Browns Bay Magazine Apr-May 2015

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APR-MAY 2015

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LIVE | LAUGH | ENJOY

THE BAYS MAGAZINE FOR NEWS, VIEWS, EVENTS AND PEOPLE

IT'S A WHOLE NEW WORLD MP for East Coast Bays the Hon. Murray McCully cut the ribbon to let the first customers in to the brand new New World Browns Bay store, watched by owner/operator Garry Christini.

HOW TO CALL THE POLICE

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Bays Communıty Centre

Term 2

2015

NEWSLETTER

ANZAC DAY IN BROWNS BAY

ANZAC COMMEMORATION

Dawn service Fall in at the RSA at 5.45; service starts at 6am Citizens’ Service Fall in at the RSA 8.30; service starts at 8.45 at the Cenotaph

Join us at St Anne’s Hall on Tue 28 April for lunch & entertainment as we commemorate 100 years since the Gallipoli landing.

Ph Debbie on 478 4091 to book

TIN HATS & GAS MASKS

TEA & TOPICS MONTHLY TALKS AT THE ECB LIBRARY

Torbay Theatre’s Musical revue inspired by 2 world wars 18-26 April at the Torbay Community Hall www.facebook.com/TorbayTheatre

On 15 April Maria Alomajan, author of Dogs in Action, will talk about working dogs and their stories.

Maria is hoping to bring along a therapy dog.

On 20 May we will be having a Music Month-themed speaker taking about the many aspects and highlights of their life.

Details of these talks will be on the Auckland Libraries website & on ECB Library Facebook nearer the date, or ask a staff member.

Also, watch for posters in the library.

Meetings are at 10.30-12pm. Everyone is welcome.

SHAKE YOUR BOOTY

Will be continuing as long as the weather stays fine.

Sunday mornings, 9-10am on the Browns Bay beachfront.

Check with Actionline, 486 8600 if in doubt

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the East Coast Bays Community Project will be held at the Bays Community Centre on Thursday 25 June at 7.30pm.

Please join us to celebrate our 25th year of providing support, resources & wellbeing in our community. We’d love to see you.

RSVP to Debbie, 478 4091.

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BLOCK PLAY AT THE TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC LEFT: DOROTHY THE DANCING GIRL AT THE GARDEN PARTY. MORE OF BILL’S PHOTOS ON PAGE 6

FOR UPDATES, GO TO www.ECBCP.co.nz

Saturday 30 May Check out some of the hidden (& not-so-hidden) treasures of Browns Bay. Register at the Bays Community Centre from 10am & receive your Treasure map & passport. Meander through Browns Bay, trying out activities, watching demos & finding out all sorts of things you didn’t know.

The day will finish at St Anne’s Hall with a community meal.

There is no charge, but please let us know if you plan to come, for catering purposes.

Ph Debbie 478 4091.

All activities will take place between Beach Rd & the beach, so it’s a flat walk suitable for buggies, wheelchairs & the not-so active.

WE’RE ON NEIGHBOURLY... where people living in our area are sharing & talking about community issues. www.neighbourly.co.nz

East Coast Bays Community Project…

proudly supported by

providing support, resources & wellbeing in our community 2 Glen Rd Browns Bay. Ph 478 4301; ECBCP@xtra.co.nz; www.ECBCP.co.nz

ALSO: YOUR BAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWSLETTER

OUT & ABOUT IN THE BAYS

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phone 478 8275 mob: 021 133 4004 Email: gangnam.acu@gmail.com 716B East Coast Road, Pinehill Treatment of aches, pains and internal diseases. ACC approved.

Visit www.gangnam-acupuncture.co.nz for more information or contact Charles Im to make an appointment

Senior community Constable Paul Donaldson.

How and when to call the Police...

From the community Constable

How and when to call the Police has been the subject of some debate lately, so this is a timely reminder on how and when to contact us in the event you witness Antisocial, Criminal or Traffic offending.

I regularly hear – "I thought it had to be a life and death emergency to call 111" No! It does not have to reflect a scene from The Godfather to justify a call to 111.

The Police’s role is to prevent a situation from becoming a life and death event and we rely on you as guardians of our community to make the right call to us at the right time. Your idea of an emergency will almost certainly be different to mine. So my message - Let our call takers decide. If you genuinely think the Police need to be informed then dial 111.

When to call Police is the other issue. At the time it is happening is the best time to call us. Don’t save your calls for Monday morning as we do not operate a discount incentive scheme for historical bulk reporting. The delay in reporting may only increase the chances of your initial concerns becoming that “Life and Death Emergency “ or enabling the offenders time to escape.

You will not be critisised for dialing 111 if you genuinely believe a matter should be reported to the Police.

Dial 111 – it’s just a number.

You can also call your local station on 477-5000 for advice or information.

Until next time - Safer Communities Together.

Kip McGrath BrownsBaBay Browns y

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Ten wonderful prizes sponsored by these businesses.

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Promo commences Tuesday 7th April. Closes Tuesday 5th May. Drawn Wednesday 6th May. www.brownsbay.org.nz Winners will be notified by phone/email. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Browns Bay Business Association: From the Manager will show on our Home Page and it’s easy to load – just click on the events tab and follow the LIST YOUR EVENTS HERE prompts.

Gerhard Augenstein presents Mohin Prasad with her $2000 Jewellery price.

Entertainment on the Plaza Stage Thanks to all the local entertainers who have provided such a diverse range of entertainment on the Plaza stage. It is great to see the stage being used so frequently.

We have had the stage used every weekend since November and looking at our booking schedule, it is booked up to the end of May for every weekend. There are many entertainers using it during the week now also. So if you would like to showcase your talent there, please contact us on 489-9833 to book a time.

Most of the entertainers are performing for the ‘love of it’, so if you like their performance, I’m sure you will let them know as they just add to the vibrancy of our wonderful town centre.

As our radio jingle says – ‘You’ll always have a good time in Browns Bay”. I often have pleasure seeing people sitting in the Plaza just chilling out to the music.

Some of our regular entertainers are: SamRB; Tweed; 2 Flat Whites; Gabrielle; Palz.

The year is flying by...

Community Constable Column I couldn’t conclude my column without recommending you read Senior Constable Paul Donaldson’s latest column ‘How and when to call the Police’. Read it and keep it handy!

Wow! The year seems to be flying by and I’m writing the column for our second magazine of the year. By the time you read this article, New World will have opened in their new state-of-the–art premises in Anzac Road. What a fantastic supermarket we have to replace the old New World that has serviced the local community for over 40 years.

Congratulations to Garry Christini, owner operator of our new New World and his great team for bringing us a whole new world of supermarket shopping. We are really fortunate now in Browns Bay to have two supermarkets that are the latest format for their brands. I can’t think of another district that has such new supermarkets.

store, Augensteins Jewellers. Congratulations to the lucky winner Mohin Prasad who received her prize from Gerhard Augenstein.

Look out for our Mother's Day Promo With Mothers Day coming up soon, we will be starting a promotion where you could win some great prizes donated by local businesses for that special person in our lives – our Mums. So good luck with this new competition and enjoy your shopping in Browns Bay.

Bye for now, Murray Hill, Manager Browns Bay Business Association

Jewellery Promo Winner I hope you all enjoyed our first promotion for the year – the prize being $2000 worth of Jewellery from our fabulous local jewellery

List Your Event on Our Website Just a reminder that we would love you to list your local community event on our website and follow local events from there. The event

$50 Browns Bay Shopping Voucher Winners Yet some more winners in Browns Bay. The following people participated in a promotion we ran in the last magazine whereby visiting our website www.brownsbay.org.nz there was the opportunity to win a $50 Browns Bay Shopping Voucher. The winners were: Patrick Xin; Pauline Billet; Eda Tang; Sarah Coan.

The Browns Bay Magazine is published for the Browns Bay Business Association. It is delivered FREE to 14,450 households and businesses in the East Coast Bays.

Browns Bay Business Association Board: Erica Stanford - Chairperson - East Coast Bays Electorate Office Sarah Potter - Treasurer - Kiwibank Steve Brown - Representing La Tropeziene Karen Jackson - This is a Bag Shop Geoff Ockleston - East Coast Bays RSA Gary Holmes - Auckland City Council Gerhard Augenstein - Augensteins Malcolm McDonald - Penguinos Angela Johnson - Representing Ray White Bjorn Binzegger - Age Plus Charitable Trust Browns Bay Town Centre Manager: Murray Hill: Phone 489-9833 or 021-950-463 Email: manager@brownsbay.org.nz PO Box 35-043, Browns Bay 0753

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SBA Small Business Accounting Browns Bay

Make time for the things that matter If you want to review your accounting call Craig Bright at SBA Browns Bay. Now in their seventh year at 105 Clyde Road, this local accounting team will make your The SBA Browns Bay team – Ingrid Smith, transition easy allowing Marcia Fraser, Craig Bright and Kim Murdoch. you to concentrate on your business instead of your back office.

Clients frequently tell Craig that they want feedback and information from their accountant regarding their options. They want their accountant to be accessible as an extension of their business, rather than just annual visits. SBA’s speciality is ‘mum and dad’ companies, small businesses whose owners want a comprehensive, informative service with cost-effective compliance. SBA uses MYOB BankLink and Xero for monthly and annual accounting. It also provides payroll services and company formations.

Fixed prices are available for all entities - rentals, contractors, sole-traders, companies, partnerships and trusts. “Fixing our fees for standard services ensures that the meter doesn’t keep running.

It’s crucial that small businesses and start-ups get certainty upfront, giving them peace of mind,” says Craig.

With important tax dates approaching, NOW is the ideal time to review your accounting needs and take action. 2014 Terminal Tax payments are due on 7 April and the third instalment of 2015 Provisional Tax and 31 March GST returns are due on 7 May. If you’d like to free up more time for the things that matter most (like fishing(!)), let Craig and his team at SBA Browns Bay look after your back office.

Phone for a consultation or pop in to the Clyde Road office to make an appointment. If you own a business Think SBA Browns Bay. Call SBA Browns Bay or visit sba.co.nz/browns-bay 105 Clyde Road (next to Pizza Hut) | 09 478 0202

Out & About: In the Bays

New World Opening on St Paddy's Day A good crowd turned out for the grand opening of this sensational new Browns Bay New World store on the morning of St Paddy's Day, March 17th. As we feature on the cover local MP Murray McCully was on hand to cut the ribbon to let the first customers into the new store. The Browns Bay Mag team were there to capture the people...

Carolee and Collin Jones.

Madelaine Harrington and Jacquie Storm.

Shannon Bell, Anna Peters, Rebekah Luker, Ellie Kelman and Laura Mcgrath.

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Out & About in the Bays

Browns Bay School Gala Day Not just the fish were wet!

Browns Bay School's Gala was held on the Saturday March 14th.

It was a fantastic event for the whole family, well supported by local sponsors and others in the school community. Children got to participate in a large variety of events such as dunk the teachers and the principal Mr Mulcahy! Others enjoyed the Bump ‘n’ Roll and lots of Children got wild with the Wet ‘n’ Wild areas featuring water guns and a long Slip 'n' Slide. After three hours everyone settled down to the grand Fishing Gala Auction with prizes for the various fish caught on the day by all the fisherman.

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Out & About in the Bays

Cairo to Cape Town on the Village Green

The ‘Cairo to Cape Town' event was held on the Village Green in Browns Bay on Saturday March 14th. This is always one of the most enjoyable events held on the Browns Bay Village Green as locals get to come and enjoy the day out in Browns Bay and listen to some dazzling tunes and South African Sounds whilst soaking up the sun and enjoy a spot of shopping or just simply relaxing on the green enjoying food and beverages. There was an entire selection of stands there ranging from food tents to clothes, jewellery and much more. If you have never been to this annual Bays event put it on your "must do" list for 2016.

Anna Leech with Daughters Madison & Brooke.

Kelly Constance, Lammes Bardien & Carla Muller.

Emma Spicer.

Corli Husselmann with Theo and Anja.

Zorena, Daz & Katie Hetaraka.

Adam Frewen, Cynthia Frewen, Michelle Brothers, Sylvia Keet and Louise Cleary at back.

Little Greece’s March Open Day

Music, dancing, Greek cuisine, coffee and Greek honey balls sums up Little Greece’s Open Day held on the Saturday March 7th at Wilk Lane in Browns Bay. A large number of locals turned up to welcome ‘Little Greece’ to Browns Bay and enjoyed the great hospitality, while experiencing and tasting the Greek culture. It’s the first time ever that Browns Bay has enjoyed and embraced an authentic Greek shop ‘Little Greece’ so if you have not been there yet make this a priority for April and May.

Christine Chatzinikolaou and Georgia Kalatzi.

Sophia, Tyler and Brook Wichman.

Helen and Anne Shimmin all the way from Kaiwaka

Daniella El-Achkar, Marianna Monte, Jackson Coyle.

Local barber Jose and his team take pride in offering quality cuts, impeccable service and a friendly professional atmosphere. “We take pride in listening to our customers and giving them what they want.” Jose’s team have decades of experience in cutting and styling men’s hair.

They are ‘traditional’, and are also at the forefront of the latest styles and trends in men’s hair styling and grooming. Jose also stocks a great range of men’s grooming products from top end pomades, gels, waxes, cut throat razors, safety razors, shaving brushes, shaving sticks, primal ritual beard care oils, soaps, colognes.

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COVER STORY: New World Browns Bay Now Open

Browns Bay's new New World is a striking building.

First customers through the checkout, Emma Simpson and family.

New World Browns Bay’s doors are now open!

New World Browns Bay is open now and it’s everything you’ve been waiting for – a fresh new supermarket with wide aisles, a huge variety and experts in every department, that make it easy to get the freshest food every day.

New World has been part of the Browns Bay community for 43 years and have had incredible support and interest since the plans to build a replacement store were first announced. Garry Christini, owner operator of New World Browns Bay, and the team welcomed in their first customers on Tuesday March 17th.

The 2,610 square metre modern new store has 81 car parks with access from both Anzac and Inverness Roads, has created 70 new jobs in the community with 130 staff members employed in total. The brand new store offers customers a supermarket to do all their fresh food and grocery shopping in a modern and convenient environment. Christini has been looking forward to opening the new supermarket for some time, “I’ve loved getting to know the Browns Bay community through the Bute Rd store and this is a great investment in to the community.” The new store looks

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The 2,610 square metre modern new store has 81 car parks with access from both Anzac and Inverness Roads, has created 70 new jobs in the community with 130 staff members employed in total. fantastic, with plenty of car parking and easy access. There’s plenty of natural light, with wide aisles, a great range of fresh food and grocery products, and all the great prices and personal service our customers enjoy while shopping at New World.

New World Browns Bay – 2 Inverness Road (Easy access from Anzac Road).

Spotlight on: The Delicatessen Introducing the Deli Manager, Amber Cunliffe

Introducing the Deli Manager, Amber Cunliffe – She’s worked in the Deli department at New World for 10 years and knows her stuff! “Ever since I began working in this department I find different ways of expressing my creative side as well as my love of food to the customers, who really appreciate and enjoy it. Seeing Amber Cunliffe. a customer’s reaction to the amazing food that we have created as a team is what I strive for,” says Cunliffe.

The new, New World Browns Bay has plenty of space, meaning more products, more variety and easier access for customers. “The customers really get to enjoy the fresh food side of things which is what I think it should be all about. Our customers get to have the full range of products that they haven’t had in so long”.

The brand new, delicious, Deli Department is “in your face fresh”,

says Amber. “We offer so many more instore roasted meats, grab n go meals, sandwiches, and pre-packed products. We’ve been able to tailor the department to Browns Bay and what the community wants. Block cheese, premium continentals, carvery hot pork and ham rolls plus an array of specialty cheeses.”

How can Amber help you?

How to cook it, what compliments it, what is the superior of that product, and what condiments go with it – just ask!

Amber’s top meal tip: Riscossa Orzo makes such a quick and easy salad. Boil Orzo until al dente, add 100g pitted mix olives, 100g halved Harissa olives, 150g chunky cut chorizo, 100g chopped sundried tomatoes, handful of baby spinach, fresh goat/cow feta to top it off. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Come in and check out the Deli Department for yourself at New World Browns Bay!

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Your Autumn

GARDEN

As we start to leave behind yet another fabulous kiwi summer, for many, autumn is a fantastic time to be in the garden.

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With lovely crisp mornings and the soil cooling, there is much to look forward to over the coming months. Early season annuals are arriving in store, such as pansies, polyanthus, calendula, poppies and snapdragon which make a welcome change to your pots and garden beds.

In the vege patch, plant seedlings of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beetroot, winter lettuce, Brussels sprouts, spinach, carrots, leeks, silver beet and winter herbs, like parsley, chives, rosemary and mint. You’ll be eating gourmet food from your own garden all through the seasons.

It’s also a great time to get some spring bulbs in the ground. There is a myriad of spring bulbs available in store now, both in variety and colour. Golden ranunculus, pure white freesias, bright red tulips, the choices are endless, including the latest release exclusive to Palmers daffodil calgary - there are so many options to get you inspired. Go for a colour theme similar as you would do for your indoor décor, or go colour crazy and be surprised when they start blooming.

With Easter and Mothers Day just around the corner, be sure to look out for what’s happening in store with our online event calendar palmersplanet.co.nz. Keep up to date with everything gardening and so much more when you join Palmers Rewards, our fantastic loyalty programme that offers you a $10 reward with every $100 you spend, it could not be easier to grow with us! Join in store or online at mypalmersrewards.nz.

Hyacinths are the essence of spring, best planted in March or April, in a cool spot in your garden. Daffodils can be planted up until the end of May, as can tulips and lilies. If you stagger your bulb planting over a several weeks you can have a longer flowering time in your garden.

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Fashion: with Art and Soul

All your fashion and gifts in one place Happy customers of Browns Bay’s Art and Soul love the mix of gift lines, fashions and crafts and totally understand that it is exactly this mix that makes our shop so special! We would like to invite you to become one of our regulars too...

Fashion and Accessories Fashions by Berlin, Macjays, Gitane and V2 Diffusion are all waiting to be tried on - what are you waiting for? The cold weather? :-) Brighten up your outfit with a shawl or bright silk scarf from our large collection and top it off with a handmade flower brooch.

Cards and Gifts Art and Soul stock a great collection of interesting greeting cards - including 3D and laser cut designs from England and handmade ones from Sooza, Oaktree Mama and Art & Soul.

We’re also pleased that so many of our lovely customers tell us that we are the first place they come to, to find a special small gift - and a lovely place to simply browse around.

Necklaces and Bracelets Like original jewellery? How about a murano glass mosaic pendant or a vintage lace and resin necklace?

Autumn is the season to wear statement jewellery, but if that’s not your thing, then a well chosen bracelet can finish your look.

Our Petals brand is very popular, and Dyosa bracelets are made in New Zealand.

Crafts and Home Décor We stock handcrafts including paintings, pincushions, ceramics, greeting cards, jewellery, cushions and embroidered handtowels.

It is these items that make Art and Soul just that little bit different.

With the cooler months approaching you might be glad we can offer you a mohair mix rug to cosy up with and warm velvet cushions to rest up against.

Add to this selection items like Paperblank journals, little books like 1000 Senior Moments, affirmation cards, crystal angels, ceramic flower plant stakes etc etc - and that is Art and Soul!

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Eating Out: St Pierre's Sushi

Cam Calkoen: Bending Perceptions, Inspiring Change

Cam Calkoen is an inspirational speaker who is bending perceptions to inspire change and an attitude of awesomeness through simple, lasting human truths. Passionate about the Shore, this column reflects the awesomeness that surrounds us and the potential we all have to achieve a personal best.

Sushi of the day deal a big hit - even for dinner!

At St Pierre’s Browns Bay So what’s been popular at the new Browns Bay St Pierre’s Sushi store?

The Sushi of the Day deal has been super popular according to manager Takashi Kitamura, closely followed by Teriyaki Chicken on Rice – with that yummy Japanese mayo.

One of the most surprising features of the Browns Bay store is the popularity of sushi for dinner. “Its not unusual for the dinner rush to be busier than the lunch rush some days," says Takashi Kitamura.

Sushi is quick, healthy and an easy dinner that all kids love. Even the fussiest little ones can find something they like. The kids sushi range, which starts from $2.30 for 4 pieces, is great for the little ones.

Then slowly as their taste buds develop they move on to the more complex flavours like chicken and avocado or salmon and avocado.”

Party platters proved very popular for St Pierre's over the summer too, with weekends being especially busy for these. They are great value and a platter or two put in front of the guests before a barbecue, dinner party, or drinks is a great appetiser that most people enjoy.

St Pierre’s import all their own ingredients for making their sushi (nori, wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce etc).

It's important to use top quality traditionally prepared ingredients," advises Takashi Kitamura. "Nowadays, items like soy sauce are chemically produced, which St Pierre’s is against. We only use naturally brewed soy sauce that we import ourselves. These are the areas we don’t compromise on."

"Our soy sauce, nori, and sushi vinegar suppliers have a combined history of over 600 years.

That’s the flavour and experience we want our customers to enjoy."

St Pierre’s recently opened another store in Albany next to Burger Fuel.

St Pierre’s Browns Bay – Unit 2, 26-28 Anzac Road (the new development next to Countdown). Open 8am to 8pm daily.

Visit their website: www.stpierres.co.nz for more info on their products.

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Clarifying 'dream the dream' I often use the term ‘dream the dream’ so I thought it was time to clarify what I mean by it in my work as a speaker: In our sleeping dreams anything is possible, so why not make this the case in our waking dreams. If you’ve never started or attempted something one thing’s for sure, you wont be very good at it.

Nothing and no one is excluded from a dream. In a dream anything is possible. To be on a safari in Africa - or falling in love whilst flying with wings over the Niagara falls in Canada – or entering a Pharos tomb - or fending off tigers on the London underground. At no point in your sleeping dreams does the intellect or ‘self ‘ kick in and ask the devastating question we constantly ask ourselves in waking time.

“How good am I at this?”

I often share with my audiences my personal experience at school: In my classes I was being given an amazing opportunity… In Science class I could feel what it felt like to BE a Physicist, in Math a Mathematician, in English a Poet etc. So when the list for the school sports day came around for us students to put our names down for an event I didn’t ask myself “how good am I at it” I simply experienced for a moment how it must feel to BE a fabulous athlete, (perhaps its worth mentioning here that due to my Cerebral Palsy walking, co-ordination and certainly running were not my strong points) Had I taken the first option (I’m not very good at this) life would have take a different course… very different.

All I had to do was turn up on the day in order to take the first step as an athlete. There is not an athlete in this world who has not experienced defeat, frustration, pain of physical injury, embarrassment, solitude, fear etc. in short:- all the things that we generally allow to stop us dead in our tracks. This is where the waking-self trips us up and brings us crashing down to fail at the thought of attempt. But to cast these aside, to BE the athlete, to BE IN the dream, to at least begin to attempt your waking dream is what makes the heart beat a little faster, for me at least it is what turns life into living.

So don’t allow ‘what we’re good at’ to determine our future, but be in the dream and with the necessary hard work, dedication and practice the dream will build you. www.camcalkoen.com

Inspirational Speaker Book Cam and inspire new levels of awesomeness with your team.

Contact Cam 02111 26 598

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Auckland Libraries

Connecting to your library has just become easier!

For a comprehensive range of medical services in the heart of Browns Bay. New Patients Welcome bring this ad to enroll and you pay the funded patient fee from the start.

Download their new app and pop in to visit anytime, anywhere...

Dr Shashi Bhuthoji

MBBS, Dip Obst, FRNZCGP

Dr Sheryl Howarth

Open Hours Tue, Wed & Fri 8am – 6pm Mon & Thurs 8am – 6.30pm

Dr David Raubenheimer

65 Clyde Road, Browns Bay

Dr Lynne Potter

Phone 479 4834 www.bbfd.co.nz

Dr Steven Hall

MBBS (Lond) DRCOG, FRNZCGP MBChB, Dip Sports Med, FRNZCGP

Find the North Shore library closest to you or see a list of libraries with their locations, opening hours and contact details.

Check out and read eBooks and eAudiobooks Search the Digital Library for research resources across a variety of databases from newspapers and magazines to heritage photographs.

Contact a librarian or find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Don’t forget to visit East Coast Bays Library on Facebook to see what’s happening and what’s coming up @ your library!

MBChB, BSc, Dip Obst, FRNZCGP

(above the ANZ Bank)

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East Coast Bays Library – Bute Road, Browns Bay. Open Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5.30pm; Friday: 9am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday: 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 486 8460 or visit www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz

MBChB, FRNZCGP

• Preschoolers • School Age • Adults • Families

Learn Confidence, Self-Control and Discipline Mention this Ad to receive a discount!

• Personal training • Kickfit

Classes are manged by Grandmaster Jin Keun Oh – 3 x Olympic Coach and 7th dan Black Belt Phone: 478-5252 • Website: www.sejongtkd.co.nz • 36 Anzac Road, Browns Bay

THE FIRST TO MIND IN FUNERAL SERVICE • Qualified, professional and caring staff you can count on • We have two locations. In Browns Bay and Orewa with on-site chapels and reception facilities • FDANZ Pre-plan and pre-paid funeral options available • Forrest monumental, headstone and plaque services East Coast Bays. Phone (09) 479 5956 | Hibiscus Coast. Phone (09) 426 7950 | Email. office@forrests.co.nz

www.brownsbay.org.nz

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Beach. - Beachfront Lane, Browns Bay

For our 3rd Easter,

we celebrate the ultimate in giving, ‘Paying it Forward’

hosts: anita&steve

thank you we raised $674.85 on Saturday 28th Feb for the COASTGUARD

‘Feed the Crew’

see how you can get involved

COASTGUARD NORTH SHORE

“ The essence of community, its heart and soul, is the selfless exchange of value; things we do and share because we care for others, and for the good of the place ” Dee Hock This Easter, the team at beach.bistro wants to highlight some of our favourite community ‘heroes’ that give unselfishly to brighten the lives of others.

Mr Choi, Nam Kyu

You may have seen him, the dapper Korean with the infectious smile, who has added colour and charm to Browns Bay for years.

At 93 years young, he epitomises the giving spirit, many a morning he will buy a coffee for the street sweeper or the rubbish truck driver or even a couple of Malaysian tourists.

COASTGUARD Volunteers, The men and women from our community that give of their time to keep us safe out in the Hauraki Gulf. The Browns Bay Unit with one boat, is the busiest in New Zealand.

now open for dinner

Wednesday&Thursday @ Family Style service with a menu that changes weekly

from

$25

check our website for this weeks menu @ bookings appreciated

beach. b i s t r o 1a beachfront lane b r o w n s b a y

479§9628

fully licensed since 2012

www§ beachbistro§ co§ nz warm hospitality, hot coffee, hearty food w/ integrity

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Join us in contributing to the ‘Feed the Crew’ initiative providing sustainence while they work. www.beachbistro.co.nz

Our heroes...

Starting this Easter Weekend, you too can ‘Pay it Forward’ by purchasing a coffee for a stranger or someone you believe also gives of themselves to brighten and enhance our community.

bistro nights

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYS 5pm-8pm “it’s all about the sharing” An informal Family Style dining experience, it’s simple & fun, mains priced at $25; bookings appreciated.

Entrée $14 [p/portion] a bistro:platter

of cured meats, buffalo cheese & anita’s chicken liver paté

Mains $25 [p/person]

served w/ potato, rice or cous cous & fresh mixed greens.

Desserts $14 [p/portion]

2 desserts each week, price includes coffee or tea menu online @ www.beachbistro.co.nz

Health, Fitness & Beauty: Beachside, Browns Bay

Do you feel stressed?

Do you need some time out?

The Benefits of regular Massage Therapy...

Beauty with Sarah Kitcher of Beachside Beauty.

Sarah Kitcher.

Massage therapy is one of the oldest forms of healing; there are many different types and forms of massage. Finding one that suits you is very much a personal preference.

At Beachside Beauty I like to specialize in relaxation massage. All my body massages, begin with a peppermint foot soak and herbal tea. I use aromatherapy essential oils to enhance the relaxation experience.

Let me take you through just some of the benefits of regular massage: Physical Benefits Relaxes the body

Calms the nervous system

Lowers Blood pressure

Relieves tired and aching muscles Improves muscle tone Reduces tension headaches

Increase blood and lymph circulation

Strengthens the immune system Improves skin tone Emotional & Mental Benefits Reduces anxiety Enhances self image Provides a feeling of well being Nurtures & stimulates emotional growth Improves productivity Reduces mental stress Promotes quality sleep

Do You Ignore Your Posture?

By Joanne Hornsby at Physio4all

If you have ever built a house you will know the importance of securing good solid foundations so that you don’t experience problems with the rest of the house. The same relates to your body. Poor posture, lack of stability and incorrect movement habits often lead to complications down the line such as: • Tight, stiff, achy muscles and joints • Fatigue • Inability to move properly • Poor digestion, • Altered breathing At my practice, most signs and symptoms of insidious injury can be traced back to patient’s postural abnormalities, weakness and core instability.

More than 80% of neck and back problems I treat are the result of tight, achy muscles brought on by years of bad posture.

Achieving good posture is not a quick fix – It is a lifelong responsibility.

Poor posture can start at an early age leading to dysfunctions later in life, and in today’s society where we are moving from an active group of individuals to a sedentary population hunched over computers, ipads and phones- it is noticed that postural problems are getting worse.

However, it is never too late to make postural changes. Simple, everyday things to check yourself for are; Do you sit with crossed legs?

Do you stand with weight shifted onto one hip?

Do you lean on an arm rest whilst driving?

Do you sit hunched over a computer/lap top?

Do you have rounded shoulders and a poking chin?

Make the changes today by building positive daily habits, which will encourage good posture and core stability leading to correct movement patterns and functions. This will also provide less likelihood of injuries.

For more information on how physiotherapy can help you, contact Joanne Hornsby at Physio4all Phone 021 256 6215 or email joanne@physio4all. co.nz based at Beachside Health and Fitness, 30 Anzac Road, Browns Bay. Book a Musculoskeltal Screening Assessment (Normally $75 ) during April and receive 20% off when you mention this magazine.

Feel free to contact me on 0221850464 or you can now book online at www.beachsidebeauty.co.nz It’s Beachside Beauty’s 1st Birthday in April – See our special 50% off all Massages Offer below...

Also, follow me on Facebook to find out about our other great birthday promotions available. You wont be disappointed!

It’s Beachside Beauty’s 1st Birthday this April

For the whole month of April enjoy 50% off all Massages Contact Sarah on 0221850464 or you can book online at www.beachsidebeauty.co.nz Not in conjunction with any other offer.

Mention this ad when booking.

Valid until 30th April Check out the website for other exciting birthday promotions.

30 Anzac Road, Browns Bay. Phone 0221850464.

Visit: www.beachsidebeauty.co.nz

www.brownsbay.org.nz

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Optometry with Nicholls and Associates

Nicholls and Associates Optometrists Look sharp, see sharp...

No matter what age you are, making sure your vision is at its best and your eyes are healthy is important. You can’t buy new eyes. You will find the team at Nicholls Optometrists welcoming and willing to help. If Perry, you don’t need new glasses they Sasha Perry, Catherine holls.

Barbara and Bruce Nic will say so. You can’t put a price on that sort of honesty.

Bruce and Barbara Nicholls have had their practice in Browns Bay for over 20 years, and their practice manager Catherine for nearly as long. Over this time many customers have become good friends. The Nicholls’ showroom has that hard to find welcoming feel, and keeping up with the latest trends in spectacle frame fashion is their passion.

They are constantly looking for new designers, and source many frames directly from overseas suppliers. “We have exclusive brands that you won’t find in the malls, which allow our customers to express their individuality” says Barbara.

Why trust us with your vision?

We are passionate about vision and we listen. Eye care shouldn’t only be about deals, it should be about your vision and what is best for you. We will tell you if you don’t need glasses, customers return because they appreciate our honesty and advice. We have a reputation for accuracy and using the best optical manufacturers,

Optometrists Chelsey Wood, Bruce Nicholls, Karen Burke.

meaning tricky prescriptions are not a problem for us. You get to know us, we get to know you. You will enjoy dealing with familiar faces. Independent optometry offers so much more choice with fashion frames and quality lenses. Your glasses will look good and they will work!

So make your next eye test an enjoyable experience by visiting us at Nicholls Optometrists on the corner of Clyde and Bute Roads in Browns Bay. Call in to discuss your needs or phone us on 479 2316.

Nicholls & Associates Optometrists 72 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. Phone 479 2316 Email: info@nichollsoptical.co.nz or Visit: www.nichollsoptical.co.nz

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Bays Communıty Centre

Term 2

2015

NEWSLETTER

ANZAC DAY IN BROWNS BAY

ANZAC COMMEMORATION

Dawn service Fall in at the RSA at 5.45; service starts at 6am Citizens’ Service Fall in at the RSA 8.30; service starts at 8.45 at the Cenotaph

Join us at St Anne’s Hall on Tue 28 April for lunch & entertainment as we commemorate 100 years since the Gallipoli landing.

Ph Debbie on 478 4091 to book

TIN HATS & GAS MASKS

TEA & TOPICS MONTHLY TALKS AT THE ECB LIBRARY

Torbay Theatre’s Musical revue inspired by 2 world wars 18-26 April at the Torbay Community Hall www.facebook.com/TorbayTheatre

On 15 April Maria Alomajan, author of Dogs in Action, will talk about working dogs and their stories.

Maria is hoping to bring along a therapy dog.

On 20 May we will be having a Music Month-themed speaker taking about the many aspects and highlights of their life.

Details of these talks will be on the Auckland Libraries website & on ECB Library Facebook nearer the date, or ask a staff member.

Also, watch for posters in the library.

Meetings are at 10.30-12pm. Everyone is welcome.

SHAKE YOUR BOOTY

Will be continuing as long as the weather stays fine.

Sunday mornings, 9-10am on the Browns Bay beachfront.

Check with Actionline, 486 8600 if in doubt

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the East Coast Bays Community Project will be held at the Bays Community Centre on Thursday 25 June at 7.30pm.

Please join us to celebrate our 25th year of providing support, resources & wellbeing in our community. We’d love to see you.

RSVP to Debbie, 478 4091.

SK8 COMP

THE LUAU ON THE VILLAGE GREEN

RISEN

Jesus is 05.04.2015

The Salvation Army 90 Rosedale Road, Albany 09-478-7567 All are Welcome

BLOCK PLAY AT THE TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC LEFT: DOROTHY THE DANCING GIRL AT THE GARDEN PARTY. MORE OF BILL’S PHOTOS ON PAGE 6

FOR UPDATES, GO TO www.ECBCP.co.nz

Saturday 30 May Check out some of the hidden (& not-so-hidden) treasures of Browns Bay. Register at the Bays Community Centre from 10am & receive your Treasure map & passport. Meander through Browns Bay, trying out activities, watching demos & finding out all sorts of things you didn’t know.

The day will finish at St Anne’s Hall with a community meal.

There is no charge, but please let us know if you plan to come, for catering purposes.

Ph Debbie 478 4091.

All activities will take place between Beach Rd & the beach, so it’s a flat walk suitable for buggies, wheelchairs & the not-so active.

WE’RE ON NEIGHBOURLY... where people living in our area are sharing & talking about community issues. www.neighbourly.co.nz

East Coast Bays Community Project…

proudly supported by

providing support, resources & wellbeing in our community 2 Glen Rd Browns Bay. Ph 478 4301; ECBCP@xtra.co.nz; www.ECBCP.co.nz www.brownsbay.org.nz

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Children & Youth ACTIVITIES

AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES These 6-week drawing and painting classes provide a fun and focused programme for children aged 7-12 years. With step-by-step guidance from a professional artist, students will discover with drawing how simple shapes can be used to sketch more complex forms then explore painting with the versatile acrylic medium, learning tips & techniques along the way.

Let your child’s inner artist come out and create a painting to make their parents proud!!

Mon, 4pm – 5.30pm starting May 4 or Wed, 3.30pm – 5pm starting May 6 Bays Community Centre. Cost $95 Bookings: eion@eionbryant.com, ph. 483 6703

CARTOON WORKSHOPS Learn to draw like a pro!

Wed after school; 7 yrs+ Contact Matt.Haworth2@gmail.com or ph/text 021 209 8838 www.mcleayworkshops.com & get the kids creative this term.

BROWNS BAY PLAYGROUP Mon, Wed, Fri mornings 9am at St Anne’s Hall.

Lots of toys & playmates for the little ones, cuppa & friendships for parents.

Ph Jenny 022 011 8209

BAYS SCHOOL OF DANCE Both Open & Exam Dance Classes available in the following styles: BAL Tap, Ballet & Character, NZAMD Ballet, Hip Hop, American Tap, Jazz & Contemporary, Baby Classes, Preschool Classes, Adults Tap, Ballet & Jazz, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Stretch, Performance Classes Private Tuition available for competition work Have your child trained by registered & qualified teachers.

4 fully-equipped studios in Browns Bay www.baysschoolofdance.co.nz Ph Karyn 479 6176 or Anna 021 123 1557 or email anna.ellis@windowslive.com

SPANISH FLAMENCO GUITAR & DANCE CLASSES

All ages. Ole! Enrol now! Children’s classes starting Fri 20 Feb St. Anne´s Hall.

For enquiries ph: Maria Elena 021 962742 – maria.flamenco@gmail.com www.FlamencoNZ.com. Find us on FaceBook

FRENCH

SEWING

Joyce’s sewing classes, Wed 3.30-4.30.

All ages, boys & girls.

Easy sewing for beginners.

Ph Joyce 479 3372

GUITAR Musiqhub lessons, Tue 4-6pm at the Bays Community Centre, beginners welcome.

Ph John 022 604 8766. john.casson@musiqhub.co.nz

SPANISH FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN Fun activities and songs to pick up Spanish.

Ph Gaston 473 5090 or 021 251 0358. gasfer2011@gmail.com

WRITESTART

Maths, reading & writing tuition, free assessment.

Experience-based tuition for children who are struggling.

Fun learning environment; building confidence & learning success.

Ph Robyn 410 1014 or 027 734 4923. robsteubes@hotmail.com

REALISTIC DRAWING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 5-12 YRS Amazing Drawing Programme specially developed to teach kids realistic drawing skills in a fun way.

After school Mon 4-5pm, Tue 4-5pm Book Now for your free trial class.

Ph: 021 023 60215 artacademy.co.nz

GUITAR Spanish Flamenco & Classical guitar classes.

All ages. Saturday afternoons .

Ph Maria 021 962742

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Fun French classes for children.

Complete beginners from the age of 6 years.

Each class has a maximum of 6 students.

Ph 09 426 1104 or 021 880 649. corinne.monecole@gmail.com monecole-frenchschool.com

CHINESE Browns Bay Community Chinese School provides Chinese classes at all levels.

Maths, art, calligraphy & Chinese culture classes for children & adults.

Beginners welcome. Sat 10am-4pm.

Ph Emily 479 8898 or 021 172 5538 xinhushuyan@gmail.com

VOICEWORKS

Speech, Drama, Communication, Effective Presenting Drama and Speaking classes for 5 years to adult are offered at Torbay Theatre: Individual tuition or groups, exams optional Junior Group 5 – 9; Wed 3.30pm Intermediate 9 – 12; Mon 4.45pm Senior 13+; Wed 4.45pm Regular performance opportunities!

Loads of fun!

Highly qualified teacher with over 20 years’ experience.

For more info, ph Jacqué 473 5454 027-JACQUE-M (027-522 7836) Email:jacque@mandeno.com

STAGE DOOR PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY LET’S PRETEND: Drama classes for 3-4yrs DRAMATIX: Drama classes for 5-12 yrs TIPPITOES: Ballet classes for 2-4yrs TAPTOTS: Tap for littlies FUN CLUB: Holiday programmes BAREFOOT BALLET: Adult beginner to elementary open ballet classes *Acting lessons & workshops for adults *Beginner tap classes for adults *Public speaking courses *Face painting for parties & functions Classes in Browns Bay & Rothesay Bay Contact Jenny 963 9699 or 021 031 1121 stagedoor.thestudio@gmail.com

What’s on at the

BAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE & ST ANNE’S HALL BAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE CLASSES & GROUPS HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING Certificate in Food Safety Approved by Auckland Council. Monday & Friday.

Ph North Shore Skills Academy 0800 003 304

Divine Intervention Introduction to Self Healing.

3-hour morning session, limited numbers. $30. Ph Judy 478 6065.

Laughter Yoga Seriously good for you. Join in the fun for an internal jog every Sat 9-9.45 am. Ph Louise 027 475 3734 or email laughterbrownsbay@gmail.com Sahaja Yoga Meditation Find peace and balance within yourself.

Mon 7.30pm. Free of charge. Ph Maria 479 9511.

Tai Chi Thursday 8.15-9.15am. Individual tuition is also available.

Ph 478 3309 or 021 764 980; wailingwan@gmail.com.

Tai Chi Monday evenings & Wednesday afternoons. Ph Bruno 021 155 4606 Yoga Tuesday 6pm. gentle & relaxing; suitable all ages. $12 a class. Ph Marion 021 446 964 Pilates Thursday evenings. Ph Stefanie 021 104 6795

ART AND CRAFT Bays Patchwork Fortnightly Thurs, 7-9.30pm. All levels of ability, beginners to experienced. Demos & classes also held. Ph Amanda 478 8862 Crazy Quilters This fun, relaxed group meets 4th Saturday of each month, sharing ideas & techniques of an old patchwork style. Ph Marilyn 476 9585 Creating Happiness Art Therapy group. Wed 12.30. artstherapyauckland@gmail.com North Shore Sunday Quilters Bring along your knitting, sewing or embroidery project for fun & friendship. Open group, non-teaching. Ph Melva 479 7572 Creative Fibre Friendly group meets 7pm Tue. Ph Kim 09 945 0007

LANGUAGES French Ph Corinne 09 426 1104 or 021 880 649. corinne.monecole@gmail.com English Browns Bay Community English School. Elementary, Conversation.

Mon - Fri daytime. Ph Linda 478 3107 www.brownsbayenglish.co.nz Chinese Browns Bay Community Chinese School Saturdays. Ph Emily 479 8898; 021 172 5538

SPECIAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES & GROUPS Lupus Support Group Wednesday evenings. Ph Diane 479 1269.

Browns Bay 60s Up Movement Ph Joy 444 0236 Mahjong Thu 10am-2pm. Ph Jane 478 5392 North Shore Widows & Widowers Ph Judith 479 6042 Rummikub 1st & 3rd Wed mornings. Ph Dawn 415 5351 North Shore Board Games Wed evenings. Ph Alistair 021 246 3735 Writing Family Memories for Future Generations Older Women’s Network. Ph Patricia 479 7519 From the Author’s Mouth Meets monthly Thurs 10am-12pm authorsmouth@gmail.com Spanish Flamenco & Classical Guitar All ages. Sat afternoons. Ph Maria 021 962742 Connect Supporting recovery. Mondays 11am-1pm; ph 027 585 3952 GROW Support group. Wed 7pm; ph Emma 021 400 821.

Kiwi Cooking 12.30-2.30; $15 a class. 4 May ‘Bring a Plate’ ideas; 26 May: Soup, Winter Warmers, Casseroles. Ph Wendy 476 9180 or 022 318 2134 U3A Browns Bay Are you retired? U3A Browns Bay offers you top line speakers & the opportunity to explore new interests in study groups at convenient times.

For more info ph Geoff 478 3429; www.u3abb.net.nz

ST ANNE’S HALL CLASSES & GROUPS HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING

Born Again Bodies Wed afternoons. Strength, balance & flexibility at any age.

Ph Gary 479 2212.

Table Tennis Mon, Tue & Fri 11.30am-1.30pm.

For all ages & levels of ability.

Ph Debbie 478 4091

ART & CRAFT Art Club Mixed media techniques of the art of

painting with acrylics. Thurs morning & afternoon.

Ph Liz de King 478 7589. or visit www.lizdeking.com Art Group Fortnightly, Wed. All levels of ability welcome (incl beginners). Ph Brenda 478 8537 ReVamp, UpCycle, ReCycle Fridays 1.30-3.30.

Ph Rita 475 5348 or 021 736 610

DANCE Barefoot Ballet Thursday evenings.

Ph Jenny 963 9699 Ceroc Dance Wed. Beginners from 7.30pm, Intermediate 8.30pm. First class free for all new beginners, no partner required.

For more info visit www.modernjivedance.co.nz or phone 0272 957 007.

Braemar Scottish Country Dancing Tue evenings. Ph Jessie 473 9547 Ritz Dance Studio Wed afternoons.

Ph Anna 021 131 5400

Spanish Flamenco Guitar & Dance Fri evenings. Ph Maria 021 962 742 Zumba Mon, Tue evenings.

Ph Linabel 021 400 453

OUR VENUES ARE AVAILABLE TO HIRE FOR COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS, CLASSES & PRIVATE BOOKINGS. Ph Debbie 478 4091 to find out more.

St Anne’s Hall is a great place for your child’s birthday party; convenient, weather-proof & affordable

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Communıty Actıvıtıes GUITAR LESSONS

Quality one-on-one lessons for acoustic & electric guitar.

Location: Torbay or via Skype.

Contact Alan Young; 25 yrs teaching experience.

Ph 473 3990 www.guitarmadeeasy.co.nz

SPANISH CLASSES

Have fun while learning Spanish.

Experienced and qualified native teacher.

Adults & children.

Group or one-on-one lessons. NCEA & IGCSE Spanish practice too. Ph Gaston 473 5090 or 021 251 0358. gasfer2011@gmail.com 20 Hastings Rd Mairangi Bay Ph 478 2237 www.mairangiarts.co.nz Check out the website & get creative in Term 2!

Classes for adults & children: etching, painting, mixed media, sculpture, glass, drawing, clay, photography ... & more

THE WEDNESDAY ART GROUP

SENIORNET GLENFIELD

bringing computer skills to St Anne’s Hall older adults.

Fortnightly, 11.45-2.15 pm.

For more info ph 444 2231 We are a group of artists & crafters that meet Basic computer skills, emailing, GUITAR TUITION genealogical research, scanning, using to share new ideas, trends & techniques All ages and styles taught digital cameras, & to enjoy ourselves doing something we love.

Lessons for fun or the serious making slide shows, making greeting Lots of fun, lots of friendly faces.

Play great songs & cards... & much more A new addition to our programme this year is learn the right way ART CLUB an optional “Fun Session” once a month for any Beginners to advanced.

Mixed media techniques of the members who would like to explore Friendly qualified registered tutor art of painting with acrylics.

Phone ECB Guitar Studios 479-2117 Painting without Brushes, Seascapes with Shells, Thursday morning & afternoon.

Channelling Picasso - some of the sessions planned.

Ph Liz de King Each will be tutored by a group member.

478 7589 or go to All will be suitable for beginners as well as ww.lizdeking.com experienced artists.

(Some materials will be supplied) SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION We welcome any newcomers to the group.

Free courses There is no joining or membership fee, just $5.00 door fee, Learn simple ways to go beyond thinking, enjoy balance & wellbeing & help to reduce stress. Suitable for complete beginners & regulars. No strenuous bring your own art/craft materials physical exercises, postures or special clothing required. All welcome; all & enjoy yourself. classes are free; no booking required.

Afternoon tea provided.

Mondays 7.30-8.30 Bays Community Centre To find out more ph Maria 479 9511 Ph Brenda 478 8537 or Margaret 479 6048 20

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Get Actıve!

WOMEN’S OUTDOOR PURSUITS Do you enjoy the bush & would like to improve or refresh your skills in the outdoors, then join our WOP’s Introductory Course running on 16 & 23 May. WOPS is open to women of all ages.

Experienced trampers or beginners are welcome.

Upon completion of the course, tramping trips are available to members on Tue, Thu & Sun. To enrol or for more information visit www.wops.co.nz

Join In The Petanque Fun at Kennedy Park Tuesday Club Play - 1-3pm Wednesday Coaching - 5-7pm Thursday Club Play - 1-3pm Sunday Club Play - 10-12pm

Reflexology For Better Health with Susanne Andoe Diploma Reflexology / Anatomy & Physiology

Studied with the International Institute of Reflexology & ART London/Tony Porter Come and try this blissful, relaxing and healing therapy to improve or maintain your health and wellbeing.

Make a special gift to someone you care about with one of my beautiful Gift Vouchers.

30 or 60 minutes treatments available by appointment . Mobile service available.

Information - Phone Angela on 021-296-5190

WORLD LAUGHTER DAY

ZUMBA CLASSES IN THE BAYS BROWNS BAY PROGRESS HALL

Sun 3 May For more info ph Louise 027 475 3734 www.laughteryoga.org.nz

Mon, Wed, Fri 1-2pm; Susanne 021 132 5655

ST ANNE’S HALL

Tue 6.15-7.15; Linabel 021 400 453

Please contact me under: 09 478 8340 or 021 132 5655 Clinic: 19 Ridge Road, Browns Bay

TORBAY COMMUNITY HALL

Mon, Tue, Fri 9.15-10.15; Christina 473 9795

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Over 6 fun and interactive sessions discover: Initial health consultation half price • The key principles of holistic nutrition, food that nourishes us on all levels.

Usually $150 • How to enhance your digestion naturally, what For the month of March onlywe $75eat and the way we eat.

This includes: • Quality choices of protein, fats & carbohydrates & how to combine them for a balanced meal.

• A full review of body systems • Key vitamins and minerals,• Blood theirpressure functions &health food sources, & which ones and holistic assessments are generally needed in higher amounts in our modern New Zealand diet.

• Nutritional analysis • Initial Nutrition and lifestyle advice • The power of antioxidants and how we can maximise them for our well being • Herbal prescription recommendation through whole foods &forsuper Nutrition Education Life: foods. week evening course starting April • What is your optimal6nutrition for great energy, healthy weight, (turn over for details). & theBrowns vitality to live the life you love.

Bay: 81/1 Clyde Road Rosedale: Ascension Health 7 Ascension Place Bays(upstairs) Community Centre, 7-8.30pm A/h: 479 4171 Tel: 478 3702 Karen Mees BHSc. ND. Mondays; April 20, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 8. Cost $120.

Naturopath • Medical Herbalist • NLP Practitioner 027 429 2200 Karen Meeskaren@naturalhealthcoach.co.nz 81/1 Clyde Rd 479 4171 karen@naturalhealthcoach.co.nz www.naturalhealthcoach.co.nz www.naturalhealthcoach.co.nz

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Bruno Rubini has taught Tai Chi in NZ for 25 yrs.

He is a qualified massage therapist & has studied naturopathy & other related natural therapies.

Tai Chi relaxes mind & body, relieves tension & improves sleep, increases energy, improves breathing & circulation, improves balance & promotes digestion.

Bruno holds classes at the Bays Community Centre, Mondays & Wednesdays.

For more info, ph 021 155 4606 bruno@actrix.co.nz

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DO YOU WANT TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT – JOIN OUR TOY LIBRARY ON THE SHORE Fri & Sat 9.30-11.30; Sun 3-4.30pm North Shore Plunket Toy Library 1 Sidmouth St, Mairangi Bay Huge selection of toys and equipment to borrow.

For more information email nsptoylibrary@gmail.com Phone: 021 028 63072 or Like www.facebook.com/TheToyLibrary

TRANSLATION SERVICES

Alta Rall can translate your Afrikaans documents into English for immigration applications.

Ph 021 233 0461 alta.rall@xtra.co.nz

BROWNS BAY CREATIVE KEYBOARD CLUB

Meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at the ECB Family Centre behind Browns Bay Presbyterian Church 45 Anzac Rd $5 entrance fee for non-members.

Players & non-players very welcome.

Ph Marlene 478 3166 http://ckcmusicclub.blogspot.com

BILL ELLIS HAS BEEN OUT PHOTOGRAPHING SOME OF OUR SUMMER EVENTS Left, top to bottom: Garden Party Toys on the Village Green Merry-go-round at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic Right, top to bottom: Luau Stories on the Green Action at the Sk8 comp

SAFER PLATES

This initiative from Neighbourhood Support North Shore in conjunction with the NZ Police involves replacing the number plate screws on vehicles with Tamper Resistant Screws which makes it extremely difficult for number plate theft to occur, thus reducing vehicle related crime.

This involves working with the Police in supermarket carparks & other venues as requested by the Police, approximately every 3 weeks, but with sufficient volunteers you could be called upon once every 6 weeks for 2-4 hours, generally midweek between 10am & 2pm.

The only skill required is the ability to use an electric drill.

If you can assist, ph Andrew on 415 1927 or 021 997 588 Email: dunlopz@xtra.co.nz

MONTHLY GET-TOGETHER

Coming to live in New Zealand from abroad is challenging. Dealing with the everyday stresses of life, like paying bills, traffic, illness, is something which we all experience.

This group aims to explore what it means to be a foreigner in NZ. Have you struggled to meet & connect with new people as a foreigner in NZ? Would you like to meet new friends & learn how to connect with people far more easily?

Then come along to our meeting to have some fun, meet new people & learn something new about NZ. Please spread the word. We want to grow.

Last Tuesday of every month at 6pm, Inverness Room, Bays Community Centre Drinks & snacks provided.

Please RSVP via the website www.networkfinancialservices.co.nz or email eugene@networkfinancialservices.co.nz Ph or text Eugene 022 276 0082

Above: The Dixie Boys at Browns Bay Below: The Greater Auckland Chorus at Mairangi Bay

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Communıty News EAST COAST BAYS COMMUNITY CRECHE

5 Inverness Rd, Browns Bay; ph 479 1241 Fully licensed centre, fully qualified staff.

Children from 6 months to 5 years.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Tue-Fri 12.30-3.30pm Extended days available The Creche is a not-for-profit organisation, offering affordable, quality early childhood care & education.

TORBAY INTERNATIONAL COFFEE GROUP Meets Thursdays 10.15- 12pm in the Torbay Senior Citizens Hall behind shops in Torbay.

If you are new to the area this is a great way to meet people and make new friends.

Everyone welcome. Ph Carole 473 3259

BROWNS BAY INTERNATIONAL GROUP Meets every Wednesday (school terms only) between 10am & 12pm at the Bays Community Centre, 2 Glen Rd Browns Bay. Ph Debbie 478 4091

STAGE DOOR COSTUME HIRE

SHORE SINGERS

THE BAYS CRAFTERS meet on Tuesdays 10.30-12.30 (term time) at 87 John Downs Drive.

We are a group of like-minded crafters that gather, have a natter, a cuppa and work on our latest project.

All welcome.

Contact Wendy 476 9180 or 022 3182134, wendelein@hotmail.com

Love singing?

Love people?

Love to be part of a choir?

Then join the Shore Singers All voices welcome Ph Beth 410 7864

Lovely range of kids’ costumes available for hire.

School functions, galas, fetes, parties, halloween... or just for fun If we do not have what you need, we will make it. ph Jenny 021 031 1121 or 963 9699

CHEEKY MONKEYS PLAYGROUP Mairangi Bay Beach Volleyball Centre, 65 Maxwellton Drive Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am (in term time only) $3 donation per child or $5 per family , which includes coffee & morning tea for caregivers.

Please bring your child’s morning tea.

More info: Phone 838 3716 Email: plunketnorthshorecsc@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ EastCoastBaysPlunket

60S UP TORBAY

Meets at the Torbay Community Hall on Tuesdays.

Interesting speakers, entertainment & bus trips.

New members welcome. Ph 479 8159

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF ALBANY EAST COAST BAYS Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s voluntary organisations operating in the world, with a voice at the United Nations.

The Inner Wheel Club of Albany East Coast Bays meets each month in Browns Bay and is now in its 26th year.

For more info ph 478 3985 www.innerwheelnz291.weebly.com www.innerwheel.org.nz

MILFORD BOWLING CLUB HOSPICE TOURNAMENT

Any combination triples Anzac Day - 25 April 1pm start. Dress: whites $7 per person Teams or single entries welcome.

Entries close Thursday 23 April Please contact Barbara or Ted 478 6770 or Milford Bowling Club 410 7043

Websites • Printing • Signage • Design Proudly supporting the local community with the printing of this newsletter www.benefitz.co.nz www.brownsbay.org.nz

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Holiday Fun!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Week 1: 7 - 10 Apr (No programme on Easter Monday) Week 2: 13 - 17 Apr Times: 9am – 4pm. office@merc.org.nz

7 - 13 Years Holiday Programme Changing weather conditions make it impossible to guarantee that your child will get to do a specific activity on any particular day.

Activities may include: Abseiling, Archery, Body Boarding, Canoeing, Caterpillar Climb, Climbing, Dinghy Games, Giants Ladder, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Outdoor Survival, Paddle Boarding, Raft Building, Rocky Shore, Sailing, Slingshot, Snorkelling, Stackem, Surfing, Tree Climb.

Cost $35 per child/ per day book for 5 days and receive 10% discount 14 - 16 Years Holiday Programme Activities may include Bush Walk, Canoeing Expedition, Mountain Biking, Paddle Boarding Expedition, River Crossing, Reef Swimming, Sailing Expedition, Sea Kayaking Expedition, Snorkelling, Tree Abseil.

All activities safety briefs begin at MERC, then most activities are run offsite, so a packed lunch and drink bottles are a must.

Cost $40 per child/per day book for 5 days or more & receive 10% discount.

CHILDREN & TEENS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME AT THE ECB LIBRARY The library will be holding a number of Carnival/Masquerade themed activities.

Contact the library or visit the ECB Library Facebook pages nearer the school holidays for the full programme of events. The popular Minecraft club will continue over the holidays.

JOYCE’S SEWING CLASSES 1.30-3pm each day; $10 each class Make a Little Easter Chick 5-7yrs Easy sewing: Tue 7 April Making PomPom Pets 8-10 yrs Easy-make pompoms: Wed 8 April Hello Kitty 7-10 yrs Easy sewing: Tue 14 April Sew a Little Felt Teddy 8-10 yrs Wed 15 April Ph Joyce 479 3372 to book

ONE-DAY ART PROGRAMME Children will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting using the theme of fun activities at the Easter Show.

With step-by-step instruction they will first discover how simple shapes can be used to draw more complex forms then explore painting with the versatile acrylic medium, learning tips & techniques along the way.

Fun and focused.

St Annes Hall. Tue April 14 10am - 3.00pm

CRAFTING HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Send your child for the day 9am-3.30pm (or later on request) or individual sessions in Browns Bay. The day costs $40 (Individual craft sessions are $15 am and pm and cooking is $10 am) Children 7-12 welcome.

Booking and pre-payment are essential to confirm your child’s place.

Please send a packed lunch & snacks with your child.

Ph Wendy 476 9180- wendelein@hotmail.com 9 Apr- Meringues, Collage/Mosaic, Fabric Painting 13 Apr- Swiss Roll, Paint a Canvas, Dream catchers, French knitting 14 Apr- Cheesecake, Sand and seed Art, Card Making, Embossing 15 Apr- Cinnamon Buns, Oven Clay creatures, Beaded animals 16 Apr- Fudge, Cross stitch, Paper Craft, Quilling 17 Apr- High Tea (Scones), Scrapbooking, Pot plants 24

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(ages 7-12 yrs)

KIDS’ HAVE-A-GO DAY Thursday July 9 10am-3pm Lunch provided.

Come & check out the huge variety of children’s activities we have at the Community Centre & St Anne’s Hall.

Ph Debbie on 478 4091 to book your child in.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Go to www.mairangiarts.co.nz for the full programme & to book your child into this awesome programme

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

April 7,9,13,15 at 1pm.

Ph Stu at the Auckland Defensive Driving Academy 486 1909 to book your teen into this great course held every holidays at the Bays Community Centre

GAVIN HILL COACHING TENNIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 13, 14, 15 April, 9am-12pm Northcross Intermediate School $69 for 3 days or $25 per day per child Children 5-14 yrs Bring morning tea, tennis shoes & racquet, hat & sunscreen.

Loan racquets available if required.

Enquiries: Gavin Hill kiwiroos@xtra.co.nz.

Entries close 11 April or when programme is full.

The Bays Community Centre Newsletter is published 5 times a year by the East Coast Bays Community Project, 2 Glen Rd Browns Bay Circulation 19,000 through East Coast Bays & Albany.

Advertising inquiries 478 4301 ECBCP@xtra.co.nz There is no charge for community organisations.

Next deadline 17 July at noon, for delivery beginning of August.

If you do not receive our newsletter in your mailbox, we’re happy to post: phone us on 478 4301

Business Focus: Browns Bay Picture Framing

Browns Bay Picture Framing “You name it we frame it!"

Browns Bay Picture Framing is your one-stop quality framing and accessory shop owned and operated by John and De Fulljames, professional framers with over 35 years of experience in the industry.

They are guild commended Framers and NZIPF Certified and provide a personal service offering basic, conservation, custom and bespoke framing. Framing is for any art piece, photos or any item you may wish to display.

Options such as frameless frames, block mounting and photos/ art stretched on canvas and if desired finished with textured lamination for protection.

Also don’t forget De’s special hand lacing and mounting service for tapestries and many types of handcrafts/fabrics. She is well known for her lacing perfection.

UV Acrylic, Plexiglaze – is non-glare, safe, half the weight of glass, will not shatter and is less likely to damage art or injure. This is a great product and should be definitely considered. Plexiglas Ultra Violet (UV) is a UV blocker from natural light but also interior lighting. It is a must to preserve all types of art, photos, handcrafts, etc. from deterioration, fading and most of all, providing longevity for the artwork as all works of art are irreplaceable!

Browns Bay Picture Framing offer professional framing, jigsaws, medals and memorabilia mounting, reframing, repairs, reglazing, hot/cold vacuum mounting, laminating and more. All customers work undertaken is personally handled and attended to by John and De at their Browns Bay premises and no work is contracted out.

Their motto is – You name it! We frame it! With pride, as there is no substitute for experience or quality.

Visit John and De at Browns Bay Picture Framing – 3 Inverness Road, Browns Bay. Telephone 4794501. Email brownsbayframe@clear.net.nz Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm.

Professional Roofing & Renovations Ltd Roofing repairs and renewals Specialising in finding leaks Problem solving All work guaranteed Phone Stephen - 0212703660

Licensed Building Practitioner Member of the Roofing Association of New Zealand

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Urban & Electric Bikes: Bute Bikes

Bute Bikes & More!

Now Stocking SUP Paddleboards!

It has been a busy summer here at Bute Bikes, with our shop running hot in more ways than one. As well as selling great bikes we now also stock Red SUP Paddleboards.

We would like to thank all our new customers and remind them to bring their SmartMotion and Pedego ebikes in for the free one month or 100km service. SmartMotion is NZ's top-selling ebike brand by far. Kiwi-designed and the trusted supplier for the NZ Post ebikes. The only eBike brand to have passed the NZ bicycle safety standards AS:NZ 1927/2010. Also certified with the EU ebike safety standard EN15194. Our great range of SmartMotion bikes consists of e-Urban, e-City Step thru and the foldable e20 making transporting or storing a breeze. Also at Bute Bikes we stock the Pedego brand. Pedego ebikes are pure fun, with Californian style to boot! Slick commuters, colourful Beach cruisers, fat tyre monster bikes... Americans don't do things by halves.

E-Bikes are Easy to Learn - If you know how to ride a traditional bike, you know how to ride an e-bike. When you come in for a test ride, we’ll spend a couple minutes reviewing the controls. Once you put pressure on the pedal, you’ll find riding an electric bike as natural as riding a traditional bike. With a range of 70km+ per charge they are great for commuting - You’ll often get to work faster via e-bike than you will via car. Cruising in bike lanes and on neighbourhood roads will get you to work faster than your car tied up in traffic. And when you get to work, you don’t need to pay for parking, let alone wof or registration. Slight mobility issues don't have to prevent you from the joy of a bike ride. Now you can ride easily with other people of varying abilities. You will get exercise when you pedal along with the motor but not be exhausted or you can just hit the throttle and ride. It can help you go further, faster, and more often and make you healthier and happier. eBikes will inspire you back into competent, reassured biking.

So pop in to Bute Bikes for a free test ride!

Butes Bikes – 17 Bute Road, Browns Bay. Phone 479-9274.

Open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, until 3pm Saturday.

Folkestone Street Infant & Child Care

Just Like Home...

Folkestone Street Infant & Child Care

A boutique homely kiwi environment in a suburban Mairangi Bay Street.

Providing early childhood education is one of the greatest gifts given to your child for a positive start in life. We are proud that Folkestone St Infant & Child Care is unique. The combination of our philosophy, the environment, and our open door settling process, where you and your baby are welcomed to spend plenty of time with us before starting, sets us apart from other day care centres.

Folkestone Street Infant & Child Care has been designed alongside time honoured kiwi values, and is warm, intimate, green and real.

Our very low staff turnover reflects our caring and passionate team who are recruited on the basis of early childhood education being a vocation not just a job.

The indoor environment has traditional lounges and bedrooms.

Children can openly observe our cook preparing a hot lunch and dinner each day. The back yard is quiet, secure and surrounded by native bush with a nature walk, gardens and plenty of grass to run on.

Our philosophy is real, based on unconditional love and caring in a safe and secure environment, where personal encouragement is provided, in order for your child to reach their full potential, emotionally, physically, creatively and socially.

Children spend many years in large commercial schooling institutions with hundreds of other children. We believe the informative infant & preschool years require a more personalised homely environment. This is why we have developed a home away from home for your child.

6 Folkestone Street, Mairangi Bay. Come and check us out. Call Vicki our Centre Manager on 475-5315 or Miranda 410-1982 for a no obligation visit. Browse our Website: www.folkestonestreet.co.nz – Planning ahead is helpful.

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Real Estate on

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Real Estate on the Shore

By Geraldine Zareian MREINZ, Barfoot & Thomp

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Easy to join • Picture perfect location • Great value • Fun for everyone

Restaurant Lunch Monday to Sunday Diner Tuesday to Sundays Open from 12 Noon till 8.30pm Tuesday to Sundays Great Meal Deals Check us out on Line 60 + meal deal is 3 courses for $16.50!

Kitchen open all day

Variety of sections – Snooker, darts, poker, bingo, travel club, kidz club

Shows at the Bays in 2015 See www.baysclub.co.nz for booking information or call us

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Global Impact: World War II Exhibition

Lewis Callanan Solicitors

The Lewis Callanan team: Andrea Matthews, Rowena Lewis, Lisa Romhany, Toni Kenyon, Sandy Callanan.

Lewis Callanan

– Celebrating 30 years in the Bays

Kiwi Stories of WWII

Upcoming online exhibition featuring Veterans from the East Coast Bays RSA.

Local Initiative with Global Impact: a group of youths from Memribox are bringing Kiwi heritage closer to local community, and the world. “Kiwi Stories of WWII” is an upcoming online exhibition featuring Veterans from the East Coast Bays RSA. Local communities are treasure troves of stories that haven’t been archived enough. The idea for “Kiwi Stories of WWII”, due to be launched this April, came out of a team of young people from the University of Auckland and Unitec who were frustrated with the lack of platforms to preserve oral history.

The aim of the exhibition is to preserve the stories of 50 WWII veterans’ experiences and life-lessons in durable digital format.

For the past months, Memribox has been busy interviewing local veterans at RSAs in Auckland. Time is of the essence. More and more of our valuable Kiwi heritage are lost forever, if it is not captured and preserved now. We must hear the voices that must be heard, before it’s too late.

The aim of the exhibition is to preserve the stories of 50 WWII veterans’ experiences and life-lessons in durable digital format.

The exhibition will be presented as a unique digital heirloom to the friends and families of the veterans and will provide an open, online gallery where local community can share their own experiences.

This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from people who lived – and acted – through history.

If you know someone with a story to tell, please contact the Memribox team at contactus@memribox.co or the East Coast Bays RSA. The exhibition is due to be launched this ANZAC Day.

Lewis Callanan, solicitors in Browns Bay will be celebrating 30 years of practicing law and providing legal services in the Bays on the 18th of March 2015.

Rowena Lewis and Sandy Callanan set up their boutique law firm on the 18th of March 1985 in Browns Bay. They were the first all-female legal practice in New Zealand in what was a male dominated industry at the time.

Sandy and Rowena chose to set up practice in Browns Bay because it had a growing population with lots of new New Zealanders.

The partners offer a wealth of experience to their clients and the Firm takes pride in providing an efficient and added value service to their clients in the Bays.

Lewis Callanan offer a wide variety of legal services from its purpose-built offices at 39 Anzac Road, Browns Bay. These legal services include, conveyancing, estates, wills, powers of attorney, relationship property agreements, leases and other commercial transactions.

The partners offer a wealth of experience to their clients and the Firm takes pride in providing an efficient and added value service to their clients in the Bays.

Both of the partners live locally and participate in and lead various community projects.

Lewis Callanan are happy to offer free wills with every new client instruction for the month of April.

Pop in for a chat, Andrea makes a lovely cup of tea or coffee.

LEWIS CALLANAN Solicitors – 39 Anzac Road, Browns Bay. Phone 479 5344 or email: s.callanan@lewiscallanan.co.nz

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The Life Coach: Vivienne Kelly, Momentum Life Coaching & Training

The Meat Room: Browns Bay

A Seriously Cool Stress-busting Technique For us All We ALL have stress every day and generally we manage it pretty efficiently.

However, sometimes it can easily tip over into feelings of overwhelm and being unmanageable.

I found myself here this week. It affects our health, our relationships, our effectiveness at work and our ability to be happy.

I thought it would be useful to remind you, as I had to remind myself, of a thought process that we use in coaching. I say ‘remind’ because we all actually know this on some level, but quickly forget it when it’s most needed…

Firstly identify: ‘What can I control, what can I not?’ A great visual way to do this is to draw a circle in the middle of a page.

In that circle, write down everything you CAN control about the stressful situation. (You could also do a general one for your whole life.) Then, outside the circle, in the background write down what you CANNOT control. Just naming these creates a shift in overwhelm, because there is less to carry.

Naming what you can control brings the focus back to you, where your power actually sits. It takes the focus away from trying to change other people and situations that you have no impact on. You stop wasting time and energy on what you can’t change.

The next part is to focus that time and energy where it is needed INSIDE the circle. Take action where it counts. What can you do differently? What attitudes need shifting to feel better? What do you need to be responsible for?

Here’s to us staying in our circle of control, in our authentic power, in our joy… Observing the difference in all aspects of life.

Professional Life Coaching is a positive, powerful and purposeful construction of your life as you would LIKE IT TO BE. If you are interested in receiving coaching or learning how to coach, contact me on 09 473 0064 or 021 0377289, email: vivkelly@coachmomentum.co.nz, or visit our website for more information: www.coachmomentum.co.nz.

Are you a Sausage Hog? Then get on down to The Meat Room in Anzac Road...

The Meat Room in Browns Bay is a favourite pit stop for locals that have already discovered Shan Moulder's top quality cuts and sausages.

The secret to a great sausage says Shan is to use a top quality meat and the very best natural casings put together the old fashioned way with a bit of TLC. The Meat Room has a large Shan Moulder and his Dad. selection of sausages. To get taste buds going think traditional beef sausages and traditional pork sausages made with an old family recipe from 1945 and other pork sausages with wide variety of flavour. Traditional English breakfast sausage, a lamb/rosemary and red wine sausage, French Toulouse, Pork Cumberland and free range chicken are some of the many flavours... is your mouth watering yet?

All sausages are made with fresh meat, in store daily and all tasting simply fantastic.

For those of you who have met Shan you know he loves to cook and share his experiences with his customers. If you are going to cook meat you may as well get the best taste and knowledge from the Meat Room after all that’s what it’s here for.

Shan says, "I take pride in what I do and I am always willing to share my knowledge and passion about good quality meat and by the way I am more than happy to throw in a few great cooking tips."

Shan is all about tradition, quality and passion and loves the local customers here in Browns Bay, it gives him great pleasure to be able and provide the best quality and service within this industry that he loves!

So come on in to the Meat Room today for not just a sausage but a great sausage!

The Meat Room – 26 Anzac Road, Browns Bay,, Phone 973 1989 or email: the meatroom@outlook.co.nz or visit: www.themeatroom.co.nz Like them on Facebook ‘The Meat Room' and go in the draw to win one of four $50 dollar meat vouchers during April and May.

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What I IDo: Susanne I Love where Live: Jayne Andoe White

BEACHSIDE AT BROWNS BAY

Jayne White (right) challenging Deidre Anderson on the Browns Bay steps.

Jayne White is not only a long time resident of Brown Bay, she also owns popular local Gym, Beachside Health and fitness. When she’s not working, Jayne enjoys the local surrounds Browns Bay has to offer and relishes being close to the beach and family and friends. Her husband Peter is the General Manager of the Takapuna Beach Business Association so it’s safe to say they are both passionate about living on the Shore. This month, Jayne tells us what she loves most about Browns Bay. Courtney Bennett: What do you love most about living in Browns Bay? Jayne White: Living so close to a great beach, work, family and friends.

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CB: Have you always lived locally?

JW: For 27 years! My kids grew up here and we all love it.

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JW: The amazing views of the Hauraki Gulf that I get to wake up to everyday and also the fact that I can walk to work in under 10 minutes!

CB: You own a gym in Browns Bay; do you have any favourite walks or workout spots outside of the gym?

JW: I have a particular affinity to the 75 stairs at the southern end of Browns Bay where I get to take my Clients (they absolutely love them) and meet many of the locals.

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CB: Anything to complain about in Browns Bay? JW: I’m disappointed about the reduced level of Council Services especially around park and track maintenance.

CB: Where’s the best place for brunch and dinner in your area?

JW: As Peter works in Takapuna we often eat out in the great cafes and restaurants there, there’s plenty to choose from everywhere on the Shore. I also enjoy a coffee everyday at Cafe Sofra in Browns Bay. CB: Do you have a favourite local event that you look forward to?

JW: The grandchildren love the annual Christmas parade.

CB: Where would you recommend visitors go to when they visit the Shore?

JW: There are so many great spots - we are lucky! Long Bay Beach and the cycle/walkway to Okura, as well as Takapuna and Devonport.

CB: Do you get this mag delivered to your letterbox?

JW: We get the Browns Bay Magazine...it's great, I read it cover to cover!

I also read the Channel too - always great reading.

CB: If we moved, we would move to …

JW: A difficult question! We love the Bays and all it has to offer. If we did move in the future we would still want to be close to our family and friends.

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Travel: With Harvey World Travel

Unleashed Travel for School Leavers Travel with Liz Christiansen, Harvey World Travel Browns Bay Are you looking for an exciting and safe way to finish your High School years with your friends?

For many years Australian school leavers have flocked to the Gold Coast for “Schoolies Week” which Chloe Murray-Lovell, Bailee Devey and Ashley Grace loved their Unleashed from a parent’s point of view Travel experience at Mana Island. can be a bit unnerving. As a parent with two teenage daughters I wanted to be able to give them that experience but in a safe way, which is where Unleashed Travel comes in. They have the most amazing Graduation Trips available to New Zealand and Australian School Leavers in a Safe and Controlled environment. They also offer a range of fantastic Volunteer Trips to different destinations if that is more your style.

Last year Chloe Murray-Lovell, Bailee Devey and Ashley Grace from Long Bay College spent a fun week at Mana Island after they finished their exams and here is what they had to say about it.

"Unleashed Travel was an amazing experience! In December we celebrated our high school graduation by travelling to Fiji for an action packed, fun filled week. We had activities all day and parties all night. We floated on Cloud 9 in the middle of the sea, played with the local children and had a chance to give back to the community."

If you’d like to learn more about Unleased Travel and how you too can have an amazing trip to end your school years please come along to our information evening on Wednesday 5th May at 6.30pm, Harvey World Travel, 24 Clyde Road, Brown Bay. Parents and Caregivers are encouraged to come as well.

Local Restaurants: Rack n Roll Ribs

Not so new to Browns Bay! Rack n Roll Ribs originally spawned from the highly successful Serengeti Restaurant, founded in 2009 in Murrays Bay. Seeing the demand for ’takeaway’ ribs, the owners decided to open the Serengeti Rib Shack in Browns Bay in 2012.

The taste sensation of the freshly made bastings and sauces used on the rib sets, and chicken cooked on order for freshness sets it apart as the next emerging takeaway of choice. After selling the Serengeti restaurant to focus on the Rib Shack, the outlet recently underwent a comprehensive facelift and re-opened under the new brand name “Rack n Roll Ribs, Hall Of Flame”.

Many Bays people have either been to, or heard about the Rib Shack and some thought it had closed down. But we are happy to inform you that the same good food is still available at the same location but now just under the new brand name.

Rack n Roll Ribs offer more than just Ribs. Pop in and try one of their delicious burgers or order from the range of different chicken dishes or be tempted by one of their sides like calamari. Their Chef runs a weekly special in store with items like 'Chicken Livers Peri Peri'. While the ribs are pretty special, all the other options are very good as well. Something for all the family!

Rack n Roll Ribs is open daily from 11.30am and have some great lunch offers. They have also launched a new 'RnR Beach Box' which is a feast and caters for a minimum of four people. They can also cater for parties... Time to start Racking and Rolling down to Browns Bay. Rack n Roll Ribs – 6/25 Anzac Road, Browns Bay. Phone: 09 555 1492 www.racknrollribs.co.nz OPENING HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 11.30 am- 8.30pm, Friday & Saturday: 11.30 am- 9.30pm, Sunday: 11.30 am- 8.30pm.

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Motoring: with Motorworks Group

The Motorworks team – Jamie, Brendon, Matt and Paul.

Think local, think Motor Works Group … and now think TYRES!

With over 20 years’ experience in the trade, the team at Motor Works Group offers a huge array of services that suit a range of different budgets and different cars. They handle all types of vehicles, and are a team of well-known local mechanics.

“We have built a great reputation for being an honest and friendly team, and are known for sticking to our quotes”, says Jamie Watt – one of the Directors. “We ensure that we always consult the customer with prices and options before going ahead with a job. This gives our clients’ reassurance and peace of mind that they know what to expect when coming to pick up their vehicle”.

Jamie’s team have experience over a wide range of vehicles, meaning that they are able to offer advice and the skills to work on any model or make you may own. These range from old classics like VW beetles and Kombis to the latest models of cars, including performance vehicles.

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An exciting new addition to the already large amount of services offered, is the stock, sale, fitting and balancing of tyres for all makes and models of vehicles. They offer sharp deals, and are always happy to give an obligation free quote. This part of the business commenced in December 2014, and has taken off extremely positively, with fantastic feedback from clients. Most comment on the value for money, as well as road noise quality and handling.

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Jamie’s team have experience over a wide range of vehicles, meaning that they are able to offer advice and the skills to work on any model or make you may own.

Let’s not forget the other services offered by this great team – car servicing and WOFs, transmission servicing, power steering servicing, brakes, shocks, WOF repairs, car valeting, free courtesy cars – all with a friendly smile and a great price.

Please pop in and see the team at Motorworks Group – 732 Beach Road, opposite the new Caltex Station.

Phone 476 1270 or 0800 Car Doctor (0800 227 3628667), or book online: www.motorworksgroup.co.nz

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Tasty Treats: Little Greece Greek Deli

Eating Out in Browns Bay: Freyberg Restaurant

Emily Montes.

Little Greece – Think Olive Oil. Think Little Greece. It’s all happening at Browns Bays Little Greece has just celebrated its first ever open day, with locals enjoying and FREYBERG RESTAURANT... tasting genuine Greek products, experiencing Avantha Fernando outside his Freyberg Restaurant in Inverness Road.

Greek Dancing, Greek music and amazing Greek foods such as mousaka, stuffed tomatoes and capsicums, pastitsio, spanakopita (spinach pie), Tiropita (cheese pie) and Greek salad brought to you by "Greek Mammas".

A very big thanks to everyone that attended and of course to everyone that helped us to make this event a very big success.

Discover Little Greece for yourself and come on down to Wilk Lane in Browns Bay. We have some amazing new products now in our shop imported from Greece and we currently have a SPECIAL on one of our best products, buy a 500ml Extra Virgin Kalamata olive oil for just $10.00 whilst stocks last.

Fancy some Olives?

Try our Kalamata Olives from Kalamata in Greece. Like other olives, Kalamata’s are a good source of calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K, given its small serving size. Kalamata olives also provide some magnesium, phosphorous and potassium per serving as well as B vitamins.

You may be interested to know that... It appears monounsaturated fats, found in Olives, when replacing saturated fats may encourage weight loss. Olive oil consumption has been shown to breakdown fats inside fat cells, get rid of belly fat and reduce insulin insensitivity.

After all everyone deserves to enjoy the very best quality products and now you know where to get them from. Think Olive Oil. Think Little Greece. 6 Wilk Lane, Browns Bay. Phone 0800 473 323 or visit: www.tastegreece.co.nz

Could this be the best restaurant in Browns Bay? Avantha Fernando is the proud owner and operator of the Freyberg Restaurant in Browns Bay. Originally from Sri Lanka, Avantha brings his 'cheffing' knowledge and expertise to the locals of Browns Bay. Freyberg Restaurant is located on Inverness Road, opposite the East Coast Bays Leisure Centre. This is a truly up and coming restaurant that promises to fine tune your taste buds.

This is Avantha’s first restaurant, however his background has stood him in good stead for the venture. He is a true chef, with a love of food and over ten years in the restaurant trade. Avantha has cooked in many other great eateries, such as Palmers Garden Center Café, The Blue Stone Room – Auckland City, The Copper Room in Takapuna and he was one of the front line chefs at the last 2011 Rugby World Cup! Freyberg Restaurant has a great location. It is away from the hustle and bustle of the main street but offers easy parking and a place for customers to relax and unwind in Browns Bay in a park-like setting.

So what’s on the menu? Fancy a first class lunch or even brunch?

Freyberg has a nice variety of European dishes to choose from such as: beer battered snapper fillet, Freyberg gourmet Burger and Avantha's seafood chowder is famous in Browns Bay. He apparently cooks the best lamb shank in town, so I am told.

Freyberg Restaurant DINNER SPECIALS Tuesday Night – $15.00 Pork Belly or Steak with free Garlic Bread.

Thursday Night – $16.50 Lamb Shank Saturday Night – You will receive a free glass of wine compliments of the chef with every main meal purchase.

Call to book in now for your evening meals. Phone 479 9622. Freyberg Restaurant is open Daily for Lunch 11am-3pm and Dinner 5.30pm-11pm.

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When booking mention the BROWNS BAY MAGAZINE & THIS VOUCHER SPECIAL and you will receive 15% OFF THE COST OF ANY MAIN Offer excludes discounts off any existing specials and expires May 30th, 2015.

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I Love What I Do: Gerhard Augenstein

Gerhard Augenstein: Jewellery making’s in the blood Gerhard Augenstein has been in business in Browns Bay for 23 years. He runs Augensteins Jewellers & Watchmakers and clearly has truckloads of experience in the industry. Located in Clyde Road, the main street in Browns Bay, the business has a full workshop facility on site and they also remake and design existing and new jewellery pieces for customers.

Gerhard runs the business with his son Gerry, making them third and fourth generation watch and clock makers, he says it’s in their blood. Browns Bay Mag's Courtney Bennett put a few questions to Gerhard about the business of jewellery during March.

Courtney Bennett: What’s the best part about your job?

Gerhard Augenstein: The people that we serve in Browns Bay, it’s a truly great community full of good people.

CB: Why are you passionate about jewellery, watches and clockmaking?

GA: Jewellery gives people pleasure and it is always a special moment when someone is given a piece.

CB: You’ve been in business for over 20 years, what’s the secret to your success?

GA: I have actually been in the jewellery trade for 58 years after following my father into the trade and most of the time I have been in retail. Customer service is also hugely important in our business and I think that is a big part of our success.

CB: Augenstein's is a family business, what’s it like working with your son?

GA: It has its ups and downs but many, many more ups than downs!

We get on very well and I am proud to work with my son.

CB: What do you enjoy most about being part of the Browns Bay business community?

GA: I love Browns Bay a lot; it’s the people that live in the community who visit us who make it a great place to work.

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CB: What would the perfect watch or piece of jewellery look like to you?

GA: Tastes are very different; I like jewellery and watches with a timeless, classic design.

CB: Do you have a favourite moment in your career?

GA: When I got my trade certificate.

CB: What should people look for when choosing quality jewellery?

GA: I would suggest looking for something that gives them pleasure and that they will treasure forever.

CB: Describe your most treasured piece of jewellery?

GA: My 1ct pinky diamond ring.

CB: What do you do in your spare time?

GA: I have 11 grandchildren so they keep me very busy indeed!

CB: If I wasn’t in the Jewellery business, I would be...

GA: An engineer.

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Browns Bay Welcomes: The Coffee Club

Members of The Coffee Club Browns Bay team.

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The Coffee Club New Zealand Bringing good food and excellent coffee to Browns Bay

Browns Bay has welcomed the opening of The Coffee Club Browns Bay, the 55th The Coffee Club in New Zealand. Just a few steps away from the beachfront, the café serves a wide range of meals, snacks and sweets as well as hot and cold drinks.

Owners Yang and Alan Du originally moved from China with their two children for a better lifestyle. They already feel like a part of the community and are looking forward to welcoming local food and coffee lovers into the café.

“We love The Coffee Club brand and what it stands for. It’s all about bringing people together,” says Yang. “The café is beautiful with a whole wall dedicated to an iconic image of the beach and a Pohutukawa, and there are splashes of green foliage as well. It’s the perfect place to take a few moments away from the rush of daily life.

We think people are going to really enjoy spending some time here.”

The Coffee Club directors, Brad Jacobs and Andy Lucas, are thrilled that Yang and Alan have joined the family. Their passion for hospitality, excellent food and coffee and the local Browns Bay area means they are a perfect fit.

“We are so pleased to have Yang and Alan on board,” says Brad Jacobs, Co-Director and Property Manager of The Coffee Club New Zealand. “With a café and dining culture so prominent in Browns Bay we knew it would be the ideal place for The Coffee Club. It will expand the dining options available in the area and will provide both locals and those passing through with a comfortable, enjoyable location, whether they are wanting to meet friends and family, or simply savor a peaceful coffee by the beach alone.”

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It’s the perfect place to take a few moments away from the rush of daily life. We think people are going to really enjoy spending some time here.

The Coffee Club opened its first store in New Zealand in 2005, and has grown rapidly, since then, opening new stores all over New Zealand. It is one of the largest and fastest growing café brands in New Zealand.

The Coffee Club Browns Bay is located at 38 Clyde Road, Browns Bay. It is open 7am – 6pm Monday to Thursday and on Sundays.

On Fridays and Saturdays it is open until 7.30pm.

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Shore Wools: A Passion for Knitting

Tick Tock, It's time to KNIT!

Time to see Linda and the team at Shore Wools Well it is that time of year again where the summer is about to come to an end and autumn is upon us yet again. I always remember this time of year sat at home with my mother laid back enjoying the evening tele with the knitting needles in her hands blissfully knitting away getting stuck into her next project.

A new cardigan, elegant jumper with luxurious angora wool or even a pop on hat for my brother planning to go on an alpine skiing adventure!

If you are in need of knitting needles we have an entire selection here at Shore Wools, Brown Bay. So come on in and get your needles sorted for your next creation.

Yes those that love to knit, Knit!

It’s such a great skill to have a pass on through the generations as there is nothing better than seeing someone wear your very own creation and appreciate the time and effort you have put into the piece! Fancy a new jumper for the winter and want to be prepared?

Now is the time.

If you are in need knitting needles we have an entire selection here at Shore Wools, Brown Bay. So come on in and get your needles sorted for your next creation.

Did you know that the largest knitting needles ever made were 6.5cm in diameter and 3.5 metres long, Julia Hopson of Penzanace in Cornwall is holds the Guinness World Record for knitting with the largest knitting needles, she knitted a tension square of ten stitches and ten rows in stocking stitch using knitting needles on this size (See Photo).

Be inspired, it’s time to knit.

Pop in and see us at: Shore Wools, Shop 1, 38 Inverness Road, Browns Bay, Telephone 478 1975 – for all your Knitting needs!

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The pastor at BBP, Rev Robin Palmer.

Easter Hope

Message from Rev Robin Palmer – Browns Bay Presbyterian I met an Australian some years back who had come over to New Zealand for a short break and a time of recuperation.

His immediate family, tragically, had died in bush fires in the State of Victoria - his wife and his children. This man came to church to connect with people of common faith. It was humbling to meet him. I had a great sense of admiration as he was standing there, sharing such a deep loss with me. He was encouraging and full of hope, and reflecting on what to do with his life that had been spared.

For many of us, life seems easy sailing. Others experience the most devastating challenges. Through courage and often through faith, people find the resources to cope, and to remain hopeful about the future.

As the celebration of Easter approaches, we are reminded about the Crucified God – that Jesus suffered and died for us, and understands our struggles fully. Easter is also about new beginnings because Jesus was raised from the dead.

Through courage and often through faith, people find the resources to cope, and to remain hopeful about the future.

The season also includes yummy chocolate eggs and hot cross buns that we all enjoy. Easter is a northern hemisphere celebration that coincides with spring. We seem to manage in autumn!

Optimism, hopefulness, faith and confidence are all important in our human journey. When things are tough, we are never alone.

The Easter message is about hope – Christ is alive and helps us through.

We would love you to join us over Easter at the various Christian churches in the area. On Good Friday we will all gather together at 10.00am at the East Coast Bays Leisure Centre in Browns Bay. On Easter Sunday we will meet at 6.15am for a Sunrise Service on the beachfront at the end of Anzac Road.

(Enquiries, contact: 027 7339890).

Rev Robin Palmer, Browns Bay Presbyterian www.brownsbay.org.nz

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Retirement Living: Aria Bay

The Residence Apartments at Aria Bay Lifestyle and community come together at Aria Bay The Residents at Aria Bay love the security and community feel of a retirement village – but that doesn’t mean they’ve given up their active lifestyles.

In the heart of Browns Bay, Aria Bay offers three levels of care for residents – 24-hour care in the rest home, assisted living in the village apartments, and independence in the new architecturally designed Residence Apartments.

Independent ‘resort-style’ living at the Residence Apartments Just completed and ready for viewing, The Residence complex is made up of nine luxury apartments where residents can live independently while enjoying the benefits of the retirement village.

Each apartment has two bedrooms, a kitchen, living area, private balcony and accessible underground parking. They are designed for easy, low-maintenance living, with high-quality fittings and furnishings.

Apartment residents have access to shared amenities, including a well-appointed gym, pool and spa pool, outdoor BBQ courtyard and communal lounge.

The complex is just a stone’s throw from the beach and cafes of the Browns Bay Village, which gives it a laid-back, resort-style atmosphere.

Care, support and security Because they’re part of Aria Bay Retirement Village, The Residence Apartments don’t just offer easy living – they offer extra support and care.

The village and rest home are right next door, so residents can access additional short-term support, such as home-cooked meals or in-home nursing, should they need it.

All apartments have a 24-hour emergency call button. With

medical care just moments away residents and their families say they appreciate the added peace of mind.

It’s all about making things easier and more enjoyable for our residents,” says Manager Pam Lannie.

Professional care in a community setting Aria Bay is a family business, owned by Chris and Jenny Stokes for the last 12 years. Each have 18 years’ experience caring for the elderly.

“You’re not just buying a home, you become part of the Aria Bay family, with care, security, support and the opportunity to meet new friends in similar situations,” says Chris.

Aria Bay Retirement Village 3-7 Woodlands Crescent Browns Bay, Auckland Phone: 09 479 1871 Email: manager@ariabay.co.nz website www.ariabay.co.nz

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Open homes Wed & Fri 10am - 12pm To find out more or book a guided tour, please contact Pam Lannie 09 479 1871 or manager@ariabay.co.nz 3-7 Woodlands Crescent, Browns Bay, Auckland www.ariavillages.co.nz

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Augenstein's • JEWELLERS & WATCHMAKERS •

In the heart of Browns Bay since 1989

60 Clyde Road, Browns Bay Phone 09 479 4391 Fax 09 479 5034 www.augensteins.co.nz

Jewellery, watch and clock sales. Manufacturing jewellers. Jewellery, watch and clock repairs on site.