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May 2022
Issue 140
Mairangi Bay
relax • revive • retail
WIN A
$500
ING
SHOPP
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The official magazine of the Mairangi Bay Business Association www.mairangibayvillage.co.nz
Culdesac Milford Central -
As Good As it Gets!
Milford | 18 Trafalgar Road
We all know the substantial appeal & quality lifestyle of being so close to
Milford shopping centre, beach, Smales Farm bus station & motorway
access. This property wraps all of these aspects up into one outstanding
offering! Families will benefit from numerous school zones of Milford
School, TNIS and double Westlake. Downsizers & retirees will appreciate
the security of the Shakespeare Rd medical strip and hospital. Shrewd
investors will recognise the quality investment opportunity. But wait
there's more:
- Surprisingly spacious/flexible floor plan - the master with ensuite is
great
- Tastefully redecorated - move in and do nothing
- Internal access garage - with low rise elevator
- Flow to decking & large fenced back yard - bring your kids, their friends,
the BBQ & the pooch
- Quiet culdesac & peaceful privacy - but still in the heart of it all
On the market for the first time in 15 years. Immaculate, low maintenance
one level homes in this location are very sought-after.
Be quick! (Pre-auction offers are welcome.)
Auction: Sunday 15th May at 3.00PM on-site (Unless Sold Prior)
Viewing: As Advertised or By Appointment
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Message from the Business Association To submit a news item please contact:
Community News:
working together and having fun to Terry Holt • Phone: 021 042 8232
complete the tasks. Email: editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
Village News Magazine
Please keep an eye out for the
Editorial & Advertising enquiries:
announcement of the winners of the
Terry Holt • Phone: 021 042 8232
two wonderful prizes. Email: editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, Paul Hailes • Phone: 021 217 3628
and we are pleased to announce Email: editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
that we wish to once again give our Gary Covich • Design and Production
community another great reason to Jane Warwick • Contributing writer
shop here in Mairangi Bay village for Sonia Simpson • Proofreading
Additional photos by Unsplash.com
that very special person in your lives-
Mairangi Bay Business Association
our Mums. There are lots of special
Coordinator & BID Manager:
gifts and deals on offer from our
Kath Allen • Phone: 027 290 7863
village businesses, and to top it off, an Email: coordinator@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
amazing prize to be won by a lucky Mairangi Bay Business
shopper just by shopping and Association Chair:
Greetings from the Mairangi supporting Mairangi Bay. Chris Harrop • Phone: 021 464 548
Bay Business Association... See details on page 12 Mairangi Bay Village Website:
and 13 of this issue for this Tourism Media Group •
As we are now well into the new
fabulous opportunity to win a Email: editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
(orange) phase of Covid restrictions,
it is fabulous to see a lot more people shopping spree. Cover photo:
shopping and socialising in our fabulous Thanks for supporting local Mairangi Bay by Terry Holt
village and supporting local businesses everyone, Until the next issue- on
where possible. Last month’s colouring- behalf of the Mairangi Bay Business
in competition and Easter egg hunt was Association. Coming Events
a hit with young and old, and we were Mairangi Bay Shopping Spree – 1 – 10 May
delighted to receive so many entries for Chris Harrop Mother’s Day – Sunday 8 May
both events. It was nice to see the many Chair Mairangi Book Fair – Saturday 14 May
families with two or more generations For the Mairangi Bay Business Association Queen’s Birthday – Monday 6 June
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you must not forget to housekeep the
view behind you, or she will have your
hide! Although we should appreciate
and fuss over our Mums every day,
there is no reason not to make it extra
special on Sunday 8th May. Take a walk
on the beach and head back to the
village for a tea or coffee or a late lunch
or an early dinner. There is still time to
pick up a new book, puzzle, or game
from Take Note. There are clothing
THERE IS NOTHING
and cool gifts available from Captivate,
Sarah’s and Spoilt, or a velvet throw
from Petal Maison. How about some
LIKE YOUR MUM
new shoes, a new hairstyle, and nails
to go with it. You could choose to buy
a basket of delicious fruits and flowers
from Vegeland, beautiful jewellery
from Diamond Studio, and candles and
A study at the University of Wisconsin The study concluded that our love perfumes from both sides of the main
deprived infant monkeys of food and for our mothers – despite her famous street. There are plenty of choices to be
then put them into a situation where and much-loved chocolate cake/Sunday had in the village, so take your time and
they had two ‘mothers’ to run to. One roast/chicken pie– is really about her lap, have a wonder around.
was a ‘mother’ made of wire but with a her arms around you and the kisses on And if your Mum is far away or no
feed bottle the infant could latch onto. the top of your head. longer with you, have a walk, a coffee,
The other was a cloth ‘mother’ without COVID aberrations aside, do not forget a cake, or a special meal in celebration
food. Even when desperately hungry, to be available for your Mum, not just of her and if you tilt your head just so,
the babies would only approach the on Mother’s Day but every day you you may just feel her butterfly kisses
wire figure long enough to take the can. If your Mum is not within reach, on your hair.
edge off their hunger and then they call her – those few minutes mean the Check out some great deals for mum
would dash to the cloth figure and world. And, of course, these days there on pages 12 and 13 and for a chance to
cuddle into it for hours. are applications like Skype, although WIN a $500 SHOPPING SPREE!
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HAVE A GO AT PLAYING
PETANQUE AT KENNEDY
COURTESY OF MAIRANGI
BAY VILLAGE PARK PETANQUE CLUB
mairangibayvillage.co.nz KPPC members continue to
compete and do well in regional
Q1. Who played the title role in
tournaments with a second
the 2008 movie Milk, directed
by Gus Van Sant? placing for Barb Parnell, Ray
Q2. What is the second-closest
Pierce and Ian Baker.
planet to the Sun in our Club Captain Roger Brown and Peter
Solar System? Bloom won the Plate in the Roto Vegas
Q3. What game plays a pivotal tournament in Rotorua at Easter.
role in the 1998 comedy film KPPC hosted a Regional Doubles
The Big Lebowski? Championship on 9 April at which 12
teams competed. The final Interclub
Q4. Pho is a soup dish that
round was held 10 April and KPPC
originated in what country?
fielded two teams. But the bar was high Club Captain Roger Brown and Peter Bloom
Q5. Who is the current Speaker of with Herne Bay Petanque Club winning win the Doubles plate in Rotorua
the House in NZ Parliament? all three divisions.
Q6. What is the capital of Peru? If you haven’t played Pétanque The aim of the game is to be the
Q7. Italy broke a seven-year before, then you are in for a treat. nearest to the cochonnet [little pig in
losing drought in the Six Says club member Susan, “It is a fun French] and reach a score of 13 points
Nations rugby competition, by game and is played by all ages. And if to win the game.
defeating which team in 2022? you weren’t aware, Pétanque is played Kennedy Park Petanque Club welcomes
competitively both here in New Zealand new members so if you’re looking for
Q8. What secondary colour is
and around the world.” something new to do why not pop along
produced by mixing equal
There are a number of regular and try it out at the ‘Have A Go’ day.
amounts of red and blue?
tournaments held around the Auckland Sunday 8 May, 9:30 am, J F Kennedy
Q9. Michael Jackson was the region and the country each year. Park, Beach Road, Castor Bay.
youngest, but who was Pétanque [pronounced ‘paytonk’] Members will be giving a briefing about
the oldest member of the is played on a piste, usually either Petanque, followed by the opportunity
Jackson 5? gravel or shell. A group of pistes then to play the game with guidance from
Q10. Gingivitis is a common becomes a terrain. The game can be experienced players.
and mild disease of which played as singles, doubles or triples. For further information about KPPC
body part? For singles and doubles each player please contact Roger Brown, Club
plays 3 identical boules and for triples Captain, phone 022 353 7606, email
Answers on page 23 each player plays 2 identical boules. roger.brown.builder@gmail.com
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THE 1970’S A DECADE OF TRANSITION
AND CHANGE FOR MAIRANGI BAY. By Julia Parfitt
I left school, went to university and the latest selection of electrical goods
Consruction of North Plaza Mairangi Bay 1970
teachers’ college, left the family home in crammed into their shop window,
Campbell’s Bay and married and set up Knippings the drapers with their vast
my own home in Murrays Bay. array of clothing and material on
Similarly, for Mairangi Bay; as a display, Gwendoline’s Gowns, Simmonds
shopping centre the 1970s marked a Menswear, Fordes Family Shoes,
decade of real transition and change. Miles Merton the chemist, Moks’ the
At the beginning of the decade the greengrocers, butchers’ shops, Sands
Bay was in the almost unique situation IGA and Beale’s Four-Square grocery
of being allowed to trade on Saturday stores, golfer Ross Newdick’s liquor store.
The 1970s are remembered mornings while the bulk of shopping the post office (where Hartleys is today),
as the decade when the centres across Auckland and New a furnishing store and more.
women’s movement, gay Zealand had, since 1945, not been able to Apart from a fish and chip shop and
rights and environmental open at weekends. the Salad Bowl Milk bar where you
Mairangi Bay was a real magnet for could get everything from milkshakes
movements competed with
shoppers across Auckland each Saturday. to the odd grocery item, there was little
the Watergate scandal, the
More turnover may have happened on in the way of the eateries, cafes, and
energy crisis (yes, another
just a Saturday morning than in the rest restaurants that we have today. It was
one) and the ongoing Vietnam of the weekdays combined. still unheard of for families to go out for
War for the world’s attention. As a result, and with the absence of meals and ethnic eateries were the real
competition from the big malls until the exception, not the rule.
It was the era of flared pants, bell Shore City mall was built by Westfields What we did have in spades and
sleeves, platform shoes and mini then in 1974, there was a diverse selection regrettably do not have today is banks
midi skirts. of stores available for all the mad with Westpac, BNZ, ANZ and the ASB all
Personally, for me like many Bays’ keen shoppers. There was Marsden’s having a presence. Even the Post Office
teenagers, it marked the period where the hardware, Wootens Electrical with had its own savings bank.
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The 1970s saw several other changes Book Review
in Mairangi Bay. The North Plaza was
built, major stormwater improvements
made, including the reshaping of Beach
Road after a great flood in the middle “Lessons in
of the decade. The site of the Church of
Christ and the bach of our MP Norman Chemistry“
King on Ramsgate Terrace was cleared by Bonnie Garmus
to make way for the then Super Value
supermarket later to be rebranded as This is a vibrant, fascinating debut
Countdown and the church relocated to novel set in 1960’s California, and
Maxwelton Drive. featuring the singular voice of
The greatest change was, however, Elizabeth Zott , a scientist whose
still to come. Mairangi Bay lost its near career takes a detour when she
monopoly on Saturday morning shopping becomes the star of a beloved TV
at the end of the decade with the passing cooking show.
of the Shop Trading Amendment Act in Elizabeth is not your average
1980, and Saturday shopping quickly woman , and working with an all-
became the norm across New Zealand. male team at Hastings Research
Mairangi Bay was soon to change forever! Institute in the early 1960’s she
struggles to experience any sense
of equality. Apart from the lonely, grows , not everyone is happy.
brilliant, Nobel prize winner Because as it turns out , Elizabeth
Calvin Evans who falls in love with isn’t just teaching women to cook
Elizabeth’s mind . - she’s daring them to change the
When Elizabeth finds herself the status quo.
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ECB LIBRARY HELPING
TRACING ANZAC ANCESTORS
East Coast Bays Library has seen plenty Under Upside Down. The programme
of customers returning to the library offered kids and teens a range of
after several quiet months during the reading and creative challenges online
peak of the covid outbreak. via the Beanstack app which was
The regular schedule of programmes supplemented with fun activity packs
and events hasn’t fully resumed yet, available in the library. The library’s
but April has been busy the school brand-new event space was used for
holiday programme and its theme Over the first time with a talk by renowned
genealogist Ian Handricks who spoke
on the topic of Tracing your Anzac
Ancestors. There were several ANZAC
displays in the library including poppies
made by local craft groups and items
on loan from the East Coast Bays RSA.
Another favourite with young and old
alike was a crochet display by talented
local creative Eileen Yang. She filled the
display cabinet with a range of quirky,
cute, and interesting creatures she
has created. East Coast Bays Library is
planning to begin offering additional
programmes and events in the coming
week, so keep an eye on their Facebook
page for more information.
BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FOR YOU & YOUR HOME
Spend $20 instore and go into the draw
to WIN a $100 voucher at El Greco Restaurant
~ drawn on Mother’s Day.
Spend $40 on any MOR products and receive a
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10 Mairangi Bay VillageMay...in the Garden Your May
Checklist
FRUIT
As autumn bursts into Plant feijoa and citrus trees now. If
golds, reds and browns, you are looking at including some fruit
there is still much to do trees on your property, start planning
for them before they come in June.
in the garden before
winter is officially here. TREES & SHRUBS
Get the last of your Dry tolerant
winter veggies in now There are many hardy, dry tolerant
and continue planting plants available in stores, including
Leptospermum, Leucadendrons,
hedging and trees.
and grevillea. Best for the time-poor
gardener.
Colour
Plant now After a bit of permanent winter
VEGETABLES
colour? Plant colour-changing
Seedlings nutrients back into the soil.
nandina, lush camellias or highly
In early May you can still plant your Fruit Trees
fragrant daphne.
seedlings including, cauliflower, Mulch and fertilise fruit trees before
broccoli, cabbage, leeks, kale and winter arrives.
FLOWERS & PERENNIALS
lettuce. Flowers
Instant Colour
Garlic and Shallots Deadhead spent flowers regularly
Add brilliance with colourful annual
Start planting out garlic and to keep your plants flowering for
flowers, including alyssum, primrose,
shallots. Plant into forked beds longer. Water and feed regularly.
polyanthus, stock, cyclamen, sweet
mixed with lots of organic compost
peas, pansies and calendula.
and sheep pellets. Plant around HARVEST
15cm apart with the tip of the bulbs Tend Continue to harvest late feijoas
just clearing the surface. VEGETABLES and the last of your tomatoes, as
Seed Potatoes Weed newly planted seedlings so well as lemons, broccoli, spring
New-season seed potatoes are they don’t compete for light, space onion, carrots, kohlrabi, swedes,
ready to be planted from now until and nutrients. Protect seedlings persimmons, chicory, lettuce and
early spring – remember to let them from slugs and snails with Tui Quash rhubarb.
sprout in a warm dry area of the pellets. Sow empty over-wintering
Looking for more help or expert garden
house first. Choose from the early garden beds with green compost advice? Come in-store to talk to our
season varieties now and have them crops to help keep weeds at bay and friendly staff, or give us a call on
ready in time for Christmas. offer a natural way of introducing 0800 PLANTS for general inquiries.
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illage Free glass of bubbles
per person when booking
th high tea for Mother’s Day
2pm-5pm
25%
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Phone: 09 478 9610 and
A beautiful pair of every-day quote code ‘Bubbles’
hoop earrings for mum!
9k gold earrings for Mum!
Usually $199, now just $149
$269 now $199
until Mother’s Day
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Green Gables, Mairangi Bay
Offer valid to 20 May 2021
Shop at Malcolm’s Takenote in
May for 15% off all Gardening
and Home Design books!
Please note no other offers apply,
sale books will not be added
to book loyalty cards
MOTHER’S
20% DAY SPECIAL
OFF
Huski wine and beer coolers, wine $50 for a main and a dessert
tumblers and short tumblers.
Shop 10, Green Gables, at Paper Moon
09 478 9997 Valid through Friday 6th
www.captivateinteriors.co.nz to Sunday 8th
WIN A $500 SHOPPING SPREE!
Simply make a purchase of $25 or more from any store in
Mairangi Bay from 1 – 10 May, keep your receipt, visit
www.mairangibayvillage.co.nz click on the Shopping Spree,
fill out your details and upload your receipt to be in the Spoil Mum this
draw to WIN! Info, terms and conditions are below and online. Mother’s Day with
Shopping spree details, terms and conditions. a little something
The winner will get two hours to spend $500 in Mairangi Bay and will be escorted by
business association coordinator Kath Allen, who will not only pay the bill but also
from the gorgeous
take some photos of the lucky winner to accompany a story in the June issue of the new range by
Mairangi Bay Magazine. The $500 needs to be spent across a minimum of 3 participating Glasshouse.
businesses as identified in the promotion. Prize draw will be conducted on Wednesday
12 May and the winner will be notified by email and phone. The winner will need to be
available for photos and a story in the Mairangi Bay Magazine. The winner must spend Petal Maison, 437 Beach Road,
the $500 by 31 July 2022. All email addresses collected will be added to the Mairangi Bay Mairangi Bay, 09-218 6187
database to receive details about further news, events and promotions.Wishing all Mums a Happy
Mother’s Day from the team
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Spend $20 instore and go into
the draw to win a $100 voucher
at El Greco Restaurant
~ Drawn on Mother’s Day.
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Mairangi Bay.
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WIN a $50 voucher at
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Bar in Mairangi BayDRONE TECHNOLOGY USED swamp maire and pōhutukawa and
exotics including lilly pilly and guava.
AT BUSHGLEN RESERVE Myrtle rust produces bright yellow
powder-like spores on the leaves that can
be easily spread through direct contact or
by wind, with new growth and soft tissue
on the host tree or shrub are destroyed,
eventually killing the plant. The popular
hedging plant lilly pilly is often affected
and acts as a reservoir for the disease.
There are many alternative hedging
plants available, and by choosing a native
alternative, you will also be helping with
food sources for native birds and insects.
Anyone who thinks they may have myrtle
rust on their property or who spots it on
a local reserve is encouraged to contact
Restore Hibiscus and Bays by emailing
info@restorehb.org.nz
Bushglen Reserve is being blighted by a plant disease called myrtle rust.
Experts from Auckland Council used drone technology to investigate
whether the disease has spread amongst the tall canopy trees.
The drone enables them to capture the fungus Austropuccinia psidii, which
high-quality images of the trees showing affects hundreds of species in the plant
individual leaves and twigs in close detail. family Myrtaceae (myrtles) worldwide,
Myrtle rust is having a devastating effect and is severely impacting some of our
across the North Shore. It is caused by natives, particularly ramarama, rōhutu,
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What’s on in May
Art Classes drawing, sculpture and mixed media.
Artist Ricki Meaker will teach 3D Art
Mairangi Arts Centre’s Term Two Art Saturday Mornings or Afternoons which
Programme is just about to begin focus on a variety of sculpting media
For Adults ranging from ceramics to Papier-mâché,
Lively Sketching with Pen & Wash homemade porcelain, paper clay and
with Michelle Male (Tuesdays 9.15am- natural and recycled materials.
11.45am)
Come and join Michelle for a drawing Exhibitions
course! Let’s get that sketch book going
The 10th Korean Photography Assn of
and develop skills with pencil, pen,
NZ (to 13 May)
watercolour and charcoal. You will learn glass birds or butterflies for the wall, The Korean Photographers Association in
how to draw and paint landscapes, garden or table. New Zealand (KPANZ) is a photography
plants and animals in a fun atmosphere. For Children – Brand New club of Koreans living in NZ. This is
No need to feel nervous, this class is Term Two will see the launch of brand KPANZ’s 10th annual exhibition with
suitable for complete beginners through new additions to the centre’s children’s 35 members showcasing 70 images
to those with intermediate level skills. art programme. Enrol your budding portraying the beauty of New Zealand
young artist in one of the many fun and the life of its people.
Weekend Workshop options available. Wednesday Creative
Birds & Butterflies in Crystal Drawing and Painting offers the chance Mairangi Arts Centre
Cast Glass with Lou Pendergrast- 20 Hastings Rd, Mairangi Bay
to experiment with different techniques
09 478-2237
Mathieson Sunday 22 & 29 May and media while Saturday class Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm,
This workshop will introduce you to the Explorations in Art will include both Sat-Sun 10am-2pm
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PUMP STATION
PROJECT UPDATE
with all of the mechanical fittings.
Planning is also underway for the
commencement of the Montrose Terrace
wastewater pipeline which will help
improve the flow of wastewater from the
area into the new pump station. Work on
the Montrose Terrace pipeline has been
rescheduled in the programme to take
place in approximately July. A one way
traffic system will be in place, travelling
Watercare are underway with the pouring concrete for the floor and to the beach from the Montrose Terrace
excavation of the underground shaft internal walls. Concrete pours are a noisy side out through Sidmouth Street.
of the pump station, during which but critical activity hand Watercare will
time there be a big increase in truck provide updates on the timing when it Further information about the project
movements, to allow for continuous has been scheduled. can be found on the Watercare website
digging. Once the shaft is at its deepest, Once the floors and walls are fully www.watercare.co.nz/About-us/
then works will begin to construct the constructed, the next stage will be the fit- Projects-around-Auckland/Mairangi-
inside of the shaft, this will involve out of the inside of the underground part Bay-Pump-Station.
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Total Mobility Scheme cards accepted
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Restricted movement and mobility, whether
from advancing age, accident or other, can
make day to day activities frustrating.
• Our wheelchair accessible vehicles will help
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Mairangi Bay Village 17WHAT HAS HAPPENED
TO THE RENTAL MARKET?
WE ARE PUZZLED!
We have had an amazing run of high demand for rentals over
recent years but that has gone and suddenly there are properties
all over Auckland sitting vacant for upwards of three months.
The change in the property sales under pressure as tenants leave and MIke Pinkney
market is understandable particularly they are caught by the 90 day deadline.
given the recent changes to money They are finding that our predictions
lending laws and increasing interest of shortages of materials and labour, coming back down in order to secure
rates. But why would that effect the plus increased costs were correct. a tenant. So our advice to all the
rental market? We are puzzled. Sadly, the situation is worse than we landlords who have not yet got their
Meantime, for many landlords, the expected in most areas. Recently we properties up to the new standard, get
reality has started to bite. For the last needed half a sheet of gib board for a it under way now.
2 – 3 years we have been advising our repair after a pipe burst in a ceiling. It
client landlords to get their properties took 2 months to secure a sheet and it Thought of the week
up to Healthy Homes compliance level was not cheap. “Stupid is knowing the truth, seeing the
sooner rather than later and many On top of this, if this trend continues truth, but still believing the lies.”
did. Those that didn’t are now coming we are going to see a lot of rents --Thomas Sowell
For more information, go to www.tenancy.govt.nz or call a professional property manager.
Mike Pinkney 021-78-3030 mike@pinkney.co.nz Beach Road, Mairangi Bay
Simon Watts
MP for North Shore
National Party Spokesperson for Local
Government and Associate Finance &
Associate Infrastructure
Your local MP,
supporting you and MAIRANGI BAY TENNIS CLUB
our community
Winter Warmer
1 Earnoch Avenue, Takapuna Membership Special
northshore@parliament.govt.nz Through 31August 2022
09 486 0005 $50 Junior (under 18)
simonwattsmp $99 Adult
• Social tennis Wednesday and Friday mornings 9 - 11am
• Nine Astro Courts
• All courts have free LED lighting
• Junior and senior coaching
Contact: Sam – 021 299 9559
Authorised by Simon Watts,
Parliament Buildings, Wgtn. manager@mairangibaytennis.co.nz
www.mairangibaytennisclub.co.nz
MAIRANGI BAY TENNIS CLUB or visit us at Facebook
18 Mairangi Bay VillagePlanning an event?
Let chef Bruce help you
get the party sorted!
experience in hospitality and caters for
a variety of dietary requirements and is
a specialist in gluten free food. So, you
can be sure to get some good advice.
You can choose to order for pick up or
So, you are planning an event and it’s time to think about the have Bruce do it all for you as a personal
onsite chef. Bruce can also help with
food, which after all is one of the key ingredients, and there
other aspects of your event, including,
are so many other things to consider! Like who to invite! beverage choice, style of food, event
If you need some help organising variety of events and styles such as flow and staffing.
anything from a private dinner party, finger food tapas, 4 course dinners, There has probably never been an easier
wedding anniversary, birthday party and grazing tables, platters, salads and way to put together your next event.
everything in between, then Chef Bruce buffets ranging from 10 to 300 guests. Montrose Cafe
can help. Chef Bruce is based at Montrose Café, 09 478 9610
Bruce has supplied catering for a Bistro and Bar, he has over 30 years’ montrosecafebistro@gmail.com
THE HIFI STORE NZ IS YOUR LOCAL SPECIALIST IN
PREMIUM AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTS.
With over 37 years of experience, visit us at our showroom and speak
to Dean Harnish, about all things audio and video for your home.
If you are looking to
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Our showroom is at: Unit 6/31 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay (opposite Frames showroom)
Phone (09) 966 1020 I info@thehifistore.co.nz I www.thehifistore.co.nzCOMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Friendship C ys
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of East C bers to mem
potential new
Anglican Church of MOBILE We welcome
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join us at M nesday
St John’s Campbells Ba Road, on th e 1s t W ed
y LIBRARY Hall, Penzance
e m on th from 10:00am
to 12 :0 0 Noon.
and
of th ke rs
Services: Every Thursday, 09:30 tea, good spea
Sunday 8am and 9-30am to Enjoy morning tiv iti es fro m our 100
10:30, Corner Hasting oup ac
Wednesday 10am and other small gr hip.
Contemplative prayer Frid
Beach Roads, Mairan
gi Bay plus members
ays 1pm yl Br ant,
(fortnightly) Contact: Cher 53
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327 Beach Road, Campbe
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MAIRANGI BAY WALKING
NETWORK
MAIRANGI BAY Improve fitness, make frie
BOWLING CLUB
nds,
discover the local area, one
-hour
walks, six days a week.
11-13 Ramsgate Terrace, Monday & Wednesday 09:00
Mairangi Bay THE HAURAKI Mairangi Bay Surf Club
– meet at
Phone 09 478 6033
7131/
FLORAL ART CLUB Tuesday & Friday 09:00 – mee
http://bowlsclub.org/club/ lcome
t at
New Members We Mairangi Bay Arts Centre
ign is a cre ativ e art form, Saturday 08:30 – meet at Mai
Floral des rangi Bay
of pla nts and other
using a range Carpark, near playground
The Drawing Room materials from the
environment. Sunday 09:00 – meet at Milf
ed to ord Mall –
An opportunity for
you to join our friend Hauraki Club is affiliat lower car park.
group & art therapist ly ral Art Soc iety of New
Lisa to be creative the Flo nal Contact: Paula: 09-444 6435
with drawing and col t of an int ern atio
ouring-in to promo Zealand, par
erienced
mindfulness, relaxa
tion, and concentra
te association. Our exp
tion. All available
materials will be pro
vided. Free session members are always
inners
Beach
thanks to Creative Co with and sup po rt beg
mmunities NZ. to guide e
rne y of cre ativ
on their jou
Volleyball
Sunday 9 May 10:30 of
– 12 noon ited to come to one
discovery. You are inv rse lf wh at fun and
for you
our meetings to see e and
from flowers, foliag Harbour Volleyball
skills can be gained ge of art forms. irangi Bay
other mater ials , acr oss a ran Ramsgate Terrace, Ma
ley bal l.co.nz
When and Where: www.harbourvol
Road, Murrays Bay,
Outram Hall, Beach
esd ay of each month.
on the second Wedn 4785691
Contact: Jennifer 09
or Jo 0276738836
HEARTBEATS HIB MURRAYS
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COAST:
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First Tuesday of ev
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ery month from Venue for h
at Community Ho 10:00am ire
use, Phone 021
214 Hibiscus Coas 242 6272
t Hwy, Orewa
Heartbeats Takapu
na: First Thursday
month from 10:00 of every
xt Rotary
Milford Rotary & Ne ore [NRG]
am, Mary Thomas
Gibbons Rd, Taka Centre, 3
puna (behind the
Contact: Trent La Library) Sh
Generation North ening
sh (Convenor):
Mobile: 022 06 06
199 – Information Ev
Email: trentlash@ Clive Menkin
yahoo.com
www.facebook.c ership Chair 2020/21
om/groups/
47609949315528 Milford Rotary – Memb
8/ Phone: 021 530 962
360 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay
Ph 478 5328, mairangi.takenote@xtra.co.nz
20 Mairangi Bay VillageEMORIAL PARK: Mairangi Bay
JOHN F. KENNEDY M EL TOURS
MILITARY TUNN
Guided tours are eve
– 2:00 pm. Miliary his
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relax • revive • retail
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Bring a torch, howeve meet and yers
keep everyone saf e! practice fr . Our group
boots are 3:00 Tues om 1:00p
ally during winter, gum days and m-
In wet weather, especi but we can look after 10:00am Thursday LEARN AND P
advisable. No dogs allo
wed in the tun nel s,
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– 1:00pm
on Sunday
s and
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them while you go thr e sport at
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club from any level
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A moderate level of fitn s the ongoing upkeep. internatio nal and
to go toward nal leve NEXT LE
would be appreciated enquire.
John F.Ken
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also available, please ori
Castor Bay al Park -
Private group tours are Contact:
– Chairman – Contact: R lessons@ecbb
Contact: Chris Owen oger Brow
n – 022 35 East Coast Ba
ridgeclub.co.n
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529 0 Chr is.s .ow en@gmail.com or 09 479 3 7606 ys Bridge Club
09 479 0557
pri ngl e.c o.n z 09 4105700 / 021047 roger.bro
wn.builder
5185 027 296 3365
or John Pringle – john@ @gmail.c
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Meet the 4th Tu
to 12 noon
SURF LIFESAVING CLUB MAIRANGI BAY
m on th 10 am
urch Hall10 Pe
nzance Sidmouth Street, Mairangi Bay PRESBYTERIAN CH
Presbyterian Ch ar e a social club Phone: 09 479 4717
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gi Ba y. W e 9 Hastings Road –
Rd Mairan tings, with Vehicle access
joy monthly mee www.mairangibayslsc.org.nz 8 and 10 Penzance between
for retirees to en t sp ea ke rs. We have Rd
d gu es
morning tea an in Mairangi Church Services: We
coffee morning meet at 10am on a
a monthly café us eu ms and in the church. Masks Sunday
gardens, m are required. All we
Bay. Outings to in th e ne ar locale. hold a Hindi speaki
ng service at 6pm on
lcome. We
t wi th
places of interes cial and 1st and last
Fortnightly Ten
Pin bowls are so
nter.
KAKAPO CREEK Sundays of each mo
4pm 22 May a Cook
nth, followed by a me
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always fun to ha
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PLAYGROUP any of these services
Islands Service. All We
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w mem be rs to
We welcome ne r Clu b. Dees Social Group:
hip of ou Come and play at Kakapo Creek! Parents
fun and friends dementia. A progra
For those living at ho
me with
ide nt David 476 7445 and their children aged 0-2 years of age mme designed to stim
Contac t: Pr es mind and body with ulate the
ns ide @x tra.co.nz are invited to attend our Monday and plenty of things to do
pdiro of laughs. Thursdays and plenty
Ra ew yn 479 7432 Tuesday playgroups. Come and use our 10am to 2pm. We hav
Secretary available. Respite for e spaces
hurray412@gm
ail.com equipment, resources and have fun caregivers.
Ring Tangi 022 657
ip 410 8544 interacting with your infant in a fully 3223
Mike Membersh
sb ay .fr az er @gmail.com equipped environment. Born Again Bodies:
campbell plenty of talk and hu
A low key exercise gro
up with
When and Where mour – designed to
keep us
moving as we age. Eac
Monday and Tuesday 10am to 12pm h Wednesday at 1p
m. Contact
Gary Syme 09 479221
Address: 409-411 Beach Rd, Mairangi Bay 2
Book online www.kakakpocreek.school.nz Budgeting Advice
The North Shore Or phone Leanne on 09 4102181 and experienced Bu
and Support: Access
to a trained
dgeter. Call 09 835128
Photographic Society for a meeting at Ma
irangi Bay Church
8 and ask
Meets on the second and fourth Mainly Music: For
pre-schoolers and the
Wednesday of each month either by Meets at 10am on Fri ir carers.
days during the sch
zoom or at the East Coast Bays Bridge
Y ool term.
MAIRANGI BAB
All welcome. Conta
Club Rooms in Murrays Bay depending on ct Karen Ruffell 021
02263846
Book Fair: This will
TENNIS CLU
the Covid Traffic light system in place at be held in the church
between 9am and 3p hall
the time. Visitors are welcome. m on Saturday 14 Ma
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ce, Mair For general informatio y
For further information contact. Ramsgate Terra n on activities visit
Phon e: 09 479 4329 www.bayspresbyter
ian.org.nz or the Fac
secretary@northshorephoto.co.nz co.nz ebook page
w. m ai ra ng ibaytennisclub. or ring Stewart Milne
027 293 8499
www.northshorephoto.co.nz ww
Mother’s Day is May 8th!
Come into Malcolm’s Takenote to choose the
perfect gift for your wonderful Mum.
We have an amazing selection of books, cards and gifts and
we are very happy to help you choose something!
Mairangi Bay Village 21HOUSE AND GARDEN
FENCE BROTHERS
– FREE QUOTES –
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timber, retaining walls and pergolas.
0800 336 232 www.fencebros.co.nz
GARDEN BAGS AND BINS –
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prompt and professional service
competitively priced. Call John
09 473 8955 or 021 745 992
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STUMP GRINDING – root and
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SBA BROWNS BAY – impressive
We would love to share your favourite recipe
local small business accounting and
with our readers… so what are you waiting for? tax service. Friendly, open-door
Send an email with the name of the makes, or loves to make, or you love convenience. Contact Craig Bright on
dish, ingredients, method along with to make, or others love you to make, 478-0202 or brownsbay@sba.co.nz
a few images of before, during and or maybe both. DRIVING MISS DAISY MILFORD
when its complete and ready eat! Send the list of ingredients, along
Pre-booked, safe and reliable
One dish will be chosen to be with the method and any other
companion driving service (taxi).
published in the next issue of relevant information and images to:
P: 09 551 3050 M: 021 503 575
Mairangi Bay magazine. The lucky editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz
chef will receive a voucher for lunch by 5pm on 15th May.
at one of our village cafes and The winning entry will be notified If you would like to place a
restaurants. by email before publication. classified advert contact Terry at
The theme for this month is ‘MUM’. The lunch voucher will be for a editor@mairangibayvillage.co.nz
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team about starting well in Phone 478 5328
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22 Mairangi Bay VillageBUSINESS DIRECTORY
Mairangi Bay
Village
relax • revive • retail
EAT & DRINK GIFTS & JEWELLERY CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
BAKERY Captivate Interiors 478 9997 Seamz to Sew 479 7281
Mairangi Bay Bakery 479 1610 Diamond Studio 021 211 8545
Pukeko’s Food Store 478 6984 Opportunity Shop 478 6314 DENTIST
Petal Maison 218 6187 Mairangi Bay Dental 478 8800
CAFÉS & RESTAURANTS Spoilt 479 9955
Bay Cafe 479 7708 Takenote 478 5328 DOCTORS
Cinnamon Club 281 0146 Unichem Pharmacy 478 8909 Mairangi Bay Medical Services 479 5027
El Greco 475 5772
Kúmaoni Indian Cuisine 215 8464 SCHOOL UNIFORMS & SHOES GRAPHIC DESIGN & PUBLISHING
La Spiaggia 475 5643 Janbells 478 3450 Tourism Media Group 021 042 8232
Mairangi Bay Japanese 476 9977
Mangiamo Cafe 479 9091 HEALTH & BEAUTY INTERIOR DESIGN
Montrose Café, Bistro and Bar 478 9610 BEAUTY Captivate Interiors 478 9997
November Café 475 6526 About Face 479 4147
Papermoon Café and Bar 479 8872 FaceTime Clinic 476 7058 PETROL STATION
Pattaya Thai Restaurant 479 5297 Perfectly Polished 475 5581 Z Mairangi Bay 478 2563
Rhythm Cafe 478 9683 Under Your Skin 475 5854
Taksim Turkish Kitchen and Bar 478 4080 Unichem 478 8909 PET SHOP
Furry Friends 021 283 8779
DAIRY HAIR
Mairangi Bay Dairy & Lotto 478 6976 Cutting Edge 479 1149 PLUMBING
Farrah Perriam 479 9995 Alpha Plumbing 478 9059
FISHMONGER Hair Boutique 478 7084
Mairangi Bay Fisheries 479 4517 Hair @ Surreal 478 0400 PHARMACY
La Luna Hair 478 7997 Unichem 478 8909
FRUIT & VEGETABLES The Hair Dresser 478 8508
Vegeland 478 7572 PHYSIOTHERAPY
PHARMACY Mairangi Bay Physio 478 3098
SUPERMARKET Unichem 478 8909
Countdown Supermarket 255 2392 PODIATRY
YOGA Comfy Feet Podiatry 478 2624
TAKEAWAYS Yoga Sanctuary 479 3888
Burger Wisconsin 479 1894 REAL ESTATE
Hiroba Sushi 478 3163 SERVICES Barfoot and Thompson 478 9089
Mairangi Bay Fisheries 479 4517 ACCOUNTANT Bayleys 477 0200
Sun Island Takeaway 478 9727 MacKinlay Dennison & Associates Ltd 477 6260 Central Realty 478 3030
Harcourts 478 6049
WINES AND SPIRITS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Mairangi Bay Fine Wines 478 6328 Shore Architectural 478 4839 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Pinkneys 477 2499
FASHION, GIFTS & JEWELLERY BOOKSHOP, POST SHOP
FASHION & STATIONERS TECHNOLOGY - MOBILE APPS
Be Mae’s Shoes 021 688 799 Malcolm’s Takenote 478 5328 Appworx NZ 022 088 7928
Hartleys 476 9410
Sarah’s Boutique 476 9192 CAR MAINTENANCE TRAVEL AGENTS
Sole Sisters 479 6798 Mairangi Bay Workshop 478 9114 Flight Centre 476 4650
YOU Travel 478 7665
CHILDCARE
Kakapo Creek 09 4102181 WEBSITES
Tourism Media Group 021 042 8232
CHIROPRACTOR 360 Commerce 476 5090
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