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Our Town Motueka (Inc)

Mission statement:

To create a partnership between business and community aiming to improve the physical, economic and social environment of Motueka.

This is achieved by building relationships that benefit Motueka, delivering and supporting events which stimulate economic activity, fostering business development and community cohesion and supporting town enhancement and heritage improvements.

Streetlines  

Read extracts from the July 2010 edition of our Streetlines newsletter here »
 

Upcoming Events

1. FREE SEMINAR: Marketing Through Hard Times

When times are tough and money is tight, should you be hiding under a rock or marketing yourself and your business? If you decide to market your business what should you do? Come along and find out what marketing initiatives you need to address in your business to survive, move forward, grow and prosper.

Presented by Chris Butler from CB Marketing
Tuesday 27 July, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
ITM Building Centre Conference Room, 16-18 King Edward St, Motueka
Refreshments will be provided
Numbers are limited. Register now to avoid disappointment. Phone: Jacqui at Our Town Motueka 528 4488 or E-mail ourtownmotueka@xtra.co.nz.
Registrations close Friday 23 July.

2. END OF ROADWORKS PARTY
Saturday 31 July, 12.00 - 2.00pm
At Arcadia. Refreshments & Music

Our Town Motueka has been successful in gaining financial support from the New Zealand Transport Agency and the Tasman District Council to co-ordinate a promotion and party to celebrate the completion of roadworks in the southern CBD.

The agencies involved in the recent street repairs acknowledge that the disruption and delays have had a very adverse effect on businesses in the area, as well as to the overall township. Funding this function and promotion is some recompense to those affected and the Motueka community.

Businesses in the immediate area will be contacted with further details in the following week.


About the organisation:

  • Represents 450 business owners and ratepayers in the main business area of Motueka.
  • Is run by a voluntary committee of predominantly Motueka business owners.
  • Employs a part-time manager for 28 hours per week.
  • Is one of many similar organisations throughout New Zealand which emerged out of the Mainstreet initiative (1983) whose role it is to enliven and enhance the town.
  • Boundaries include High Street central and the surrounding zone of approximately 1.6kms.
  • the organisation is funded by a targeted rate which is collected on Our Town Motueka's behalf by the Tasman District Council.
  • Funds are also sourced through local sponsorship and funding agencies.
  • Works in conjunction with a number of organisations and community groups: - Motueka Community Board, Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce, Tasman Promotions, Motueka Recreation Centre, Keep Motueka Beautiful, Te Awhina Marae, Motueka Historical Society, and Motueka Arts Council.

Our Town Motueka

  • Offers networking opportunities to members and promotes training seminars and courses to assist business development.
  • Promotes excellence, expertise and awareness in business by advocating participation in regional Business and, Environmental and Top shop Awards.
  • Organises advertising and marketing campaigns.
  • Communicates to and informs members and supporting agencies through its regular Streetlines newsletter and updates.
  • Promotes the town its business and surrounding area through printing of the Motueka Route Planner/street directory.
  • Works actively in the areas of streetscaping, town enhancement and zero waste.
  • Intiates, organises and supports community events.

Events:

  • The Kids Fest, in conjunction with Parklands School Turangawaewae Festival  -  March.
  • Motueka on High - market day in conjunction with Festival of Lights  -  June.
    View the 2010 programme here »
  • The Starlight Christmas Parade  -  December.

Communication Networking and Training Opportunities

  • Streetlines - member's newsletter and monthly e-mail updates. View extracts of our latest edition here »
  • Winter evening networking evenings in Motueka  -  May to September

Business Development & Awards

  • Top Shop  -  May-September
  • Nelson Tasman Business Awards  -  June to October
  • Environment Awards  -  August to November

Promotion

  • Motueka Street Directory/Routeplanner distribution  -  November
  • Santas Shopping Spree  -  December
  • Stocktake Sale  -  March

Streetscape, Sustainability Design and Heritage

  • Motueka entranceway Installation
  • Litter cart support
  • Recycling Bins support
  • Street Furniture and Paving
  • Murals in Motueka

For furthur information contact:
Jacqui Taylor
Manager
Our Town Motueka
Ph/Fax 03 528 4488
"It's Your Town Too"

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