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Grey Lynn Business Association BID Update: What’s Next?

Kia ora Grey Lynn Business Community,

 

We’re thrilled to announce that our voting campaign to establish the Grey Lynn Business Association (GLBA) as a Business Improvement District (BID) was successful! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported this milestone.

 

However, the journey doesn’t end here—there are several important steps we must take before officially becoming a BID on 1 July 2025.

 

Key Milestones and Actions

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  1. Special General Meeting (SGM). We’ll be holding a SGM to:

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  • Elect committee members under the new BID-aligned constitution.

  • Ratify the ballot result and reconfirm approval of BID documents.

  • Approve the new constitution aligned with Auckland Council’s BID Policy.

  • Consider updates for compliance with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

  • Timing: The SGM will take place before 1 April 2025. Stay tuned for details on the date, venue, and time.

 

  2. Council Consultation on the Annual Budget: Auckland Council will include the new GLBA BID targeted rate in their draft 2025/2026 Annual Budget consultation.

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  3. Public Feedback-February/March 2025. We encourage all members to participate in this consultation to share your views on the proposed BID rate.

 

  4. GLBA BID Establishment Project Report: A comprehensive report outlining our compliance with BID policy requirements will be submitted to Auckland Council. Timing: Submission by 1 April 2025.

 

  5. Waitematā Local Board Presentation: In April or May 2025, the GLBA and council staff will present to the Waitematā Local Board. This presentation will:


  6. Official BID Establishment:

Request approval from the Governing Body to set the new BID targeted rate for 2025/2026.

 

If all steps are completed successfully, the new BID programme and targeted rate will come into effect on 1 July 2025.

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Join the Grey Lynn Business Association

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To have your say you are required to be a member of GLBA.  This is free for those on the voter database (Commercial ratepayers in the BID area including businesses operating from those commercial premises) .  Please see our Voting List page to see if you're withing the area.

 

How You Can Help

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  • Engage with Council - Participate in the 2025/2026 Annual Budget consultation.

  • Attend the SGM - Have your say and help shape the future of GLBA as a BID.

  • Celebrate with Us - Join us as we present our success to the Waitematā Local Board.

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We are incredibly proud of this achievement and excited about what’s to come. As always, we’re here to support our members and ensure a seamless transition into becoming a BID.

 

Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to reach out with any questions. Together, we’re building a brighter future for Grey Lynn businesses!

 

Ngā mihi nui,

Grey Lynn Business Association Team

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