October 9 , 2009
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Next Blue Bin collections
Oct 22 + Nov 5
Parnell Inc members get Graffiti removed for
FREE!
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Burglary surge in Parnell
Secure your property
Each Wednesday, the East & Bays Courier publishes "Crime Map" which shows reported burglaries across the eastern suburbs. Worringly, Parnell has seen a surge in burglaries over the past two months and has been one of the most hit suburbs.
Asked to comment on this, our Community Constable Tai Rossi reports:
What is of concern is that there is evidence to suggest that there are quite a few females who are offending and could appear to be less suspicious to people.
There have been previous burglaries where commercial premises have been targeted and entry has been gained via scaffolding where construction has taken place. They obviously can see through the windows from the scaffolding and target laptop computers. The most common method of entry seems to be forced entry through doors or windows, whereas residential premises seem to be by way of unsecured windows or doors. Cameras, lap tops and jewellery are the main property targets.
If people come across anything suspicious do not hesitate to call police. Sometimes people think they don't want to bother the police with something so small, but it could prove to be valuable information. Registration numbers, descriptions, number of persons involved and direction of travel is great information if it can be given.
I had one burglary where the neighbour heard the alarm go off but saw the gates to the driveway were closed and thought nothing of it. The offenders had come over the back fence so the neighbour had not seen anything. If this occurs again call police or observe from a safe distance the activity at the house for a period of time until you are satisfied that nothing is really taking place. Police will attend alarm activations and we will place priority to incidents based on the information given.
You can contact Tai at Auckland Central Police. Phone 302 6400.
To report a crime in progress, always dial 111.
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Late night Pay & Display
Evening parking not a problem in Parnell!
As noted in the NZ Herald on Monday, Parnell is in Council officers' sights for extended Pay & Display hours.
The rationale
for trialling the extended Pay & Display hours in the CBD (to discourage CBD residents from taking up car spaces overnight) cannot be used in Parnell.
If Parnell was targeted for nighttime Pay & DIsplay, it would be a straight money grab.
Visitors to Parnell already contribute handsomely to Council coffers: $555,000 gross take from our Pay & Display machines in the 2008/9 financial year - and that's not counting fines. (Compare $62k from Remuera, $182k from Ponsonby and $1.3m from Newmarket.)
Read up on Council's rationale for extending Pay & Display hours in the CBD. And be sure to take their survey by 5pm, Friday October 16. Stick with the questions - it's not till you get to Question 10C that you're asked: "Is it worth extending this proposal to areas outside the CBD?" Yes or No. Unfortunately there's no scope for further comment.
Should Council decide to move on Parnell next, further consultation will happen at a local level.
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Parnell Festival of Roses 2009
Featuring Parnell Road Market Day, 31st October
Parnell Inc. is organising the now-traditional Market Day for Saturday 31 October. So, retailers, start thinking about what you might like to put on sale - or buy in specially for the event! We'll be taking orders for roses and trestle tables from next week, when we will have drop order forms off to you. Meantime, if you have any queries, please email info@parnell.net.nz
Council plans for the Parnell Festival of Roses are well underway with a terrific line up of activities and performances at the Gladstone Road Rose Gardens including a Shona Laing concert, open-air movie "La Vie en Rose", tea dances and a Fashion Show featuring fashions from Parnell boutiques.
Next week Council staffers will be visiting businesses along Parnell Road with Festival of Roses posters, brochures and "table talkers" for cafés and restaurants. Please support this event and help promote it to your customers through these promotional materials.
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Do you get Social Media?
Chance to find out in Parnell, October 15
How do you use Twitter, Facebook, My Space and You Tube for business? Is this social web stuff suitable for brand awareness? Why would followers of Twitter end up as target buyers? How do you build PR awareness via these new social networks? Is this the new email/txting/ strategy? How can I use something for my business I don't understand myself?
It's not too late to catch on!
The Sales and Marketing Institute of NZ is holding one of its informative lunches right here in Parnell next week..
Kirsty Hughes from eLiterate and Tom Reidy from Catalyst90 are enthusiastic evangelists of Social Media and will share how Social Media can work and has worked in the business environment.
Join them for an entertaining discussion on Social Media and how businesses can use it.
Lunch: 12-2pm, Thursday 15th October
Venue: Kingsgate Hotel, 102 Gladstone Rd , Parnell
Cost: $60 incl gst To book email: amanda@prospecthr.co.nz or richard@smi.org.nz
PS: Agrowing number of Parnell businesses now promote themselves on Twitter and Facebook. Parnell Inc members - when your business adds a Twitter or Facebook account, be sure to tell us so we can add this info to your www.parnell.net.nz listing! Email us
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First Aid in the workplace
Does your business have a First Aid kit?
Every year thousands of people are injured or fall sick at work - some seriously. A quick first aid response can mean the difference between life and death, or can reduce the severity of the injury. First aid can also help protect businesses, by reducing the impact an accident can have on productivity and the cost of employees taking leave.
For more information, see the First Aid for Workplaces - a Good Practice Guide located here. It includes a good list of what should be in your first aid kit.
St John is a great resource for all emergency first aid issues. You can buy First Aid kits and a First Aid Emergency Handbook through them and take a variety of First Aid courses, including CPR and express courses on Workplace First Aid.
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Designer Rug exhibition preview
essenze, 6pm Thursday 15 October essenze is proudly launching a new collection of 'Designer Rugs'. Series One includes rugs designed by Jo Luping, David Trubridge and Lucy Tupu whose Cloud 3 is pictured at left.
Proudly made by CRONZ, Carpets and Rugs of New Zealand. 100% New Zealand made.
Preview: Thursday 15 October, 6-8pm
Exhibition: 16 October - 4 November
essenze: 285 Parnell Road. www.essenze.co.nz
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Auckland Architecture Week 2009
An inspiring week for creatives next week
Auckland Arcitecture Week runs from Sunday 11th - Sunday 18 October. There's an interesting line-up of talks, films, presentations and other gatherings throughout the week including:
Monday: Rachel de Lambert on City Form: How understanding the heritage urban landscapes can inform change.
Union Fish Building, 116 Quay Street Monday 12th October, 5.45pm.
Thursday: Pecha Kucha Night Auckland #14
These events are quite wonderful, featuring an eclectic mix of inspiring, amusing, unusual talks. It's a lucky dip of talent and creativity - well worth joining in. Started by a pair of Tokyo-based English architects, PechaKucha (Japanese for something like "chit chat") is now an international phenomenon. Each event features up to 20 creatives presenting 20 slides and talking for 20 seconds on each one. It kicks off at 20:20 too.
Thursday 15 October doors open 7.30 for 8.20pm start
Galatos, 17 Galatos Street (off K-road)
Tickets $8 doorsales http://pechakucha.co.nz
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Melbourne Cup Day Long Lunch
At Iguacu Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in style! Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch and a glass of Lake Chalice Cracklin' Savie while soaking up the atmosphere! There will be plenty of entertainment including a fashion show hosted by an iconic New Zealand fashion brand, live music and racing action galore! Dress to impress for our very own fashion competition as we have some great prizes for the best dressed man, best dressed woman and best hat! Tickets are strictly limited. $75 per person. More info at www.iguacu.co.nz
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Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Debbie Harkness
Parnell Inc. Manager
259a Parnell Road
debbie@parnell.net.nz
p. 379 0606
f. 379 0953
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About Parnell Inc. If your business lies within Parnell Inc.'s boundary area (Parnell Road & Rise, and some adjacent side streets) you are automatically a member of Parnell Inc. and paying 1.38% of your general rate towards this organisation. See here for more information on Parnell Inc.
Vision: Through its three-year strategic plan, Parnell Inc. is working to achieve the following vision:
...Parnell is marketed effectively as a thriving retail and hospitality centre and is the preferred central city location for up-and-coming businesses.
... Parnell's owner operated stores, its galleries and restaurants are renowned for providing a high-quality and unique experience in a setting that maintains an authentic charm. They consistently attract local and overseas visitors back to Parnell, time after time. For other businesses, the vibrant yet relaxed village atmosphere, together with transport convenience and access to a full range of professional services, makes Parnell an ideal central city location.
...Parnell is an exciting place to visit and satisfies the curiosity and intrigue of its visitors with elements of delight and surprise.
Executive Committee: Parnell Inc.'s activities are determined by a committee of members. Any of them would be happy to talk with you, tell you more about the area and hear your comments or suggestions. Our committee is:
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Simon Glasgow
Sarah Hutchings
Carrick Graham
Sherryn Mehta
Rory MacDonald (Chair)
Athol McQuilkan
Miles Nathan
Christopher Swasbrook
Nick Travaglia
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Mövenpick | 155 Parnell Road | Email
Orsini Fine Jewellery | 243 Parnell Road | 354 3115 | Email
CGL Group | Level 1, 159 Parnell Road | 373 4049 | Email
Mink Cafe | 99 Parnell Road | 377 7059 | Email
MacDonald Pilcher Partnership| 92 Parnell Road | 307 3324 | Email
Kilberry Associates | 77 Parnell Road | 368 9310 | Email
Nathan Investment Group | 11C Augustus Terrace |309 5585 | Email
Elevation Capital Management | 330 Parnell Road | 307 6741 | Email
Self Assured Insurances | Lvl1/159 Parnell Road | 379 0040 | Email
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Parnell Inc. member services: Graffiti Removal . Weekly email newsletter . Wednesday Night Security Patrol . Monthly B2B Buzzes . Shoplifter Text Alerts . Speed Dating for Businesses .
Parnell Inc. provides these ongoing services for members. To learn more go here or contact Parnell Inc. for further information: info@parnell.net.nz or phone 379 0606.
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