Browns Bay Business Association
The Browns Bay Business Association Incorporated (BBBA) is a non-profit society set up democratically in 1955 by local business people with the goal of achieving economic prosperity for the Browns Bay Business Improvement District (BID). BBBA is governed by a Constitution and operates within the framework of the Business Improvement District Policy (2022). BBBA enjoys close working relationships with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, BID members, affiliates and stakeholders.
BBBA is run by an Executive Committee of up to eleven voting 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 to make the town centre a great place to do business, shop, live, eat and play.
Funding for BBBA to operate is via a Targeted Rate, which is paid by every 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 and Bays Local Board grants, Four Winds Foundation and the Lion Foundation, may also be sought for events and projects.
BBBA is managed by a part-time Town Centre Manager under the guidance and instruction of the Executive Committee. The role is to implement Browns Bay’s Strategic Plan and 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 Tuesday, 17 October 2023. The notice of the AGM will be distributed to all landlords, businesses and key stakeholders prior to the meeting.
Please contact the Town Centre Manager for more information.
Monthly Executive Committee Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6.00pm, except in January. Members and affiliates 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.
AGM 2023
AGM 2022
AGM 2021
The Browns Bay Business Association
To see whether your business is located within the BID area, take a look at the map
If your business premises are located on or within the red line on the map, you are a BID affiliate, and are entitled to become a voting member of the BID. 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 local 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 your business is not located within the BID area boundary, you can still become involved with the 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 paying Members, as well as to help cover BBBA’s costs, there is a small annual subscription 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 a member of the Executive Committee 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 alongside our business owners and managers, getting to know their individual needs, and advocating for them. She can be seen around the town daily, and takes a hands-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Taylor | Chair | Pages Design & Print |
| Lara Kamionka | Vice Chair | The Meat Room |
| Sharon Running (non-voting) | Treasurer | Robinson & Running |
| Philippa Munro | Robinson & Running | |
| Gerhard Augenstein | Augenstein’s Jewellers & Watchmakers | |
| Grant O’Donoghue | Safe Drive Vehicle Testing | |
| Niki Leishman | Stihl Shop | |
| Malcolm McDonald | Assoc. Member | Staycold Ltd |
| Sean Brandon | Assoc. Member | RDM Roof Design & Management |
| Gregg Walden (non-voting) | Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Representative | |
| Kim Murdoch (non-voting) | Secretary |
