Aitutaki Business Association Inc.
09 July 2025 Mayor Nick Henry met with members of the Aitutaki business community to discuss the establishment of the ABA Inc. [Aitutaki Business Association]
The Island government is seeking independent business advice for the Island Council states the Mayor Nick Henry.
“We are seeking advice on a proposal to license ALL businesses operating on Aitutaki. We want to ensure high quality service on our lagoon tours, established safety procedures especially for outside reef tours, fishing, whale watching and diving. The Council also wish to monitor tourism development in Aitutaki and limit the number of Accommodation units until we can improve the infrastructure to cater for residents and visitors”, states Mayor Nick Henry.
We are calling a general meeting for ALL business owners on THU 7th August to establish the executive of a newly formed ABA.
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Aitutaki Business Association Formed
6 August 2025 Members of the Aitutaki business community formed the ABA Inc. [Aitutaki Business Association]
On behalf of the Island Government we congratulate the following persons and look forward to a strong working relationship.
Co Chairs - Brendon Smith & Charles Muriwai.
Vice Chair - Quinton Schofield
Secretary - Ritia Numanga
Treasurer - Karin Wilson
Asst Sec/Asst Treasurer - Maria Henry
Membership/Comms - Rima Story
Advisors - Thomas Koteka | Stephen Doherty
Arutanga Marina Update
11 July 2025 - Next week Mayor Nick Henry meets with Sir Michael Jones & Mr John Gresson of Matsons Shipping to commence the shipment of re-purposed Westhaven marina pontoons for Arutanga Yacht Marina.
“On a recent visit to Auckland I met with Mr Brent Shipman, owner of Total Marine in Auckland. Mr Shipman was replacing these pontoons and generously offered to fast-track our Arutanga Marina vision by gifting these to the people of Aitutaki.” says Mayor Nick Henry.
Under the guidance of Peckham and Tu Maoate the Araura community in Auckland have prepared these 100+ pontoons for shipment.
We extend our thanks to Ngaire Mose & Iain Horneman of Pasifika International Supply Services Ltd who have helped coordinate the trans-shipment process.
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