The Greenmount-East Tamaki Business Association Inc has been formed to enable the commercial owners and occupiers of the Greenmount and East Tamaki areas to have a say in the promotion and development of the area in which they work. With Greenmount being the fastest growing commercial area in Auckland it is imperative that the commercial community are involved in the development of the area.

Some of GETBA's recent successes are:

• The Association has excellent liaison with the Otara and Howick Police and therefore good support from the Minister of Police. This has culminated in a joint effort to organise an Association-wide security plan
• Substantial pillars on the Association's geographical boundaries now define the Association area
• The Association was instrumental in getting the signs around our area notifying 'boy racers' of instant fines if caught in the area of the west side of Harris Road
• This Website gives members a chance to showcase their products and services
• The Association's lobbying ensures that the council is realistic with the rates burden it places on local businesses
• Regular breakfast meetings that keep members up-to-date with local issues and provide networking opportunities
• Insight Seminars available to members free of charge on topics deemed to be of interest to members.

A team of concerned business people in the area have formulated a basic philosophy and specific aims for the Association and these are outlined below:

Overall Philosophy:

To act in the best interest of all business in the area, to promote the area, have a voice in the development of the area, and to attract new business into the area.

• To endeavour to get a fair proportion of Council money ie. rates into the area
• To create an environment attractive to new business
• To have regular contact with council and councillors to ensure we know what is happening in the area and to let them know what we want to happen
• To improve the infrastructure of the area ie. services such as roading, water, gas, safety, street signage etc.
• To ensure that the third crossing of the estuary goes ahead
• To put forward submissions to the council on the proposed Development Plan
• To encourage development of the Waiouru peninsula
• To create a networking environment of business within the area.

If you are an owner or occupier of a business in the Greenmount-East Tamaki area we strongly urge you to join the Association so that the voice of the Association will represent a large proportion of the business in the area. If you wish to be a part of your future please complete the Enrolment Form or contact the secretary of the Association, Henry Jansen by email or phone: 274-4451.