Browns Bay Business Association
The Browns Bay Business Association Incorporated (BBBA) is a non-profit society set up democratically in 1955 by the local business people to promote and benefit the businesses of Browns Bay. It is governed by a Constitution, and reports to Auckland Council’s Business Improvement Districts (BID) programme. BBBA enjoys close working relationships with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and Heart of the Bays.
BBBA is run by a Board (up to 10 members) of volunteer business people who are elected by the BID members each year at the Annual General Meeting. The Board is responsible for the day-to-day operations and overall financial direction of BBBA, and works with Browns Bay stakeholders towards making the town centre a great place to do business, shop, live, eat and play.
Funding for BBBA to operate is via a target levy paid by each commercial property located within the BID. Auckland Council collects the levy, which is then distributed to BBBA on a quarterly basis. Additional funding from other sources, such as Hibiscus & Bays Local Board grants, Four Winds Foundation and the Lion Foundation, may also be sought for events and community-focused projects.
BBBA is managed by a part-time Town Centre Manager under the guidance and instruction of the Board. The role is to implement Browns Bay’s Strategic Business Plan.
Strategic Plan
Our Vision
To be a vibrant, safe and community-orientated town centre that celebrates its beachside connection, whilst providing for the needs and wants of the local community, its visitors and the surrounding areas.
Constitution
The Constitution contains the rules that the Browns Bay Business Association must follow whilst implementing its Strategic Plan.
Annual General Meetings
All businesses, landlords and other stakeholders in the Browns Bay Business Improvement District (BID) are welcome to attend the AGMs.
The next AGM will be held on 19 October 2021.
Please contact Town Centre Manager for information.
Monthly Executive Committee Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6.00pm, except in January. Stakeholders are welcome to attend and obtain minutes of the meetings.
Please contact Town Centre Manager if you wish to attend a meeting or request minutes.
Are you eligible for Business Improvement District (BID) membership?
To see whether your business is located within the BID area, take a look at the map
If your business premises are located inside the red line on the map, you are automatically a member of the BID and you are charged a BID levy in your rates. Contact the Town Centre Manager to ensure that your business is listed in the business directory – both hard copy and online. Being part of the BID gives you the added benefits of participating in local promotions, such as SHOP LOCAL, as well as other opportunities to profile your business through participating in events, advertising, and social media. You also have a say in how Browns Bay businesses can work collectively to enhance the potential of our town centre and light industrial area, and ensure that Browns Bay is a safe and friendly place for the local community and visitors from further afield to be.
If you are not located in the BID area, you can still become involved with BBBA as an Associate Member who operates close to the BID area. Associate Members must also contribute to the development of the commercial area in some way. In order to be fair to the paying Members, as well as to help cover BBBA’s costs, there is a small annual fee to be an Associate Member. Contact Town Centre Manager for more information.
Introducing your Town Centre Manager
Kim Murdoch
Kim Murdoch was appointed in March 2020 after being an executive member of the Board for almost two years. Kim’s qualifications and career experience in marketing, communications and management, position her ideally to collaborate with local businesses and Browns Bay stakeholders for the good of the Town Centre and wider community. Kim enjoys working directly with the business owners and managers, getting to know their individual needs. She can be seen around the town every day, and takes a hand-on approach as a Browns Bay business owner and resident with a passion for her home town.
Contacting Kim:
Email: manager@brownsbay.org.nz
Mob: 022 047 9740
Board Members
| Name | Position | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Malcolm McDonald | Chair | Penguinos Ice Cream Cafe |
| Bruce Taylor | Vice Chair | Pages Design & Print |
| Sharon Running (non-voting) | Treasurer | Robinson & Running |
| Philippa Munro | Secretary | Robinson & Running |
| Gerhard Augenstein | Augenstein’s Jewellers & Watchmakers | |
| Andrew Ranum | Deep Creek Brews & Eats | |
| Lara Kamionka | The Meat Room | |
| Mike Jansen | Entire Lighting Technologies (Eltec) | |
| Jae Lee | Starbucks | |
| Sean Brandon (non-voting) | RDM Roof Design & Management | |
| Alexis Poppelbaum (non-voting) | Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Representative |
