternly opportunity. It’s up to you to reduce those
and contact Police if you see offenders opportunities.
Mirrors placed strategically can help committing this crime.
employees see all points in the business and Kelly Cochrane
cameras provide a hard copy of evidence There is no typical shoplifting type.
Community Constable
should a crime occur. Make sure your Offenders are diverse from youngsters to
business is well-lit both inside and out as the elderly, people from all walks of life,
theft is less likely to happen if the area is sexes and races can be thieves, so do not
clearly visible. stereotype a customer as looks can be
deceiving.
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Business Feature | Best in Business Hospitality Category Winner
- Lone Star Pukekohe
Interview with Lone Star Pukekohe
- Alofa Glas and Jason Goodall
1. How long has your business been in
Pukekohe?
Lone Star Pukekohe Celebrated its 5th
Birthday 23rd August 2018.
2. What is your favourite part of your job?
Lone Star Pukekohe is owned and operated onion, in the onion capital of New Zealand! Meeting new people, catching up with
by locals, Alofa Glas and Jason Goodall. The event will be taking place in the Pukekohe regulars and being able to work in the
After opening the doors in Pukekohe five Town Square on Sunday 9th December community.
years ago, Lone Star has earned two major between 10am – 4pm and will showcase the 3. What keeps you motivated?
Hospitality awards in the Pukekohe Business fantastic range of eateries Pukekohe has to Positive feedback, being acknowledged
Association Best in Business Awards, hosted offer. for the work Lone Star Pukekohe does in
a Christmas charity lunch for 150 people each the community.
Of course, a business can only be as good
year, is a proud supporter of Franklin Junior 4. What would you most like to see change
as its people and Alofa and Jason are very
sports, sponsor of 2 major sports clubs and in Pukekohe?
appreciative of the awesome team that To see more community events and
has established a strong presence in the
makes Lone Star tick. The restaurant employs community participation and involvement.
Pukekohe community.
30 team members who work together to
5. How do you think Aucklander’s perceive
Along with an invaluable team of friends, provide the fantastic service Lone Star is
Pukekohe?
family and fellow business owners, Lone Star known for. Small country town that is growing fast.
Pukekohe was the driving force behind the The place of fresh produce, the Onion and
The restaurant can seat around 120 guests
recent Pukekohe Cardboard Car Rally, which potato capital of NZ.
which includes a separate function area that
involved local school children creating and 6. Where might we find you after work?
can seat up to 40 people. A heated outdoor
racing cardboard race cars ahead of the ITM In the bar talking to people, in our office or
area is also available for private functions
Auckland SuperSprint weekend. cleaning out the Lone Star Rib Shack food
from 10 to 120 guests – ideal for a group
In keeping with their community spirit, outing. At Lone Star Pukekohe they celebrate trailer after an event.
Jason and Alofa have created the inaugural all occasions, so give them a call today and 7. What is something people may not
Pukekohe Onion Festival – a food and wine the team will look after you. know about you or your business?
festival dedicated to celebrating the humble Lone Star Pukekohe has 30 employee’s
and 28 of them live in Franklin.
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Administration PUKEKOHE
Interim Manager: Promotions Co-ordinator: Administration Co-ordinator: BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
info@pukekohe.org.nz
Wendy Chenay Shawna
www.pukekohe.org.nz
Dunn Graham Coleman
@pukekoheba
09 910 0137 09 910 0137 09 910 0137
Pukekohe Business Association
Business Association Key Dates Community Key Dates
November 26th - Christmas Scavenger Hunt Promotion – Find the 40 Wednesday 5th Christmas At The Races
December 20th wooden Christmas Trees in participating businesses and go December Pukekohe Park
3pm - 7pm www.pukekohepark.co.nz
into the draw to win up to $500!
Saturday 8th & Sunday The Original Gypsy Fair – Est'd 1990
December 3rd - 12 Days of Christmas Facebook Promotion – One Pukekohe Intermediate School, Queen St, Pukekohe
9th December
12th prize drawn daily for 12 days. – Further details in weekly 9am onwards www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/the-original-gypsy-fair-
member emails and for further information, email estd-1990
chenay@pukekohe.org.nz
Sunday 9th December The Pukekohe Onion Festival
If you would like us to promote your own business networking opportunity, please 10am – 2pm Roulston Street and Pukekohe Town Square
F: The Pukekohe Onion Festival
contact us in the office. We would like to connect more of our members with
opportunities to upskill, learn new ways of thinking and new ways of doing business. Friday 14th December 400kw NZV8 Race Drive Experience
10am - 5pm Pukekohe Park
The Office will be closed over the holiday period from the 21st December 2018 until the www.pukekohepark.co.nz
7th January 2019.
Friday,14th December The BIG Little Christmas Party 1
6.30pm- 12pm Pukekohe Park
www.pukekohepark.co.nz
Saturday, 15th December The BIG Little Christmas Party 2
6.30pm- 12pm Pukekohe Park
www.pukekohepark.co.nz
Sunday 16th December Kruize to The Park
8am - 12pm Pukekohe Park
www.pukekohepark.co.nz
Friday, 21st December The BIG Little Christmas Party 3
6.30pm- 12pm Pukekohe Park
www.pukekohepark.co.nz
Saturday 2nd February Music in Parks – Bledisloe Park
1pm - 4pm Contemporary Rock from a female icon and up and
coming rock act
Saturday, 16th February Rebel Round Up 2019
10am - 11pm Pukekohe Park
www.pukekohepark.co.nz
Saturday 16th & Sunday Pukekohe A&P Show
17th February Pukekohe Show Grounds, 58 Station Road, Pukekohe
www.pukekoheshowgrounds.co.nz
9am - 5pm
For more details on any of these events visit www.pukekohe.org.nz/events
Committee
President: Vice President: Treasurer: Committee Members:
Heather Withers Damian Walworth Philippa O'Mara Jacqui Church Marie Peters
09 238 8354 09 887 2057 09 238 5939 021 869 976 09 973 0979
Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint DW Homes Engine Room Chartered Accountants GreatGoods Ltd Quinovic Pukekohe
Committee Members:
Alan Cole Ben Paul Donna Vincent Tommy Nguyen Rupert Ross
Local Board 09 238 6481 09 238 0750 021 049 9907 09 238 1951
Representative Wrights Showcase Jewellers Workz4U Ltd Bella Nail Spa Vibra Train
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