1. BID Network Meeting
April 2019
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3. Local Economic Development

4. LED Update
Partnering with Tāmaki Regeneration Company to develop a Employment Precinct Strategy
Employment Land Study of Penrose, Onehunga, Wiri
Finalising the Local Board work programme for

5. LED Update: Tāmaki Employment Precinct Strategy
A joint project with Tāmaki Regeneration Company
Have engaged with Tāmaki businesses, experts and stakeholders to test our thinking and develop the key moves
Four key moves are proposed:
Develop and roll out a business attraction and investment programme
Establish an employment futures programme
Create conditions for innovation
Develop and roll out a business support services package

6. LED Update: Employment Land Study
Looking to develop a clear understanding of the industrial areas of Onehunga, Penrose and Wiri
We will be wanting to involve the BIDs and Business Associations in the research
The research will enable ATEED to:
articulate the contribution Auckland’s industrial land makes to the growth of quality jobs for all Aucklanders now and in the future
identify any threats to that and develop plans and policies to ensure our industrial land can continue to make a significant contribution to our purpose
inform decisions on investment, infrastructure, and future iterations of the Auckland Plan and strategic planning decisions. 
Have just commissioned Martin Jenkins to undertake the research

7. LED Update: Local Board work programme 2019-20
We have proposed a work programme to Local Boards.
Highlights include:
Sustainability kick-start programme
Onehunga sustainability development programme
Support for the Pop-up Business School
Support for the Young Enterprise Scheme
Supporting Manurewa, Papakura and Otara-Papatoetoe Local Boards’ project groups for Manurewa, Papakura and Hunters Corner
Approval for the work programme expected in June 2019.

8. Future of Work
The Future of Work is undergoing major shifts, driven primarily by technological advancements
ATEED is undertaking research and working with stakeholders to identify opportunities to prepare Auckland for this era of rapid workplace change
Research consists of:
Auckland and the Future of Work: A working paper to identify key areas where ATEED can provide the most support
Auckland Future Skills: Commissioned research to help identify future jobs and skills needs in Auckland
Research will be presented at the Future Ready Summit on 26 June
The summit is designed to increase sustainable and quality employment in Auckland by sharing practical insights, local and international best practice models, with a focus on youth.

9. Tourism

10. Tourism Update
Go with Tourism - a new initiative to help fill growing skills shortages
Encourages more young people into a career in the tourism industry
Directly connects young people with potential employers
Provides employers with insights, a toolkit of resources, advice to share on attracting, recruiting and retaining youth
As we work to support the growth of quality jobs for all Aucklanders, we expect our Go With Tourism employers to:
Offer the job-seeker a liveable wage within three years of employing them
Offer a sustainable role
Have the ability to offer the job-seeker the opportunity to grow within the company

11. Major Events

12. Events update
Elemental AKL, Monday 1 July – Thursday 31 July 2019
A regionwide winter festival to fire up the senses showcasing entertainment, cuisine, dazzling light installations and culture around the region
Making Auckland a must-visit winter destination during the shoulder season  
Attract more domestic and international visitors during the quieter time of the year 
Activity programmed in central city and the regions of Auckland  
Groups together a range of existing and new events that align to the festival themes

13. Events update continued
Nelson Mandela My Life exhibition, Eden Park, April - August
Auckland Art Fair, 1-5 May, ATEED created videos with two participating artists to share their Auckland highlights, for a visitor audience
NZ International Comedy Festival, 2–26 May – regional venues
Auckland Writers Festival, May
NZ vs Tonga, RILF Oceania Cup, Mt Smart, 22 June
War Horse, 21 June – 7 July, The Civic
ATEED is in the process of developing a Māori elements toolkit to show some of different ways Auckland event organisers and promoters can incorporate more Māori themes or elements into events

14. Ngā mihi Thank you