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Monthly Panmure Business Association Newsletter
Issue 114, March 2014
PANMURE
STATION
OPENING
IN THIS ISSUE
• Panmure Station
• Town Centre Managers
Report
• Safety and Security
• Successful Retail Practice
• Whats happening in
Panmure
• Basin View Fun Day & Skate
Competition
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
Hasmukh Lal
Sundaramoorthy
Puvanakumar
Gary Davidson
Panmure Dental Centre 5272580
Sugarcrafts NZ Ltd 99 Queens Road, 527 6060
Andar Forex B Right 63 Queens Road 5278008
ShoeZone 113 A Queens Road 527 2345
Spicelands 50 Queens Road 5271633
Salvation Army 159 Queens Road 5277143
Jiten Lal
Leon Matthews
Stephen Hall
Vinod Ranchhod
Brett Clark
Shelly Katae
Rosemary Cosgrove
dtr 80-82 Queens Road 570 9611
Mt Wellington Panmure RSA 570 5913 (President)
Power Real Estate 78 Queens Road 527 1234 (VP)
Big Broz 95 Queens Road 570 6481
Local Board Representative
Co-op Tamaki Redevelopement Project
BID Partnership Advisor
Panmure Business Association services include: Panmure Christmas Parade & Festival. Monthly Business
Newsletter, Bi-annual Community Magazine, CCTV, Graffiti Removal, Security Patrol, Under Veranda Lighting,
Business 2 Business Network Meetings, and supporting local Community Events
Chris Sutton - Town Centre Manager
This new format and layout will mean that we are able to email out
our Newsletter so we can reduce our costs on postage as well as have
it on our website – www.panmure.net.nz by clicking on Read the latest
Newsletter. I would like to thank Lisa for taking on the challenge to
learn the new Indesign programme and working with the Newsletter
template.
The first of our Tāmaki Business Breakfasts will be held on Thursday
27 March with our guest speaker, Rick Walden. Rick is Auckland
Transport, General Manager City Centre Integration Group. Rick will
give an overview on the impact that AMETI (the new road, bus ways
and rail station) will have on the Tāmaki business growth. We are keen
that you attend as over the past few weeks we have been collecting
contact details from as many businesses as possible in the area from
Felton Mathew Ave in the north to our town centre in the south
with the aim to connect and strengthen business ties throughout the
Tāmaki area.
To take a first-hand look at the changes to New Lynn since the opening
of its rail station just a little over 3 years ago, Leon Matthews, Chair
of the PBA, Lisa and I caught the train from our beautiful new rail
station and met up with Greg Horne the AMETI Stakeholder Liaison
Officer in New Lynn town centre. Greg had worked on the New Lynn
project before AMETI was started so he was able to talk about the
problems encountered and high light the changes that occur around
these types of developments. New Lynn is one of the Auckland
regions Metropolitan Centres which allows buildings to be built up to
18 storeys high and a building has already been started under these
guidelines. On the ground floors is a comprehensive medical centre,
above two levels of parking, although from the outside of the building
these levels are well disguised, and above are 10 levels of double
glazed apartments of which 90% have already been sold. The Unitary
Plan allows for buildings from 4 - 6 storeys in and around the Panmure
township.
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Chris Sutton and Leon Matthews, Panmure Business Association President, about to leave
for New Lynn
Development in New Lynn
Opening of the Panmure Station - 19 January
Dawn Blessing conducted by local Kaumatua from the local Mona Whenua
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Mayor Len Brown has help from officials and local children, Rosa Caird and Jalen Watere,
to cut the ribbon and declare the Panmure Train Station open.
Chris Sutton and Leon Matthews, Panmure Business Association President, about to depart
for New Lynn
Lisa Perry - Administrator PBA, Chris Sutton
Chris Makoare - Local Board, Simon Randall - Chairman Local Board, Mayor Lne Brown,
- Town Centre Manager Panmure, Carol
National List MP Michael Woodhouse, Steven Town - CEO Auckland Council, Pesata Sam
Beaumont - Labour List MP
Lotu-Iiga - Minister of Pacific Island Affair & Associate Minister of Local Government
Maungarei Caedt Sausage Sizzle
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Mayor Len Brown
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
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 3010101
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
Security Report
DIARY DATES
Monday March 17
Wednesday March 19
Thursday 27 March
Tuesdays 4 & 18 April
Saturday 6 April
Thursday 17 April
Friday 18 April
Monday 21 April
Friday 25 April
St Patricks Day
Board Meeting
Business Breakfast Meeting
Blue Recycling Bins out for
following morning collection
Daylight Saving Ends
School Term Ends
Good Friday
Easter Monday
ANZAC Day
FEEDBACK
We are interested in any feedback you have regarding our
new newsletter.
We are also interested if you would prefer to receive this
newsletter by email rather than having a copy delivered to
you by post or by hand.
info@panmure.net.nz
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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.
Welcome to the New Year and the challenges of 2014
Vehicles broken in to. Two vehicles have been broken in to this year.
The first vehicle the owner decided not to make a Police Report. This
means our valuable time spent investigating the break-in was wasted
along with Police time who had begun to take action on our daily
reports. Footage showed youth offenders in the vicinity so it was
particularly disappointing not being in a position to follow it through.
The second vehicle appeared to be an opportunist who attempted to
break-in to a vehicle in the Pleasant View Road car park. Fortunately
the thief was unable to drive the vehicle way but not without doing
some damage. Please remember to hide all valuables and do report all
criminal activity to the Police.
Food stolen without payment being made. Quick thinking by one
of our food venues enabled us to assist the Police in identifying two
adults who removed food from a food outlet without paying. The girls
wrote down the vehicle number of the car they drove way in and we
were able to match this with cctv camera footage. This is a perfect
example of how working together as a Community can assist in solving
crimes.
Fakaue lahi Taoa Folekene
Town Centre Manager’s Report continued
Submissions to the Proposed Unitary Plan and the Draft Auckland
Plan have been completed and you are most welcome to email me
chris@panmure.net.nz to obtain a copy. Submissions for the Draft
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Annual Plan are underway and a
public workshop will be held on Wednesday 19 March at 6pm in the
Local Board office next to the Panmure Library.
A year ago, our town was being repeated targeted by a group of
youths who tagged and vandalised both public and private property.
With support from the Police, Child, Youth & Family, Panmure
businesses who quickly reported any criminal incidents to us and an
increased number of new CCTV cameras, we have seen a gradual
decrease in tags and vandalism from this particular group. Out of all
the problems that we dealt with last year came some positive gains
1) we have been allocated by the NZ Police two constables to assist
with youth matters and
2) the Tāmaki Community Patrol caring for our community at night
and send us fantastic reports after each weekend
3) Local Board and Tāmaki Community Patrol Member Josephine
Bartley’s attempts to personally care for some of our misguided youth.
Labour List MP, Carol Beaumont organised a visit to Panmure by
Leader of the Opposition and MP for New Lynn, David Cunliffe.
The aim was to meet with David to talk about the issues facing
communities and local businesses in the area over a light lunch
prepared by Dorothy Miles from Sugarcraft. Attendees to the lunch
were from the PBA Board Members, Town Centre Managers from Glen
Innes, Ellerslie and Onehunga, Chris and Peter from the East Auckland
Home & Budget Service, as well as Liz, Alathea and Susan from
Panmure, Glen Innes and Onehunga Citizens Advice Bureaus. After
David was interviewed by TV3 News he visited with Jenny Wang from
the Chinese New Settlers Services Trust to take a look at their two
exiting new projects they have planned for 2014/15 and later called in
for a beer at the RSA.
Gary Holmes - Town Centre Manager Glen Innes, Chris Sutton, Carol Beaumont - Labour List
MP, David Cunliffe - Leader Labour Party, Sally Eustace - Town Centre Manger - Ellerslie,
Amanda Kinzett - Town Centre Manger Onehunga
A good turn out for David Cunliffe’s visit to Panmure
A guide to successful retail practice in town centres
Here is a selection of retail top tips:
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And lastly don’t forget to keep the store looking good;
consider redecorating, painting and updating floor coverings every
•
Customers operate in a world of many shopping choices,
5-6 years. A clean and tidy store with good lighting reflects someone
make sure your business is seen online, in the community and meeting
who cares about their customers; a messy and dirty shop will turn
the needs of your customers.
everyone away.
•
Customers are anyone who walks in the shop door, not just
•
Create memorable window displays, good merchandising
those who buy.
sells products and helps tell the story.
•
Customers want a rich and meaningful in-store experience
Thanks to the Orakei Local Board who engaged RCG Ltd retail
including top service.
consultants to prepare a guide to successful retail practice in town
•
Know who your customer is, and understand their interests,
centres.
cultures and lifestyles etc.
•
Excellent retailers create stories that connect products
passionately to users/customers.
•
All customers want to be acknowledged when they enter a
shop, make sure you and your staff are friendly and welcoming.
•
Local customers are interested in their community—good
retailers should know what’s going on around them and get involved
with the locals.
•
Creating and building a customer database should be the
main key initiative for marketing and communicating to customers on
a regular basis.
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Mal’s Scissorhands 2 Pilkington Road
Mal’s Scissorhands has had a makeover and its looking great. Inside
is smart and streamlined and outside they have used their artistic
flair to emphasis their new look. Mal’s Scissorhands has now been in
Panmure for over 12 years. Open seven days a week from 9.00 until
5.00. Just turn up and wait your turn, no need to book.
Adult Razor/Skin/Zero-Top/Flat-Top - $18.00
Adult Cuts - $15.00
Kids Skin/Zero-Top/Flat-Top - $15.00
Kids Cut - $13.00
Beard Trim - $5.00
Citizens Advice Bureau 7-11 Pilkington Road
Although the CAB are fortunate to have 3 new recruits for their
interviewing team, they still need more to enable them to extend their
opening hours, in line with neighbouring branches
Are you a good communicator and problem solver; intelligent and
compassionate; comfortable in a multicultural team?
Do you have: 4 hours a week spare; a willingness to help people;
a commitment to community service; a curiosity for information;
computer skills?
If you can answer “Yes” to the above and you are interested in
becoming a CAB volunteer, please contact Michelle on 634 2841 or
email: caboffice@xtra.co.nz, or drop in to see them at the Bureau
CAB are situated in the
Community Hall building,
7-13 Pilkington Road
Phone: 573 5707
Free Legal Service: Tuesday
evening by appointment
Justice of the Peace Clinics:
Monday 10.00 -12.30
Tuesday 10.00 - 12.00
Thursday 9.30 - 12.00
CopyStop 53 Queens Road
61 Queens Ice Cream
Rajiv (Raj) is the Director of the new Digital Print and Design Copy
shop. Raj has all the latest equipment that is able to print just about
anything you require.
For your businesses Raj can produce business cards, flyers, brochures,
menus, internal and external signs, sandwich boards, and window
coverings. CopyStop will restore your old photos, print new and
convert your old videos and audios to disc. With other equipment Raj
can print t-shirts and logos. CopyStop will also print to canvas, produce
posters, banners and offer a photocopying and laminating service.
Raj keeps a supply of Aluminium Composite Board on site as well as
having all the equipment at his fingertips so can offer a quick and cost
effect service.
Mon - Fri 9.00 - 5.30, Sat 9.00 - 4.30, Sun By Appointment
Mobile 0224244639 Office 09 5271340
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Kitty is the new smile behind the counter at 61 Queens Road. The
shop has been totally renovated in light and bright colours and serves
Nz’s very own Tip Top Ice Cream.
This lovely shop offers a mixture of plain and homemade waffle
cones, sundaes, frozen yoghurt and ice cream smoothies, milkshakes,
thickshakes, homemade ice cream waffles and candy floss.
In the hot food range they offers sausages, hot dogs, pearl tea and
normal tea.
You can dine in store or enjoy your ice cream outside.
61 Queens Road is open seven days 9.30 - 8.30
09 5273662
When We Go To War - Filming in Korma Lane
Last Month we were approached by Jump Film and TV Ltd to use the
rear of our Queens Road shops as a backdrop for a six part series
they are making to commemorate the 100 year Anniversary of the
Gallipoli Celebrations on ANZAC Day 2015. Locations co-ordinator,
Victoria, and myself spent some time liaising with our shop tenants
and landlords about access, set requirements and filming times. A
big thank you goes to all the people who so generously hunted down
keys, provided power and sacrificed their car parks for a week. During
the week the set was installed and the filming completed on the
Sunday. I visited the set several times to watch the actors and see
some of the action. Whilst I was there in the afternoon I recognised
Idol Drent who used to play the role of Daniel Potts in Shortland
Street. Victoria will keep us posted on progress and we will let you
know when you can see your town on television! Lisa Perry
Year of the Horse at the Panmure Library
New Petanque Ground
On Saturday 18 January the Panmure Pioneers Petanque Club in
association with the Mt Wellington Lawn Bowls Club staged a fun free
Open Day. The new terrain was officially opened with the cutting of
the ribbon by Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs
and Associate Minister of Local Government. Speeches were given
by several sponsors including Alan Verrall of the Mount Wellington
Foundation Limited.
Situated at 3 Matapan Road in Panmure, the Panmure Pioneers
Petanque Club will be hosting the PNZ National Triples and
Youth Triples later this year. For further information contact
Andrew Mailei 0211147045 info@panmure pioneers.co.nz
As part of the Panmure
Community Library’s Chinese New
Year Celebration the staff went
all out and organised through the
Business Association a minature
horse for the story time children
to stroke. ‘Querida’, lives in Drury
at Gleneagles Ponies and seemed
totally unfazed at a room full of
little children.
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Skate Competiton
Thanks to the Panmure Basin Advisory Committee & the Panmure
Skate competition committee for organising the event.
Thank you to the financial
sponsors of the event –
• Mt Wellington Foundation
• Panmure Business
Association
• Lagoon View Kindergarten
Other Sponsors
• Vans
• Mountain Dew
• Trainers skateboarding
• Bones
Competitors and officials at the 2014 Skate Competiton
12 and Under:
1st Cato Dobbs
2nd Jordan King
3rd Callum Trevors
16 and Under
1st Santana Jack
2nd Jakob Hayward
3rd Dahkota Regal
Winners of the Open grade
Basin View Fun Day
Funon the water and fun on the land during the annual Skate Competition and Basin Lagoon Fun Day.
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Open
1st Lenard Tejada
2nd Kobe Daniels
3rd Mohi Paul