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Update - CCBA Earthquake Notice
Tuesday, 12 October 2010 7:23 p.m
Build a Stronger City Centre - Together!
Congratulations to Mayor Bob Parker on his re-election and congratulations to the elected and re-elected councillors. We look forward to working with the Mayor and his team over this next term to build a better and stronger city centre.
CCBA Annual General Meeting and elections will be held later this month. We will have four board vacancies available so if you want to put your hand up to be on the CCBA board please email me paul@ccba.co.nz We will sort out the necessary requirements and paper work. We will have all standing candidates on our website and you will be able to post your vote via the website also.
Link: http://www.christchurchcity.org.nz/election-voting-form.php
AGM Time/Date: 5.30pm, Thursday 28th October
Venue: The Terrace - Upstairs Function Room above the former Ferment Bar, Oxford Tce
Light refreshments, wine and nibbles provided. We look forward to seeing you there.
*Voting to take place on between 25 - 28th October 2010
Any vote received prior or post the these dates will be deemed invalid. Voting closes 5.30pm, Thursday 28th October
Business Assistance
Services specially designed to assist in the recovery include:
Biz
A specialist information and referral service funded by NZTE to help people start and develop businesses, providing information, contacts, training and advice. Biz has a nationwide network of walk-in information centres, an 0800 42 49 46 help line phone service and a website www.business.govt.nz (which is run by the Ministry of Economic Development).
Business Mentors
Business Mentors New Zealand is offering fully subsidised (funded by NZTE) registration for any business affected by the Canterbury Earthquake. You are able to apply and receive free mentoring assistance, whereby a mentor will be assigned to personally to talk through your own specific issues and put in place a personalised recovery plan. Call 0800 209 209 and/or check out the website for more information www.businessmentors.org.nz
Training
NZTE is funding Earthquake Recovery Training workshops, which are being run through CDC and CECC. These workshops are free to attend. The full programme of training workshops and registration details is available at click on the link to view - http://www.christchurchcity.org.nz/eq-recovery-training.php
City Trading
Still variable and many businesses still have not recovered to a usual trading pattern. Many people are still concerned that the city is unsafe and some still think that we have been flattened. However, some businesses are running great promotions that are proving to be successful so I ask you again to ensure you use your databases and incentivise your customers back into the city. We are not out of the woods yet so I encourage you all to do what you can to encourage people back into the city.
Christmas Trading Hours
We have posted recommended Christmas Trading hours on our website. These are based on Ballantynes trading hours with the exception of 1st January. To view these hours clink on the link: http://www.christchurchcity.org.nz/trading-hours.php
Promotion & Advertising
I cannot stress enough the importance of promoting your business to your database, encouraging people back into the city.
BAND TOGETHER - North Hagley Park, Christchurch
Sat 23 Oct 2010, 12pm - 8pm, FREE concert The Exponents are specially reforming for the event. They'll be joined by Opshop, The Feelers, Minuit, Clap Clap Riot, Midnight Youth, Ivy Lies and The Bats. The star-studded line up also includes Bic Runga, Dave Dobbyn, J.Williams, Che Fu, and Dane Rumble plus Julia Deans, King Kapisi and Nathan King. Two of the biggest artists who started their careers in Christchurch over 40- years-ago - Ray Columbus and Dinah Lee - are returning to reprise their hits. A total of 31 acts will be taking to the stage on Saturday October 23. The full day of music and entertainment starts at 11am and finishes at 8pm. Nice one you guys at CHART - Christchurch Music
Hallensteins is lucky enough to be selling the t-shirts that will accompany the event in Christchurch. They are selling both Men’s and Women’s t-shirts for $29.99 - and $10 from each t-shirt will go towards the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal. Nice one guys!
FREE Recovery Noticeboard A big thanks to the Mainland Press as they are listing a free recovery noticeboard in their community publications that include Bay Habour News, Nor'West News, Pegasus Bay News and Southern View. This is to give an update following the earthquake for your customers. Simply contact Jessica at Jessica@bayharbournews.co.nz with a message of around 30 words to let people know if you are open for business, if you have relocated, if they need to use a different entrance for you workplace or if you are closed at present due to the earthquake.
Down Town: Lookout for the DOWNTOWN supplement in The Press on Thursday this week, showcasing the very-open Central City. The Press has been working with fellow central city retailers to help get the message out to the Canterbury residents that the central city is open for business. Many shops are on sale offering great discounts at a time when people really need them. Consider coming into the city to start your Christmas shopping (yes, really!), enjoy spring by the river, have a coffee outside at one of the cafes – and enjoy the centre of our city.
October Fest: Poplar Lanes are holding their annual October Fest this Friday and Saturday. Their will be great beers and entertainment provided during the promotion.
Cup & Show Week: Don't forget Cup & Show Week starts 6th November. For details go to http://www.christchurchcity.org.nz/cup--show-week-1.php to view the calendar of events.
Horse Drawn Tram: Regardless of all the issues we face in the city. we will still try and bring the Horse Drawn Tram back in for Christmas. We require funding to get this to happen and we will be talking to last years sponsors and see what we can pull together. We will keep you posted.
City Parking
We are still working with council to see if we can get the two hour free parking to continue 'till Christmas. We see this as a long term initiative and will work with council on how it could be funded. Obviously, the immediate cost would be less than the loss of businesses and jobs in the city. We understand our request is waiting to be placed on the council agenda for discussed at the next council meeting. We have received support from CDC and Chamber of Commerce on this initiative and will keep you posted on progress.
New Business
It is always encouraging to see new businesses opening in the city and we have been fortunate to have very little empty space coming out of this winter. It is my understanding that there are a number of international brands looking to open in the city and with the potential of Central City getting the needed attention to assist revitalisation maybe the right signal these businesses need to consolidate their decision to open here.
National retailer Paper Plus - opened in Cashel Street City Mall
Nicolas Jermyn Shirtmakers - opening soon in Cashel Mall
City Chic - opened recently cnr Cashel & High Streets
Shades Arcade have had a number of additions
Premi - Craft store
Kiwi Curries express
Spud Stop
Caffeine Lab is to expand
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Street Updates
Hereford Street: The aim is to completely finish all works by Cup & Show week but the completion of the south side was held up due to a new water main being required for the new Wendys fitout. This has delayed finishing the south side by a week.
Site Meeting: There will be a site meeting this Thursday, 11am at the Boardroom Cafe.
There is still a one way restriction through this part and a road closure at Hereford & Colombo Street and a cordon just prior Manchester Street.
Manchester Street: As you will be now aware the council voted in favour of issuing a warrant under section 129 of the Building Act 2004 with respect to 160 Manchester Street and 461A-469A Colombo Street. This means that demolition will occur without the requirement for building consent to do so. All going well, demolition could begin by the end of this week. Estimated demolition time frames range from 6 to 12 weeks.
Business Moved: While U Wait Studios has moved across the road. Groovy Glasses has set now opened new premises and at 155 High Street. Caravan Camping & Marine have moved to 95 Manchester Street. Starfish Swimwear has relocated to 562 Colombo. Smith Books Store has relocated to 117 Manchester Street. Westende Jewellers have moved to a temporary location:169 Gloucester St (Bells Antiques). Beverley Studios will re-open in one week. True Grit Hair Salon is looking to relocate until the necessary work can be completed on their building. We will update you on their progress as the information comes to light.
Cashel Street: Business as usual in City Mall with the exception two buildings in Cashel Street requiring work. Both these buildings are located east of Manchester.
High Street: Six businesses were closed on Friday 1st Oct due to some buildings being deemed unsafe. Some of the building owners have started work on the building facades but these works will take some weeks to complete.
The Tram extension work is underway again from Cashel - Lichfield Street. Most businesses in this section are happy with the way works are progressing but obviously looking forward to the completion. Business as usual for most of High with many more businesses opening since my last update. World, Trelise Cooper, Infinite Definite, Andrea Moore, Head Over Heels and McKenzie & Willis are all now open.
Businesses Moved: James from Stencil has set up a pop up store next to Head over Heels, Burgers & Beer Inc. have set up in Malbas cnr. Manchester & Cashel Street. Fashion store Plush are moving to Majestic cnr High & Lichfield Streets. This will be a temporary move until building work can be completed. They will be open by the end of the week.
Colombo Street: Cordons have been reduced in many areas along here now and some businesses are back in operation.
Businesses Moved: Long Horn Leather now located at 597a Colombo Street. R&R Sport, now located at 54 Lichfield Street. Sonya Smith Fashion Designer, operating from home ph:3778441 or mobile: 021 0248 5484
Tuam Street: Is looking more alive now the demolition of Para Rubber building out of the way. Some localised building issues many which will be completed in the coming months. Soho Hair Salon is now open and Workshop are expecting to open in a couple of weeks.
Businesses Moved: Peaches & Cream have moved to 130 Manchester Street.
Lichfield Street: There are still some repairs to be completed on some buildings leaving some business not open at the moment. Fazazz The Motorist's Shop is now open.
Businesses Moved: Apex Car Rentals has relocated from 160 Lichfield St to 33 Iversen Tce
Entertainment Precincts: All three main entertainment precincts are open, The Terrace, SOL Square and Poplar Precincts.
Keep up the good work out there and please keep sending through any business or promotional updates to me so I can pass them on.
Paul Lonsdale
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