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In this winter issue we highlight the importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace. A stressed business owner or manager is not in a good place to lead or grow the business, and if our staff are struggling with health and wellbeing issues it impacts on productivity. We spend a significant portion of our lives at work so the quality of our personal and working lives become interlinked.

The economy is ticking along at a relatively healthy, steady 2.8% growth rate, with construction and tourism booming. One major concern however, is the ever increasing amount of debt. Not so much government debt but private debt; much of this fuelled by borrowing in the farming and housing sectors. The main concern is the potential fallout from a sudden rise in interest rates.

A number of our GETBA businesses are reporting high sales volumes, particularly those aligned with the construction and services sectors, and this high level of activity is expected to continue for some time yet.

Health and safety has been a key issue for many with the new HSWA coming into force on 4th April. Our next Business Owners Forum will highlight Critical Risk Analysis for plant and equipment which is a major component of the new regulations, but one which can often be overlooked.

GETBA provided feedback on the Auckland Council Annual Budget in March, stressing the need to keep the business component of the Interim Transport Levy at the current $183 rate and the fixed component of general rates (Uniform Annual General Charge) at or close to the current rate. You will be pleased to see that both these remain unchanged. Businesses already pay more in rates via the rating differential and pay their transport share through road user charges and petrol taxes.

Crime prevention remains a top priority and year to date reported burglaries in our business precinct are down 38% on the same period last year. The ANPR cameras are a very effective deterrent and two additional cameras have been installed.

I hope you enjoy our Winter Focus magazine and as always, go to our GETBA website for your regular East Tamaki business updates.

RICHARD POOLE

CHAIRMAN, GETBA

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Smart employers are becoming more aware that health and wellness programmes are a great way to provide something their staff value at a personal level, and that potentially benefits the business. Employers have much to gain by way of increased worker engagement and productivity when they actively seek to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees.

Studies show that absenteeism (and more recently presenteeism, where workers are present but disengaged), is costly to organisations, affecting efficiency, productivity, morale and ultimately profit. Research conducted by Conversa Global in 2005 showed that in New Zealand, absence from work due to absenteeism, illness and injury cost businesses close to $1 billion.

This had risen to $1.45 billion in 2014 according to the 2015 Business New Zealand Wellness in the Workplace survey. The survey showed that New Zealanders are most likely to be absent from work due to sickness or injury unrelated to the workplace, with caring for

a family member or other dependent the second most common cause of absence. Also around 35% of staff continue to turn up for work even though they are ill.

NZ crown entity the Health Promotion Agency (HPA), formed in July 2012, asserts that workplaces are ideal settings for encouraging positive health behaviours because of the significant amount of time people spend at work (approximately 1/3 of adult life), and because colleagues and organisations can provide positive support for those trying to improve their health.

There is strong evidence to show that where workplaces support staff to make small changes to their behaviours, worker

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health does benefit, especially through increased physical activity, healthy eating and less stress.

Workplace health and wellbeing approaches can range from simple activities focused on individual health,to looking across the workplace itself. A workplace that focuses on addressing both the individual and organisational dimensions of wellbeing delivers better results. Many studies confirm workplaces that focus on health and wellbeing will reap cost savings and productivity advantages, on top of having a generally healthier, happier workforce.

While workplaces might be keen to implement wellness programmes, the challenge is to do so successfully; to design, implement and evaluate healthand wellness to achieve optimal benefits form both health and cost-effectiveness perspectives.

If a business is going to invest in a wellness programme they should be measuring and tracking results and aiming for maximum return on investment. A key objective should be to involve as many staff as possible, as the more staff who get involved the greater the momentum to encourage and support ongoing lifestyle change.

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Your guide to workplace wellbeingFind practical tools, ideas and resources to build wellbeing in your workplace, and see how others are already doing it.

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Fisher & Paykel Finance have provided financial services to New Zealanders for over 40 years. Based on Highbrook Drive and with 250 staff, not only are they a well-known employer of choice for training and development opportunities, but they also have an award-winning employee wellness programme that has aided their continued growth.

Sarah Mannion, Chief People and Operations Officer, takes pride in facilitating a culture at Fisher & Paykel Finance that recognises the importance of its people, and played a key part in introducing the highly successful ‘WellYou’ initiative five years ago.

“The introduction of WellYou resulted from a number of factors,” Sarah says, “predominantly high absenteeism and turnover, plus there was little focus on staff wellbeing either in the day-to-day

running of the business nor the company’s bigger picture.”

”As the business was growing rapidly, some strategic thought was required around staff retention and engagement, and so Sarah began campaigning on the important alignment between staff wellness and business success. “It wasn’t just about getting people fit and healthy, it was about attracting, engaging and retaining high performing staff.”

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In addition, with the business based in East Tamaki, having a point of difference was key in attracting high calibre desired candidates, most of whom are based in the CBD. “We had to give them a reason to come out here.”

So where to begin with creating, implementing and maintaining a wellbeing programme?Fisher & Paykel Finance partner with external provider Synergy Health, who offer a tailored 12-month ‘campaign’ calendar to link into (e.g. May - Pink Ribbon Breakfast) and provide informative articles and practical tips via their online portal tracksuitinc.

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“It wasn’t just about getting people fit and healthy, it was about attracting, engaging and retaining high performing staff”.

co.nz. It’s then up to the Wellness Team or ‘Business Champions’ to determine which initiatives to run with and bring to life.

Sarah recommends team-based competitions in order to do this. A recent contest involved teams tackling a variety of emergency scenarios which not only promoted positive team building but was also good learning. “Anything that involves getting competitive and having a laugh works well,” Sarah stresses. “Sometimes the laughter is as important as the message.”

Leading by example is key to the programme’s success, Sarah believes. “We’re lucky because we have a fit and healthy Executive Team - we often have ‘walking meetings’ around the building (logging laps is optional!) and join the company Auckland Marathon team – the visibility of management getting involved is really important”. The fact that WellYou has a clear link with F&PF ‘s strategic vision also shows that the executive team take it

seriously. Company values are frequently used in communications, and Sarah recommends using consistent branding to give the programme its own identity. All brand concepts are developed in-house, keeping costs minimal.

Overall, the dollar-spend for maintaining the programme remains low, mainly because community resources are utilised and ideas are hatched in-house. “Linking in with pre-existing campaigns such as Men’s Health Month or Stand Against Bullying can mean free material and ideas, and getting involved with local organisations is a great way to participate in what’s already happening such as the O ROCK obstacle course,“ Sarah highlights.

Fisher & Paykel Finance do provide some subsidising for staff, for example they might pay for an employee’s first yoga session, or contribute half of the entry fee for the Colour Run. The only other related cost is a license fee for the Tracksuit portal.

“The biggest resource is time. Our support staff put a lot of effort into planning and coordinating events.” Sarah emphasises that a balance of both in and out-of-house support is also vital. “We need to be confident that the information we give our staff is reliable. Our advice needs to be based on fact, and information Synergy provides is well researched.”

A worthy investment has been an on-site professional chef, who ensures a healthy option is available at the staff cafeteria every day. Unhealthy (but popular) favourites such as pie and chips are excluded, however, as Sarah says, “it’s all about balance”. Treats such as fruit smoothies and ‘bliss balls’ are available for that mid-afternoon slump. “Explaining why such diet changes are necessary is important - as is giving out free samples!”

ResultsWellYou’s journey hasn’t always been plain sailing. Sarah admits that getting the programme approved was a ‘hard sell’ initially, during a time when workplace wellbeing programmes weren’t commonplace or well understood. Staff buy-in was also slow to start with, but has improved. “One of our biggest challenges is to provide something for everyone, which is where our Business Champions come in. They represent a good cross-section of the team, so everyone’s interests are taken into account.” The company does still struggle with some employees’ high level of sick leave despite a range of services on offer such as free counselling and doctors’ visits. “It can be disappointing because we go above and beyond to help, but they need to make that decision to help themselves.”

An annual engagement survey consistently produces positive results, with 2015’s result showing that 75.2% of employees agree that the company ‘cares about the wellbeing of its people’. In addition, employee turnover has reduced from 31% to 13% and absenteeism from 7.5 days to 4.5 days per person. Whilst other factors have undoubtedly played a part in these positive changes, the consensus is that WellYou is a significant contributor.

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NB: Fisher & Paykel Finance have recently had a change of ownership and are currently in the early stages of integration, which includes a name change. The WellYou programme, along with all other engagement and retention efforts, will remain integral to the company’s strategic direction.

Fisher & Paykel Finance staff gather for the O ROCK obstacle course event at Barry Curtis Park.

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NALCO is an award-winning leader in the aluminium extrusion and rolled product market, who specialise in design, manufacture, import and export. The company was established in 2005 and currently employs 125 employees at their East Tamaki branch.

HR Manager Anne Worthington is proud of NALCO’s strength in the area of employee health and wellbeing, and describes the company’s approach to staff wellness as very organic having evolved naturally over time.

Whilst NALCO have no formal policies or a fixed programme in place, concern with health and wellbeing is an ongoing, conscious awareness that the team foster naturally. “It’s very much part of the company culture to discuss ideas and get involved in activities such as the Highbrook Fun Run Walk, the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge, company soccer and touch rugby, all of which provide great team building and stress relief, plus they are good fun!” says Anne.

NALCO’s Health and Safety ‘Guru’ is a great source of valuable content. Tips on how to stay hydrated during summer and eat well in winter, and diabetes awareness, are distributed company-wide via email, notice boards, ‘toolbox’ meetings and the company intranet. Their onsite gym at $3 per week is also a big hit and all staff are encouraged to make use of it.

Anne asserts that organising activities doesn’t take up too much time, and other companies shouldn’t be deterred by thinking lots of effort is required for planning. “It’s very much a team effort and isn’t down to one single person – we all come up with ideas. What’s also important to remember is that not everybody is interested in participating – which is fine.” Anne highlights, “Nothing’s compulsory and we stay relaxed about it.”

Anne credits this attitude to NALCO’s MD, Ron Holden, a strong believer in wellness and a great advocate of leading a healthy, stress-free lifestyle. “Ron always shows interest in those taking on a challenge such as weight loss and healthy eating, and truly supports them, which influences the whole team psyche.” Anne believes that if management value and support the link between wellness and performance, their team will be affected positively.

Fostering an open and supportive environment is especially important to Anne, particularly regarding discussion around stress and how this can impact

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NALCO’s Keys to Success• Managementandteam

‘buy-in’ is essential

• Accessibleeducationalresources

• Keepactivitiesrelaxedandfun

• Maintaininterestandmomentum – when one activity ends,thinkaboutthenext!

NALCO staff celebrate receiving ACC recognition of meeting the Tertiary level requirements for ACC Workplace Safety Management Practices.

on employees’ wellbeing. “Often, mental health concerns can come to light during performance reviews when the issue is already having a detrimental impact on that person’s life. We’re committed to supporting our staff through any issues, and believe that education is key.”

Staff are encouraged to look out for each other, be mindful of any changes and to raise any concerns. “Just knowing the warning signs, and what to do when you notice them, is all it can take to address a problem before it starts to affect wellbeing and performance.”

NALCO also provide Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation services, and trauma counsellors, however entrance into these services is voluntary so it’s up to the individual as to whether they make use of them. NALCO impress upon their staff the reasoning behind providing such services and take care to explain how the process works, which encourages participation.

As well as providing support for their team, NALCO also like to assist their families by providing sponsorship for children and encouraging family members to participate in company activities. NALCO recognise that what goes on at home can often impact on workplace wellbeing and Anne believes that “having that attitude toward family involvement can contribute positively to all-round wellness.”

This company culture and mindfulness is complimented with other efforts such as health checks, which are performed during an annual Health and Safety week. Informative speaker sessions have proved to be extremely valuable by helping to detect unknown health issues within their staff. During a routine assessment, carried out by external party TriEx, a staff member was identified with a serious condition which most likely would otherwise have gone unnoticed. The employee was treated immediately and whilst examples like this are rare, they do highlight the importance

of regular tests, particularly in relation to Men’s Health. Raising awareness is key for this demographic, as another member of the NALCO team found out when he identified with symptoms presented in a Men’s Health session, and sought early detection and treatment.

“Staff often provide positive feedback regarding how helpful they find the information we provide, and we encourage them to share ideas on potential future discussion topics,” says Anne, which feeds into NALCO’s culture of organic thought

and shared responsibility. Evaluation forms are also used to gauge what aspects were particularly well received, which aids future planning.

The overriding premise of NALCO’s attitude to health and wellbeing is clearly ‘let it be’. If an ingrained culture of awareness and respect for the importance of health and wellbeing is present, the rest will follow.

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GETBA’s May Breakfast featured passionate, straight-talking performance nutritionist and health and fitness consultant Lee-Anne Wann. More than 100 members were treated to an energetic wake-up call regarding the small changes we can make for greatest health benefits. Here are some of her key recommendations.

The first 30 minutes of your dayDrink water. A glass of water with half to one teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar on wakening will help with hydration and getting rid of toxins. Being dehydrated can cause fatigue and cravings for high energy sugary foods. Try drinking another 500mls by 10am and another 500mls by 1pm.

Small things truly make for great changes

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Healthy breakfast choices. Breakfast has a huge impact on our choices and food decisions later in the day so focusing on getting this meal working well will have a huge positive impact for the rest of the day. Choose foods high in protein such as eggs, salmon, mince or a protein smoothie. These foods help with increased focus, concentration and drive, as well as managing appetite, helping you feel full for longer as well as providing a slow steady release of energy for the day.

Boost T Levels (Men)Many studies show that men who have low levels of testosterone are also at greater risk of prostate cancer. A easy natural way to increase testosterone levels is to improve sleep quality and duration. Just one night of short sleep can result in lower testosterone levels. Try switching off the phone, computer and clock radio, and minimise sugary foods before bed to improve sleep. Sleeping well also helps all the systems in your body function optimally, so you’re less likely to suffer the impacts of modern day stress.

Limit sugarSugar can wreak havoc in our bodies and is linked to everything from depression and obesity to memory loss and metabolic disturbances. Minimise processed foods and supposed health drinks which are high

in sugar and can trigger the desire for more sugary foods. Replace apple juice with an apple, a pie or muffin with a boiled egg, a few raw nuts, or an avocado.

Boost energyTop foods for energy and body composition to make you sharp, fast and lean include chia seeds, green tea (Yerba Mate), goji berries and healthy natural fats such as avocado, coconut oil and Omega 3 fats found in fish oils. Eating salmon a few times a week is great as well as considering a high quality fish oil supplement.

ExerciseExercise slows cell-ageing, builds resilience and helps you sleep soundly. Studies show that getting at least 150 minutes of exercise per week improved sleep quality by 65%. Moving heavy objects, lifting weights or moving your own body weight can improve insulin sensitivity and aid in the prevention of diabetes. It can improve the body’s ability to manage stress and help us produce a powerful antioxidant called glutathione which protects us from the effects of stress and the damage it can cause. Aim for at least three sessions per week of resistance of around 20-40 minutes.

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GET A LIFE{ a guide for business owners }

ArticlebyDrMikeAshbyisaDirectorat The Breakthrough Company and author of Breakpoints: How to Shift Your Business to the Next Level

Let’s get clear from the outset about what I mean by getting a life. If you’re working more than 55 hours a week, you need to get a life. If work is all you can think and talk about, you need to get a life. If you’re putting on weight because of the demands of work, you need to get a life. If your relationships with your partner and/or children are suffering because you spend too much time at work, you need to get a life.

A balanced life looks like this:

•Maximumof50hoursatworkaweek, minimum of six weeks off a year

•Aninterestoutsideworkthatyou’reable to pursue regularly

•Timewithyourfamilyeveryweek

•Regulartimewithyourfriends

•3-5hoursexerciseaweek

We all know the importance of balance. So why do so many business owners get it out of whack? I think it’s because when we start out we have plenty of time and not much money. We use our time to make money. If we’re successful, we get to the point where we’re getting the money and running out of the time, but we still think WE have to do the stuff that makes money. Our identity revolves around doing.

We think we’re leading by doing. Over time, the attitude morphs into hardwired programs. The most insidious of these is a misguided sense of service that puts ourselves last.

I met a business owner who articulated this problem really well. He was talking about how he only had so many resources, and his order of priority was his business, his children and his relationship. His own development needs came some way after that. In other words, he was last in the queue.

Noble, but wrong. You can’t serve others if you are running yourself into the ground.

This guy was all out of energy, had no time, was stretched too far and too thin. He was letting the business down because he was too tired to think clearly. He was letting his wife and children down because he was too exhausted to engage when he got home. All they could do was complain that when he finally was at home, he was grumpy, preoccupied and didn’t want to do anything.

The fact is, his wife and children wanted him, his time and attention. Instead they had a physical presence with someone

who was basically empty, and had nothing left to give.

So how do we get a life?

First, diet and exercise. Ignore the fact that no one seems to agree on anything; you know what works for you and make sure you have at least three hours of exercise a week. Stop making excuses and start making time.

Second, declutter your business environment. Messes, physical and otherwise, are a real energy drain. Get rid of those stressful customers, get your workspace physically tidy; deal with those legacy problems once and for all.

Third, set yourself some personal goals. Let me be blunt: the people who make most progress with their business goals on our programmes are the ones who are working towards challenging personal goals. These can be health-related but they can also be experiences like travelling to somewhere you’ve always wanted to go, learning a skill that you’ve always wanted to master.

Fourth, and it’s related to the goals; just say yes to adventure. Life is short and what we remember and cherish are the times we stepped outside our safety zone and did something remarkable.

Trust me, you will be a better business owner if you take better care of yourself.

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WhentheGETBAteamdecidedtoexplorethethemeofHealthandWellbeing in this edition, Vitaco, an ASXlistedcompanyinEastTamaki,seemed the perfect company to profile. Their company mission is ‘empowering healthier lives’ which they do by developing, manufacturing and marketing world-class nutrition products under leading brands including New Zealand’s most trusted supplements brand Healtheries across Vitamins and Supplements along with Nutralife, as well asBalance,AussieBodies,MusashiinSports Nutrition and better for you Food productsandTeas,allwithKiwiflareandcan do. They’ve been operating under the Vitaco Banner for eight years and employ 490 people across its total business.

Leeza Law, People Support and Health

andSafetyAdvisor,isthechampionofhealth and safety at Vitaco with the added responsibilities of staff engagement, training and development. “Here at Vitaco, we pride ourselves on being a multicultural and inclusive workplace and work in close collaboration enabling our employees to become ‘the best that they can be’. Training and on-going development programmes are integral andwerecogniseandrewardexcellence,which feeds into our company values of WeCare,WeAct,WeSucceed”.Leezaexplainsthat“Empoweringhealthierlivesis interwoven into our company culture and how we operate. We ensure our people are very much valued, truly cared for and therefore are passionate about our brandsandtheproductsthattheymake.”

Some of the initiatives which aim to

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care for their employees are ongoing, such as annual ‘Wellness Packs’ which are given out to the team during winter and are very popular. The packs consist of multi-vitamins, general health and winter immunity supplements, plus food productssuchasproteinbars.Ayearlyfluvaccinationisalsoofferedtoeverymember of staff, which always has a high uptake. “We take into account what our team requests, or what we think may be of value, so the initiatives we offer are always relevantandweseekoutfeedback”.

Aparticularlypopularactivitywasarecentweight loss initiative which was completed in alignment with the Heartbeat Challenge, a workplace wellbeing programme with five key focuses: healthy eating, physical activity, smoke-free, wellbeing, and alcohol and other drugs. The programme aims

EMPOWERING HEALTHIER LIVES

Vitaco team winners of the 2015 Highbrook Rotary Fun Run team challenge.

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to strengthen the work environment in supporting and improving the health of everybody at Vitaco, and is delivered by the AucklandRegionalPublicHealthService.

The team at Vitaco have also taken part intheMove@Workprogramme,whichaims to change people’s way of thinking and attitudes regarding health and safety whilst improving physical performance to help in the prevention of strain and spraininjuries.AsLeezahighlights,“Health and safety is indelibly linked with wellness, and through each initiative we encourage the value and benefits in livingasafeandhealthylife”.AVitacorelayteamwontheHighbrookRotaryChallenge Cup in 2015 as first time entrants.AmonthlyHealthandSafetyExcellenceandInnovationawardsprogramme also encourages employee awareness of safety issues and policies.

The company Wellness Committee is instrumental in activity coordination, but there is definitely a sense of ‘team is best’ regarding coming up with ideas and seeing them through, Leeza says. “The best ideas are definitely whenthey’reemployee-led.It’sashared responsibility to instigate something new, and we all help out in making sure things run smoothly. We benefit from our industry closely

HEARTBEAT CHALLENGE

Does your workplace qualify for this free programme?Current eligibility criteria for workplaces to take part in Heartbeat Challenge include:

•workplacesinthewiderAuckland region with more than 50 staff

•staffincludeMaori,PacificandSouth Asian

•averagesalaryacrosstheorganisation of less than $50k per year

•exceptionsincludegovernmentdepartments, health organisations, territorial local authorities and national government organisations.

relating to health and wellbeing and that theknowledgeandexperienceofourstaffisreadilyavailable.”

Vitaco employees have direct access to permanent onsite nutritionists and naturopaths, who provide advice to both our customers and employees, Leezaexplains.“It’ssovaluabletoshareinside knowledge and updates with the team during Operations Briefings. Forexample,recentlywewereableto disclose findings on the benefits ofKyolicAgedGarlicExtract,whichpeoplefoundreallyworthwhile.”These

meetings complement other channels of communication used at Vitaco, such as emails and posters, and are run company-wide in shifts to ensureeveryoneiswellinformed.A

substantial employee discount is also offered on Vitaco’s full range of products, which employees

take full advantage of, and company sale events are always well attended.

“We also provide partial funding for health insurance through Southern Cross, which many of us make use

of, along with a subsidised cafeteria focused on serving healthierfoodoptions,”Leezaadds. One benefit which many

of the staff members rave

aboutisthecompanyping-pongtable!“We currently have a Cross-Tasman competition going on, so you’ll often find the guys spending their lunch break practising!Itcangetrathercompetitive!”

Leeza also highlighted that while people do get involved and uptake in activities is good, the popularity of course depends on individual interests. To gauge interest a survey is run prior to an annual ‘Wellness Week’, a key time for information sharing and educationals. “Thanks to the survey results, we know what our staff like to hear more about, which helps in deciding what speakers to useandtopicsofinterest.”

So, what would Vitaco recommend to other businesses that want to improve the health and wellbeing of their team? “Deliver initiatives which your people valuebyfindingoutwhattheywant.”

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ACTIVE PLUS

Working betterOriginally a traditional physiotherapy clinic, Active+ Highbrook has seen high growth over the last few years. Originally Active Physio, the name change reflected their broadening range of services and franchises, now over 20 across the North Island from Kaikohe to Palmerston North.

Erin Holland, Franchise Owner and physiotherapist at Active+, has been with the company for 15 years. “What we do here at Active+ is probably different to most people’s understanding. Whilst we do provide traditional physiotherapy, we also offer rehabilitation assistance, onsite educational sessions and injury prevention

seminars in both office and manual environments.”

In labour intensive workplaces Active+ can help maintain the physical fitness of employees, along with pre-employment

screening to ensure candidates are ‘up to the

job’. In an office environment they predominantly look at things like

workstation setup, which is a common cause of discomfort for desk workers. “Someone will order equipment such as desks without considering ergonomics, so they end up spending a large amount of money whilst ultimately causing pain to

their staff. Had they sought our advice prior, we could have helped avoid that.”

The vision at Active+ is to provide premium healthcare and wellbeing to everybody through a multi-disciplinary approach. “We always look at the person as a ‘whole’ when considering their wellbeing, so we consider everything including physical, psychological and spiritual factors. A person’s health and wellbeing is complex and often when problems arise, they can’t be tackled purely on the surface.”

“Stress is often seen as a psychological problem, but it has serious physical repercussions. People don’t always realise that the symptoms they have such as headaches or neck pain are the result of stress, and whilst these ailments can be treated it’s the underlying cause that requires attention.”

Active+ provide behavioural help such as how to cope in stressful situations and ways in which to ‘switch off’ at home, along with physical skills such as breathing techniques and sleep management. “Shift workers in particular can benefit from this, as the nature of shift work has been proven to lead to poor health and wellbeing, which can ultimately impact on work performance.” An aging workforce is also an issue that Active+ provide assistance with. “If you have an older member of staff who has arthritic issues but is otherwise

Workers’ stress is a massively undiagnosed problem

a productive employee, we can help keep that person in the workforce.”

Erin highlights that there is a wide variation in how local businesses manage the health and wellbeing of their staff.“Some companies do a fantastic job, others do what they are mandated to and the rest do nothing at all. Some businesses tick the ‘safety’ box but think the wellbeing aspect isn’t as important, but it’s key to look at your workers’ needs holistically. We know that those companies who do attend to their staff’s wellbeing have higher retention and productivity, plus less illness and injuries.”

“When WorkSafe was introduced, some companies were unsure where to begin in meeting the new requirements. We can help by coming into your workplace, identifying the gaps you have and offering ways in which to address them. We try to avoid being the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, however more often than not we are called upon when a problem has already arisen. If education and changes are implemented early, we can prevent an injury from happening in the first place. Management buy-in is crucial.”

Addressing the health and wellbeing needs of your staff• Haveaplanforyourworkers’

health and wellbeing

• Undertakeearlypainanddiscomfort reporting

• Undertakeanergonomic assessment of your workplace environment and equipment

ContactErin,Active+ 35AllensRoad,EastTamaki activeplus.co.nz

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WHAT’S THE POINT?Workplace health has been one of the most researched topics in recent years and studies show that there is a strong link between the health and wellbeing of people and their work environments. Sick days and days where employees are less productive than they could be cost a business money. Companies who look after their staff and workplaces achieve more than those that do not. Benefits include:

REDUCED ABSENTEEISM

By improving the health of employees, perhaps the first area you will start to see changes is a decline in absenteeism.

IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY

You should expect to see an increase in productivity at work because you have not only improved health at work, you have also improved engagement at work and when we are more engaged with an organisation, we tend to be more productive.

IMPROVED MORALE

As health at work starts to improve, you’ll begin to notice that employees are more upbeat and almost have a spring in their step again. As we become healthier, we start to feel more energetic, we become aware of all the other unhealthy habits we have and we start to change them.

HEALTH AT WORKWHERE TO START?IDEAS FOR KEEPING EMPLOYEES FIT AND HEALTHY

Implementing a fully-fledged health and wellbeing programme might seem a bit daunting, so a good place to start is with employee health checks, which will give you baseline data so you can start to develop strategic wellness initiatives that focus on any high-risk areas that you have identified for your organisation. Now that it is winter you could also sponsor the flu vaccination for your employees.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH CHECKS

Not all employees see their doctor regularly for a check-up and common health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes can go undetected. A health check that gives employees feedback on their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar level is a good place to start. A healthy employee has more energy and motivation to get the job done. By sponsoring health checks, you pick up health problems early and send a message that health is important.

EMPHASISE FITNESS AND GOOD NUTRITION

When employees are fitter, they have higher energy levels, more stamina and endurance to get the job done. There are a number of ways to encourage employees to stay fit from discounted memberships to a local gym, an office fitness challenge, encouraging employees to walk during lunch and take the stairs,

a workplace walking club, a workplace indoor soccer or netball team to encourage employees to stay active while having fun. Get a nutritionist in to give a series of talks on how to cook and eat healthy. Publish an employee wellness newsletter where you offer tips and ideas for staying active. Include low-calorie recipes. Invite employees to share their own healthy recipes and eating tips in the newsletter.

EMPHASISE STRESS RELIEF

Some ideas for reducing stress in the workplace include providing information or bringing in a speaker to teach employees methods for dealing with stress, encourage employees to take periodic breaks for ten minutes when they feel overwhelmed, offer flexible scheduling and work-at-home options to give employees more control over their schedules, be open to discussing stress-related issues with employees, and help them correct problems, have a regular lunchtime ‘social’ with a healthy lunch to ease tension and give employees a social break. Encourage humour and laughter as laughter boosts the release of natural brain chemicals that fight stress.

Like any business initiative, measurement is key so don’t forget to measure before and after implementing your key initiatives.

The key to improving health at work is consistency and patience. It won’t happen overnight but by choosing 2 - 3 strategic wellness initiatives to offer throughout the year you will not only be improving health at work but also reducing business costs.

Workplace Wellness Systems, Level 1, 120 East Tamaki Road, Otara. P 09 265 4959 info@workplacewellnesssystems.co.nz – workplacewellnesssystems.co.nz

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Karyn already had a wealth of industry experience as a Safety Professional. “I’ve worked for multi-national companies, and I’ve been on courses overseas where my colleagues have asked what my degree is in,” says Karyn. “As a credible Safety Professional, it’s important to be accepted on a global playing field, in terms of knowledge as well as experience.”

Armed with numerous industry qualifications, certificates, diplomas and extensive work experience, Karyn completed a Bachelor of Applied Management at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) in just two semesters of part-time study, through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

“I’d vaguely heard of RPL, but I didn’t realise how easy it was,” she says. “I thought it was more about cross-crediting papers rather than actual workplace experience. I thought it would be significantly harder to prove that I had met the course objectives.”

Karyn received personal coaching from Nuddy Pillay, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Business and IT, to knock two and a half years off her degree programme. “He said ‘you know this stuff, you’ve already done it.’ Being able to select papers to fill gaps in her experience was an advantage,”

she says. “I’m now doing a Master of Occupational Health and Safety, through the University of Newcastle in Australia.”

For others considering study to progress to the next stage of their career, Karyn’s advice is: “go and have a chat. Being coached through the RPL process can save you a significant amount of time; it was certainly worth my while!”

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Evidence to fulfil the Recognition of Prior Learning applications could include portfolio work, a challenge test (where an applicant completes a previous year’s exam), work samples, testimonials from employers and colleagues, or professional conversations with the assessors.

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Don’t support crime. Prevent it.

CRIME PREVENTION

After a fairly quiet start to the year the past two months have seen a rise in burglary incidents. With this in mind and the onset of winter a quick security “health check” is timely.

GETBA together with our local Police are more than happy to conduct a free crime prevention inspection of your site and make recommendations for ‘target hardening’ your property. We also have a number of useful crime prevention resources that are available free of charge. Our “No cash or valuables kept on these premises” signs are popular and are also free on request.

Cash and cigarettes together with valuables in vehicles have been popular commodities with recent offending. At the very least if cash or valuables are left on the premises they should be concealed in a safe and secure hiding place that is not known to staff. The cash register tray should be emptied each night and left visible on the counter or desk.

CCTV cameras have reduced in price and the quality has improved significantly. However these devices are only effective if there is adequate lighting and if they are operative - this includes your alarm systems. A few businesses have been caught out with their cameras and alarms not operating properly because they have not been regularly checked and maintained. There should be a policy to ensure that someone is delegated with this particular responsibility.

It is fair to say that we cannot guarantee a safe or incident free security system but we can insist on making things extra difficult for the offender.

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Hardening the target!01 > Do you remove cash from the premises each night?

02 > Do you have a “No cash or valuables left on these premises” sign?

03 > Do you keep your outside environments clear of overgrown foliage and rubbish?

04 > Are your premises well lit inside and out?

05 > Do you have appropriate sensor lighting e.g. where CCTV cameras are installed?

06 > Do you make sure you have no items around the outside of your premises that can be used as ladders to access the roof?

07 > Do you check that are your gates are securely locked and chained at the end of the day?

08 > Do you have appropriate warning signs for unauthorised intruders visible on your property?

09 > Do you regularly check that your alarm systems and CCTV cameras are working?

10 > Do you check that your alarms are set each night?

11 > Do you have a security monitoring company to respond to your alarms?

12 > Is your alarm system connected to your phone?

13 > Do you check that all doors and windows are securely locked?

14 > Do you have reception area alarms?

15 > Do you have smash glass alarms in areas where you are exposed?

16 > Do you anchor your roller doors to the concrete ground?

17 > Do you have bollards in front of your vulnerable doors?

18 > Do you have anti-jemmy metal bars along your doors?

19 > Do you have cages over your vehicle batteries?

20 > Do you have steering locks and wheel clamps for vehicles parked in your buildings?

21 > Do you conceal the vehicle keys in a secure hiding place?

22 > Do you remove all valuable items from your vehicles at night?

23 > Do you secure your loud speakers and mark them for identification purposes?

24 > Do you check on your business over long weekends or over public holidays?

25 > Do you know your neighbour(s) well who could help keep an eye on your property?

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Contact Poutoa Papalii on 09 273 6274 or email crimeprevention@getba.org.nz to organise a site visit or for resources to help protect your property.

If you have answered “no” to 5 or more of these questions, you could probably benefit from a security makeover for your property.

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Does your business have a Business Continuity Plan? Customers increasingly expect and require high levels and continuity of service – even during a crisis or emergency. The business that can open its doors and keep them open will gain significant competitive advantage over those that can’t.

The key to that open door is managing the supply chain, having alternatives and knowing who to turn to when the chips are down. A company’s reputation will benefit from the ability to keep their doors open, from having a quick recovery time and from minimal client disruption. Protecting and supporting staff during times of emergency also makes good business sense.

Would your business be able to remain operational during an unexpected event?

Go to resilient business.co.nz for useful information and resources, including a five-minute self-assessment tool, case studies, checklists and templates that you can download free of charge so you can plan for your own business continuity. The information is organised according to business size so that it is relevant to all businesses, from sole traders to SMEs to large organisations.

Does your business have a Survival Kit?

Civil Defence recommends your survival kit should enable your business to survive for three days without assistance.

•water (3 litres per person per day)

•canned non perishable foods

•torch and radio (with spare batteries)

•toilet paper, plastic bags and bucket

•first aid kit and essential medicines

•bbq or other means of cooking

•face and dust masks

EMERGENCYREADY!GETBA has an Emergency Response Plan ready to be activated in the event of an emergency or disaster in the East Tamaki commercial industrial precinct.

GETBA will be able to assist Civil Defence and Emergency Services in the local response by helping to warn and inform businesses, and if required, setting up a welfare centre and helping vulnerable businesses and employees to safety.

View an abbreviated version of the Emergency Response Plan on the GETBA website getba.org.nz/emergency-response-plan

THE GETBA EMERGENCY RESPONSE GROUP

Jane Tongatule, General Manager, GETBA

Tomislav Simic, Facilities Manager, Farmers Trading Company

David Baker, Site Facilities and Services Manager, Fisher and Paykel Appliances

Dave Cuff, Group Facilities Manager, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Rochelle Reulu, Building Manager, Goodman

Carlo Bussen, Chief Information Officer, NALCO

Daniel Coleman, Compliance Manager, Transpacific Technical Services

Karen Hadley, Operations Manager, GETBA

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In serving the defined geographical area that is the East Tamaki business precinct, GETBA fosters a local ethos and sense of community, enabling local businesses to support one another by buying local and employing local.

Support your local business community

GETBA WEBSITE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Search for local businesses as a first port of call.

getba.org.nz/directory-listings

OUTLET STORES

We also list East Tamaki outlet stores and factory shops, and in the month running up to Christmas we run an email campaign promoting pre-Christmas sales in East Tamaki.

getba.org.nz/local-outlet-stores

NOTICE BOARD

We are approached regularly by members or local community organisations wanting to broadcast an event or notice to local businesses. So we have created a Notice Board on the GETBA website Homepage whereby members can submit a public notice. Approval is at GETBA’s discretion.

getba.org.nz

FOR SALE AND LEASE

You can also find East Tamaki commercial industrial properties for sale and lease on the GETBA website

getba.org.nz/for-sale-lease

Support local employment!

JOBS BOARD

East Tamaki businesses can post vacancies for free.

getba.org.nz/keep-it-local

WORK EXPERIENCE

GETBA can connect you with local school and tertiary students seeking work experience as part of credible employment programmes.

Contact Jane Tongatule P 273 6274 or email gm@getba.org.nz

A LOCAL ETHOS

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INTERIM TRANSPORT LEVY

Advocacypays offStrong lobbying by Auckland’s business associations including GETBA, saw Auckland Councillors overwhelmingly reject by 20 votes to 3, proposed changes to increase the proportion of the Interim Transport Levy (introduced by stealth a year ago) to be paid by business. Businesses already pay more in rates via the rating differential and pay their transport share through road user charges and petrol taxes. It’s also interesting to note that the transport projects the levy goes towards funding are predominantly public transport, walking and cycling which have little additional benefit to business.

CARPOOLINGJune was carpool month and several local employees registered with the Let’s Carpool website to find a match. Sharing a ride to work can be a great way to save money, make new friends and relax on the way to work. It doesn’t have to be every day, but this scheme allows you to choose the days and times that suit you.

Check it out letscarpool.govt.nz

Auckland Transport and New Zealand Transport Agency collaborate

Work will soon begin on the design and consent for the Reeves Road flyover and the Pakuranga to Botany busway.

This follows a comprehensive review of the timing of future Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) projects by Auckland Transport, the New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Council. It included more accurately modelling the traffic impacts and bus travel times on the main roads in the area.

The review concluded the best order for future AMETI projects to be built is:

•PanmuretoPakurangabusway,Panmureroundabout replacement, walking and cycling paths

•ReevesRoadflyover,Pakurangatowncentre busway and bus station

•PakurangatoBotanybusway

Reeves Road flyoverIt is pleasing to see the Reeves Road flyover included as a crucial component of stage two as it had been deprioritised for lack of funding. The new Reeves Road flyover will go over the existing Reeves Road and provide a better connection with the Pakuranga/South-Eastern Highway via Waipuna Bridge. The flyover will significantly reduce traffic congestion on Pakuranga Rd and Ti Rakau Drive equating to an average of 40% reduction during morning and evening peaks.

The flyover will take 18-24 months to complete and will enable the AMETI busway to operate more reliably with less disruption at major intersections.

Completion of whole project needed by 2025The review also showed that the full busway between Panmure, Pakuranga and Botany, as well as the Reeves Road flyover, needs to be open by 2025 to minimise future increases in congestion. Current long term plan funding from Auckland Council would only allow for this full network by 2029.

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WASTE MINIMISATION

New Zealanders throw away 122,547 tonnes of food a year. That is equivalent to 213 jumbo jets of food that has to go somewhere to rot, instead of being eaten. That amount of food could feed the population of Dunedin for two years! And, all of this food is worth about $872 million each year.

On 1 June the government officially launched an initiative to tackle this problem. Waste industry body WasteMINZ will partner with 59 councils nationwide in the $1 million project to educate New Zealanders

on ways to reduce the amount of food being sent to landfill each year.

The campaign is about changing attitudes and getting people to think about reducing food waste in the same way recycling has become the norm over the past generation.

Check out the website for information on the types of food being wasted and the latest tips and tricks on how to reduce your food waste. lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz

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ANNUAL EAST TAMAKI PALLET COLLECTION

Do you have unwanted pallets clogging up your workplace?WeareofferingGETBAmemberswithintheEastTamakibusinessprecinctafreepallet collectionservicetowardstheendofJuly!Memberswillbeinformedofthedatesvia email. Pallets will either be recycled into wood chips, or upcycled into furniture.

BookyourcollectionwithGETBAOperationsManagerKarenHadley on 09 273 6274 or email operations@getba.org.nz

Free plastic recycling facility for GETBA members! Did you know you can dispose of type 2 (HDPE) & type 4 (LDPE) plastics at the East Tamaki Transfer Station? This includes milk, juice and water bottles, yogurt and margarine tubs, flexible container lids, plastic bags, and industrial shrink wrap. You can also recycle glass bottles and aluminium cans free of charge, but all items must be cleaned, sorted and separated.

The site also offers a fee-payable recycle service for batteries, cardboard and green waste.

East Tamaki Transfer Station 33 Neales Road, East Tamaki

Monday to Saturday: 7.30am to 4pm Sunday: 9am to 3pm

P 09 274 5287 wastedisposalservices.co.nz

To use this free plastic recycling facility you must pick up a Waste Minimisation Card from the GETBA office, or contact Karen Hadley, GETBA Operations Manager on 09 273 6274 or email operations@getba.org.nz

Special thanks to Astron Plastics and Waste Disposal Services for making the service available.

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PASS IT ON!Finding new life for used itemsA reminder of the ‘Pass it On’ web facility, which enables GETBA members to submit unsaleable items, seconds, used electronic equipment or appliances, useful manufacturing by-products, or any other items that are clogging up your workplace!

The submission process is easy; an electronic form on the ‘Pass it On’ webpage will prompt you to fill out your contact details, along with a title and description of the items you are submitting, and any photos you may have to support your listing.

Once your submission has been approved, we will post it to our ‘Pass it on’ webpage, and contact local charities and community groups to let them know items have been posted.

GETBA RECYCLING DIRECTORY:

What can you divert from landfill?Check out GETBA’s go-to guide to find out if, how and where you can recycle the waste materials created in your business.

getba.org.nz/waste-minimisation-recycling-directory

RECYCLING DIRECTORYA practical directory to help you find where to dispose of recyclable waste

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OUTSMARTOUTSTANDING OUTNOWThe fourth issue of Total Property for 2016 is released Friday 8th July. Featuring New Zealand’s latest and best commercial opportunities for sale, as well as a wide range of topical articles and sales results to put you totally in-the-know.

Call your local commercial agents on 09 273 6666 to get your free copy.www.bayleys.co.nz/totalproperty

OUT8TH JULY 2016

PROPERTY UPDATE

Goodman is approximately 70% through its planned development of the award winning estate having completed more than 40 developments since 2005. These building provide around 365,000 sqm of rentable area, making it one of the largest real estate assets in the country.

Recent activity has included the completion of new facilities for GWA Caroma, Machinery House, Synnex and Viridian. There are also four projects in progress, all scheduled to complete later in 2016.

•A 4,650 sqm warehouse facility for EDL Fasteners

•A 5,156 sqm warehouse expansion for Scalzo Food Industries.

Highbrook growth continues

SQM of PossibilitiesHighbrook is a world-class business park and home to many of New Zealand’s most successful companies. You can choose from a new warehouse or office premise, alternatively Goodman can design and build your unique business space.

NEW WAREHOUSES

The Hill - Pukekiwirki PlaceWarehouse: 7,050 sqmOffice: 450 sqmCanopy: 1,030 sqmYard: 1,280 sqm

The Point - Waiouru RoadWarehouse: 2,520 sqmOffice: 300 sqmCanopy: 400 sqmYard: 1,321 sqm

Jarrod MacGregor – Leasing enquiries021 452 895 or jarrod.macgregor@goodman.com

William Main – Development enquiries 021 583 887 or william.main@goodman.com

NEW OFFICE BUILDING

Building 5Level 1: 1,236 sqmLevel 2: 1,296 sqmLevel 3: 1,296 sqm

DESIGN AND BUILDThe team at Goodman partners with you, providing the flexibility and expertise to create a property solution that grows and changes as your business does.

Design & build: 2,000 sqm upwards

www.highbrook.co.nz

•A new 7,458 sqm chill store and office facility for specialist logistics operator, Big Chill.

•A new three-level commercial building at The Crossing. Providing 3,828 sqm of high profile office space along Highbrook drive, the building is available for lease.

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In order to meet demand, two new industrial facilities (The Hill and The Point) are also being developed. With an expected completion date of April 2017 the new facilities will provide much needed capacity for occupiers seeking high quality warehouse space.

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OUTSMARTOUTSTANDING OUTNOWThe fourth issue of Total Property for 2016 is released Friday 8th July. Featuring New Zealand’s latest and best commercial opportunities for sale, as well as a wide range of topical articles and sales results to put you totally in-the-know.

Call your local commercial agents on 09 273 6666 to get your free copy.www.bayleys.co.nz/totalproperty

OUT8TH JULY 2016

SQM of PossibilitiesHighbrook is a world-class business park and home to many of New Zealand’s most successful companies. You can choose from a new warehouse or office premise, alternatively Goodman can design and build your unique business space.

NEW WAREHOUSES

The Hill - Pukekiwirki PlaceWarehouse: 7,050 sqmOffice: 450 sqmCanopy: 1,030 sqmYard: 1,280 sqm

The Point - Waiouru RoadWarehouse: 2,520 sqmOffice: 300 sqmCanopy: 400 sqmYard: 1,321 sqm

Jarrod MacGregor – Leasing enquiries021 452 895 or jarrod.macgregor@goodman.com

William Main – Development enquiries 021 583 887 or william.main@goodman.com

NEW OFFICE BUILDING

Building 5Level 1: 1,236 sqmLevel 2: 1,296 sqmLevel 3: 1,296 sqm

DESIGN AND BUILDThe team at Goodman partners with you, providing the flexibility and expertise to create a property solution that grows and changes as your business does.

Design & build: 2,000 sqm upwards

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Bayleys Auckland Industrial Report 2016 shows the Auckland industrial property market is firing on all cylinders. Spurred on by low interest rates and strong local economic drivers, namely high levels of manufacturing and construction activity, 2016 looks set to be another record breaking year.

Stock shortages at extreme levelsA surge in both occupier and investor demand since the new year for all grades of industrial space has led to shortages across the board pushing rents higher and leading to further cap rate compression.

Vacancies at unprecedented lowsReflecting the current tight conditions the latest Bayleys Research annual Auckland

vacancy survey shows a further reduction in overall vacancies to a historically low 3% from 3.6% a year earlier. Vacancies showed the steepest declines at the Airport Corridor, Mt Wellington and Albany Basin and remained relatively static in Penrose and East Tamaki.

New supply edging up, finallyAt the corporate end of the market large property groups with significant landbanks such as Goodman Property Trust (GMT) and Auckland Airport are taking full advantage of the current shortage of new space with a growing development pipeline. This is now coming through in industrial building consent numbers which are showing an increase in storage consents in particular.

Much of this activity is occurring in the Howick Ward which includes GMT’s

Auckland industrial running on high octane

Highbrook Estate and Manukau Ward which includes Auckland Airport and GMT’s M20/Savill Link Estates.

In the more established industrial areas of East Tamaki, Penrose-Mt Wellington and further out in West Auckland development activity at the smaller end of the market is virtually non-existent due to rising land values coupled with rising construction/compliance costs. Many smaller developers are exploring cheaper emerging locations on the outer fringes of the city.

Future recycling of inner city industrial areas to mixed useOver coming years the highest and best use for a growing number of traditional inner city industrial areas, especially those close to rail-bus links, will be residential usage. As with many cities off-shore expect more industrial storage and logistics facilities to be based on the outskirts of Auckland close to the major road infrastructure projects currently underway.

Full report at bayleys.co.nz/information/research/industrial

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GETBAadvocates on Council plans & infrastructure issues to...Reduce costs to businessBecome more business-friendlyRemove rates differentialKeep people & freight movingRemove transmission corridorsProtect industrial land