The Ōtāhuhu Business Association
Meet Our Team
- The Ōtāhuhu Business Association is an incorporated society which was first established in June 1937, then joined the BID programme in 1991 and is governed by an elected executive committee representing the business association registered members. More information about Otahuhu is available from https://is-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz
- The Ōtāhuhu Business Association executive committee meet monthly. Its Members are invited to attend the annual general meeting (AGM).
- The Ōtāhuhu Business Association represents, supports, and helps over 2000 businesses and property owners.
- CCTV Cameras operating 24/7 linked to the NZ Police
- Nightly mobile security patrols of the Otahuhu business area.
- Daytime security officers patrolling the Otahuhu business area.
- Crime prevention officers monitoring CCTV, working with Police and other stakeholders, delivering crime prevention workshops and information and investigating anti-social issues in Otahuhu.
- Maintenance officer and Handyman fixing or reporting issues to Auckland Council and other agencies or undertaking small jobs for members.
- Rapid graffiti removal and painting handyman services.
- Promotion of Otahuhu as a business destination through activations, events, promotions, marketing and advertising programmes including social media.
- Workshops and networking events for Otahuhu businesses.
- Regular newsletters with information and updates on key information regarding the Otahuhu area.
- Keeping the Otahuhu businesses informed about the effects of infrastructure projects in the Otahuhu area.
- Making Otahuhu a pleasant and safe place to visit through a range of environmental projects for example “street lighting”.
The Otahuhu BID programme recognizes the BID affiliate (those that pay the BID targeted rate either directly (business ratepayer/property owner) or indirectly (business owner/tenant) located within the Otahuhu BID boundary area) qualify and are encouraged to register as a full member of the association.
Here’s the link to our Member Form, the application approval process and, who to contact for more information.
- CCTV Cameras operating 24/7 linked to the NZ Police
- Nightly mobile security patrols of the Otahuhu business area.
- Daytime security officers patrolling the Otahuhu business area.
- Crime prevention officers monitoring CCTV, working with Police and other stakeholders, delivering crime prevention workshops and information and investigating anti-social issues in Otahuhu.
- Maintenance officer and Handyman fixing or reporting issues to Auckland Council and other agencies or undertaking small jobs for members.
- Rapid graffiti removal and painting handyman services.
- Promotion of Otahuhu as a business destination through activations, events, promotions, marketing and advertising programmes including social media.
- Workshops and networking events for Otahuhu businesses.
- Regular newsletters with information and updates on key information regarding the Otahuhu area.
- Keeping the Otahuhu businesses informed about the effects of infrastructure projects in the Otahuhu area.
- Making Otahuhu a pleasant and safe place to visit through a range of environmental projects for example “street lighting”.
Local business and property owners have agreed to work together to provide value to the collective Otahuhu business community by delivering a suite of economic activities.
The Auckland Council supports Business Associations operating BID programmes as set out in the council BID Policy 2022.
The Auckland Council BID policy can be found at: https://bid.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/bid-policy
The BID programmes provide a mechanism and a relationship between the Ōtāhuhu Business Association and the Auckland Council.
For more information on the Auckland Council BID programme and the BID Policy click here.
– Auckland Council BID website link https://bid.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/
The Auckland Council applies the Otahuhu BID targeted rate which is collected from the ratepayer/property owner or indirectly by the business owner/tenant located within the Otahuhu BID boundary area.
View our map here – https://bid.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/bid-rating-maps1
Ōtāhuhu BID programme Strategic Plan and AGM documents are in the drive below.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15qResdI3seFVZNPy8RFNUTGGUKpXoiyu?usp=sharing
The Ōtāhuhu Business Associations objectives are to improve Otahuhu’s image, bring more business to Ōtāhuhu, keep Otahuhu safe and advocate for better roads, footpaths and parking by working in partnership with Auckland Council and other agencies.
History Of Otahuhu
Ōtāhuhu began as a military settlement, from which the Pākehā invasion of Waikato was launched in the 1860s. In the early 1900s, cheap flat land and easy access to ports, roads and railways made this an ideal area for heavy industry.
Where did the name come from?
The suburb’s name is taken from the Māori-language name of the volcanic cone known as Ōtāhuhu / Mount Richmond. The name refers to “the place of Tāhuhu” — the eponymous ancestor, Tāhuhu-nui-a-Rangi, of Ngāi Tāhuhu.
