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NEWSLETTER

Monthly Panmure Business Association Newsletter

Issue 138, August 2016

Panmure Business Trading Up

Latest Business Survey Results Inside

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CHRIS SUTTON - TOWN CENTRE MANAGER

Firstly, thank you to the 136 businesses that took the time to complete the Business Survey; we appreciate your valuable feedback. It was fantastic to see that overall business trading in Panmure is going strong.

Such a great response from the participating businesses has provided valuable insights to assist the Board in making sure the targeted Business Improvement District rate is spent wisely, as well as to help the Board plan for future projects.

Your feedback, both positive and negative has been collated and analysed by Renu Ryder, with the full survey results given to the Board in July for them to read and comment on at the August Board meeting. In this issue of the Panmure Business Newsletter, we have published some of the more straightforward results. We aim to collate and respond to the comment’s given and to highlight any feedback received from the Board in a future newsletter.

On a personal note, I was impressed that the average length of time for businesses to be trading in our community was 11 years and that 60% of the respondents wanted a paper-based ‘Business Directory,’ confirming that our team is on the right track, as that is one of the projects we are currently working on.

Please don’t wait for our next survey to let us know what you think! You can drop by anytime during business hours, give me a call on 527 6389 or send me an email at [email protected]

Worth a mention, is that recently I was asked to speak at the graduation of 64 older Chinese new migrant students that had just completed their very first course in learning basic English. The oldest student was in her 80’s and did not miss a single English class during the course. It was terrific to see age being no barrier to learning a new language.

The Chinese New Settlers Services Trust, at 20 – 22 Clifton Court offers a diverse range of social and educational services. The aim of the English class is to assist new migrants with their settlement into the New Zealand way of life. The course runs twice a year.

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, CCTV, Graffiti Removal, Security Patrol, Under Veranda Lighting,

Tastes of Panmure Promotion, Business Networking, supporting local Community Events

www.panmure.net.nz

Sharon Stephens Tamariki Ataahua Early Learning Centre 527 1961 (Chairman)Gary Davison Salvation Army 159 Queens Road 527 7143 (VC)Douglas White Kiwibank 272 2941 (Treasurer)Alan Duncan The Loft Dance Studio 021 1722136

Greg Woodcock Akl Psychological Associates Ltd 570 6370Nicolette McDonald Unichem Pharmacy 527 7719Josephine Bartley Maungakiekie - Tāmaki Local Board RepresentativeKeyur Patel Co-opt member Tāmaki Redevelopement Company

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CNNST new migrants English course graduation

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Key survey findings are:

• Overall business confidence in Panmure seems to positive with a general increase in staffing and a high recommendation score to promote Panmure as a destination to start a business

• Security perceptions have improved markedly

• Satisfaction with PBA communication and service levels are high

That’s just one of the insights from the 2016 Panmure Business Survey. It’s great to know business is looking up in Panmure compared to last year!

We had a fantastic response with some 58% of businesses sharing their views with the Panmure Business Association during April/May. That phenomenal response shows Panmure businesses really are engaged in the area and its future growth.

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60% of businesses told us their trading is the same or better than the previous year!

• Not all PBA activities are valued equally. Further thought/cost benefit analysis is needed here

• An increased awareness of BID membership is needed (each business in Panmure is automatically a member of the PBA)

• Around half of Panmure businesses ask for help from the PBA during the year

Some of the question results in detail:

Comment: The top 3 business sectors in Panmure are Food Outlets, Retail Other, and Medical

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Comment: The top reasons for contacting the PBA in the last year are Crime/Graffiti and for Advice/Information

Comment: The most valued projects are:Business newsletter, CCTV cameras, Graffiti removalThe least valued are: B2B Network meetings, Tastes of Panmure, Xmas parade/promo

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Comment: The majority of businesses said that they would recommend Panmure as a place to start a business

Comment: 49% of respondents said they had noticed an improvement in safety and security this past year

From what your customers have told you, what do they like about coming to Panmure?

Business verbatims:• Friendly smiling services and happy to see familiar faces• Cheap food. Good transport• Convenient with bus and train transport• Convenient for the locals to get their errands done• It is THEIR neighbourhood• Effective shopping• Parking, central

• Multi Cultural and value for money

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From what your customers have told you, what do they dislike about coming to Panmure?

• Some of them feel like Panmure is like an “old” suburb and far away from town, which in fact it is not too far

• Difficult main street parking

• Disrespect from teens

• Horrible traffic road and roundabout layout

• Some feel unsafe. Worry about safety of their vehicles

Better35%

Worse20%

No Change25%

Not Applicable20%

Q 23 How has business trading been,compared to the previous year?

Answered: 126 Skipped: 11

Comment: 60% of businesses said their trading is the same or better than the previous year

Comment: Most businesses had done something to change the way they do business. Most popular was extending product/services, website development, new signage and refurbishment

How has business trading been, compared to the previous year?

Answered: 126 Skipped: 11

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Comment: There was a marked increase in customers coming from outside Panmure and a solid increase in both new customers frequenting businesses within the area and those deemed ‘regular customers’

The PBA will:

• Discuss with the PBA Board for further feedback/comment

• Determine whether there any ‘quick wins’ from this survey. Are there any ideas worth investigating further?

• Review PBA Strategic and Tactical Plans in light of survey insights/Board feedback

• We will report back on the Board’s feedback and address comments made by survey respondents in an upcoming newsletter

So that’s this year’s survey done and dusted. It was 2012 when we did the last one. We’ll do it again more regularly now that there is a team in place to make it happen.

Thanks again to all respondents; we really value your opinions.

So, where to from here? What are our next steps?

Remember, you can always pop in to 16 Clifton Court, Panmure or phone us on 527 6389 with any comments or suggestions.

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for all ofyour Automotive

Sales, service & repair - take care of it right here in Panmure

needs

Auto Direct 09 527 2998 35 Ireland Rd Mon - Sun 9.30am - 5.30pm www.autodirectnz.co.nz

Autoselect 0800 227 725 12 Forge WayMon - Fri 8.30 - 5.30pmSat - Sun 9.30am - 5pm

www.autoselect.co.nz

DNA Motors 09 574 6462 4 Ireland RoadMon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm

Sun 10am - 3pm

Drive Town Ltd 09 527 3457 522 Ellerslie - Panmure HighwayMon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm

Sat 9am - 5.30pmSun 10am - 5pm

www.drivetown.co.nz

Eastern Motors 09 527 7468 7 - 11 Queens RoadMon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm

Sat 9am - 4pm

Ellis Utting Motors Ltd 09 527 7460 20 - 22 Lagoon DriveMon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm

Sat 9am - 5pmSun 10am - 4pm

www.ellisutting.co.nz

Fortis Cars Panmure 09 216 9951 486 Ellerslie - Panmure HighwayMon - Fri 8.30am - 6pm


www.fortiscars.co.nz

H & M 5000 09 527 0633 4 Ireland RdMon - Sat 9am - 5pm

Sun 10am - 5pmwww.drivetown.co.nz

Minami Motors Ltd 09 570 6300 516 Ellerslie - Panmure HighwayMon - Sat 8.30am - 5pm

Sun 10am - 2pm

One Auto Group 09 527 7611 8 Forge WayMon - Sat 8.30am - 6pm

Sun 10am - 6pmwww.oneautogroup.co.nz

Wheels 4 U 09 570 9994 6 Mountwell CresMon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm

Sat 9am - 4pmwww.wheels4ultd.co.nz

Wilkinson Trading Limited 09 580 1417 535 Ellerslie - Panmure HighwayMon - Fri 9am - 5pm


www.wilkinsontrading.co.nz

AA Auto Service & Repair 09 570 7163 1 - 5 Jellicoe RoadMon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Sat 8am - 2pm

Another Orange Service Centre

09 570 1385 30 Potaka Lane Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm

Drivesure Vehicle Testing (Vehicle Compliance)

09 527 1424 1 Ireland Rd Mon - Fri 8am - 4.30pm www.drivesure.net.nz

Five Star Car Valet 09 527 0507 533 Ellerslie - Panmure HighwayMon - Fri 7am - 5.30pm

Sat 8am - 2pm

Geej Auto Services 09 527 6262 26/2 Lagoon DriveMon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Sat 8am - 1pm

Haslips Tyre Services Ltd 09 570 9380 524 Ellerslie - Panmure HighwayMon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm

Sat 8am - 12pmwww.haslipstyres.co.nz

Hauraki Panel & Paint 09 527 7371 518 Ellerslie - Panmure Highway Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm www.haurakipanel.co.nz

Kristol Enterprises Ltd 09 570 5956 1 Ireland RdMon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Sat 8am - 1pmwww.kristolenterprises.co.nz

Midas 09 527 2204 1 Ireland RdMon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm

Sat 8am - 2pmwww.midasnz.co.nz

Motor Service Ltd 09 570 9004 4 Forge Way Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm www.motorservice.co.nz

Motormaster Repair Limited 09 570 6038519C Ellerslie - Panmure Highway

Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pmSat 9am - 4pm

Panmure Auto Electrical / Battery Town

09 570 1617 32 -34 Potaka Lane Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm www.batterytown.co.nz

Poly Lining Ltd 0800 744 667 1/26 Lagoon Drive Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm www.rhinos.co.nz

Right2Drive 0800 004 203 8 Mountwell Crescent Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm www.right2drive.co.nz

Woodhead Panel & Paint 09 570 4540 490 Ellerslie - Panmure Highway Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm www.woodheadauto.co.nz

Auckland City Toyota - Panmure

09 360 6726 7 Forge WayMon - Fri 7am - 5.30pm

Sat 8am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pmwww.aucklandcity.toyota.co.nz

Moyes Motor Group Ltd 09 570 7840500 - 510 Ellerslie - Panmure Highway

Sales: Mon - Thu 8am - 6pmFri - Sat 8am - 5pm, Sun 9am - 5pm

Service: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pmwww.moyes.co.nz

AUTO SALES AUTO SERVICE

AUTO SALES & SERVICE

ANOTHER ORANGE SERVICE CENTRE PANMURE AUTO ELECTRICAL / BATTERY TOWN FIVE STAR CAR VALET HASLIPS TYRE SERVICE MOYES MOTOR GROUP LTD

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Drop into CopyStop and meet Raj. He’s been in the industry for 12 years and started his own business in Panmure in 2013, so he’s well established here.

Not one to stay with the status quo, Raj has recently introduced dimensional letter signage to his portfolio, to further develop his business. He spent six months learning this special cutting technique, and his customers are already enjoying the benefits.

Dimensional letter signs are for indoor/outdoor use and are made from materials such as PVC, acrylic, wood, ACM, foam and corflute. They can withstand the elements, and outdoor dimensional signs are a great way to instantly enhance your business’ look and aesthetic appeal.

Raj can also work his magic with car wraps (signage) and window protection, which can strengthen glass windows, so they are not easily broken. Perfect!

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Feng En Mao Cai opened its doors 18 months ago. Back then there was no English menu or signage. However, since the recent Tastes of Panmure promotion, they realised that they want to introduce this delectable food to Kiwis too. So now English is on the menu, literally!

So what exactly is Mao Cai for the uninitiated?

Mao Cai means hotpot for one, hotpot for many. In Sichuan dialect Mao Cai refers to the process of blanching ingredients by moving the ingredient-filled colander up and down rapidly in boiling water. The cooked ingredients are then served in a huge bowl of fiery red soup with seasonings like ginger, garlic, black soy bean, chilli bean paste, and of course, Sichuan peppercorns.

Feng En Mao Cai recently introduced these sumptuous new dishes to their menu: Sichuan Style Won Tons, Sichuan Style Dumplings and Five Colour Steam Dumplings. Give your tastebuds a treat by trying one today!

Drop into CopyStop for your signage needs

Feng En Mao Cai – taste the essence of Chengdu

Feng En Mao Cai103 Queens Road, Panmure

Mon-Sat 11am-2pm5pm-8pm

Ph: (09) 570 7083

CopyStop53 Queens Road, Panmure

Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pmSat 10am-4pm

Ph: (09) 527 1340

Raj shows his 3D signage work for a local kindy

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LOCAL bUSINESS NEWS

Tiger loves improving his business

Raj provided the car decal for Labour Enterprises

Sichuan Style Dumplings

FREE 45-minute one-to-one specialist advice sessions from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)

Where: Panmure Library

When: Tuesday 16 August 2016

What: Experienced business growth specialists can help any existing businesses with:

business strategy, productivity improvements, cash-flow/financial management, marketing challenges, ideas for exploring new products and business opportunities, staff management issues and more.

Book your session by going to: aucklandnz.com/clinics or phone 09 354 0057.

Free business clinics across Auckland

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Indian Pepper has a new owner, Jai Nair, a first time business owner, now cooking up an Indian taste sensation.

Just because he’s new, doesn’t mean he doesn’t have the goods to deliver. He has 10 years of quality chef experience (in European food) in India, the US and NZ. Jai has even worked in a production kitchen (for flight meals) for six years in NZ.

Having lived in Ellerslie some 12 years ago, he’s now discovered a lot of changes in Panmure: a new train station, lots of cars, more houses, and an increased population.

Jai is very much looking forward to running a successful business in Panmure. He’d like to make changes on the menu from time to time, so why not offer your ideas to him, maybe there’s a favourite you’d like that’s not on the menu.

PhysioACTION has a fresh face in their team – he’s all the way from Ireland.

Shane O’Neill graduated from The University of Ulster in 2011 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and has since completed several post graduate qualifications.

Shane has a particular interest in assessment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical orthopaedic patients and sports injuries. He enjoys using his acupuncture and pilates qualifications to assist him with providing a quality outcome for his patients.

Shane moved to NZ in late 2015 and joined the PhysioAction team in 2016. Does he like potatoes? You’ll have to ask him!

As always, Airia continues to work at the Panmure clinic in the mornings.

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Unichem Panmure Pharmacy is part of the community effort to prevent the spread of rheumatic fever by treating and swabbing sore throats in children for free, seven days a week.

Sore throats are common in children. Most sore throats are caused by viruses and need no treatment other than pain relief. Sometimes children can get ‘strep throat’. A rare complication of strep throat is rheumatic fever. Māori and Pacific children are most at risk of rheumatic fever, and should see a doctor with any sore throat.

• rheumatic fever starts with a sore throat that is known as ‘strep throat’ – a throat infection caused by a bacteria called Group A streptococcus

• most sore throats get better on their own, but if strep throat is not treated with antibiotics it can cause rheumatic fever in at-risk children

• because rheumatic fever is such a serious illness, all sore throats in Māori and Pacific children and young people (aged 4 and above) need to be checked

• if your child has strep throat, they’ll be given antibiotics to clear up the infection before it can develop into rheumatic fever

• if your child is given antibiotics it’s important that they take the full 10-day course to stop them from developing rheumatic fever.

So come and see the pharmacists any time, 7 days a week at Unichem Panmure Pharmacy. No appointment is necessary. We care for our community.

Prevention of Rheumatic Fever in Tāmaki

Indian Pepper48 Queens Road, Panmure

Tue-Thu 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10pmFri-Sun 12pm-10pm

Ph: 0508 737 737

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Visit Airia and Shane for your physio needs

Unichem Panmure Pharmacy74 Queens Road, Panmure

7 days 9am-5:30pmPh: (09) 589 1878

Indian Pepper under new management

PhysioACTIONTāmaki Family Health Centre

2 Clifton Court, PanmureMon-Fri 7am-5:40pm

By appointmentPh: (09) 570 6050

Jai’s new, but the crew you already know

PhysioACTION adds a touch of Irish to their team

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Is money playing on your mind?MONEY WEEK 2016:

5-11 SEPTEMBER

With Money Week 2016 fast approach-ing, it’s as good a time as ever to sort out your finances. Perhaps you would like to save for a holiday or even pay off that really high power bill.

Tāmaki Budgeting offers free, confidential budgeting advice and support to help get you on your way to financial wellness.

Tāmaki Budgeting Manager Alyson de Marco says, “We want to let the local community know that budgeting is not a scary thing. You are in charge of your financial freedom and we’re here to help you and mentor you. We offer interventions where necessary, support programs and we can help give you access to important resources.”

Call Tāmaki Budgeting now to book an appointment on 09 570 9023 or visit them at 18 Clifton Court, Panmure.

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FOR A GOOD DEAL ON COMMUNICATION TALK TO SIETEC

Sietec is one of New Zealand’s largest, privately-owned telecommunications providers and has been connecting NZ businesses since 1990, and with an office in Panmure for the past 18 years. They design, deliver and support unified communications solutions and contact centres for Enterprise and SMEs around the country. Sietec deliver network services (data and voice) at wholesale rates as well as offering business security and

integration services.

Their aim is to provide solutions that improve your business performance, lower your costs and exceed your expectations – every day. Sietec provide a wide range of phone devices and great deals on 2degrees plans (just ask and they can provide something special for Panmure businesses).

“Our team is now 55 strong with branches nationwide and the average

length of service is 15 years plus – we think that says a lot about who we are as a company. We enjoy the unique position of having solutions and partnerships with two of the world’s top providers of Unified Communications. Our clients include 50% of New Zealand’s top nationwide

retailers as well as New Zealand’s pre-eminent Contact Centre’s (111 NZ Police & Fire),” says Bhavin Dhankee, Account Manager at Sietec.

Sietec are not just talk when it comes to looking after customers and staff. They allow babies and children of staff to come to the office to assist their staff in getting work/life balance. Overall it means happier staff, without the stress of having to cope with the demands that come with daily life, both before children get to school age and beyond. Now that’s a company worth doing business with!

Talk to the friendly team about a special deal

SieTec NZ Ltd7 Domain Road, Panmure

Mon-Fri 8am-5pmPh: 0800 743 832www.sietec.co.nz

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One of the roles of the Panmure Business Association (PBA) is to advocate for positive changes that will support the growth and financial viability of our business community.

Recently, the PBA prepared a document for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board and Auckland Transport that asked questions about the informal ‘park and ride’ area that has grown substantially over the past six months.

This informal park and ride area is on vacant land, bordered by Jellicoe and Mountain Roads and Potaka Lane.

From a public transport user’s view, the fact that so many people are using the area to park and catch a train at the Panmure Station is a good thing.

From an economic development view, this prime land so close to a train station does not add anything at all to the vitality of our town, nor encourages vital economic investment and development.

“The Panmure Business Association has stated for many years now that we do not want to see cars lined up all day in these park and ride spaces, what we want is to see property investment on those sites,” says Chris, Town Centre Manager.

Some quotes from Chris, from the PBA 2016 submission on the Auckland Council Annual Budget:

“Regular maintenance is needed on the sites and it is a common experience for the drivers to return to their cars only to find that they have been blocked in.”

“Can you provide a greater understanding as to what the planners are thinking…

- who is maintaining this area?

- what is being planned for this area?

- when will we see this area being developed?”

Just two weeks after sending in the request for more information to Auckland Transport, Chris had a visit from Nazim and Alok, Auckland Transport Officers, to discuss the town’s concerns. The outcome of the meeting was that the questions were addressed; in regards to seeing

development of this land, that will be sadly some way off into the future, there will be some form of regular maintenance and a formal review of the park and ride area has been added to Auckland Transport’s work plan.

Watch this space for more updates!

Chris Sutton, Town Centre Manager

Existing Park & Ride

Informal Park & Ride

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PROGRESS ON INfORMAL PARk ANd RIdE

Blocked in or not? You never know till you get back

A boggy start and end to the day for some

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In the early 1990’s, as part of the town centre upgrade, the Panmure Roundabout sign and two community noticeboards were installed. The theme reflected the massive growth to the township of Panmure in the 1950’s, hence the space odyssey themed roundabout sign and the juke box themed noticeboards with their curved frames. Over the last few years, the physical structure of the noticeboards had decreased dramatically to a point where they leaked and one of the

hinges had rusted right through. The Board decided to replace the three noticeboards with a design that was more modern and easy to use. They were very keen to install a digital sign at the traffic lights but permission from Auckland Transport was not granted, due to the site being so close to the traffic lights. The noticeboard next to DTR is for community notices and the Dove Arcade and Urban Cuts signs are for events and promotions. Currently there are four large sector-specific

advertising posters on display.

Alan Duncan, PBA Board member and owner of the Loft Dance Studio in Korma Lane, contributed to this project with his engineering knowledge and suggested a ‘relief’ pattern on the metal surface that reflected existing design within

our town centre. The Board settled on a pattern from the façade of the building that runs from Gentle Dental to Supavalue Supermarket.

Should you wish to have a community notice posted on the board they are updated every weekend. Please kindly supply fliers in A4 or A3 format, for good visual impact and drop them into the PBA at 16 Clifton Court at least a few weeks before any event.

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COMMUNITy NEWS

From Juke Box stylistics to Daleks

The new community noticeboard

A handy directoryShowcasing businesses & promotions

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DIARY DATES

Blue Recycling Bins Tuesday 2, 16 & 30 Aug

-out for following morning collection

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.POLICECrime Reporting Line (ask for CRL) 571 2800This is a non-emergency reporting line, always request a file number to assist us in matching files to eventsSECURITYPanmure Liaison Officer - Taoa 027 535 3017PUBLIC PROPERTY Call Auckland Council Call Centre 301 0101

HEART DEFIBRILLATORAvailable in emergencies from: Panmure Medical Centre204 Queens Road 8.00-6.00 Mon-Fri, 9.00-12.00 Sat/Sun Panmure Fire Station Cnr Pleasant View & Pilkington Rds Tamaki Regeneration Company 149 Queens Road YMCA Stadium and Swimming Pool

SAfETy & SECURITy

In our recent Panmure Business Survey 49% respondents said that safety and security had either improved or significantly improved since last year. Great to hear our businesses are benefiting from our investment in CCTV and our security patrol.One of the comments from the survey when asked what else the PBA can do to help even more was “Bring back criminal photos.” We need to gently remind businesses that identifying and prosecuting criminals is the role of the NZ Police, not the Business Association.

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The July school holidays have been particularly busy for Chris and me, with groups of young people thinking they own the town. Aggressive and dangerous behaviour was caught on camera in Dunlop Lane but for us to ‘do anything’ with the footage, the victim must report the incident to the Police. So far this has not been done.

Because Dunlop Lane is a quick way to get to the Panmure Station, we have recorded a number of criminal incidents happening to people on the way to catch a train, involving vehicles and young people. We believe that many of these perpetrators then

head to Sylvia Park Mall. In fact, we were visited by Constable Doug early last week and he expressed his relief to “get out of Sylvia Park” where the Police are kept very busy with shoplifters and thefts from vehicles.

Taoa Folekene, Panmure Liaison Officer

Please tell us if your business has a heart defibrillator and we will add it to our list.

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PANMURE BAKEHOUSELocal mince ‘n cheese pie wins gold!

Congratulations to Bun Heng Wong, owner of the Panmure Bakehouse, 12 Pilkington Rd, Panmure, who has taken out the Gold Award for the best mince and cheese pie in NZ, in the 2016 Bakel Pie Awards.

Bun and wife Sreymoh purchased the busy bakery in Pilkington Rd three years ago and also own Julia’s Bakery in the Ellerslie Town Centre. Keeping the awards in the family, Sreymoh, who runs the Ellerslie bakery took out the Silver Award for the mince and cheese section as well.

Bun is no stranger to being awarded for his talent of making a delicious mince

and cheese pie, as he has won Bronze in 2010 and Silver in 2012, both when he was still in Ellerslie and now we are pleased to have his master pie making ability here in Panmure.

Bakel is a pie ingredient supplier and over 400 bakeries compete in their pie competition each year.

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