Takapuna Beach Business Association won big recently at the 2degrees Auckland Business Awards 2024. They picked up the Excellence in Community Contribution Award at the North and West Regional Awards Gala Dinner held in mid-October at The Cordis Auckland Hotel.
The evening had all 48 award finalists in attendance. The event was described as an evening filled with glitz, glamour and celebration.
Award organisers, the Auckland Chamber of Commerce reported that the winners and finalists were not just exceptional in their respective industries, but they were also shining examples of what it takes to succeed in the highly competitive business landscape. The event was a testament to the hard work, passion and perseverance that each business brought to the table, and it was a true honour to recognise and celebrate their achievements.
The Excellence in Community Contribution Award recognises organisations that implement initiatives that have a positive impact on the community and generate outcomes that have a long-term benefit. Initiatives can include but are not limited to projects, programmes, processes, systems, technologies, developments, ventures and undertakings.
This was the judges' comment when making the decision to choose the Takapuna Beach Business Association for the prestigious award: “The Takapuna Beach Business Association has been instrumental in fostering a sense of community through its many events like the Takapuna Winter Lights Festival, benefitting local schools, businesses and groups. Their commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive environment is truly commendable. Congratulations again to The Takapuna Beach Business Association. Your efforts are making a real difference!”
“It was a fantastic evening and we were all thrilled to receive the award,” said Takapuna Beach Business Association CEO Terence Harpur, following the event. “It is recognition for all the hard work of our organisation, including our energetic board and team members over the last few years. It was a great to have many of the team at the awards evening to share in the success. I want to thank everyone who has supported the association, whether that’s through sponsorship, or simply sharing and attending our events/promotions. It’s a big team effort in supporting Takapuna and our local community – so thank you for all your mahi and support.
“As an organisation the Takapuna Beach Business Association has continued to be very active with our targeted marketing campaigns and events to drive visitation and encourage spending in Takapuna. We have delivered over 30 public events in Takapuna, including a very successful major event, Takapuna Winter Lights event in July 2024, which attracted over 45,000 people over the four days. Other public event highlights have included our Christmas Carnival, Summer Days Festival, Chinese New Year Festival, Latin Festival, Taste of Turkey, Easter Festival and Filipino Festival, all attracting thousands people into Takapuna each time.
“We also hosted a series of markets, such as our Re-Generate upcycled clothing markets, Dog Day Out and Matariki Markets, as well as a series of activations in the new Waiwharariki Anzac Square, with support from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board – including Christmas music in the square and Friday Jams, Food Truck Thursdays and Movies in the Square.
“Each school holidays we also produced activities and activations such as super hero performances and games days. We have also pushed hospitality-focused events with the Urban Wine Walk, Taste of Takapuna promotion, Wine and Light Night and
Food tours.”
Congratulations Takapuna Beach Business Association from the team at Channel Mag. We love your work – and Takapuna!
