Kia Ora tātou, The team at Otara Business Association thanks you for all the hard work this year. We know it hasn’t been easy for us all, but your constant support to uplift the Town Centre and community is greatly […]
How to grow your business in the competitive market
When it comes down to it, marketing is just the process of expressing the value of your product or service. There are several methods to communicate about the items or services you offer, but to truly stand out from the […]
Visit Santa December 2021
Add a little joy to the festive season with a visit to see Santa. He’s been busy all year preparing to bring some Christmas cheer to your visit at Otara Town Centre. Gather the fam, dress your best and come […]
December 2021 Newsletter
Kia Ora tātou, For most businesses, 2021 has been a challenging year. If the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted your business and you’re feeling discouraged about hitting your year-end targets, I want to let you know that there’s still hope. […]
What is the traffic light system
The alert level system is on the verge of being phased out. The government has established a new traffic light system of limitations that would take the place of the alert level framework after the country achieves 90 percent immunisation […]
December 2021 Promotions Newsletter
Kia Ora tātou, As the holidays approach, the Otara Business Association has taken the initiative to run a giveaway voucher series to create more community engagement and drive traffic to the town centre. The promotion entails a $100 prize voucher […]
November 2021 Newsletter
Kia Ora tātou, As per the recent announcement, Auckland moved to Step 2 from 11:59pm, Tuesday 9 November 2021. It can get confusing to understand the steps and knowing whether your business can operate or not. We’ve compiled some information […]
Event Permit FAQs – Auckland Council 8 Nov 2021 update
Auckland Council have put together FAQ guide for Event Permits. This tool will support you with your Auckland Council event permit application and to help your event comply with additional COVID-19 Alert Level requirements. Download Event Permit PDF here.
COVID-19 lockdown commercial lease rent dispute resolution services
NO ACCESS CLAUSE IMPLIED IN COMMERCIAL LEASES The COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Act 2021 passed into law on 2 November 2021. This change is of particular importance for commercial tenants that don’t have any clause that entitles them to […]
Improve your mental health during Covid-19 lockdown
As millions of Kiwis are put on lockdown, mental health specialists are encouraging people to take precautions to care for their well-being and to get assistance if necessary. Infectious illness outbreaks, such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19), can be frightening […]
October 2021 Newsletter
Kia Ora tātou, With the changes to Level 3 announced last week there is a lot for businesses to get our heads around. We’ve compiled some information we hope will be helpful below, but we know your needs will be […]
Why is social media marketing important for small businesses?
The way we live our lives has been significantly changed by social media. According to Statistics New Zealand, around 82 percent of the New Zealand population is an active social media user, spending an average of 1 hour and 53 […]
Tips to help kids with school during Covid-19
Plan and prioritise: The core subjects If you are not a trained teacher, set some reasonable objectives for yourself; attempting to cover the entire curriculum will most likely make you and your child nervous (particularly if you’re balancing employment and […]
September 2021 Newsletter
COVID-19 Latest Announcement As announced Monday this week, Auckland is to stay in Alert level 4 for another week until 11.59pm next Tuesday. Cabinet has made an in-principle decision that Tāmaki Makaurau will then move to alert level 3. We […]
COVID-19: How to sustain your business through the disruption
The COVID-19 epidemic is causing chaos on businesses across the country. In times of hardship, finance is even more crucial than it is normally for a business. Creating a comprehensive continuity plan and cash flow projection will allow you to […]
Covid-19: Things Your Small Business Needs to Do
Here are the top recommendations for small business owners to reduce risk, safeguard staff, and assist customers during the COVID-19 epidemic. The COVID-19 epidemic is quickly spreading, with fresh updates arriving every minute. As the situation unfolds, many small company […]
What businesses can operate at Alert Level 4?
The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Alert Degree Requirements) Order (No 9) 2021 (Order) took effect at 11:59 p.m. on August 17, 2021, bringing New Zealand to the toughest level of ‘lockdown.’ The Order was issued in line with Section 9 […]
August 2021 Newsletter
COVID-19 Latest Announcement It was announced at 6pm Tuesday that Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula will move to Alert Level 4 for seven day starting 11.59pm August 17. The rest of New Zealand will enter Level 4 for a minimum […]