KERIKERI DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – INFORMATION SHEET
The Kerikeri District Business Association works to assist and promote businesses in Kerikeri, and endeavours to create an environment for businesses to prosper and grow. The prosperity and well being of the Kerikeri business district and its immediate environs are of paramount concern and focus to the Business Association.
The Association co-ordinates various initiatives within the commercial sector, liaising with business owners to keep them informed about what is occurring in the town.
The Council structure plan highlighted the future expansion problems and concerns for Kerikeri to grow in a structured manner to improve the wellbeing not only of its residents, but its commerce environment. The Committee works on behalf of members,
actively representing them in forums within and outside our community. It also liaises with and actively promotes issues directly with Council on matters which affect our business area, with regular meetings and links with Council and Councillors. Additionally we liaise with other Business Associations in the North to ensure that matters of common interest are discussed and supported.
At present the KKDBA has approximately 230 members. The membership year runs from July through to June with the AGM held in August.
The Committee meets at 4pm on the second Thursday of each month at The Pear Tree Restaurant. Time is allocated at the beginning of the meeting for guests to speak. Members are welcome to attend these meetings. Please let one of the committee members know if you wish to attend.
Other services provided by the Association include:
- Free listing on our new town website www.kerikeri.co
Contact for this site is Irwin Lawson (Media Moguls) on 09-4078367. - A monthly News Bulletin is emailed to members advising our news and current issues affecting the town. Members are encouraged to use this bulletin for news items and events, etc.
- Promotional opportunities via the banner in the main street and other advertising initiatives.
- Discounted Radio Advertising. We have in place two radio advertising contracts which both promote Kerikeri and assist members. The radio advertising contracts we have entered into with both The Radio Network and Mediaworks give our members extremely discounted advertising rates and flexibility. We have a Kerikeri campaign that ensures consistnacy of message and much higher repeat and reach than can be achieved as a single business. If you are interested in more information please let me know.
- Training workshops
- Event Co-ordination. Half Marathon Street Party 20 Nov, Carols at Kemp House 17 Dec, Super 15 Rugby Fixture in conjunction with FNDC 4th Feb 2011, Rugby World Cup events Sept/Oct 2011, Ocean & Orchard Wine and Food Festival 26 Feb 2011.
- Networking Evenings. These are informal, social functions, held quarterly; the aim is to provide an opportunity for people to profile and promote their business, interaction and sharing of ideas, discussions, etc.
- Fundraising / community events – to benefit our town.
- Christmas decorations and festivities.
- Advertising and marketing Kerikeri in Destination Northland and other publications.
CURRENT PROJECTS
- Develop a vision and business plan that will provide the stakeholders
in the Kerikeri commercial sector with a path forward, and to achieve a sustainable funding base that is fair and equitable to everyone. - Addressing the issues of Commercial Rates and Development Contributions
- Effective website for information and presentation of the town and surrounds
- CCTV feasibility study
- Initiatives to encourage visitors and tourists to visit out town
Please contact Jason Vokes ph 021 273 0900/ 4079239 or Judy Hyland ph 401 9588 for further information.
