December 4, 2009
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Next Blue Bin collections
Fri 18 + Sat 2 (early a.m.)
Parnell Inc members get Graffiti removed for
FREE! Ph 579 3256
Charity collectors in Parnell next week:
Sat 5: Greenpeace
Tues 8: UNICEF
Fri 11: Child Fund
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Parnell Inc invites you...
to our Happy Christmas party, December 15
Parnell Inc would like to invite members - that's all of you in business along Parnell Road and Parnell Rise, from the Foundation Building to the Y+R building - to our Christmas party, to be held from 5.30 Tuesday 15 December at The Windsor Castle's Garden Bar, 144 Parnell Road.
At the party, we'll be announcing the winner of the Christmas Spirit Best Shop Window Prize - a half a dozen bottles Lanvin & Fils champagne - for the Parnell Road retailer with the best Christmas window display.
Please join us for a complimentary first drink and nibbles, and celebrate the end of the year with our great community of Parnell businesses!
RSVPs essential please!
Email your RSVP to debbie@parnell.net.nz or phone 379 0606.
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Leave your shopping to the last minute!
Fun Christmas shopping festivities in Parnell
We know people leave Christmas shopping until the last minute - so this year Parnell Inc is helping retailers make the most of that frantic last week before Christmas!
This Christmas, we're turning last-minute shopping into a treat for your Parnell shoppers (and diners too!) with evening music and festivities along Parnell Road to make last minute Christmas shopping fun.
Parnell Inc's promotion aims to help retailers maximise sales in this busiest retail week. We invite Parnell retailers to join us in staying open until 7pm (and longer if you wish) on Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 December.
We've lined up a very special Santa, angels offering Christmas mince tarts, musicians and singers to spread Xmas cheer from 5 to 7pm on each of these nights.
Retailers, please help us swell this effort by offering customers special treats at this time, for example strawberries and champagne! Let us know what treats you have in store for customers on these three nights and we'll promote them on www.parnell.net.nz!
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Christmas window
inspiration from
RCG
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Christmas offers for members
See last Friday's newsletter for these great offers for Parnell Inc members:
1. Buy decorative lights at trade prices!
2. Christmas Spirit Best Shop Window Prize
Christmas Retailing Tips
Add On like never before!
How many of you have just one person to buy for this year? Probably none of you reading this! It's easier and more important than ever to sell additional items to your customers. Its great service, and good selling. You'll be adding to store revenue and helping your customers save time:
1. Always ask your customers who else is on their list? Who else do they still need to buy for?
2. Suggest a gift for themselves! In the US, 65% of customers bought themselves a gift last year. Ask customers if there's anything in the store they want for themselves!
3. Ask about holiday entertaining needs. Prompt them to discover what entertaining they'll be taking part in.
4. Talk up your stocking stuffers and other impulse items - simple, easy items for your customers to be able to say yes to.
5. Encourage gift card purchases, if you carry them. Try to sell a product first, but these are perfect for indecisive customers - and they never come back for a refund!
6. Men tend to shop with a single-minded focus, so it's harder to persuade them to consider other possibilities. But men don't want to take risks with purchases, so know your hottest items, hottest colours etc.
Create a lasting impression for customers: you'll be seeing lots of new customers so treat them to a great experience that will make them want to return to see you!
And don't forget to have fun - laugh, smile, enjoy yourself - If you are, your customers will to, and that's when they spend more money.
Source Graff Retail: See more holiday selling tips.
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Late Night Art, Parnell
Parnell galleries open until 7.30, Thursday, December 10
Remember that on the second Thursday of each month, Parnell Galleries are open until 7.30pm for Late Night Art. And they're joined by a number of nearby shops.
This is the sixth Late Night Art - and with longer days and warmer nights, and music in the street, it's a great night to take time out to visit our wonderful galleries before going off to dinner. Make a Parnell night of it!
Next week's Late Night Art includes Parnell Gallery's 200mm x 200mm @ $200 exhibition: All works on paper by Gallery Artists. These works will be available for purchase from 9.30am onwards until late.
For more details on what's on next Thursday see
www.parnell.net.nz/Parnell_Late_Night_Art.htm
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Employee Public Holidays rules
Special rules for 26 December and 2 January
This year Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Friday, and Boxing Day and 2nd January
fall on a Saturday.
There are no special rules for Christmas Day or New Year’s Day this year; these public
holidays are observed on the days they fall.
However, special rules will apply to Boxing Day (December 26) and 2
January because they fall on a Saturday.
For employees who normally work on a Saturday, Boxing Day and the 2 January are
observed on that day. For employees who normally do not work on a Saturday, Boxing Day
and 2 January holiday entitlements are transferred to the following Monday (28 December 2009 and 4 January
2010 respectively), if Monday would be a normal working day for the employee.
An employee cannot be entitled to more than four public holidays over the Christmas and
New Year period, regardless of his or her work pattern.
See Department of Labour's website for more information on public holiday entitlements, holidays and annual leave.
The DOL also offers an Online Tool for Holidays Entitlements
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Parnell Security Assessment in 2010
Council grant funds crime prevention measures
Auckland City Council is funding a Security Assessment of the Parnell Inc business area next year.
The six-week assessment, scheduled to start in March, will consist of a CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) site assessment including lighting; analysis of police data;
and a survey of Parnell Inc members. A report will identify the most appropriate actions to introduce or improve security measures for the town centre or business area's specific needs.
The security assessment is funded by a $500,000 grant approved by Council's City Development Committee in August. The grant emphasises the importance of supporting Auckland's mainstreets (and business improvement districts, including Parnell Inc) in their aspirations to provide a safe and pleasant shopping experience in the town centres.
Following the security assessment, Parnell Inc can apply to Council for grant money to help fund recommended crime-preventing initiatives.
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REINZ invites input on 202 Parnell Road
RSVP to 10 December by Monday 7th
To all Parnell residents, local businesses and building owners
202 Parnell Road Site
As a key stake holder and spokesperson for your community, we would like to invite you to a series of meetings to consult with you and obtain your feedback on the future of the site at 202 Parnell Road (currently the premises of the Real Estate Institute Inc).
The first meeting is scheduled for 9.30am on Thursday 10 December 2009 in the Hobson Room, Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell. It is expected that the meeting will last approximately two hours.
At this initial meeting the project team would like to discuss with you possible development designs and the various constraints of the site. We want to know what your concerns and issues are and how we move forward to gain a positive result.
If you are able to attend this meeting, please contact Kristen Bartlett on ph 09 359 5453 or kbartlett@reinz.co.nz by 5pm Monday 7 December.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Yours sincerely
Christine Le Cren
REINZ Chief Executive
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Judges Bay Restoration
Public information day, Saturday 5 December
A public information day about the upgrade is being held on Saturday 5 December. People are invited to talk with the project team and view draft plans and images.
The first stage, scheduled to start next May/June and be complete by October, involves dredging, resanding the beach and upgrading stormwater discharge points.
Details: Saturday, December 5, 10am - 2pm, Parnell Community Centre, Jubilee building, 545 Parnell Road
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Cruise Ships in Auckland
Sun Princess returns on Sunday
Sun Princess returns on Sunday 6th - one of many visits over this season. She carries up to 2,250 passengers, most of whom are Brits and Americans. They are in transit, so day-tripping only.
And then a long gap until 20 December when cruise ships start arriving more frequently.
Dawn Princess arrives on Christmas Day. The Auckland Explorer Bus company will be busing passengers about Auckland and wants to know of any Parnell businesses open on Christmas Day?? Please contact Parnell Inc. and we'll relay info.
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!
We encourage retailers to display "Welcome posters" in your shop windows to welcome our cruise ship visitors. Please use the attached form to order your posters. Parnell Inc will cover colour print costs, however you may wish to have these laminated at your own expense. Please discuss with ProtoPrint. Here's the Cruise Ship Poster Order Form.
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Parnell Inc December Committee meeting
8am Tuesday 8th December
Members are welcome to attend Parnell Inc's December committee meeting, to be held Tuesday 8th December at 8am at the offices of MacDonald Pilcher Partnership at 92 Parnell Road. (Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month, except in January when there is no meeting.)
If you wish to include an item in General Business, please submit your item of business to Rory MacDonald, Committee Chair at rory.maclaw@xtra.co.nz no later than 5pm Monday 7 December.
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New Year's Celebrations in Parnell
New Year Celebration at Iguacu
Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner and a glass of French bubbles then dance the night away with live music featuring your favourite hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s. Tickets $105 per person. These are strictly limited and this event sells out every year so we suggest you book early.
Visit www.iguacu.co.nz to view full menu and other details.
To book Phone: (09) 358 4804 or email info@iguacu.co.nz
A New Year's Eve Party with Greg Johnson at the Juice Bar Greg Johnson and his band invite you to join them in kissing goodbye to 2009 and welcoming in a brand New Year. One of NZ's favourite performers will open up his songbook in the cool surrounds of the Juice Bar at Parnell's Windsor Castle for a night not to be missed and A New Year's Eve show you'll remember all year. All the hits you know so well and some new songs you're yet to fall in love with served up in an intimate venue with a whole lot of good folks. Table seating and service are the order of the night so get a team and get ready to party in 2010 Greg Johnson style.
Ticket Options: General Admission $45; Supper/Wine and a Show $80 (available for groups of 2 or more only)
Tickets are now available from www.ticketmaster.co.nz or by emailing helen@thewindsor.co.nz or by calling the venue on 356 3650 www.thewindsor.co.nz
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Lost (and found!) - a silver charm
Found on Parnell Road - small silver charm with an anchor and two other pieces. Contact Parnell Inc on 379 0606.
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Have a lovely 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
Hinu te Hau
Cr Ken Baguley
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Mövenpick | 155 Parnell Road | Email
Orsini Fine Jewellery | 241 Parnell Road | 354 3115 | Email
Facilitate Communications | Level 3, 86 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
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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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