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Issue 118 July 2014
Thank you to all who attended Debra Lawson’s Business Breakfast
IN THIS ISSUE
• Town Centre Manager’s
Report
• Business Breakfast
• Safety and Security
• THE LOFT Open Day
• Farewells and Welcomes
• Whats Happening in
Panmure
• Tastes of Panmure
• Business Breakfast
Chris Sutton, Leon Matthews, Debra Lawson, Gary Holmes
If your business lies within the Panmure Mainstreet area (Queens Road, Ellerslie/Panmure Highway and adjacent side
streets) you are automatically a Member of Panmure Business Association and are paying .02c in the dollar of your general
rates towards funding the association. How the combined money us spent is determined by elected board members, any of
whom would be happy to talk with you, tell you more about who they are and hear your comments or suggestions.
Arun Pragju
Dorothy Miles
Charles Harsano
Sundaramoorthy
Puvanakumar
Gary Davison
Jiten Lal
Panmure Dental Surgery 5272580
Sugarcrafts NZ Ltd 99 Queens Road, 5276060
Andar Forex/B Right 63 Queens Road 5278008
Spicelands 50 Queens Road 5271633
Salvation Army 159 Queens Road 5277143
dtr 80-82 Queens Road 5709611
Leon Matthews
Stephen Hall
Vinod Ranchhod
Brett Clark
Mt Wellington Panmure RSA 570 5913 (Chairman)
Power Real Estate 78 Queens Road 527 1234 (VC)
Big Broz 95 Queens Road 5706481
Maungakiekie- Tamaki Local Board
Representative
Shelley Katae
Redevelopement Company - Co-op Member
Rosemary Cosgrove Auckland Council BID Partnership Advisor
Panmure Business Association services include: Panmure Christmas Parade & Festival, King of the Mountain,
Monthly Business Newsletter, CCTV, Graffiti Removal, Security Patrol, Under Veranda Lighting,
Tastes of Panmure Promotion,Tamaki Business Breakfast Series, supporting local Community Events
Chris Sutton - Town Centre Manager
Lisa, Taoa and I have been planning several new sites for the 2014/2015 CCTV installation and at the same time we will also increase the storage
capacity within the monitoring equipment. Over the past month we have been able to supply the Police with some very relevant footage for
them to use in their prosecutions..
Thank you to Jo and Tina from the Lagoon View Funeral Home, 3 Korma Lane who reminded us that it was time for the Community Detention
Workers to have a clean-up in Korma Lane. Several businesses were keen to also take the opportunity to have clean-up of their own whilst the
big rubbish bin was available.
The Panmure Historical Society and the PBA, met with the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and the Ak Council Planning Officers to discuss
what would be involved with the removal and relocation of the Loombs Hotel, 8 Kings Rd and the planning needed for the renovation of the old
Hotel into the future.
Nothing is easy or simple but we are keen to have two positive outcomes of:
1.
A new early childhood centre built at 8 Kings Rd.
2.
The relocation and renovation of the Loombs Hotel beside the Panmure Stone Cottage.
Further steps have been taken in the forming of a greater Tāmaki Business Improvement District with some wonderful support coming from the
Tāmaki Redevelopment Company who arranged a Strategic Planning Workshop for us so we could set out some clear goals for the Association.
Preparation for a new website is currently underway and this has been financed by Lisa Clark, Lease Solutions Ltd formally the Three Brothers
previous owner.
In late 2013, the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board commissioned a Customer Survey on the three town centres within their area – Glen Innes,
Panmure & Onehunga. The outcomes of the survey were presented to the PBA Board and four building owners and business managers attended
as well. Thank you to Gay Williams from the NZ Society of Genealogists and Doug Alexander, Brett Cranston and Bruce McGhie from Scotty’s
Accommodation and 145-151 Queens Rd for attending and I have attached the presentation on our website www.panmure.net.nz.
We had a good turnout for the 4th Tamaki Business Breakfast with guest speaker’s Debra Lawson, CEO of the Tamaki Redevelopment Company
and David Vui–Taliti who is TRC’s Community Development Advisor and is working with ‘getting young people into jobs’.
Debra gave an interesting overview of the role of the TRC and the regeneration of the Tamaki area. This long term project is vital to improve the
sobering statistics surrounding the high unemployment figures which across Auckland is 8.1% but in Tāmaki is 17%. The regeneration project is a
massive joint enterprise and the TRC view a cohesive and connected business community as one of the important partnerships to assist with the
delivery of this project.
David informed us of TRC’s new career assistance programme called ‘Career Start’ that the TRC are funding but is being run by the Auckland
Chamber of Commerce who have be running a comprehensive training programme in South Auckland for the last five years.
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The aim of ‘Career Start’ is to provide 28 local Tamaki youth to become work ready and confident, learning a range of skills from CV writing to
responding to interview questions.
Following the one-week programme, the participants are matched with potential employers and the programme provides support for up to a
year.
David Vui-Talitu - Community Development Advisor TRC
2014 graduates form ‘career Start”
Shaun Connolly, owner of Inbox Solutions Ltd, www.inboxsolutions.co.nz, introduced his business to the attendees. Shaun started his business
three yearsago in dirty ,tired premuises at Unit E/124 Felton Matthew Ave. He now owns a bustwarehousing, storage and distribution solutions
centre. Shaun is an advocate of the Tamaki area as a great place to set up and conduct business in.
Nikki Carter, Director Employment Pathways at the Manaiakalani Trust supported Tāmaki College student Olivia Fonua in telling us about The
Geek Café that is situated at Tamaki College each Wednesday morning. Olivia is one of the young students who assist older people on how to
use computers, the internet and social media for free.
Ruanna Letalu and Jay Basnayake from Work & Income gave a presentation on the products and services that Work & Income can offer
employers who are looking for staff. Jay has just assisted the recruitment of over 30 staff for the new Countdown St Johns that has just opened
its doors.
A big thank you to Chris Beattie owner of Your Neighbourhood Mechanic, Unit C/ 61 Felton Matthew Ave kindly donated a Door Prize of a free
Express Service which involves an oil and filter change and 23 point check. This Door Prize was won by Diane Robinson from Called to Account
Ltd.
Tamaki College Students - Sela, Olivia and Lata
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Debra Lawson with NMZA students and staff
Security Report
New to Panmure
Taoa is our Security Officer
roving the town of Panmure.
Taoa has been looking after
our businesses for 12 years.
Please don’t hesitate to talk to
Taoa about any security advice.
Taoa is also a Minister of the
Congregational Church of Niue.
Opening on the Panmure Roundabout, more information for you next
month.
BEDS TO GO 2 Queens Road 09 527 7740
Monday - Saturday 9.00 - 5.00
Sunday 10.00 - 5.00
BUY LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL
Current Queens Road Vacant Properties
Queens Road Ground Floor = 5
DIARY DATES
Wednesday July 16
Tuesdays 8 & 22 June
July 4 - July 21
Saturday July 19
Board Meeting
Blue Recycling Bins out for
following morning collection
School Holidays
THE LOFT Open Day
STUDENTS SKIPPING SCHOOL. We have spent a lot of time this month
working along with the Police in ensuring our youths are in school.
We have children as young as 9 picking up the bad habit of missing
school and getting themselves in to trouble in our town. Once they
have established a routine of not attending it is very hard to get them
back up to speed when they return which in effect causes even further
problems.
If you see an unaccompanied youth or group of youths in town during
school hours that you think may be truant please call myself or the
non-emergency Police Reporting Line (09 3026400) and we will deal
with the problem. YOUR SUPPORT TO PREVENT YOUTH CRIME IS
IMPORTANT TO US!
Unfortunately SHOPLIFTING is still a problem in Panmure. Be it shop
stock or personal items it is very important that these people know
you are watching and vigilant in your shop. Call me any time you feel
you may be becoming a target.
Fakaue lahi mahaki for all your
Taoa Folekene
SAFETY & SECURITY
IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY DIAL - 111
Call 111 when:
Someone is badly injured or in danger.
There’s a serious risk to life or property.
A crime is being committed and the offenders are still there or
have just left.
You’ve come across a major public inconvenience, like trees
blocking a state highway.
Any of these things is happening now or has just happened.
POLICE
Auckland Central Police Station 302 6400
This is a non- emergency reporting line, always request a File
number to assist us in matching files to events
Panmure Community Policing Centre 570 4080
Staffed by Volunteers Monday - Friday 10.00 - 2.00
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GRAFFITI/TAGS
Graffiti Guard to have graffiti removed
Etching from windows removed 579 3256
579 3256
PUBLIC PROPERTY
For issues concerning, nuisance behaviour, rubbish collection,
illegal dumping of rubbish, abandoned vehicles, illegal parking,
rates related enquires, street lighting and signage
Call Auckland Council Call Centre 301 01 01
If you wish to follow up your query it is important to note the
reference number
HEART DEFIBRILLATOR
570 4019
Available in emergencies from the Panmure Medical Centre,
204 Queens Road 8.00 - 6.00 Mon Fri 9.00 - 12.00 Sat Sun
Farewell to Mike and Raewyn Hutton
25 Years in Panmure
Mike and Raewyn have owned and operated Eastern Mowers and
Chainsaws for over 16 years. Now is the time for them to shut up shop
and spend their retirement away from long shop hours and morning
alarm clocks and spend more time with their grandchildren and family
in New Zealand and the United States. Mike and Raewyn have enjoyed
their time in Panmure and thank the Community for their support.
Both Mike and Raewyn expressed how many friends they had made
through their shop over the time they have worked in Panmure.
The Business Association would especially like to thank Mike
and Raewyn for their support when they assisted with tools and
sharpening during several of our Salvation Army community help days.
Nicola Bachelor began working at Rendells in Panmure on 14 June
1989. Postie Plus bought the seven Auckland based Rendells stores in
2003 and more recently Postie Plus shortened its name to Postie.
Over the years Nicola has seen Panmure change hugely. More recently
she has noticed how Panmure is surging ahead and sees it as being the
new up and coming a place to be. Nicola also loves all the new food
shops that offer such a wonderful variety of tastes Its seems however
what Nicola loves best of all are her regular customers she shares such
an affinity with. With changes ahead for Postie Nicola just wishes to
stay on with Postie in Panmure for another 25 years. Congratulations
on such a milestone.
EASTERN MOWERS AND CHAINSAWS - 8 Basin View Lane
POSTIE - 120 Queens Road 09 570 3230
MON - FRI 9.00 - 5.30, SAT 9.00 - 5.00, SUN 10.00 - 4.00
Pah Robs Butchery 68 Queen Road - Under New Management
Father and son team, Phil and Darren Picton, with the support of wife and mother, Jackie, have taken over the management of the Pah Rob
Butchery. With almost 65 years of butchery experience between them they are looking to make this a well run friendly family butchers.
As a team they have serviced South and East Auckland from their first butchers shop in Mangere to their last one in Howick. The Howick shop,
known as “Delboys Quality Meats” was well known around East Auckland.
The Picton family specialise in homemade gluten free sausages. While the trio are getting to know their customers in Panmure they are happy
to take your feedback as to what product you would like to see on their shelves. If you are thinking of feeding the crowds how about a suckling
pig or a whole lamb orone of the high quality, low priced meat packs that are available i the store.
For Guaranteed Quality and Service your butchers BUY LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL
PAR ROB BUTCHERY - 68 Queens Road (on the Queens Road Pilkington Road intersection) 09 527 3374
MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 9.30 - 6.00 ( with weekends to come)
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THE LOFT Dance Studio Open Day - Saturday July 19th 10.30am - 4.30pm
Come and try out our dance and exercise programmes, there’s something for everyone. Anyone can enjoy our classes as they are suitable for
all levels of fitness and ability.
THE LOFT Dance Studios - Lower Ground Floor, 3 Korma Lane (Via Basin View Lane and across the carpark), Panmure.
Enquiries contact Alan on 0211722136 or email [email protected]
Web site www.theloftdancestudios.co.nz
Timetable
10:30 -11:30 Power Hoop
Who remembers the hula hoop we played with when we were kids. Come and give this fun power hoop class a go with Donna-Marie. Our hula
hoops were never like these. Powerhooping uses a weighted hoop and it’s all done to music, involves lot of fun and laughter as well as keeping
you unbelievably fit (and happy).
11:30 - 12:30 Ballroom
10 minute try-it-out classes on each of five different ballroom dances with Tony Poole. Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rock & Roll, Sequence Dancing.
Come in and try it out - you may never leave!
12:30 - 1:30 - Adult Fun Hip Hop class with Ashleigh and the Dolls
This class uses hip hop style moves to modern chart music and is great for whole body fitness. The ‘Dolls’ are our resident hip hop crew who will
do a 2-minute performance at the end of the class.
1:30 - 2:30 - Junior Hip Hop Class with Ashleigh and Dolls (age 5 - 12)
Children will learn hip hop moves and style to modern chart music, carefully selected to have positive messages. There will be a 2-minute performance by Dolls at the end of the class.
2:30 - 3:30 Zumba®
Try out the ever-popular Zumba exercise programme with Elsie Deane. Zumba fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating
dance-fitness sensation that doesn’t feel like exercise at all.
3:30 - 4:30 West Coast Swing (WCS) with Tina and Alan from swingFX
WCS is a lead-follow partner dance with roots in Lindy Hop. It has evolved to a smooth elastic look and is danced to slower blues and chart music. The dance allows both partners to improvise while dancing together and allows unparalleled freedom of expression.
4:30 swingFX West Coast Swing Performance
4:35 Dolls Hip Hop Performance
FREE ENTRY TO ALL CLASSES. Try as many as you like.
Dolls Hip Hop Crew Fundraising,Our resident Hip Hop crew will be doing nail painting and light refreshments will be available
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Tastes of Panmure Promotion
We were delighted to present 21 of our Tastes of Panmure entrants
with a $50 voucher each to spend in our local participating Restaurants
and Food Outlets.
After all the forms were collated we made a count of whichfood store
had the most stickers submitted from their own shop. Ruth and Sam at
133 Queens Bakery and Cafe were the winners and received a certicate
and a $100 cash prize.
Congratulations to Sushi Queens in the slipway at 168 Queens Road
who came a close second.
Tastes of Panmure is planned to run again in Panmure in May 2015.
If you have any ideas on how you’d like this to become a bigger and
better event do give us a call or pop in to the Business Association and
share your ideas.
Skateland
Re Skateland Junior League 2014:
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Volcanoes is one of the 4 teams taking part in the famous Skateland Junior League 2014
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Other teams are Orcas, Raptors and Red Hawks
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Games are played on Sundays between 12.30 and 2pm
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Team members are from the Skateland School of Inline Hockey which is has a fun session every Friday from 5 to 6pm for players 11
years and under
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Skateland supplies all the gear
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Expert fun Skateland coaches
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Any skater, ice hockey player, field hockey player most welcome!
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Be prepared for a whole heap of fun!
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Contact for Info and registration Richard – 021 252 7600
GO PANMURE!!
Skateland Roller Skating and Sports Rink, Richard Lewis, Manager, email [email protected];
tel 021 252 7600, www.skateland.co.nz and also on Facebook
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Business Breakfast with Debra Lawson
Work & Income Ruanna Letalu & Jay Basnayake
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Debra Lawson with David Graham

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