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March 5, 2010

Next Blue Bin collections
Mar 12 +26

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

Charity collectors in Parnell next week:
Tues 9: Child Fund
Fri 12: Child Cancer +Red X

Graffiti Guard cleans up the neighbourhood
Art Riot in Parnell next Tuesday
Calls for REINZ to withdraw application
Parnell Profile: Cruiseabout Parnell
German student intern available - free help!
Coffee with Rodney Hide at Mokaik
What's happening in Parnell
Coming up at Parnell Rotary
Cruise ships in Auckland this week

Graffiti Guard cleans up the neighbourhood
Parnell Inc membership benefits from top service

Graffiti Guard, the company contracted by Parnell Inc to remove graffiti and tagging on member properties, has literally gone above and beyond the call of duty at 92 Parnell Road.

The recent demolition of the site at the corner of Parnell Road and Garfield Street revealed unsightly large-scale graffiti and tagging on the now-exposed wall of 92 Parnell Road. Responding to calls for action from nearby businesses and residents, Parnell Inc asked Graffiti Guard MD, Tony Twiss, to paint out the entire wall. With consent from the building owner and site manager, Graffiti Guard quickly moved in to paint out the mess.

It's the largest job asked of Graffiti Guard since the company was engaged by Parnell Inc (then Parnell Mainstreet) in December 2006. Back then, Graffiti Guard began its contract with a major clean-up of accumulated graffiti and tags in the Parnell Road business area.

Under Graffiti Guard's care and attention, the quick removal of graffiti led to a dramatic reduction in such incidents in the area, and the ongoing service contract has kept Parnell Inc businesses almost completely tag-free ever since.

Graffiti Guard's contract with Parnell Inc is paid for through the Mainstreet rate on member businesses. The contract ensures graffiti removal from all outward-facing exterior surfaces of buildings, power poles and sign uprights within Parnell Inc's boundaries (with the exception of non-member residential properties and interior surfaces of buildings), with no limit to height.

To request removal of graffiti or tags, please phone Graffiti Guard direct on 579 3256 or email graffiti@xtra.co.nz; or contact Parnell Inc on 379 0606 email info@parnell.net.nz

Art Riot in Parnell next Tuesday
Late Night Art, Thursday 11th

Sanderson Contemporary Art Gallery is holding, for the third consecutive year, its "150 x 150 x 150" exhibition, selling works by 24 artists, all 150mm x 150mm, for just $150 each. Doors open on Tuesday 9 March at 5.30pm.

Last year the queues of art bargain hunters and fans blocked the pavement down the street, and there were tense scenes inside as people ran to claim their favourite pieces. We expect an even greater melee this year, so start queuing early! Maybe this year we'll see sleeping bags and deck chairs on the footpath?

If you miss Tuesday's art riot, be sure to come to Parnell on Thursday night for this month's Late Night Art, with galleries open until 7.30pm. Make the most of the last of the warm summer nights to dress up and wander about the galleries. Art, wine, nibbles, music - it's another sophisticated night in Parnell.

For details see www.parnell.net.nz

The REINZ building
at 202 Parnell Road

Calls for REINZ to withdraw application
REINZ hosts second meeting with community

The REINZ held a second meeting with community representatives last Friday, to discuss community wishes for the a new development at the corner of Parnell Road and Denby Street .

REINZ CEO, Christine Le Cren told the small group able to attend that the Institute was not wedded to the original design put forward last year. That design attracted 27 submissions from groups that opposed the proposed development on numerous grounds. Christine told attendees that the REINZ wanted to get the development of the "lovely site" right and that there was no timetable for a development.

Jenni Goulding, a planner and spokesperson for Parnell Community Committee, reiterated that the REINZ's proposed plan was unacceptable. "The REINZ should engage a good architect, and any development on this site should comply with the Parnell Centre Plan in the District Plan; that is, fit in with the sensitive nature of the neighbourhood- being a heritage environment at the residential interface," said Jenni.

Although not all submitters were at the meeting, representatives from the community covered concerns and recorded that the protracted consultation process was not conducive to community involvement.

"We invited the REINZ to withdraw its resource consent application from Auckland City Council, as having it on 'hold' was achieving nothing, considering a major redesign of the project is required to consider all impacts of a new development - the bulk, scale, height of the building, traffic, earthworks," Jenni said.

"The REINZ has been made aware that the community is impatient with the application being ‘on hold' and the way in which this consultation process is being strung out. With the REINZ going through restructuring, this is a good time for this matter to be withdrawn," she said.

Jo Matthews & Eddie Puia
cruise specialists at
Cruiseabout Parnell

Parnell profile: Cruiseabout Parnell
Ocean and River cruise specialists

The Queen Mary 2's visit yesterday was an Auckland highlight of this year's bumper cruise season. Catering to this growing market, specialty cruising travel agency, Cruiseabout Parnell opened early last month at 177 Parnell Road.

Team leader Jo Matthews is joined by fellow cruise specialists, Eddie Puia and Rowen Neville-White in the new store opposite Heard Park. A division of FlightCentre, Cruiseabout has 15 stores in Australia and two in New Zealand. (The first opened in Ponsonby in December, and another opens in Tauranga next month.)

International Cruise Council Australasia says 370,000 Australians and New Zealanders took a cruise in 2008, with Kiwi traveler growth in this market up 29% on 2007. "A cruise package can take care of up to 85% of your total holiday expenses, sometimes including shore excursions and alcohol. Taking care of most of your holiday expenses up front makes cruises a very attractive option," says Jo. "Plus the fact that you only unpack once!! Quite a delight..."

While cruises are now increasingly affordable, Jo says people are often reluctant to make a cruise ship booking online, especially for more expensive trips. At Cruiseabout's bright and airy store, travelers can make bookings with confidence after seeing videos of various cruise ship options and hearing first-hand reviews from the Cruiseabout team.

Cruiseabout specialises in ocean and river cruises: "Wherever there's a patch of water with a cruise boat on it, we sell it; from 2-star to 5-star plus," says Jo. "Small ship cruises for river and expedition cruises are growing in popularity. A cruise boat is a great way to see the Nile, Yangtze, Amazon or Murray Rivers for example, or to explore places like the Arctic and Antarctic."

Jo and her team enjoy great support from shipping companies. "We've been onboard every cruise ship in port, which gives us first hand knowledge to feed back to clients," Jo said. "I was on onboard Queen Mary 2 yesterday. It's an amazing ship, as long as a 23 storey building. It was very English and very grand, with lots of room for its 2500 passengers."

Cruiseabout also provides a full travel service around cruise trips - flights, land accommodation etc, as well as providing the full range of regular travel services.

Cruiseabout Parnell
Shop 6/177 Parnell Road. Phone 379 0408. www.cruiseabout.co.nz

German student intern available - FREE
Needs work for 7-week unpaid internship

Due to a last minute cancellation of a planned internship opportunity, Kate Gomm, coordinator of Kaplan's unpaid internship programme, has a 23 year-old female German student available to start work immediately.

This student has excellent English speaking skills, has already graduated with a degree in Media Economics and is highly motivated to work ideally in a media/marketing environment.

If you could do with some enthusiastic help from a motivated student in your marketing area, please contact Kate Gomm on 021 74 10 74. This is an unpaid internship opportunity with no hidden fees and no hidden catches!!!!

Coffee with Rodney Hide at Mozaik
Meet your local MP on Tuesday from 11.15am

Here's a chance to have coffee with our local MP, Rodney Hide next week - ask him questions or tell him what you think needs to be done!

Rodney invites you to join him at Mozaik Coffee, in the Heards Building, corner of Parnell Road and Ruskin Street, next Tuesday, March 9, from 11.15am.

Bluff Oyster Blitz
At Iguacu from 8 March to the end of April

Half Dozen - $14.50 ............ Dozen - $29.00
No your eyes are not deceiving you - we are having a blitz on Bluffies every day from now until the end of April! Arguably the best oysters in the world, fresh from the Bluff to your table.

Ph: 358 4804.
Iguacu Restaurant & Bar, 269 Parnell Road, www.iguacu.co.nz

What's happening in Parnell
Events to look forward to

See here for details of the following events

Friday 5 March: Beyondsemble, 8-11pm, Jubilee Hall

Saturday 6 March: Three little Pigs day at Parnell Farmers' Market
- Free events all morning for children and talks on cooking pork with chef Stuart Masters at The Farm Gate stall 9am, 10am and 11am start. See www.parnell.org.nz for further information. : Jubilee Building car park, 545 Parnell Road. 8am - 12 noon.

Sunday 7 March: Music in the Domain this weekend -
Band Rotunda: 12pm - 6pm: Lewis McCallum Band
Wintergardens: 5pm - 8pm: Waitakere Brass Band

Thursday 11 March: Late Night Art Parnell. Galleries open until 7.30pm.

Vector Arena: Backstreet Boys, Pixies, Lady Gaga

Coming up at Parnell Rotary
Invitation to breakfast with great speakers

Parnell's Rotary Club invites Parnell Inc. members to join the club or come along as a guest to a breakfast meeting. The club has an exciting line-up of guest speakers at its weekly meetings, held on Wednesday mornings at from 7.15am (for 7.30am start) until 8.45am at Barrycourt Motel, 10-20 Gladstone Road, Parnell.

Forthcoming guest speakers are:

March 11 Liz Caughey, Braveheart
March 17 Ric Ellis, TVNZ
March 24 Mayor John Banks

Please contact David McLeish on 354 9135 or 027 270 3730, or email David.McLeish@nzte.govt.nz if you would like to come to one of these breakfasts. See here for further information on the Rotary Club of Parnell

Cruise Ships in Auckland
Last weeks of the season

Next week's visitors are:

Sunday 7th: Pacific Princess in transit only. She's a smaller ship carrying up to 826 passengers who tend to be wealthy Americans over 60.

Wednesday 10: Volendam returns with up to 1,850 passengers - mainly Americans aged 40 - 60, with some families.

Wednesday 10: Princess Danae is another small ship with a maximum 690 passengers who tend to be British aged 45 - 60.

And this is almost the end of the season. After next week, Pacific Sun does several circuits around NZ, visiting Auckland four times for full passenger exchanges.

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!

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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