Helping Businesses Achieve Measurable Results
Wiri Business Improvement District is one of New Zealand’s largest industrial districts, encompassing over 680 hectares, with room for expansion. Wiri has excellent connectivity to sea and airports, to motorways and arterial routes and to a significant labour force.
Wiri Business Improvement District
Wiri Business was incorporated in May 2006 and originally focused on reducing crime within the area. Once there had been a significant reduction in crime, Wiri Business broadened its role to encourage greater economic activity.
Wiri Business Improvement District now encompasses over 800 business members with a $755,000 BID targeted rate. Wiri Business receives its funding via the Auckland Council through a very small additional property rates charge and is subject to compliance with the Council’s Business Improvement District programme.
All owners of businesses and properties within the defined Wiri Business Improvement District are eligible members of Wiri Business.
We provide a wide range of services for members including member networking events and regular member communication. A key role of the Wiri Business Association is the liaison and engagement with Auckland Council and other authorities to bring about improvements to the area and lobby for the interest of the businesses.
The association operates under their own Constitution (click here to view constitution – attached) and assists with economic development in our area including assisting with the business needs of our members.
Made up of members of the business community, the Business Association Committee is elected every year at the AGM. The current committee members are:
What we do
The WBA supports economic activity within Wiri through:
Creating Community
Getting Wiri businesses to use one another and share ideas is great for our local economy.
Each year Wiri Business runs a series of events which include a mix of breakfasts, after-five functions, women’s networking events and general community get togethers
– all are available for business owners and staff to attend.
Doing better business
Business compliance requirements are ever increasing. Wiri Business can help navigate many of the government resources to assist with compliance. To assist with Health and Safety requirements, Wiri Business offers subsidised first aid courses in partnership with St John and Health and Safety courses.
Wiri Business also have the capability to assist with content creation and videos for social media, on a one-on-one basis.
Providing security
In partnership with P4G Security, Wiri Business provides security patrols from 6pm to 6am, seven days per week. The recent rollout of our new CCTV network has further enhanced district security.
Should you witness any criminal activity within the district please contact our office on 09 262 0804 or P4G on 09 262 0333
Enhancing the environment
Wiri Business understands that having a tidy district is good for business.
We support proactive initiatives to keep our environment tidy including clean ups, recycling education and funding cabinet art.
If you spot rubbish dumping or unkept lawns near your business, contact our office on 09 262 0804.
Advocacy on behalf of Members
Wiri Business has strong connections with many organisations that impact the Wiri district, including the Auckland Council, Local Boards, NZ Police, other Business Associations and various local community trusts and forums. The connections are used to promote the interests of Wiri Business Members
