Be part of the team developing our local economy, community vision, & narrative.
Who are we?
We are the Kingsland Business Society Inc, known as The Fringe District. We are the business association for businesses in Kingsland, Eden Park and Morningside – 3 eclectic villages & hubs of activity.
Being on the fringe of Auckland City we attract people and businesses who are passionate, with unique, creative offerings, who thrive on the hum of the activity, and are mostly small owner-operators with tons of heart.
You’ll find there is a strong sense of authenticity, community, local support, passion, and kinship in all that we do..
Join our community
If you have just moved into The Fringe District, or are thinking about moving or setting up business here, you should talk to our BID Manager, Claire, or our Chairman, Steve from The Kingslander, and find out why we are the place to be.
You can become a business community member, and be part of the solutions for ensuring our villages and community thrive.
Contact us here for more information:
Manager 092173561
Our People, Our Stories…
An intimate look at our passionate business owners. Hear their stories, see what drives them, why they choose The Fringe District, with revealing and authentic stories of small business. Check out our people and stories on our socials.
See for yourself why we are an authentic & desireable destination for business Join our team of passionate business owners and meet our business community.
How we communicate with you
Members are informed about whats on in our hood, what infastructure, or works are happening, traffic management plans for major events, what we are up to, and you are invited to attend events and meetings in our Monthly Members Newsletter.
Events
You’ll be invited to attend or be part of events we have planned for The Fringe District.. Find them all on Events Calendar on the Entertain Me Page.
Member Champion Network Events
Members are invited to attend 4 Member Champion Network Events annually. Events are held quarterly – Fridays with 2 breakfast events, and two early evening events at different venues within The Fringe District. Each event is 1.5hrs duration, hosting a speaker and catering. Ticketed are $30pp.
Free Monthly Business Coaching
Members can attend our live business coaching with Natalie Williams – with hot seat coaching, Q&A discussing how to retain your customers and grow your business, while strengthening your brand.
Executive Meetings
All members are welcome to attend our board meeting as a non-voting members. Board meetings are held Tuesdays 945am every 6-8 weeks. Reach out to our secretary to register attedance.
Annual General Meeting
All members are invited to attend our AGM. Tuesday 24th October 2023, 6.30-7.30pm at Nectar, 470 New North Road, Kingsland.
Please refer to all documents below:
1. KBSI AGM Agenda 2023
2. KBSI AGM Provisional Minutes 2022
3a. KBSI Chairperson’s Report 2023
3b. KBSI Draft Strategic Plan 2023-2025
3c. TFD Current Bidmap KBSI
3cc. TFD Draft BID Expansion Map
4a. KBSI Treasurer’s Report 2023
4b. KBSI Audited Financial Statements 2023
4bb. KBSI Audit Management Letter 2023
4c. KBSI Proposed Budget 2024-2025
4cc. KBSI Draft Business Plan 2024-2025
5.KBSI Managers Report 2023
The boundary of The Fringe District; Kingsland, Eden Park & Morningside
Business Improvement District Programme
Did you know The Fringe District is part of Auckland Council’s Business Improvement District Programme, or BID Programme.
A BID programme is a local economic development initiative run by a business association in partnership with Auckland Council, and is defined by the BID Policy.
A BID is a specified commercial area – town centre, industrial area, or a combination – designated for a targeted rate, with boundaries agreed by the local board and business association. The Fringe District BID represent three suburbs; Kingsland, Eden Park, and Morningside. See our BID Map here.
The Fringe District BID is a unique commercial corridor, packed with passionate small, owner-operator and/or independent business owners. Also home our national stadium, Eden Park, boasting sport, music, community, arts & culture, with an active and inclusive community of locals.
The Fringe District sits on Auckland City’s fringe, and transport lines, this mixed residential & commercial landscape has excellent accessibility and connectivity to all modes of transport.
How do BIDS work?
Auckland Council make the targeted rates funds available for the business association to use on activities that promote economic growth in their area; setting accountability requirements through their BID Policy.
Did you know?
Auckland has 54 BIDs representing more than 25,000 businesses, with a combined capital value estimated at $7.2 billion. That’s awesome!
Business associations partner with the local boards to operate BID programmes in their communities. Our Local Board is the Albert-Eden.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is the local and regional economic development resource to whom local boards and BIDs turn to for advice.
BID website
For more information on the BID programme, visit the official BID website
BID rating map
BID rating maps outline the areas liable for a special targeted rate.
KBSI – The Fringe District Board Members
Steve Gillett – Chairperson
The Kingslander – Owner & Operator
manager@thekingslander.co.nz
Kate Simkiss – Board Member
Eden Park – Corporate Legal Manager
KSimkiss@edenpark.co.nz
John Arkley – Board Member
Landlord / Race Brakes – Owner & Operator
racebrakes@icloud.com
Rachel Hawes – Board Member
Ray White – The Locals – Owner & Operator
rachel.hawes@rwkingsland.co.nz
Jazz Ziedan – Board Member
Island Base Charitable Trust – Owner & Operator
jazz@islandbasefm.com
Gavin Rowe – Treasurer & Accountant
Commercial Edge
gavin@commercial-edge.co.nz
Governing The Fringe District
We are governed by the Rules of our Incorporated Society – under the incorporated societies act 1908, and in accordance with Auckland Councils BID Policy. Kingsland Business Society Incorpated is our legal name. We also represent Eden Park and Morningside, and to be inclusive of all, we choose to use the brand The Fringe District.
We have a volunteer board who are either business owners, and/or landlords in The Fringe District. They meet Tuesdays every 6-8 weeks, with our Local Albert-Eden Board representative, Liv Roe to deliver direction, and advice to our Management Team to establish, develop and deliver ideas that create a thriving community, and town centre by driving destination marketing, visibility, events, connection and community strategically targeting increased local economic benefits and outcomes for our wonderful destination, The Fringe District.
Together, with input from members, we also advocate strongly for best outcomes with stakeholders and agencies such as Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, Kiwi Rail, Albert-Eden Local Board, Eden Park, Auckland Unlimited on events and projects that may change the dynamic, positively impact, and/or may also disrupt our destination, so we can ensure our balanced voice is heard and our businesses remain open so our so that people from all walks, ages and stages of life can continue to enjoy our destination.
Who can become a member?
Full member. A person who owns 1 or more commercially rated properties within the target rated area, or occupies or is the tenant of one of more premises of a commercially rated property within the targeted rating area, and who operates the business for no less than 50 business days per year
Full membership. Apply for a membership here.
Associate Membership. If you own a business near The Fringe District, or run a business from a residential address within The Fringe District, you may apply to join as an associate member.
Applications here.
Who and how can you join our board?
You must be a full member to be elected to the board. Associate members cannot be elected. Contact us here for further details.
You may be further interested in our vision, journey and plan ahead…
Rules of Kingsland Business Society Inc.
Board Charter
Draft Strategic Plan 2023-2025
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
Business Plan 2023-2024
Budget 2023-2024
AGM 2022
Advocacy
Connected Communities TFD Positional Statement
Connected Communities TFD Preferred Approaches
Residents only Parking
Eden Park Concerts
Contact us here if you have questions, want to get involved, provide assistance or feedback
Phone us here 09 2173671
Email us here:
team@thefringedistrict.co.nz
marketing@thefringedistrict.co.nz
board@thefringedistrict.co.nz
Subscribe to our Newsletter here
Follow us here:
FB @kingslandnz
Insta @thefringedistrict
Local Board Representative Liv Roe
The Fringe Distrct.
The Place to be.