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Sorry, this competition is now closed. Terms & Conditions 1. Panmure Business Association staff and families, owners or employees of participating shops, restaurants or food outlets are not permitted to enter this competition. 2. Publication of the winners’ names and photographs may be used for promotional purposes, unless requested otherwise by the winner. 3. Prizes are not exchangeable or redeemable for cash. No change will be given on vouchers. 4. Personal information provided will be held by the Panmure Business Association and used to inform you if you are a winner. 5. Entry closes 5pm on 31st December 2021 6. Entries accepted on Facebook.com/popintopanmure or via popintopanmure.co.nz website form 7. Participating Panmure businesses are listed on reverse of voucher 8. Winners will be drawn randomly from all valid entries 9. One entry per person

Give us a call on (09) 527 63 89 , or fill out our quick online enquiry form to send us a message and one of our team will be in touch asap. Get In Touch WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU info@panmure.net.nz (09) 527 63 89 Find us on Social Visit Our Office Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4pm. Location: 16 Clifton Court, Panmure (opposite the Panmure Library, Pilkington Rd, Panmure). Postal Address: As above Get Directions > Contact one of our Team Town Manager - Elaine Soakai, manager@panmure.net.nz Finance & Operations Manager - Dannielle Carter, accounts@panmure.net.nz Communications Coordinator - Katie Chan, communications@panmure.net.nz Social Media Assistant - Debbie Luton, promote@panmure.net.nz Security Liaison Officer - Taniela Kaivelata, security@panmure.net.nz or on 027 53 53 017

Panmure town centre is central, conveniently located and easily accessible from all around the eastern suburbs of Auckland. Panmure is a great little town to pop into. About Panmure Panmure Town Centre is conveniently located and easily accessible from all around the Eastern suburbs of Auckland. Panmure offers you easy and free parking or you can easily catch the train or the bus . Situated between two dramatic land formations, the Panmure Basin and Maungarei/Mt Wellington and alongside the Tamaki River, Panmure is a great town to pop into. Pop into Panmure.... Pop in for a bite to eat - fresh, delicious and affordable - tastes from across the globe. Pop in for convenient local services - lawyers, laundromats or lending. Pop in for a pamper - visit one of our hair and beauty outlets. Pop in for a bargain - a range of clothing, footwear and gift shops. Pop in for fun - visit the local library or for a drink at the pub. Pop in to get fit - wrestling, gym, pool, health stores Pop in for friendly customer service from local business owners. Eke Panuku Development's Unlock Panmure promotional video TRANSPORT Transport and Parking Panmure By Car Its just a 15 minute drive from Auckland’s CBD. There is plenty of parking in and around the town and what’s better is it is free! See our handy parking map below. Panmure By Train and Bus Trains run frequently – every 10-15 minutes. It’s just a cruisy 20-minute train ride from the CBD to Panmure. Free parking is available in the Park and Ride next to the Panmure Train Station. Panmure is very well serviced by buses to and from many parts of Auckland with the main bus station next to the Panmure Train Station. See the AT Journey Planner (https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/ ) for up to date timetables and routes. History of Panmure History of Panmure Listen to the Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories via Spotify The township of Panmure sits between two dramatic landforms; the Panmure Basin, also sometimes known as the Panmure Lagoon, a tidal inlet/estuary within a volcanic crater; and Maungarei/Mount Wellington which is a 135 metre volcanic peak. Maungarei is the youngest onshore volcano in the Auckland volcanic field; ie: excluding Rangitoto, having been formed by an eruption around 10,000 years ago. It is the largest of Auckland's scoria cones and named by colonists after the Duke of Wellington. The mountain’s Maori name, Maungarei, is translated as ‘the watchful mountain’ or as ‘the mountain of Reipae’, a Tainui ancestor. She travelled to Northland in the form of a bird. Maungarei is a site of archaeological importance as it was used in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries AD as a pa or hill fort. Evidence of terraces, storage pits and defensive trenches have been uncovered showing that Maori used this area over a considerable period of time. Other tribes also occupied the area from time to time. Panmure’s proud heritage goes back to pre-European times when the Panmure area (or Mokoia as it was known) was home to the Ngati Paoa people, and was the largest Maori community in New Zealand due to the fertile soils and abundant fishing in the Tamaki Estuary and Panmure Basin. Strategically placed for rapid access by canoe to the Waitematä Harbour, Hauraki Gulf and North Island east coast as well as 4km up the Tamaki Estuary was the portage that provided canoe access to the Manukau Harbour and the west coast. Settlement by the tribes in the area between the Tamaki River and Maungarei (Mokoia and Mauinaina Pa) became well established and was highly valued because of the easy access to good garden land, swamps and lakes, marine resources and many fresh water springs. The inhabitants of the two Pa were destroyed in 1821, by marauding warriors from the north. Led by the chieftain Hongi Hika, the invaders had the technological advantage of modern weapons acquired through earlier contact with Europeans and decimated the population. The Ngati Paoa never returned to the area, where a thousand of their number had been slain and the land slowly returned to be covered by fern and manuka. By 1838, a European settler, James Hamlin, established Waipuna Farm in the area and a community grew quickly over the following years. From 1848, many of the new settlers were Irish military pensioners who had been brought to New Zealand to establish a military base for defending Auckland. For many of the immigrant Pensioners, this was the best hope in providing for their families and after serving seven years in the Royal New Zealand Fencibles they would be given the cottage, land and household goods so they could settle down as a private citizen. Panmure, along with Howick, Otahuhu and Onehunga were the Fencible Settlements. In 1848, the “Clifton” arrived in Auckland from Galway, Ireland with seventy five men, their wives and children and settled on the site that was once Mokoia / Mauinaina Pa. Life was tough for these early settlers who needed to build their own village, grow vegetables, breed livestock and build wells but they were fortunate as the land was fertile and close to some already established farms where some could obtain extra work and supplies. The next 20 years saw the establishment of local services such as churches, schools and roads and in 1863 Panmure's first resident policeman, James Wren, was appointed. As Auckland grew eastwards, the first bridge across the Tamaki River was built in 1865 with train services coming to Panmure in 1873. Business really started to grow in the 1890's and expanded rapidly in the early 1900's with businesses associated with the new technologies of the day being established (Telephone linesman, electricians, plumbers). After World War One, with a demand to improve the roads, much of the old lava flow surrounding the mountain was quarried for industrial aggregates and the large quarry to the north of the mountain once produced 7% of New Zealand's roading aggregate. (now the suburb of Stonefields) Tamaki was still mainly farming and market gardens until the end of the Second World War and in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s saw the rapid expansion of the land around Maungarei/Mt Wellington for industry and state (government owned) housing. The land was plentiful, relatively flat, cheap and well served by road, rail and sea so was ideally suited for development. From 1949 – 1960 the population rose from a semi-rural 3,000 to a suburban 15,000. Expansion of housing and industry grew hand in hand and the district of Mt Wellington was sometimes referred to as ‘the home of modern industry’ with leaders in nationwide manufacture and distribution of products such as Alex Harvey Industries, Fisher & Paykel, Mason & Porter (Masport), Dulux and Berger paints, British Motor Corporation to name a few. Over a four year period eighty shops were built in the Panmure town centre and twenty offices established.The town continued to grow and was busy and prosperous town that rivalled Queens Street in Auckland’s CBD and supplied all the needs of the local residents. Photo supplied by Panmure's Historical Society Photo supplied by Panmure's Historical Society Through the 1980’s with the opening of cheaper land in East Tamaki and Manukau, industry slowly relocated and along with the increase of shopping malls and big block shopping centres the fortunes of the township of Panmure slowly declined. However t oday, Panmure is a unique and bustling community which prides itself on its cultural diversity and strength of community spirit. Download the Panmure Historical Walk Brochure here . Fresh Concept recently worked with Auckland Libraries and Eke Panuku on an outdoor display of some amazing panorama images of Panmure. A set of images were taken in 1920 by James Douglas Richardson, and another were taken 100 years later in 2020 by Samuel Hartnett. The images were taken from the tihi (summit) of Maungarei and Maungakiekie. These images are part of the Auckland Libraries Kura Collection which can be viewed at kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz - and found outside Panmure Library. Planter boxes kindly planted by Panmure's Historical Society arch reports Archaeological Reports Download the latest papers or reports here. Archaeological investigations at Maungarei: A large Mäori settlement on a volcanic cone in Auckland, New Zealand Archaeology in the Shadow of Maungarei: AMETI Phase 1

Christmas Street Party 2019 7 December 2019, 11am - 2pm Last year Queens Rd rocked with fun and festivity, so we are doing it again this year! Queens Rd will be closed off to make way for heaps of FREE activities for young and young at heart. There will be heaps of Fun, Entertainment & Food, a full list and Events Calendar will be shared close to the time. We can’t wait to see you! Don't forget to have your photo taken with Santa for free. A huge thanks to Maungakiekie Tamaki Local Board and The Mt Wellington Foundation for their continued support with this event! A very special thanks to our further sponsors; Panuku Development, AT, Fulton Hogan, Barfoot & Thompson, Tamaki Regeneration; you are helping to make this event possible! Parking tips All day parking: Pleasant View Rd Carpark (1 mobility space) Basin View Lane Kings Rd Carpark (1 mobility space) Clifton Court Service Lane (3 mobility spaces) From 11am: Panmure Community Hall Carpark Rear of the Library For Transport & Parking Info Click here > Free Kids Activities Stalls Food Entertainment Contact us regarding future events Some photos from the event... Photo credit Kim Lu

Featuring all our fabulous events throughout the year including our Christmas Street Party and our Panmure Basin Fun Day. Upcoming Events & Promotions Past Events

Mark your calendars me' hearties, and come together for some FREE awesome pirate adventures at the annual Panmure Basin Fun Day. There will be interactive events and activities for all ages, including some great prizes to be won. Neighbours Day THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Due to the current COVID-19 situation, this event has been cancelled as a precautionary measure for the health and safety of the community. A new date for later in the year will be announced when available. Thank you for your understanding. Are you coming to Neighbours Day? We hope to see you there, it's going to be a fun, free family event where Panmure locals and the wider Tamaki community can come together and get more information on the services and opportunities within the community - it should be a great friendly get-together. Date: April 4th, 2020 Time: 9am -3pm Venue: Panmure Community Hall and Panmure Community Library and Hall Carpark For Transport & Parking Info Click here > RSVP on our Facebook Event Page

Last year Queens Rd rocked with fun and festivity at our Christmas Street Party so we are doing it again this year. There will be train rides, animal cycles, circus workshops, entertainment and plenty of clowning around. Christmas Street Party 2019 7 December 2019, 11am - 2pm Last year Queens Rd rocked with fun and festivity, so we are doing it again this year! Queens Rd will be closed off to make way for heaps of FREE activities for young and young at heart. There will be train rides, animal cycles, circus workshops, entertainment and plenty of clowning around . If that wasn’t enough for you - we’ve got two bouncy castle obstacle courses, face painting, remote control crab racing, a Children’s Craft Market and way more… Of course you will be well fed with many delectable food options, no matter what your taste. This year many of our locally loved food businesses are offering event special dishes for you to savour. Don't forget to have your photo taken with Santa for free and to enter our photo competition to win cash prizes . Just upload your photos of the day to our Facebook page. A huge thanks to Maungakiekie Tamaki Local Board and The Mt Wellington Foundation for their continued support with this event! A very special thanks to our further sponsors; Panuku Development, AT, Barfoot & Thompson, Tamaki Regeneration, and Maurice J Burney. You are helping to make this event possible! We can’t wait to see you! Parking tips All day parking: Pleasant View Rd Carpark (1 mobility space) Basin View Lane Kings Rd Carpark (1 mobility space) Clifton Court Service Lane (3 mobility spaces) From 11am: Panmure Community Hall Carpark Rear of the Library For Transport & Parking Info Click here > Free Kids Activities Stalls Food Entertainment Contact us for future events Here's some pics from last year...

Welcome to Panmure Food Month (June 1st–30th) This June, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the places, people, and plates that keep our bellies full and our hearts even fuller. Food Month is a celebration of Panmure’s incredible food businesses: the passionate people behind the counters, kitchens, and grills who keep our community warm and well-fed. From bakeries and cafés to Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, Nepalese and more, our eateries reflect Panmure’s rich cultural flavour. This month is all about sharing meals, making memories, and showing love to our local food heroes! So, what’s cooking this June? Here are the ways we are celebrating the food in our town 1. The Food Passport Challenge Ask at the counter for your Food Passport — it’s free, simple, and your first step to supporting local! Get a stamp each time you eat at a participating Panmure spot. Collect 4 stamps to go in the draw to win one of ten $200 vouchers to spend right here in town. There’s no limit — complete as many passports as you like! Plus, we’re giving out daily prizes — scan the QR code in-store to find out how. Every bite supports a local business. So come hungry, bring your mates, and show some love to the people behind your favourite meals. 2. Panmure Food Choice Awards Let’s give our food legends some love. Vote for your favourite eats — your go-to spot, a hidden gem, or the dish you dream about. Win daily $20 vouchers just for voting. This is your chance to recognise the heart, and hospitality that go into every meal in town. Let’s show our food heroes how much they mean to the community. Vote using the online form here. 3. Foodie Photo Competition Love your meal? Show it off. Snap a photo of your Panmure feed. Post it on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #panmureeats25. Win a $50 voucher every week to spend locally! It’s simple, and just by sharing, you help spotlight our local food stars. Plus, we’re handing out bonus vouchers so you can go back for another bite of your favourite dish. Participating Eateries: Here are all the amazing local spots taking part this month: Beijing Duck Restaurant – 38 Queens Rd Blossom Court – 135 Queens Rd Chang Thai Café – 146 Queens Rd Kung Fu BBQ & Hotpot – 11 Pleasant View Rd Master Chinese Restaurant – 150 Queens Rd Pin Yue Shanghai Restaurant – 1/100 Queens Rd Queen's Kebabs – 133 Queens Rd Mt Wellington / Panmure RSA – 104 Queens Rd The Citrus by Ambula – 48 Queens Rd The Walawwa – 2 Basin View Ln Wangsibili – 4 Pilkington Rd Yans Brothers Food Station – 22/28 Jellicoe Rd Foodies & Me – 121 Queens Rd The Café...with no name – 55 Queens Rd Baker Express – 170 Queens Rd Soul Sweet – 19 Queens Rd Panmure Bakehouse – 12 Pilkington Rd Sylvia's Bakery – 12 Queens Rd Tandoor Grill – 168 Queens Rd Super Horse Chinese Takeaways – 22 Queens Rd Xi'an Foodbar – 83 Queens Rd Ziggle – 139 Queens Rd It’s All About Community! Panmure Food Month is about our people, our local legends, and the incredible food culture that brings us together. It’s about slowing down, sitting down, and lifting each other up — one meal at a time. So come eat, vote, share and smile your way through June. Let’s make this month one to remember!

Panmure's Projects roller door Roller Door Project For a long time, members of the Panmure Business Association’s Board have wanted to enliven Panmure’s roller doors, as they make the Town Centre look a little sad when businesses lock up. With funding from Auckland Transport, we had a fantastic opportunity to add artwork to fifteen roller doors along Queens Rd. An expression of interest went out to the arts community and three artists were chosen. Roller doors are not easy to paint with detail, so each design needed to be simple. We are thrilled to have now completed three doors, and we thank the owners of Hesari Bakery, Willow Hair Design and Blossom Court for being so patient with the process. Hesari’s design was created by artist John Dempsey whose artwork recognises the significance of Maungarei, the Panmure Basin and the Tāmaki River. Willow Hair’s was created by Leone Ikinepule, a Samoan artist with a strong sense of Tāmaki community and culture. Her design of a Pacifica girl wearing a hibiscus flower head piece fitted beautifully with the roller door being on a hair studio. Blossom Court’s design was created by Jia Luo, whose design “Tāmaki Blossoms” reflects the meeting of two cultures represented by the pohutukawa flower for New Zealand and the peony for China. Preparation for installations on more roller doors is currently underway as well as an installation by Ngati Paoa iwi affiliated artists around the middle of the Town on the ShoeZone doors and around the Historic Mural alleyway. Anchor 1 Fairy Lighting Project We are thrilled with how pretty and inviting the new verandah fringe lights look in the Town Centre. These lights have made a huge difference to the ambience and how the Town Centre feels in the evening. They highlight the featured restaurants and make them easier to find. The PBA wanted to reach out and thank the restaurants for all the hard work they have done with their fit-outs (Peach’s Hot Chicken and Queens Kebabs), with their renovations (Ambula, Spiceland Restaurant and Kalye Manila) and their big clean up (Super Horse Takeaway). We were more than happy to cover not only the cost of verandah fringe lights but also their installation, at no cost to the business. The cost of the power and future maintenance is also covered by the Panmure Business Association. It’s no surprise that all the restaurants so far have been very happy with this project and are delighted with the results, with them all sharing positive feedback from the general public. We have also worked on the addition of fairy lights to the trees throughout the Town Centre, which add a wonderful ambience when passing through. If you are a restaurant in Panmure and would like lights outside your premises, please phone Town Manager Elaine on 021 962 491. Members of the PBA Board hope that once all the under-veranda light s have been changed over to LED as well as a new installation of LED lights from 141 – 161 Queens Rd, that these verandah fringe lights can be rolled out right through our Town Centre. Sign Replacement Project New signs improve the look and feel of the Town Centre therefore the Panmure Business Association have been approaching businesses to assist them in an upgrade of their existing signs. We have been able to assist financially if the cost of the new sign was a barrier. If you are a Panmure Business Association member and your sign needs replacing, please contact us for more information. BEFORE AFTER