Hairdressing identity Milton Andrews is the new Havelock North Business Association president.
He says the association is a "living, breathing organism".
You mentioned there were so many "moving parts" in your role as president - how do you handle this?
By surrounding myself by an epic executive team who are like minded and have a passion to see the Havelock North village thrive.
How many hours a day do you spend on your president's role?
Some days very little then other days 4-6 hours. It's a living, breathing organism that constantly changes because it's all about the people not only business.
You've been working in the village for many years now, what's the biggest change you've seen on the retail scene there?
The village is an exciting thriving safe place that families want to spend time together in.
If there's three priority fixes in the village's business community - what are they?
Parking, upgrading of the village green and business growth.