Community

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.

Rosebank’s Most Wanted – September 2024

Rosebank’s Most Wanted – September 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

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

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

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…

Hopping To It For Easter

Hopping To It For Easter

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

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

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.…

Fruit Care Packs

Fruit Care Packs

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 for April 2024

Rosebank’s Most Wanted for 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…

Imagin Plastics

Imagin Plastics

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…

It’s raining gumboots!

It’s raining gumboots!

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

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…

Operation Clean Sweep

Operation Clean Sweep

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…

School’s out for camp!

School’s out for camp!

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

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!

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…

Autex Industries

Autex Industries

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

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

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…

Crime Prevention Webinar

Crime Prevention Webinar

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…

Rosebank’s Most Wanted

Rosebank’s Most Wanted

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…

CCTV in Operation

CCTV in Operation

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…

Rosebank Easter Bunny Hunt

Rosebank Easter Bunny Hunt

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,…

To Share is to Care

To Share is to Care

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

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…

Generosity Goes a Long Way

Generosity Goes a Long Way

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…

Liquor Ban Signage

Liquor Ban Signage

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

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…

Gumboot Friday

Gumboot Friday

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…

Be a Tidy Rosebank Kiwi

Be a Tidy Rosebank Kiwi

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

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…

Avondale College Trades Day

Avondale College Trades Day

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…

Winter Warming Goodie Packs

Winter Warming Goodie Packs

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…

Credit & Collection workshop

Credit & Collection workshop

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

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…

Organic Food Waste Survey

Organic Food Waste Survey

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

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

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…

Cooking to raise funds

Cooking to raise funds

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

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…

Flags of the Nations

Flags of the Nations

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…

Jump, I am Hope

Jump, I am Hope

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

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

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…

Kids having fun

Kids having fun

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

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.

TWRCT Volunteering

TWRCT Volunteering

Published November 5, 2020

Good ol blood, sweat and tears come to mind when physical activity is applied.