Business East Tamaki

12/06/2026

When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking?

Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. (No need for incense or sitting in strange positions.)

When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes th...

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

What a fantastic evening at our Highbrook After 5! 🥂✨

We had such a great time bringing the East Tāmaki business community together at the stunning, newly opened Beyond Radiology facility in Highbrook. It was the perfect backdrop for some relaxed networking and making some exciting new connections.

Guests enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the state-of-the-art, clinician-led suite, along with some delicious drinks and nibbles. We had a few prizes up for grabs and one lucky winner walked away with that $150 Westfield voucher! 🎁

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Beyond Radiology for hosting us in your incredible new space, and a massive shout-out to the Highbrook Medical team for their ongoing support and for offering walk-in flu vaccinations to help keep our business community healthy this winter. 🏥💪

It was wonderful to see so many of you there—thanks for making it such a memorable night!

11/06/2026

🚧 Project Update: Easing Congestion on Accent Drive

Auckland Transport is preparing to begin construction on improvements for Accent Drive. Following the final design and approval stages, work is set to commence from mid-to-late June (weather permitting).

To minimise disruption, works will primarily take place overnight between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am.

The project will deliver:

More capacity: An additional southbound lane towards Chapel Road, created by narrowing sections of the existing median.

Smoother flow: A weekday clearway (3:00 pm–7:00 pm) to help manage afternoon peak traffic.

Enhanced safety: Installation of broken yellow lines in selected areas to improve visibility.

This project is a low-cost, efficient solution designed to make better use of existing road space.

For any enquiries, please reach out to [email protected].

For more information, visit the link below👇

About the project Accent Drive carries up to 17,000 vehicles, including 7.4% freight, each weekday. It is also part of Auckland’s Peak Transit Network, serving key bus routes that connect residential areas to commercial and industrial employment zones. Reliable travel

11/06/2026

Read all about our Post-Budget Breakfast in the latest issue of the Eastern Times—out now!🗞️

At our recent breakfast, local leaders joined Pakuranga MP and Minister Hon Simeon Brown to unpack the Government’s latest economic strategy. We were also joined by Forsyth Barr investment strategist Zoe Wallis, who shared her expert take on why the government’s path toward fiscal prudence is a positive step forward in these challenging times.

Catch up on the full discussion here 👇

In a wide ranging and detailed speech to company owners and leaders at a recent Business East Tamaki breakfast meeting, senior Government Minister and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown explained the Government’s Budget 2026, reports PJ TAYLOR. Before Health and Energy Minister Simeon Brown addressed the a...

11/06/2026

🚗 Keep Your Plates Secure – For FREE!

Want an easy way to protect your car from theft? We’ve got you covered!

Next Tuesday, we’re teaming up with the Counties Manukau Police and CPNZ for another FREE Safer Plates event.

Don’t let your number plates become a target. Swing by, and the team will swap out your current screws for tamper-proof security screws in just a few minutes—hassle-free and completely on us!

📅 When: Next Tuesday, 16 June
🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Where: Botany Town Centre (Undercover carpark near the food court entrance)

It’s a quick, simple step to keep our community safer. See you there!🙌

05/06/2026

Mental health is relevant at work because we spend so much of our time there; we bring our whole selves to work and sometimes we go through hard times and need extra support. We are, after all, only human. 💙

The Open Minds videos, managers guide, tips, factsheets, posters and FAQs provide managers with practical tips to help with conversations about mental health in the workplace.

Discover Open Minds workplace mental health programmes supporting wellbeing, resilience and healthier workplaces in NZ.

04/06/2026

♻️ Huge Win for Sustainability! 638 Pallets Diverted from Landfill

A massive shoutout to the 26 local businesses that stepped up and took part in our pallet collection at the beginning of May! Together, we collected an incredible 638 pallets.

The best part? 576 of those pallets have been recycled, repaired for reuse, or repurposed into wood chips! That is a huge win for reducing waste and putting sustainable business practices into action right here in East Tamaki. 🌏

Thank you to every business that got involved and helped make our neighbourhood a little greener.💚