22nd Sep 2022
The current reduction in the number of community cases of COVID-19 as I write this article, I believe gives rise to some optimism that we are over the worst of the current wave. Now that our borders are fully open, the rise in the number of international flight arrivals along with cruise ships once again visiting our shores, will both bring major benefits. More travellers spending more money here is obviously a real positive for those businesses who are due to reap the rewards of that spending, after surviving the financial and operational challenges of the past couple of years.
A further positive from more visitors arriving in New Zealand is that many more people are now able to be re-united after being apart for far too long, finally enjoying the many benefits of personal interaction between family, friends and colleagues. Whilst not necessarily directly affecting everyone, these pieces of positive news will I hope serve to lift the ongoing gloom of the pandemic, which so many are still finding both tiring and stressful. The need for positivity to support our mental health and wellbeing is well documented and currently the challenges faced by many people in all walks of life are considerable.
Therefore, as we head towards Mental Health Awareness Week later this month, I would ask you to please look out for each other and check in with your family and friends to see if they are doing OK. Please do the same for your work colleagues too, as we can all benefit from acts of kindness however small or insignificant they may appear to be.
Business North Harbour Staff Contacts
Kevin O’Leary – General Manager
Bernadette Roberts – Marketing & Events Manager
Sarah de Zwart – Relationship Manager/Transport Projects
Dave Loader – Crime Prevention Specialist
Kate Thorpe – Office Manager
Business North Harbour Office
Telephone: 09 968 2222
Address: Level 1, 322 Rosedale Road, Rosedale
Website: www.businessnh.org.nz
CONNECT. COMMUNICATE. COLLABORATE.
