issue number 106 may 2013
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Monthly Panmure Business Association Newsletter Issue 106 May 2013
MEMBERSHIP NOW OPEN 0800 697772
Left to Right. Leon Matthews - RSA President, Alan Verall - Local Board Member, Major Colin Burgess - Padre, Chris Makoare - Local Board Member,
Commander Sandra Walker & Isabel Jacobs (Rtd) Major - Guest Speakers, 2lt Luke Castle - Youth Speaker, Last Post & Reveille, Chris Sutton - Town
Centre Manager, Chris Makaore - Local Board Member, Josephine Bartley - Local Board Member, Carol Beaumont - Labour List MP, Mike Murray - Mt
Wellington Foundation Chairperson, Mary-Ann de Kort - Mt Wellington Licensing Trust Member.
‘The term ANZAC has transcended the physical meaning to become a spirit—an inspiration
that embodies the qualities of courage, discipline, sacrifice, self-reliance and in true Kiwi terms,
that of mateship and a fair go.’ Leon Matthews - RSA President
ANZAC DAY April 25th 2013
The past month has been extremely busy with finalising our exciting new ‘Tastes of Panmure’ event. Thanks once again to the twenty four
restaurants, café’s and food outlets who are participating in this event that runs for one week, starting on 10 May.
Another new event for us is Panmure’s Youth ‘Kick-Out’. The Panmure Library are kindly hosting the event which will be on Saturday 11 May from 1 – 3.30pm. Linda Warren from the Solomon Group has managed to gain the support of twelve training providers who will be available to discuss and promote their courses to Panmure’s youth. Along with the serious ‘stuff’ we have arranged art and music activities, games, food and fun.
Thank you to Members of Parliament Pesata Sam Lotu-Iinga and Simon O’Connor for asking the Panmure Business Association to co-host a ‘Breakfast with the Prime Minister’ along with Gary Holmes, Manager of the Glen Innes Business Association and Sally Eustace from the Ellerslie Business Association. I attended a similar event last year that was co-hosted with the Onehunga Business Association and I found the opportunity to talk to other business people most useful. I found the Prime Minister to be a very entertaining and informative speaker.
Gary and I have been discussing a networking opportunity such as this to invite not only the members of our own Business Associations but to also reach out to business owners, managers and property owners in the broader Tamaki business community. With projects such as AMETI and the Tamaki Redevelopment Project, both Gary and I believe that a cohesive Tamaki business community is important for
the future of this area of the Auckland Region.
Four years ago, Faris Alshams purchased the Panmure Mini Mart, refurbished the premises at 146 Queens Rd and expanded the product range to include some Middle Eastern food. In March he sold the business and we were sad to see him leave Panmure. However I was delighted to bump in to him at his new job at the Harvey Norman Store in Mt Roskill. Faris is enjoying having more time with his family.
The AMETI project has triggered a number of relocations with the latest being Latai To'ofohe owner of Urban Cuts moving from his current premises in Lagoon Drive to the old Flight Centre building at 69 Queens Rd. We are delighted that Latai decided to stay in the Panmure business community.
I encourage you all to find out more about the Draft Unitary Plan and the three Business Associations in the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area are fortunate to have a special meeting just for the building/business owners and managers in the area to focus just on the commercial zoning and building regulations. For more information see the Unitary Plan invitation.
I was emailed this link which I found to be very helpful in understanding the new draft rules around building and development. http://transportblog.co.nz/2013/04/22/ensuring-quality-intensification-in-the-unitary-plan/
Letter from Manager, Chris Sutton
RSA Remembrance Wall,
Local Cubs and Scouts,
St Johns Ambulance.
Supporting Panmure’s Youth
PPBA BOARD
MEMBERS
Panmure Dental Centre 5272580
Sugarcrafts NZ Ltd 99 Queens Road 527 6060
Second Debut 9 Basin View Lane
ShoeZone 113 A Queens Road 527 2345
dtr 80-82 Queens Rd 570 9611
Chinese New Settlers Services Trust 15-19 Clifton Court 570 1188
Mt Wellington Panmure RSA 5705913 PRESIDENT
Power Real Estate 78 Queens Road 527 1234 VICE PRESIDENT
Big Broz 95 Queens Road 570 6481
Local Board
Arun Pragji
Dorothy Miles
Harriet Dawson
Hasmukh Lal
Jiten Lal
Kit Wong
Leon Matthews
Stephen Hall
Vinod Ranchhod
Alan Verall
PANMURE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
16 Clifton Court, Panmure Phone: 527 6389 Email: [email protected] www.panmure.net.nz
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 is 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.
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.
POLICE Auckland Central Police Station 302 6400 Mt Wellington Police 526 7300 Glen Innes Police Station 528 7179 Panmure Community Policing Centre 570 4080
SECURITY Panmure Security Officer - Taoa 027 535 3017
GRAFFITI Graffiti Guard to have graffiti removed 579 3256 Graffiti Shield to protect windows 577 3977
PUBLIC PROPERTY For issues concerning; Rubbish collection (Wednesday mornings), newspaper & cardboard Recycle Bins big street lights, storm water drains, abandoned vehicles, street permits and street trading, Call Auckland Council Call Centre 3010101
HEART DEFIBRILLATOR 570 4019
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.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Blue Recycle Bins Evening Tues 14 & 28 May for
following day
School Term Starts Mon 6 May
Tastes of Panmure Fri May 10 to Sun May 19
Mother’s Day Sun 12 May
Youth Kick - Out Sat 11 May
Breakfast with the Prime
Minister for PBA Members Fri 31 May
SHOPLIFTERS. From reports I have received form you I understand shopliftiers are still practising this criminal activity in Panmure. Unfortunately often this activity is not immediately reported to the PBA or the Police. We have excellent CCTV
coverage in Panmure and more often than not we are able to identify these offenders. We however cannot obtain a conviction unless the offence has been reported to the Police. We therefore encourage you to report the incident as soon as possible and also to let us know so we can assist the Police. Shoplifting is more often than not an offenders first stepping stone in to further criminal activity. A conviction or even a quiet word from a ‘man in uniform’ could put a young offender back on track. Help us help you.
LOCKED CARS WITH IMPORTANT ITEMS INSIDE. I am seeing many of your vehicles, although locked, with laptops and handbags left on the seats. Can I remind you to place these items in the boot or the glove box otherwise you risk a broken window and loss of goods. It is a very expensive exercise having a broken car window replaced.
YOUNG PEOPLE. We still see an alarming number of young people roaming our streets in the small hours of the morning. Unfortunately more often than not they are up to no good and are taking advantage of night fall to tag and steal. If you know of any young people that need guidance or a family that needs help with their youth there are plenty of support group about to lend a hand. Another alternative this month is to send them along to our Youth ‘Kick-Out’ Event. This event is to encourage our youth to look at their talents and interests and see how they can use these to better their future.
Fakaaue lahi mahaki
Thank you for your continued support of your Business Association and our Police Force.
Taoa Folekene - Panmure Security
Security Report , Taoa
Have your cake and eat it too !
kindly donated by Dorothy
SUGARCRAFTS 99 QUEENS ROAD
09 527 6060
THANK YOU!
Don’t be fooled ! POLICE WARNING.
We can now reveal who the ‘real’ Miss Piggy. Csilla and
her colleague Howard at SawdenTAX, are both ‘foodies’
and have delighted in being able to bring to you the
wonderful variety of foods in Panmure. Together with
their love of food, and their quirky sense of humour,
many of our newsletter readers have had a good
chuckle each month as well as getting a regular update
about what’s special on the menu in our
restaurants and food outlets.
Last month a local Asian lady was duped out of $40,000 plus a lot of jewel-
lery after she was tricked into putting her money and jewellery in to a bag so
it could be blessed by a Chinese Superstition Master. She was told her son
would have a deadly accident in 3 days if she didn’t have a blessing. Of
course the bag was swapped during the chanting of prayers and when she
had waited the stipulated 20 days to receive back her ‘good luck ‘ she was
left with a bag full of rice and newspaper. It seems to me unbelievable that
someone could fall for such a prank but the Glen Innes Police say it’s the
second time they have dealt with a complaint such us this locally.
If you see or hear anything suspicious call 111
An IRD representative is available in the Panmure-Ellerslie Citizens Advice Bureau monthly for half hour appointments. They will help you to understand your tax requirements and can assist with income tax refunds, Working for Families tax credits, child support, Kiwisaver, paid parental leave, online services, etc. Clinics will held on Wednesday 3 April, 1 May, 5 June and 3 July 2013 from 9.30am - 12.00 noon. Please phone the bureau on 573 5707 to make an appointment.
Come and see Inland Revenue
P lease make an appointment by calling into the above
address or phone (09) 573 5707
We are at
Panmure-EllerslieCitizens Advice Bureau7 – 13 Pilkington RoadPanmure
From 9.30am - 12.00pm
Appointment dates
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Wednesday 1 May 2013
Wednesday 5 June 2013
Wednesday 3 July 2013
o Income tax refunds
o Working for Families Tax Credits
o O nline Services
o C hild Support
o KiwiSaver
o Paid parental leave
We can help you with:
From 9.30am - 12.45pm Mon - Fri
INLAND REVENUE
& CITIZENS ADVICE
BUREAU
Working together
to help
YOU
The Sallies helping out and a farewell to an old friend.
SALVATION ARMY
159 QUEENS ROAD
09 527 7143
ben cake
Thank you Gary and his Volunteers for organising the clean up in our Service Lanes,
a good job done and a benefit to both Panmure and the Salvation Army. Thanks
also to Kevin of Ace Hire for providing equipment. We must also take this time to
acknowledge the long tome friendship of Ben Bataille who was a long time resident
of Panmure. Gary and his Team took time to visit Ben after his stroke last year and
also were instrumental in a Farewell Service to him on Monday April 15th. Gary
would like to take this time to thank Mania and Beryl who took special care of Ben
whilst he was in need at the Kings Road Pensioner flats.
Thanks to Dorothy at Sugarcrafts for another of your delicious cakes.
EL REY TATOO STUDIO
19 QUEENS ROAD
962 7168 [email protected]
R J BATHROOMS
162-164 QUEENS ROAD
09 2148275
BRIDGE-IT COFFEE SHOP
145 QUEENS ROAD
NOW OPEN
SATURDAY
8.00am – 3.00pm
Jason and Camille, Managers of this new bathroom fixtures shop welcome
you to come and look at their product. Along with a supply of fixtures they
have an array of second hand jig saws, chainsaws and circular saws.
Dave Ansted is pleased to announce the opening of his new shop at 19 Queens Road.
Currently Dave is open 7 days from 10.00am to 8.00pm. Offering traditional and
custom tattoos, Dave is happy to be back working in Panmure and looks forward to
serving past and present customers.