How We Operate

To extend the potential of East Tamaki businesses, property owners and their people, through knowledge collaboration and engagement, enabling long term commercial growth and sustainability. 

Business East Tāmaki is a not-for-profit business association supporting over 3,300 businesses and 2,100 commercial property owners in one of New Zealand’s largest industrial and commercial hubs. Established in 1994, it operated as a voluntary membership organisation before adopting the Business Improvement District (BID) programme in 2009, funded by a targeted rate through Auckland Council.

Governed by an elected Executive Committee and a dedicated team, Business East Tamaki provides advocacy, resources, and support to strengthen the local business community.

On our website, you can find information about key information including:

What is a BID programme?

Local business and property owners have agreed to work together to provide value to the collective business community by delivering a suite of economic activities. BID programmes provide a mechanism and a relationships between the Business East Tamaki Business Association and Auckland Council. For more information, see the links below:

Auckland Council supports Business Associations operating BID programmes as set out in the council BID Policy 2022.

Visit the Auckland Council BID website.

Auckland Council BID policy can be found here.

BID programme documents as approved at the AGM, can be found here.

The Business East Tamaki area is shown on this map

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