At The Fringe District, being part of our business community means joining a network of passionate entrepreneurs, advocates, and visionaries shaping our neighbourhood’s unique identity. Together, we’re driving local economic growth, championing individuality, and creating a thriving hub for businesses of all sizes.
We’re the Kingsland Business Society Inc., also known as The Fringe District – a Business Improvement District (BID) representing the vibrant communities of Kingsland, Eden Park, and Morningside. Partnering with Auckland Council and the Albert-Eden Local Board, we work collaboratively to enhance our local economy, community spaces, and town centres.
Located on the edge of Auckland City, The Fringe District is a hub for passionate, creative, and authentic businesses. From independent owner-operators to larger enterprises, our members reflect the heart and soul of our community. Here, you’ll find collaboration, connection, and endless opportunities to grow and innovate.
Stay Informed: Receive monthly newsletters with updates on events, infrastructure projects, and opportunities to connect.
Networking Events: Join our quarterly Member Champion Network Events, featuring guest speakers, great venues, and catering – perfect for building relationships and sharing ideas.
Free Business Coaching: Access online sessions with mentor Natalie Williams, offering tools to strengthen your brand, retain customers, and grow your business.
Event Participation: Be part of exciting local events through our Entertain Me page and annual calendar.
Advocacy & Support: Benefit from our strong representation with key stakeholders like Auckland Council, Eden Park, and Auckland Transport.
Ready to make your mark in The Fringe District?
Full Membership: Open to businesses operating from commercially rated properties in the area.
Associate Membership: Available for businesses near The Fringe District or home-based businesses within the community ($199 annually).
Board Membership: Full members can take an active role in shaping our vision by joining the board.
Interested in joining, sharing feedback, or learning more about us? Reach out!
Email: team@thefringedistrict.co.nz
Call: 09 217 3671
Follow Us:
Facebook: The Fringe District
Instagram: @thefringedistrict
Annual General Meeting: All members are invited to attend our AGM. Thursday 30 October 2025, 5:00pm at Nectar, 470 New North Road, Kingsland.
Board Meetings: Held every 6 – 8 weeks, open to members as non-voting attendees.
At the heart of The Fringe District are its people – innovators, creators, and dreamers whose passion fuels our vibrant community. Each business is a story waiting to be discovered, told through the dedication, artistry, and expertise of its owners.
Our People, Our Stories is an intimate glimpse into the lives of those who make The Fringe District extraordinary. Explore their “why” – what inspires them, what keeps them striving, and why they’ve chosen to build their futures here. Through candid and authentic storytelling, you’ll connect with the heart and soul behind each small business.
Join us in celebrating the people who make our district unique. Follow their journeys, immerse yourself in their passions, and discover their remarkable stories on our socials.
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 vibrant commercial hub, home to passionate small, independent, and owner-operated businesses. It also hosts Eden Park, our national stadium, which showcases sport, music, arts, culture, and community events, all within an active and inclusive local community.
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 provides targeted rate funds to the business association for activities that promote economic growth in our area, with accountability requirements set 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.
The Kingslander – Owner & Operator
manager@thekingslander.co.nz
Eden Park – Corporate Legal Manager
KSimkiss@edenpark.co.nz
Landlord / Race Brakes – Owner & Operator
racebrakes@icloud.com
Ray White – The Locals – Owner & Operator
rachel.hawes@rwkingsland.co.nz
Landlord
sjamnadas@hotmail.com
Owner & Operator Kingsland Social
Commercial Edge
gavin@commercial-edge.co.nz
We are governed by the Rules of our Incorporated Society – under the incorporated societies act 1908, and in accordance with Auckland Council’s BID Policy. Kingsland Business Society Incorporated 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 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.
Executive Meetings
All members are welcome to attend our board meeting as a non-voting members. Board meetings are held Tuesdays 9:45am every 6-8 weeks. Reach out to our secretary to register attendance.
Annual General Meeting
All members are invited to attend our AGM. Thursday 30 October 2025, 5:00pm at Nectar, 470 New North Road, Kingsland.
Please refer to all documents below:
1. KBSI AGM Agenda 2024
2. Confirmed AGM Minutes 2023
2b. KBSI AGM Provisional Minutes 2025
3. Adopted KBSI Chairperson’s Report 2025
3b. TFD Adopted Strategic Plan 2023-2025
3c. TFD Current Bidmap KBSI
3cc. Adopted Kingsland Proposed BID Expansion Map
4a. Adopted KBSI Treasurer’s Report 2025
4b. Audited Financial Statements – Kingsland Business Society Inc 2025
4c. KBSI Proposed Budget for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
5. Adopted Managers Report 2025
6. Business Plan 2025/2026
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 or 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:
Facebook – The Fringe District
Instagram – @thefringedistrict
The Fringe District.
The Place to Be.
