Activating Town Centres with Markets and Events, Manurewa Business Association, Neil Punja
Neil Punja, Town Centre Manager of the Manurewa Business Association & Co-founder Staffgoods.co discusses how his organisation activates their town centre using events
Neil has strong governance experience and works across business and community groups interacting with Local Boards, Auckland Council and CCOs. With a background in change management and leadership, Neil’s worked closely with business associations and community groups to revitalise town centres and better connect businesses and communities to feel safer and improve their health and wellbeing.
At the heart of suburban areas are communal spaces, retail stores & outdoor markets where adults, teens and kids can work, shop, learn and play. But it can be challenging to develop inviting spaces, towns and venues that attract the local and extended community. It’s vital to build inclusive, healthy, and productive networks whilst understanding the heart of your local group.