October 30 , 2009

Next Blue Bin collections
Nov 5 + 19

Parnell Inc members get Graffiti removed for
FREE! Ph 579 3256

 



Parnell Road Market Day
Come and shop in Parnell tomorrow from 10am to 4pm!

Tomorrow is Parnell Road's Festival of Roses Market Day, part of a huge weekend of activities all around Parnell. The weather is going to be perfect both days and with 20C highs forecast, it feels like summer is coming at last!

Bring your friends and family to Parnell Road for a great day of bargain hunting, early Christmas shopping and enjoying our beautiful town centre. There's a wonderful line-up of activities at the Rose Gardens on Saturday and Sunday as well, including a Fashion Show of fashions from Parnell boutiques and jewellersfrom 5-5.30pm! See details here

ANZ sausage sizzle: ANZ is raising money for Plunket, with sausages sizzling outside the branch at 235 Parnell Road. They'll also be offering a special: for anyone opening a youth account, $5 will be credited to the account from the bank and we will also donate another $5 to Plunket.

Market Day info for retailers
Trestle tables will be dropped off tomorrow morning before 9am to those who have ordered them. Please remember to leave the tables where you found them (outside your shop, for most of you) for collection from 5pm onwards.

Balloons are being distributed to retaielrs that would like them today and first thing tomorrow morning, the street will be decorated with balloons.

If you have any queries, please email info@parnell.net.nz
 

Parnell networking Tuesday 10th
At Denim Bar

Normally we's have our monthly B2B get together on the first Tuesday of the month BUT as it's Melbourne Cup Day, we thought again... so a week later than usual, on Tuesday 10 November, come and join us at Denim Bar from 5.30-7.30pm.

Further details in next week's news!



Star Princess in Auckland
Sunday November 1

The Star Princess returns to Auckland on Sunday. She carries 3000 passengers, who tend to be mostly families.

Parnell businesses can stay updated by downloading Parnell Inc's detailed Auckland Cruise Ship Schedule, beautifully compiled by our intern Johanna. It includes a little background info to let retailers know who they can expect to see about Parnell!

Welcome posters for retailers to put in their windows will be available next week - we are having them designed at the moment.

 

 

 

High Velocity Xmas Selling
Is your store prepared?

High Velocity Christmas Selling will help your staff engage customers, sell to them quicker and sell them more.

This full day course includes...

  • Handling customers that are rushed and confused
  • How to avoid hearing 'I'm just looking'
  • How to get customers telling you 'what, why and who'
  • How to get away from timewasters
  • Selling the best products
  • Selling the customer everything they need
  • Closing techniques for every sale
  • Save customers the hassle of 'shopping around'
  • Improving awareness and minimise theft
  • How to serve more than one customer at once

5th November Alpers Lodge, Newmarket

Course Prices: $195 + GST per person; $170 + GST for 2 people
$155 + GST for 3 or more (NZ Retailers Assn (members receive additional 10% discount)

For more info Ph: 0800 FRIEDMAN (374336)
Fax: 06 379 5183 Email: enquiries@friedman.co.nz www.friedman.co.nz

 



Events in Parnell next week
See our Events page for details

Saturday 31 October: Parnell Road Market Day
Weekend 31 Oct - Nov 1: Parnell Festival of Roses
Saturday 31 October: Auckland Choral: Amadeus Concert
Tuesday 3 November: Melbourne Cup lunches (see below)
Thursday 5 November: Food & Doilies preview at essenze
Thursday 5 November: Late at the Museum
Saturday 7 November: Parnell Farmers' Market Birthday


 

Melbourne Cup Day in Parnell - Nov 3rd

Melbourne Cup Lunch at The Windsor Castle
Sumptuous 3 course buffet lunch. Complimentary bubbles until 2pm. Exclusive TAB on site. Entertainment with Lisa Crawley. Best hat award for the ladies courtesy of Unity Hair. Best tie award for the men courtesy of Working Style. $70 per head.
Phone 356 3650. The Windsor Castle, 144 Parnell Road

Long Lunch at Iguacu - from 12 noon onwards
Undoubtedly the best value event in town.  $75pp includes a three-course lunch and a glass of Lake Chalice Cracklin' Savie.  There will be plenty of entertainment including a fashion show hosted by an iconic NZ fashion label, live music and racing action galore!  We also have some great prizes for best hat, best dressed man and best dressed woman!  Visit www.iguacu.co.nz for further details. Tickets are strictly limited.  Phone: (09) 358 4804 or email info@iguacu.co.nz




 

Come back to Parnell this weekend everyone!

Debbie Harkness
Parnell Inc. Manager
259a Parnell Road
debbie@parnell.net.nz
p. 379 0606
f. 379 0953
m. 027 601 0641

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:

Simon Glasgow
Sarah Hutchings
Carrick Graham
Sherryn Mehta
Rory MacDonald (Chair)
Athol McQuilkan
Miles Nathan
Christopher Swasbrook
Nick Travaglia

Hinu te Hau
Cr Ken Baguley

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

Hobson Community Board | ph 027 422 3739 | Email
Auckland City Council | 309 8811 | Email


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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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