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February 12, 2010

Next Blue Bin collections
Feb 26 + Mar 12

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

Charity collectors in Parnell next week:
Tuesday: Child Fund
Friday: World Vision

Westpac positive on growth for 2010
Parnell profile: Mozaic Coffee
Art Snake Sponsors needed
Retailers: Be alerted to shoplifters by txt
Cruise ships in Auckland this week
A celebration of Parnell's local history
Car park available
More events on in P arnell

Westpac positive on growth for 2010
Recovery for consumer spending

As we head into 2010 our positive outlook for growth remains unchanged. If anything, we have gained more confidence in our view.

Data at the end of 2009 confirmed that New Zealand was finally pulling itself out of the economic mire and that a recovery is on its way. The good news for retailers is that stronger consumer spending is expected to play a significant role in the recovery process.

Economic indicators are telling a convincing story of recovery for consumer spending in 2010. Consumer confidence remains elevated, and at current levels points to the pace of consumer spending growth picking up substantially over the first half of this year. Net migration is also high with actual net inflow of 21,253 at the end of 2009, compared with 3,500 in December 2008. We expect annual net migration to peak in early 2010, and slow to around a net 10,000 by the end of the year. Even so, more people overall means more spending.

The rebound in the housing market over the last nine months will also play a key role in helping to boost spending.

Mortgagors are continuing to get more cash in hand as they roll off high fixed-term mortgage rates. Debt servicing costs fell from around 17% of household disposable income in October 2008, to 13.3% in October 2009. We estimate a further fall to 13% by September 2010.

Consumer spending is also shaping up for a better year, with our forecasts suggesting above average growth in real spending. We expect real consumer spending (i.e., after removing the effects of inflation) to grow by 3.6% in the year ended 2010 and a further 3.0% in the year to December 2011. That follows a 1.2% contraction in 2009, and is above the average growth rate of 2.7% experienced over the past 20 years.

Source: Westpac Retail Outlook, January 2010

Partners in success:
Alex Isik, Nigar Ivgen
and Memet Ceran

Parnell profile: Mozaik Coffee
Parnell's newest cafe at the heard Building

Mozaik Coffee, the newest addition to Parnell's cafe scene, is now in full swing at the Heard Building at 168 Parnell Road. The cafe is the fourth in a successful new chain operated by three partners Memet Ceran (the coffee roaster), Nigar Ivgen (chef) and Alex Isik (who is the best barrista, according to Nigar).

Their trendy and spacious Parnell cafe is a perfect fit for the renovated Heard Building - it's beautifully decorated, with comfortable seating and cosey banquettes in the atrium area at the back making it a great spot for meetings.

Most importantly of course, it offers a mouth-watering array of food (the dessert cabinet is enough to make any dieter lose their resolve) , made fresh on the premises every day, including Turkish bread.

Mozaik specialises in roasting its own coffee. There's a roaster by the front door and customers can buy fresh roasted Mozaik coffee to take home or back to the office.

Mozaik's partners, all from Turkey, made New Zealand their home years ago. Their extensive experience in hospitality is evident in this spotless and welcoming cafe.

The cafe opens at 6.45am every day of the week and, to begin with, is open for dinners three nights a week (Thursday - Saturday) offering, as Nigar describes it: "European food, with a Turkish taste but the New Zealand version." It's an extensive menu where you're sure to find something perfectly to your tastes.

Moziak is fully licensed. The atrium space can be hired for private functions and meetings. The cafe can also cater for functions.

Mozaik Coffee, 168 Parnell Road. Ph 368 7744
www.mozaik.co.nz

Art Snake sponsors needed
An opportunity to partner with the local community.

The Parnell Trust is looking for a sponsor for this year's Art Snake .

This annual community event features art work from up to 700 children from Parnell District School and Newmarket Primary School exhibited in Parnell and Newmarket shop windows as well as Holy Trinity Cathedral over a 2 week period.

This community event brings families into the shopping areas as children hunt out where their own art is on display. Parnell Inc. supports this event which is popular with both schools and participating shops.

If you are interested please contact Catherine Parker on 379 2095 x9701 or catherine@parnell.org.nz

Retailers: Be alerted to shoplifters by txt
Sign up to Shoplifter Text Alerts

This week we texted our Shoplifter Text Alert database with the description of a woman who slipped an expensive belt into her bag at Jane Daniels. She was spotted and the belt was put on the counter for her to pay for once she'd finished browsing. As expected, she left without purchasing it. Parnell Inc was alerted to the incident and we sent out an alert to shops in case she tried this elsewhere in Parnell.

Parnell Inc. retailers and galleries are invited to subscribe to our Shoplifter Text Alert service - it's free to members. Fortunately we don't have many issues with shoplifters in Parnell, but as a precaution, give us mobile numbers for up to two people from your business and we'll txt you a description of any shoplifters operating in Parnell.

Of course the effectiveness of this service relies on members to contact Parnell Inc. as soon as possible after they have been been shoplifted - or someone has been successfully intercepted trying to shoplift. We will only send out a warning to other businesses if we have a good description of the shoplifter, so please note details including: sex, height, build, distinguishing features, what they're wearing and other details such as bags, hats, and if they are with another person etc. Please phone 379 0606 so we can quickly share information with others.

Email debbie@parnell.net.nz with mobile phone details to be added to our list.

Cruise Ships in Auckland
Bumper week for cruise ships

More cruise ships come to Auckland in February than in any other month. Next week's visitors are:

Saturday 13th Feb: Queen Victoria has a partial exchange of up 300 - 400 of her potential 2,172 passengers. This luxury ship carries discerning Americans and British, mostly over 50s.

Sunday 14th Feb: Sun Princess - transit onnly with up to 2,250 passengers, mostly American and British.

Monday 15th Feb: Seabourn Odyssey - small ship carrying up to 462 well travelled passengers, typically 50+

Tuesday 16th Feb: Astor - another small ship carrying up to 650 mainly German passengers, exchanging approximately 300 passengers (which may account for many of the Germans in Parnell today?)

Wednesday 17th Feb: the Volendam has a full exchange of her up to 1850 passengers - mainly Americans aged 40 - 60.

Wednesday 17th Feb: Saga Ruby, a small ship carrying up to 655 mainly British +50 yo passengers will be exchanging approx 100 people in Auckland.

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

A celebration of Parnell's local history
Interviews with Parnell people

As part of a school holiday programme at Parnell Trust September 2009, a group of kids aged between eight and and twelve years interviewed some of the leaders in the Parnell community to record their stories.Please join us to celebrate their achievement!

Where: Parnell Room, Jubilee Building 545 Parnell Road
RSVP to sarah.cole@aucklandcity.govt.nz ph 354 2041

Car Park available
A secure undercover car park is available for rent during business hours Monday to Friday, lower Parnell Road. Contact - Lynne 021 728 995

Happy 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
Carrick Graham
Sherryn Mehta
Rory MacDonald (Chair)
Athol McQuilkan
Miles Nathan
Christopher Swasbrook
Nick Travaglia

Hinu te Hau
Cr Ken Baguley

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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