The Grey Lynn Business Association is a collective effort. All businesses located within the Grey Lynn BID boundary are automatically members of the Grey Lynn Business Association, with membership funded through the targeted rating mechanism. That means every member business has a stake in how Grey Lynn grows and evolves.
The Member’s Role
The Association works best when everyone leans in. Your voice and contribution matters. Our member base is relatively small which means you can have influence and see us reap the rewards of a thriving sector.
- Attend AGMs and member sessions to directly help shape the direction of GLBA
- Take part in events, campaigns, and initiatives
- Connect with other local businesses, share ideas and feedback
GLBA BID AGM 28 October 2025
As part of our commitment to transparency and member engagement, the Grey Lynn Business Association has published key documents ahead of our 2025 Annual General Meeting.
These documents outline our strategic direction, financial planning, governance, and performance for the upcoming BID year (2026–2027). They are available for review below:
Documents Available:
AGM Agenda
June 2024 SGM Minutes
Board Nomination Forms
2024–2025 Performance Report
2026–2027 Business Plan
2026–2027 Budget Plan
AGM Presentation Slides
2025 GLBA Financial Report
2025 Treasurer’s Report
We encourage all members to review these materials prior to the AGM to ensure informed participation in the resolutions and elections.
AGM Details:
Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025
Time: 4:30 PM
Venue: The Surrey Hotel, Grey Lynn
Member Participation:
Your voice matters. Please attend the AGM to vote on key resolutions including:
- Adoption of the Business Plan and Budget
- Appointment of Auditor
- Election of Board Members
If you have any questions or feedback ahead of the meeting, please contact us via info@glba.co.nz.
What We've Accomplished
The Grey Lynn Business Association was founded over 16 years ago from a small group of work from home business-people who saw an opportunity for strength in numbers, shaping a business community.
- Special General Meeting held on 26 March 2025 – where our constitution was ratified and interim leadership in established. Download Constitution
- Public & Council Consultation conducted in February–March 2025.
- GLBA BID Report submitted by 1 April 2025. Download BID Report
- Presentation to Waitematā Local Board in April–May 2025.
- BID officially commenced on 1 July 2025.
- The BID programme is now being implemented, with initiatives including events, placemaking, advocacy and promotional planning
- Annual Planning is in hand with a detailed 2026/2027 work programme and budget, endorsed by the Waitemata Local Board and enabling
- Development of an Identity Programme, to secure that sense of place, how to express and promote the area, both visually and narratively.
- Enhanced member engagement: Leveraging benefits – newsletter, directory, upgraded website, network events.
- Upgraded communication tools – business newsletter, upgraded website
Coming Up
Governance and operational embedding: Ensure GLBA maintain high standards under the BID policy. Refer to new constitution and Incorporated Societies Act.
Governance
GLBA is governed by a voluntary, non-political Board made up of local business owners who are closely connected to the area.
They are responsible for:
- Setting the strategic direction
- Overseeing how BID funding is invested
- Representing the interests of local businesses
- Ensuring delivery of the annual programme of work
Transparency
As a BID, GLBA operates with accountability to its members and the Auckland Council. Each year we provide:
- Business plans and budgets
- Performance and financial reporting
- AGM documentation and updates
- We also operate a transparent, ‘open door’ policy to our member businesses
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