Who we are...

Sandringham Business Association Incorporated, operating as Sandringham Business Association, is Sandringham’s local business association. 

We are a not-for-profit Incorporated society representing member businesses in the Sandringham village and associated business area. 
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Our website includes a business directory of our members, and is ​a great source of information about local sights and upcoming events.

Our committee is made up of a team of dedicated local volunteers who donate their time and energy to promote, celebrate and grow Sandringham Village.
Any local business, landlord or interested party may join the business association. At this stage there is no cost for membership.

Our Committee

Amir Merchant 

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Chairperson
​GEMS Immigration Services
GEMS International specializes in New Zealand & Australia Immigration Services and Education Counselling. I pride myself on offering my clients the very best advice in specific areas of expertise. I know what I do best, and will bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge to your case. We specialize to win. Let GEMS International be the solution for your New Zealand & Australia Immigration Services needs. By combining a fundamental understanding of the big picture with the complexity of daily interactions and experiences, Amir Merchant provides proactive solutions to a diversity of clients and is involved in some of the most innovative, sophisticated, and complex immigration cases for our worldwide clientele.

Jithin Chittibomma

Local Retailer    
An entrepreneur from the age of 19, I am a true entrepreneur at heart who puts utmost interest and motivation in everything I engage with at a professional level, and I ensure that I complete everything that I begin. I owned and operated multiple businesses in various sectors over the years that have helped shape my current mentation and leadership style.

Mark Scherer

General Manager
Phone 0274 577 577
​Cherry Events + PR
Mark has over 25 years experience in public relations and event management, in both corporate and public spheres. Initially contracted to manage the Sandringham Street Festival, Mark’s deep experience in business association governance and management has lead to this current role where he is proud to represent and assist his local community.

Rohan Patel    

Hey everyone, My name is Rohan, I’m a Third Year Business Student, a young Kiwi and I absolutely love my community; My family has been in Sandringham for over 6 decades and its a place we love calling home.
 My ultimate goal is to ensure all members of the SBA, and the wider community can thrive, to the best of our ability as a Committee!!

Jason Jones

General Manager - Lord Kitchener
Jason has lived and worked in Sandringham for the last 5 years and worked in the hospitality industry for over 35 years in New Zealand and around the world.

Christina Robertson

A long-time Sandringham resident, Christina is the Albert-Eden Local Board representative on the Sandringham Business Association.