The Rosebank Business Association is growing community connectedness in new ways. We have switched up how we bring employees and leaders together, this now includes enabling opportunities to give back by volunteering, peer to peer learning, and strategic connections for business neighbours.
Published December 11, 2024
The RBA also contributed much-needed toys to the Anglican Trust for Women and Children (ATWC), one of our local neighbours who had approached us. The ATWC is dedicated to supporting…
Published December 15, 2024
For the third year, the Rosebank Business Association has encouraged local businesses and their employees to support the ‘Donate a Can’ initiative, providing donations to Kai Avondale. These contributions help…
Published December 18, 2024
‘Christmas from the Heart’ 2024 ran from December 9–18, bringing holiday cheer to local families in need. Kim Watts from the Rosebank Business Association visited the Glen Eden site wanting…
Movember Meetup Brings Community Together for Men’s Health
Published March 4, 2025
The spirit of Movember was alive and well at Bunnings Trade in Avondale as the community came together for a special Movember Meetup on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, hosted in…
Matariki Colouring Competition
Published October 21, 2024
The RBA’s Matariki colouring competition at Rosebank Primary School encouraged children to explore the cultural significance of this special time while expressing their creativity. With prizes like Auckland Zoo pass…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – August 2024
Published September 11, 2024
When Washtech heard that Fair Food was in need of a commercial dishwasher, helping out the organisation that has been set up to help others was just the right thing…
How the Rosebank Business Association is Championing the Safety of Your Business and Employees
Published July 15, 2024
Our Story So Far: In May 2020, amidst the challenges brought about by the onset of COVID-19, our business community in Rosebank faced an alarming increase in crime. It was…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – July 2024
Published July 29, 2024
Enterprize Steel With some hard yakka and grubby hands from both the workshop guys and office girls, Enterprize Steel Limited upgraded their road frontage garden and fence to please neighbours…
Administrator’s Professional Day
Published May 7, 2024
The RBA marked Administrator’s Professional Day on April 24th by asking bosses to nominate standout employees. The feedback was very positive, with bosses commending these employees for their often-overlooked roles. Congratulations…
Published May 7, 2024
This year, the RBA spread the joy by holding not one, but two Rosebank Easter Egg Hunts! While our traditional hunt encouraged our Rosebank employees to embrace the Easter spirit,…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – June 2024
Published June 27, 2024
Rheem: Wellness at Rheem is about promoting and supporting employee well-being, June was our Women’s Health Month, which has seen a raft of initiatives such as our Women’s Lunch and…
Safeguard Your Plates, Protect Your Vehicle
Published May 7, 2024
The RBA has teamed up with Matrix Security to offer a free service on Thursday, March 7 that replaces the standard screws on your vehicle’s number plates with anti-theft screws.…
Published May 7, 2024
The RBA remains steadfast in its commitment to the health and wellbeing of our Rosebank community. For the past three years, these care packs have been a cornerstone of our…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – April 2024
Published April 24, 2024
On April 6th, members of the Watersmart team participated in Relay for Life, raising funds for the Cancer Society. Having faced cancer twice within their team, this annual event demonstrates…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – December 2023
Published December 19, 2023
Thanks to Imagin Plastics for their commitment to environmental stewardship during Operation Clean Sweep on November 8, 2023. Collaborating with Plastics NZ, the RBA, and employees from local businesses, they…
Published December 4, 2023
There were no cats and dogs on November 3, just enthusiasm from individuals eager to be part of a like-minded group on our walk along Rosebank Road in support of…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – March 2024
Published April 2, 2024
When Cath from ‘I Love Avondale’ reached out to Rich Rigging to relocate planters and items in Avondale Square, they eagerly seized the opportunity to assist the local community. Specializing…
Published November 29, 2023
We hear in increasing frequency, that seabirds, turtles, and fish are ingesting a wide variety of plastic items that are killing them or affecting their health. This is caused by…
Published November 13, 2023
We all have fond memories of our school camps: the fun activities, the experience of being away from home, the food (good and bad), and bonding with our classmates. These…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – February 2024
Published March 12, 2024
Kieran Stott, General Manager – Collections at DebtManagers, recognized the chance to give back when he received an email from the Rosebank Business Association regarding Blood Donations in the area.…
Meat and Greet – Let’s share this treat!
Published October 2, 2023
True to form the RBA team was out in numbers on Monday, 17th July delivering Westie Food Group mini meat pies – 8,250 pies, to be precise, or 550 trays…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – November 2023
Published November 29, 2023
Autex Industries joined forces with the RBA, and I am Hope Foundation in backing Gumboot Friday on November 3rd, 2023. The Rosebank business community was urged to participate in this…
Rosebank’s Most Wanted – January 2024
Published February 7, 2024
Neil Stuart brings three decades of experience working with autistic children to his role as an Early Intervention Educator at Autism NZ since 2011. Throughout his tenure, he has successfully…
Colour Me Rosebank – Matariki competition
Published October 2, 2023
What kid doesn’t love a colouring competition? This was very evident when the RBA ran one for the month of June with Rosebank School and Avondale Intermediate. Rosebank School alone…
Published December 15, 2023
Christmas From The Heart 2023 was an eight-day event, running from December 11–20, aimed at supporting families in need over the holiday season. One of the highlights was Gifts From…
Published June 1, 2023
The Rosebank Crime Prevention webinar has representatives from NZ Police and Matrix Security covering current trends and insights on local criminal activity happening in our area. There is also advice…
Published December 5, 2023
Once again, the Rosebank Business Association (RBA) reached out to local businesses and employees to support the second year of the Donate a Can initiative, helping Avondale families in need…
Published June 12, 2023
The RBA is always on the lookout for individuals and business teams who are doing selfless acts of kindness. With this in mind, we have created ‘Rosebank’s Most Wanted’ to…
Published June 12, 2023
As the RBA continues to find solutions to the increase in crime in our Rosebank area, of concern is the increase since the new year of Boy Racers who are…
Published June 12, 2023
Our virtual Easter Egg Hunt once again had Rosebank work colleagues and their families combing our RBA website for hidden Easter bunnies. This year’s theme was centred around the bunny,…
Published June 12, 2023
On Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th of March 2023, the team at the Rosebank Business Association (RBA) once again reached out to our local Rosebank community by way of delivering…
Donate a Can This Christmas – Dec 2022
Published December 20, 2022
The RBA initiated a ‘Donate a Can This Christmas’ on the back of government predicaments that there would be a lot of families suffering this Christmas. Businesses and their staff…
Published December 6, 2022
It is always nice when you receive something for FREE and especially when it is unexpected. On Tuesday 8th of November 2022, RBA staff distributed Lisa Hummus samples out to…
Published December 7, 2022
The Rosebank Crime Prevention Group with the help of Auckland Council has now erected Liquor Ban Signage on every road within the Rosebank BID area spanning from Honan Place to…
World Moving gives a helping hand
Published December 5, 2022
It is fantastic to see our local Rosebank businesses giving back and even more pleasing when it is for one of our own. The RBA and our local business community…
Published December 1, 2022
Hynds Avondale on 88/98 Patiki Road have specialized in concrete drainage, stormwater, wastewater and water main products for New Zealand’s civil and rural infrastructure for over 49 years. Their team…
Published December 6, 2022
On the 5th of October 2022, the RBA instigated the ‘Be a Tidy Rosebank Kiwi’ drive to raise awareness for our surrounding Rosebank area along with encouraging our local employees…
Ukrainian Association of New Zealand plea for help
Published December 5, 2022
Over the last few months, Regal Rexnord’s facility in Jomac Place has been the drop-off and storage place for medical supplies and equipment, along with a range of other goods…
Published December 6, 2022
Each year colleges hold career days with the intention of opening windows to the future for their students. Students at Avondale College were presented with an array of options and…
Published September 20, 2022
‘All’ is such a small word, yet its connotations encompass everything. The Rosebank Business Association (RBA) lives this word daily as we strive to be the voice of/and on behalf…
Published September 20, 2022
A wonderful opportunity was presented by one of our Associate RBA members – New Zealand Business Tools (NZBT), who offered the chance for five of our local Rosebank businesses to…
Reopening of the Kurt Brehmer Walkway
Published September 19, 2022
It’s really rewarding to acknowledge effort and that’s exactly what the RBA did for everyone that was involved in the re-opening of the Kurt Brehmer Walkway on Monday 23rd May…
Published September 20, 2022
As you sit eating your lunch do you take in your lunchroom surroundings? Does your business currently have a sustainability plan in place? What is happening to the banana skin…
Rosebank Easter Egg Hunt Competition
Published June 7, 2022
Congratulations to all the 37 winners of the Rosebank Easter Egg Hunt competition that was run virtually on our Rosebank Business Association (RBA) website and drawn just in time for…
We care about your business and your people
Published May 9, 2022
The RBA like every other business in Rosebank has been affected in one way or another by the effects of the pandemic and what better way to show our local…
Published April 7, 2022
The Avondale College Sports Department is incredibly grateful for the generous donation of a new six-burner BBQ from Dayle ITM on Rosebank Road. This will assist their sports teams and…
Businesses working with Unitec students
Published April 7, 2022
Over the past months, Unitec students have helped local businesses with developing marketing communications, web analytics, and leadership analysis. These activities are all part of the applied learning that takes…
Published June 5, 2021
On Friday 28th May 2021 the Rosebank School held a special assembly to celebrate the Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Labour MP for Kelston. The school is made up of a very…
Published March 19, 2020
JUMP is very proud to announce their partnership with Mike King’s founded charity, I AM HOPE and the Gumboot Friday Appeal.
Fair Food helping West Aucklanders
Published July 20, 2021
It always feels nice to give back to your community and on Friday 11th June 2021 staff from Regal Beloit and the Rosebank Business Association volunteered to help at Fair…
Intelligent Environments receives International Recognition
Published March 1, 2021
It’s really encouraging to hear of a local company achieving recognition internationally. Intelligent Environments Ltd (IEL) have done just that, by having their project for Auckland District Health Board’s new…
Published December 5, 2020
There’s nothing like the buzz of excitement of kids having fun while exercising, and what better way to experience this than by attending the Intermediate CrossFit competition hosted by Phoenix…
Rosebank Business Association targets workplace wellbeing
Published September 30, 2021
The Rosebank Business Association was first mooted by business owners in the region back in 2002, following a shared need for better security in the area.
Published November 5, 2020
Good ol blood, sweat and tears come to mind when physical activity is applied.